Camp 2022 Details

August 2022 will see us return with an explosive Camp 2022 with ‘The River’ — one of the four ‘Cornerstones of Dim-mak’.

Camp 2022 will continue inline with the previous camps and the themes explored as a continuous progression. Last year we studied the ‘Wudang Spiral Form’ and this year we will continue with the idea of ‘snaking’ and ‘weaving’ through our opponent’s defence.

Although these Cornerstones [not to be confused with the four Cornerstones of Taijiquan] were usually given at the end of one’s physical training and are based upon the four Earth elements of Water [River], Air [Wind], Valleys and Mountains — we will be using them to further develop our skills of rolling, reeling releasing and sealing whilst rooting.

Wu Yu-hsiang, in his ‘Expositions of Insights into the Practice of the Thirteen Postures’, tells us to:

“Be as still as a mountain, move like a great river.”

The “great river” in this instance has been interpreted by many as the mighty Yangtze, itself and the first Cornerstone lives up to its name teaching us the internal aspects of the element — “very powerful, often slow and flowing, often very explosive.”

For those who are unable to travel due to restrictions, like last year, we will be offering them the opportunity to follow and participate in the entire camp online.

Cost: £240

Training Times:

Friday 3pm - 7.00pm Saturday 9.30am - 6.00pm Sunday 9.30am - 5.30pm Lunch 12pm - 1.30pm

Venue:

Fa-jing Ch’uan Internal Chinese Boxing Schools Top Floor Unit 36 Faircharm Trading Estate Evelyn Drive Leicester LE3 2BU

Early bird discount £210 extended for those who book their place by June 30, 2022, with 50% deposit.

All deposits are non-refundable.

Leicester is served by many airports nearby:

Luton 74 miles; 120 km; 1 1/2 hours by car and less than 1 hour by train. Birmingham 43 miles; 69 km; 1 hour by car and less than 1 hour by train.

For those needing accommodation — there are many hotels and B&Bs both near the venue and on the outskirts of the city for those wanting a quieter and more serene surrounding.

For information on these or any other matters, please contact Nasser Butt.

explosivefist@gmail.com