Internal Martial Arts Workshop - The Intersection of Karatedo and Bagua

1925 55th Street,Boulder CO 80301

07 May, 2023

Description

In this unique martial arts seminar, Charles Crutchfield and Paul Cintolo will guide participants through an exploration of Chinese and Japanese martial principles through physical expression and practical application. Participants will engage in proven exercises that develop: Understanding of Body Dynamics and StructureActionable, concrete models for interactive practicePractice techniques to continue building skillsThe morning session will be devoted to individual practice, learning to produce strong body structures and transition smoothly between gestures to create better flow in our practice. We will gain a deep understanding of different types of power and how to apply these effectively. We will also expand our understanding of body structure to experience its impact on dynamic balance, learning exercises to integrate balance and motion skillfully. In the afternoon, we will delve into paired and multi-person exercises to bring the principles learned individually into practical reality, both for ongoing skill-building and show practical application. We will complete with an open session to answer specific questions and provide pointers for taking these principles into your ongoing practice. Join us for an unforgettable experience where you will gain knowledge and skills to enhance any martial arts practice. Facilitators- Charles Crutchfield of Dotokushinji - Boulder, CO Paul Cintolo of Daode Wuxue She - Massachusetts Charles Crutchfield has practiced and taught martial arts for over 40 years, under Founders and Master Instructors of several traditional systems. He was ranked 6th Degree Black Belt and Master Instructor rank in Dotokushinji Karatedo by Grandmaster James Keenan and holds black or brown belt rank in several other systems. He is an ordained priest in Hollow Bones Zen and teaches wakefulness practices to clients in business and industry. He has delivered workshops, trainings and individual coaching on 5 continents over the past 20 years, with clients including several Fortune 100 companies. He currently practices and teaches Dotokushinji Martial Arts and Hollow Bones Zen in Boulder, CO. Dotokushinji – Boulder - www.facebook.com/dotokushinji Martial Arts styles that Charles has studied include: Dotokushinji Budo – Karatedo, Aikijujutsu, Taiji, & BaguaTakeshin Karate, Aikijujutsu & Seiken BudoShorinryu KaratedoShim Gum Do SwordKendo and KejitsuMyo Sim KaratedoTaekwondo KaratedoPaul Cintolo formally began his Martial Art training in 1985 with Japanese Martial arts, and in 1993, he shifted his focus towards Chinese Internal Martial Arts and Israeli Krav Maga under the tutelage of Grandmaster James F. Keenan. Paul has also studied overseas in China and Israel and still trains under Mr. Keenan to this day. His public and private classes are taught in Marlborough, MA and include Baguazhang, Sun Taijiquan, and Krav Maga. Paul has been certified to teach by Mr. Keenan for over 20 years under Daode Wuxue She (Virtuous Martial Arts Study Association) which is the Chinese name for Dotokushin. Daode Wuxue She - Massachusetts - www.daode-ma.com www.facebook.com/daodemartialarts Martial Arts styles that Paul has studied include: Baguazhang 八卦掌 - Expert Level practitioner and teacher, certified by the Daode Wuxue She (Daode Martial Study Association). Trained by teachers in the direct lineage of the art.Krav Maga - Israeli Hand-to-Hand Combat – Expert Level teaching credentials certified by Krav Maga: Ne’emanei ImiSun and Chen TaijiquanTakeshin Aikijujutsu & Seiken BudoAmerican KenpoParticipants are encouraged to wear loose comfortable clothing. Street shoes are not allowed on the mat, but bare feet or dedicated indoor workout shoes are allowed.