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Discover Yi Chuan

Members Get Full Access To Online Training Materials + Special Livestreamed Events

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Yi Chuan + Jam Jong + Martial Application + Reflex Bag Work + Ground Work

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Our basic membership gets you access to Yi Chuan training materials including Teaching VideosGuided Practice Sessions, in-depth Articles, and Live Training opportunities.

 

Consultations are live calls via Zoom to discuss your goals and answer your questions. 

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Welcome to your Yi Chuan Kung Fu training site. 

Here you can access Yi Chuan training materials including:

"My subscribers, students and I are using the Yi Chuan Method to restore and maintain our health while developing Integrated Strength for self-defense, healing and personal development. 

 

We understand that Yi Chuan is but a modern name for an ancient methodology to awaken and make useful this potential that lies dormant in us all.

Helping you to Discover, Develop and Apply integrated strength in a way that improves and enhances your lifestyle is the purpose of IntentionFist

 

Training materials are available on demand so you can train on your schedule.  Live teaching and guided practice sessions will challenge you to  build a better personal practice.  Local seminars are also available so you can get personal interaction with me and other Yi Chuan practitioners.

If you want to keep up with what's going on in the IntentionFist community just fill out the form below to be added to our list.  You will get notifications of new content and training opportunities as they become available."

 

- Steve Ehrenreich, IntentionFist Founder

Members: Book a Check-In

Get the MOST out of your valuable TRAINING time by booking a check-in session with me.  During our live stream I will help you assess your progress, give you corrections on exercises you are working on and answer question you may have about your training.  New and prospective members get their first Check In for free and Discover Yi Chuan members enjoy discounts on Check Ins, Private Intensives and In-Person Seminars.

Featured Videos

Featured Videos

Featured Videos
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Testing Strength Introduction-Demonstration

Testing Strength Introduction-Demonstration

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About Bouncing

About Bouncing

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Fort Worth - Using the Feeling

Fort Worth - Using the Feeling

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Brief Intro to Yi Chuan

Brief Intro to Yi Chuan

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Upcoming Events

  • IS Live - Balance
    IS Live - Balance
    Tue, Aug 13
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Aug 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    In tonight's session we will focus on challenging our balance with exercises that emphasize one leg stances. Learn how to find and hold your central equilibrium and incorporate both legs into integrated standing and stepping. 7PM Mountain time! See ya then.
  • IS Live - Flow
    IS Live - Flow
    Tue, Aug 06
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Aug 06, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    In tonight's session we will focus on inducing a sensation of flow in our movements that we will then seek to preserve in our Standing the State practice. Loose clothes and some room to move is all you need. See you at 7pm mountain time!
  • IS Live - Clockswork Deep Dive
    IS Live - Clockswork Deep Dive
    Tue, Jul 30
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Jul 30, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    In tonight's session we will focus on the 'Clockswork' feelization in both smooth and segmented expressions. This feelization helps us to both articulate and reticulate our joints into mutually supportive chains of movement. 7pm mountain time tonight, don't miss out! RSVP appreciated.
  • IS Live - Personal Practice Sessions
    IS Live - Personal Practice Sessions
    Tue, Jul 23
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Jul 23, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    In this sesh we will focus on strategies for your personal practice including standing the state, elongation and flipping negative cues into positive ones. 7pm don't miss out!
  • IS Live - Testing Integrated Strength
    IS Live - Testing Integrated Strength
    Tue, Jul 16
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Jul 16, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    In this sesh we will focus on Testing Strength challenges and exercises that can be performed with a partner. How is your frame developing? How does it need to be arranged to transmit incoming force to the ground? How can you use your opponent's strength to uproot them. Don't miss out!
  • IS Live - Implosive Strength
    IS Live - Implosive Strength
    Tue, Jul 09
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Jul 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    In this sesh we will focus on creating the conditions necessary to convert the contractile force of our frame into 'explosive strength' or more simply focus on the implosion the precedes the explosion of force.
  • Jam Session -New Zoom Link
    Jam Session -New Zoom Link
    Multiple Dates
    Tue, Jun 25
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Jun 25, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    In this sesh we will focus on using more complicated shapes in our standing practice like dragon stance, taming the tiger, bird spreads its wings and more. Please note the new link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
  • Rescheduled - A Big Stretch THURSDAY 7PM
    Rescheduled - A Big Stretch THURSDAY 7PM
    Jun 13, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
    Livestreamed
    Join me on the mat for a session of deep integrated stretching targeting adhesions that limit mobility. Using fundamental routes of strength and various feelizations we will work to open up and release frozen parts of our body for greater ranges of motion and more relaxation in our practice.
  • Hop Gar Games
    Hop Gar Games
    Tue, Apr 30
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Apr 30, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    TONIGHT (Tuesday) at 7pm join us as we use routes from Hop Gar Kung Fu to explore fundamental expressions of Integrated Strength. This will be a vigorous one, so please plan accordingly.
  • The Doing & Observing Polarities of Standing the State
    The Doing & Observing Polarities of Standing the State
    Wed, Apr 24
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Apr 24, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Wednesday at 7pm join us as we flip flop between doing things to induce a change in state and enjoying be-ing in that state. Don't miss out, it will be great session! RSVP now.
  • Reticulating Through Space
    Reticulating Through Space
    Wed, Apr 17
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Apr 17, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Wednesday at 7pm we will focus on exercises and feelizations that induce a feeling of moving like a wave through space. Swim, weave and wriggle your articulated joint to experience a different kind of flow. RSVP 4 link.
  • Vectors & Connectors
    Vectors & Connectors
    Tue, Apr 09
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Apr 09, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    TUESDAY at 7pm we will focus on interconnecting strength vectors and routes to induce spontaneously variable movement patters that can oscillate between internal and external expression. We will challenge ourselves to freely express formal routes as well as find freedom inside the formal. RSVP NOW
  • Pulling Ourself Apart
    Pulling Ourself Apart
    Wed, Apr 03
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Apr 03, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    WEDNESDAY at 7pm we will focus on deep Integrated Stretching, using the Integrated State to identify and address limitation in functional ranges of motion arising from non-use, injuries, adhesions and general neglect of stretching it out. Loose clothes and a mat to use on the floor recommended.
  • Peeking Under the Hood
    Peeking Under the Hood
    Tue, Mar 26
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Mar 26, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Tuesday at 7pm we will join in a number of exercises designed to attune our awareness to fundamental relationships we are seeking to discover & develop in our frame. These 'obviation' exercises serve to get us underneath the hood so to speak, learning frame relationships through direct experience.
  • Inducing Joint Articulation in Routes of Strength
    Inducing Joint Articulation in Routes of Strength
    Tue, Mar 19
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Mar 19, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Tuesday at 7pm we will focus on inducing mutually supporting articulation of our joints using using exercises that help to obviate subtle relationships. Some loose clothing and room to move is all you will need. Don't miss out!
  • Focus on the Dan Tien
    Focus on the Dan Tien
    Tue, Mar 12
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Mar 12, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MDT
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Tuesday at 7pm we will focus on our core or 'Dan Tien'. Performing exercises to increase both awareness and power we seek to induce Dan Tien participation in even the smallest of our movements.
  • Training Toys & Games
    Training Toys & Games
    Tue, Mar 05
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Mar 05, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MST
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Tuesday at 7pm we will look at how to use various types of training equipment in your personal practice. We will have a look at rubber bands, balls, sticks and other things that can be used to add variety & new challenges to training. RSVP 4 Link.
  • Jam Session
    Jam Session
    Tue, Feb 27
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Feb 27, 2024, 7:00 PM – 8:00 PM MST
    https://us06web.zoom.us/j/7208669800
    Tuesday at 7pm we will focus on the center piece of Integrated Strength Training, Standing the State aka Jam Jong, Zhuan Zhuang or Standing Zen. We will explore a variety of shapes & strategies to induce the integrated state and reach deeper states of relaxation and oneness. RSVP 4 Link.

