"It is better to conquer yourself than to win a thousand battles. Then the victory is yours. It cannot be taken from you, not by angels or by demons, heaven or hell"
~ Buddha
24th March 2024
May 2024 London Shuang Yang Masterclass
A 2-day intensive Shuang Yang Workshop in Lewisham, taught by Master Iain Armstrong on May 11th and May 12th, 2024.
We are excited to announce details of Master Iain’s long awaited Shuang Yang course.
This will be the most detailed course that Master Iain has ever taught live and will not be repeated any time soon.
This course will follow our 70th Anniversary event on the evening of May 10th, so the 2 can easily be combined! We highly recommend you join us for all 3 dates.
Book now!Want to book both the Tiger-Crane MasterClass in April and the Shuang Yang course?
Book both courses!What you will learn
Detailed move by move tuition on each of the 66 postures and the transitions between them including:
- How to do the posture.
- Footwork.
- Breathing.
- How to stretch in this posture.
- Movement of energy (chi) though the body.
- Martial application.
- Story of the name of the posture.
Torso movement. How to move, stretch and manipulate the torso.
Use of eyes, (guiding chi with the help of the eyes).
Breathing. Rising and falling of chi.
Embodied philosophy. Flow, wu wei, non resistance (bending like a reed), yin-yang.
Shuang Yang as meditation in movement.
Manifesting character values through practise: grounded, upright, relaxed, flexible.
There will be plenty time for questions. We will be getting straight down to business, though: only very short warm up-stretch sessions, just enought to get ready to practise safely. Every minute counts, master Iain is serious about passing on this treasured art.
Your Teacher
Master Iain Armstrong: Founder & Leader of Nam yang Kung Fu Retreat, Thailand.
Master Iain has been studying and practicing the Shuang Yang for 43 years, and teaching it for 36. Few people alive can say that, and of those, even fewer are native to the English language, able to convey the depths and essence of this routine with such clarity and precision.
For the 1st time in half a decade, Master Iain will be returning to the UK to reconnect with his old students and new to pass on his knowledge to anyone who wants to learn. This will likely not happen again for many years.
What other Students have to say
"I consider Shuang Yang a real gift. I made a daily routing out of Qigong, Shuang Yang and meditation and it gives me relaxation and energy. I wouldn't have that if I wouldn't have learned it..." ~Matthias, Student
"Learning to calm my mind in that situation was one of the most powerful things I took away from the trip. That and the 'Shuang Yuang', an interesting and powerful moving meditation that takes a lifetime to master." ~Jon, Student
"This is THE place to train and develop your mind and body. Master Iain is an inspiration to learn from. Our talks in the morning had developed our minds to a new level. The training develops your body and coordination." ~Anders, Student
Dates
May 11th - 12th, 2024
Schedule
Saturday 11th
- Doors open, registration 9.30am
- Teaching 10.00 - 1.00 with 15 minute break.
- Lunch 1.00 - 2.00
- Teaching 2.00 - 5.00 with 15 minute break.
- Option to go for dinner together afterwards.
Sunday 12th - Doors open, registration 9.30am
- Teaching 10.00 - 1.00 with 15 minute break.
- Lunch 1.00 - 2.00
- Teaching 2.00 - 5.00 with 15 minute break.
Cost
$199 US Dollars
£159 GB Pounds
Should you also wish to attend Master Iain’s Tiger - Crane Kung Fu course April 27-28:
Both courses booked together 20% discount:
- $318.40 ($159.20 each) save $79.60
- £254.40 (£127.20 each) save £63.60
Location
Zhulin Hidden Village
100-104 Lewisham High Street
London SE13 5JH.
In order to give everyone detailed attention and also enough space to perform the routine unhindered, the class size will be capped at 26. We can’t be sure but we do think that this course will sell out fast. Master Iain is not expecting to return to London for 2-3 years - but it could be longer. So it will not be repeated any time soon. Our advice: book now!
Remember that on the evening of Friday 11 we will be holding our 70th anniversary celebrations in the same venue, so they combine perfectly with this.
Ready to take your Kung Fu to the next level? There is no better opportunity.
Book now!Want to book both the Tiger-Crane MasterClass in April and the Shuang Yang course?
Book both courses!