UCB Program

The UnCarved Block Program

"A block of wood that is not yet carved has no set form, it is thus infinite in potential."

The UCB Program makes you more natural and comfortable... To 'Return To The UnCarved Block'.
Our passion and commitment is to help you 'Rediscover Natural Power & Grace'.

We are a kung fu family and by joining us you will have supportive kung fu brothers and sisters. Each UCB Program member is dedicated to helping all participants learn and grow.

Our curriculum builds your awareness. We begin with balancing the body's structure, leading to true relaxation and, with further refinement, the ability to directly comprehend your intrinsic energy. Health, fitness, and martial skills are effects of practice and not ends in themselves.

Anyone is welcome from any discipline.

Enjoy!

How We Train

The UCB Program consists of solo and partner exercises that develop your awareness & concentration. If you have the awareness, you can get the feel for a movement. If you have the feel and can concentrate, you can become more natural. Martial skill grows from this awareness. This practice can affect permanent change in one's condition. Our curriculum is based on Taiji (Tai Chi) Principles, drawing from both Taoist & Chan (Zen) Buddhist techniques. Practice includes:

I Liq Chuan - The Martial Art of Awareness - Core of the UCB Program
NeiGong (Nei Kung) - Internal Development
QiGong (Chi Kung) - "Swallowing the Bitter Pill, The Pearl of Mount Hua"
Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) - Yang Tradition
Zhang Zhuang - Standing Meditation & Postural Training

Taiji principles applied to movement include awareness of the relationship of Yin & Yang energies within the body, profound relaxation, integrated whole body power coupled with a supple ability to change. These principles, when cultivated over time, result in improved performance and remarkably integrated core strength. Please see the 'videos' link at the top of the page for examples.

The UCB Program is a complete integrative system, practice ranges from gentle non-confrontational qigong & formwork to deep stretching and vigorous partner training. The Health, Fitness and Martial aspects of the system are complimentary and interest in health does not require that you pursue the martial. Teaching style is traditional, tempered by the latest learning orientations research.

Please use the contact link or call for questions or more information.

AZ Statewide I Liq Chuan Grading

First AZ Statewide Grading. - First official grading in the US without Master Sam F.S Chin. He said do it... and we did. Thanks to all who attended. It was an intense and memorable event.

Student Level 2

Gregory Hollick

Student Level 1

Robert Chasan II
Philip Hanson
Holly Logan
Jeff McDaniel
Dr. Paul Miller
Roy Pickavance
Dr. Larry Savage
Dale Turner
David 'Hawkeye' Wadkins

Master Sam F.S. Chin - TV Channel Fighter 2010 Appearance

Master Sam FS Chin makes an appearance for the Russian TV show 'TV Channel Fighter' to demonstrate his family's martial art, I Liq Chuan®.

See the whole interview at http://iliqchuan.com/content/2010-russia-tv-appearance

Here's part one of three.

kelley's blog

I Liq Chuan Workshop with Master Sam F.S. Chin

Start: 9 Oct 2010 10:00 am

End: 10 Oct 2010 5:00 pm

Sam Chin Instructs Master Sam F.S Chin is in Mesa to present I Liq Chuan. I Liq Chuan is a wonderful and complete system. Practice consists of elegant solo and partner drills that can compliment your existing meditative, martial or fitness activities. Materials presented will be for continuing practitioners as well as those new to the art. All are welcome from any discipline. Please see The Official I Liq Chuan event listing for details and to register. Contact Kelley Graham using the 'contact' link for details or questions.

About Master Sam Chin: Master Sam F.S. Chin is the co-founder of the art, and the head instructor of the system. Master Chin was trained in the martial arts since childhood by his father the founder Lik Keong Chin. He was a state heavy weight kickboxing champion in 1978. During the 1980’s, Master Chin continually won Push Hand Championships. For the past 25 years, Master Chin conducts seminars and workshops throughout the world including: Malaysia, Australia, Japan, Hungary, Russia, Poland, Germany and the United States. Master Chin has been recognized by the USA Wushu Kung-Fu Federation as a Hall of Fame Outstanding Master.

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KOLD Live Self Defense Salvation Army

Every year Tom Elias and The Kung Fu Studio run mini Self Defense workshops for the women at the Salvation Army. I ran an introductory standing meditation and KOLD Channel 13 did a Live piece on this issue. Thanks to all who attended and those students who helped out.