Guided Programs

Programs allow me to break down learning topics into logical steps and gather feedback from each participant.  If you are a new please join 'Start DICOVER YI CHUAN' below will help you get up to get started.

 

Beta versions of Swimming through Space, Tree Wrestling, Building a Better Practice and Understanding  Standing are available to members with updates and improvements coming in the near future.

The KUNG FU DRIP, my semi-daily dose of fu' for you, is FREE to join but some posts may link to content on the site that is only available to members

Articles

I have quite a few new articles to publish over the coming months, many of which have been inspired by Discover Yi Chuan members!

Often times I will embed links to video clips within my articles to supply the context of various training exercises. 

 

If you are interested in a particular exercise any accompanying articles will be useful for you to get the most out of the practice.

You can scroll through the articles to the left or click below to go to my blog page.

Videos

Below are some playlists of related videos.  Much of this content can also be accessed withing the context given in programs or articles or you can just watch the vids right here.

Earth & Sky Exercise

Earth & Sky Exercise

Earth & Sky Exercise
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Earth & Sky Intro

Earth & Sky Intro

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Earth & Sky Basics

Earth & Sky Basics

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Earth And Sky Misses

Earth And Sky Misses

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Earth Sky - Bracing

Earth Sky - Bracing

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Tree Wrestling

Tree Wrestling

Tree Wrestling
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Framing the Tree Wrestling Exercise

Framing the Tree Wrestling Exercise

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Tree Wrestling Prerequisites

Tree Wrestling Prerequisites

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Creating Your Wrestling Tree

Creating Your Wrestling Tree

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Testing Integrated Strength

Testing Integrated Strength

Testing Integrated Strength
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The Difference of Integrated Strength

The Difference of Integrated Strength

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IS4U - Understanding Testing Strength & Bouncing Practice

IS4U - Understanding Testing Strength & Bouncing Practice

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Testing Vertical Linkage

Testing Vertical Linkage

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Fort Worth - Groundwork Intro

Fort Worth - Groundwork Intro

Fort Worth - Groundwork Intro
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Fort Worth - Intro to Groundwork

Fort Worth - Intro to Groundwork

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Testing Strength Introduction-Demonstration

Testing Strength Introduction-Demonstration

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Fort Worth - Floor Jammin

Fort Worth - Floor Jammin

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Guided Practice Sessions

Guided Practice Sessions

Guided Practice Sessions
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Guided Practice - Internalizing the Orbit

Guided Practice - Internalizing the Orbit

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Practice Sesh - Clearing & Grounding

Practice Sesh - Clearing & Grounding

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Practice Sesh - The Whale

Practice Sesh - The Whale

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Reflex Bag Work

Reflex Bag Work

Reflex Bag Work
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Fort Worth - Reflex Bag Intro

Fort Worth - Reflex Bag Intro

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Fort Worth - Discplacement

Fort Worth - Discplacement

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Fort Worth - Sticking

Fort Worth - Sticking

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Getting the Right Idea

Getting the Right Idea

Getting the Right Idea
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Searching for Strength

Searching for Strength

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Practice Pyramid

Practice Pyramid

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Standing Introduction

Standing Introduction

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