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Sifu Kelley Graham has developed the UnCarved Block Program to help students be more relaxed and at ease. The phrase ‘Return To The UnCarved Block’ comes from the Chan (Zen) idea of rediscovering your natural power and grace.

"I think you'll be impressed with what he (Kelley) can do - in thirty long years of teaching, he is far and away my best student, the only one to whom I've been able to pass on EVERYTHING I know." - Michael Phillips

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.

UCB Program - Fall 2102

Class Descriptions & Times 

 The Kung Fu Studio

3148 E. Ft Lowell in Winterhaven Square.

 Look to the South East corner of the intersection of Ft. Lowell & Country Club.Dhamma Wheel

 

UCB Program
Internal Kung Fu

[Tues & Thurs 7p - 9:30p]
[Sun 9a - 12p]

Intensive, immersive instruction in I liq Chuan, Tai Chi Chuan and Standing Meditation.

  • QiGong (Chi Kung)
  • Stretching & Walking drills
  • Nei Gong
  • Zhan Zhuang
  • Formwork
  • Applications
  • Spinning Hands
  • Sticky Hands

Neigong and Chi Kung For Health and Long Life
RSVP

[1st Thurs 6p - 7p]

Tai Chi Foundations For Kids & UCB Program for Kids Contact us for locations and times of the in-school Kids program.

ILC Sit and Spin
[Half day intensive]

Monthly sit and spin sessions help you discover and maintain mindfulness in everyday activities.

Please see the sidebar for training details, times and locations.

Seasonal Events
Periodically, UCB Program members get together to socialize. Please see the Upcoming events list on the sidebar for details.

Quarterly Intensives, Overnight Retreats & Workshops

Please see the Upcoming events list for more.

Corporate Intensives Contact us to set up a workshop for your organization.

UCB for Seniors This program is for Seniors. Contact us to organize a group session. more

Private Instruction Individuals & Small Groups (4) - $150 per hour.

Distance Learning
We have a program for you! Please see the 'Distance Learning' menu item under classes.

Intro to Tai Chi for Health, Meditation & Self Defense
[See sidebar for dates and times]

These free introductory workshops show you how to build concentration and mindfulness. Get a good workout without overheating or putting more wear and tear on your joints. Breath & Movement drills are used to recognize the natural harmony between mind & body.

Tai Chi Foundations - 8 Week Course
[See sidebar for start dates and times]

Start building a Tai Chi Body.

Learn Tai Chi Philosophy, Concepts and Principles of Internal Kung Fu. Apply these ideas using the breath, stretching, solo and partner training. Transform your body to transform your mind. 

Manifest profound change in your life.

Flow To Change
[See sidebar for dates and times]

Participants will get an intense workout and learn explicit techniques to build up their concentration and mental focus. MMA, Kickboxers and other hard stylists will find that this training helps them cultivate 'Flow' and softness in their practice while still safely dealing with real world force and power.

Speed comes from relaxation and 'Flow' can help maintain relaxation under all conditions.

Training focuses on bringing awareness and power to the Point of Contact in order to control the Center of Mass to unbalance the opponent.

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What People Are Saying...


Melissa

 I came into the class with a sore, stiff knee from a long hike over the weekend. I was hesitant to do that squat at the end of class but it completely cured my knee. No pain now at all. I would really like to continue this. Thanks! 


 
 My back has been sore for weeks and after the class I had a few hours with very little pain. I plan on continuing the training. Thanks for a great class Kelley. 
 

Lynn 
  Kelley is an excellent instructor. The event was informative and fun. 

 Thank you, Kelley! I had a great time... been curious about Tai Chi for a while and found it delightfully enlightening...

 What a great work out! I have back and knee problems. I'm so glad to have been introduced to Tai Chi. 


Scott Brenkert  Enlightening, I didn't realize there was so much to it. What a great teacher! 

More kudos

All are welcome from any discipline. Those who are new, please contact Kelley Graham using the contact form above or call 520-770-1200. If you want to train you must create an account on this website and agree to the Physical Waiver of Liability. For those without access to the web a paper Waiver of Liability is available at the studio.

Other Training Opportunities

Worldwide I Liq Chuan International

 

Kalama Sutta (Kalama Sutra)

Do not simply believe what you hear just because you have heard it for a long time.
Do no follow tradition blindly merely because it has been practiced that way for many generations.
Do not be quick to listen to rumors.
Do not confirm anything just because it agrees with your scriptures.
Do not foolishly make assumptions.
Do not abruptly draw conclusions by what you see and hear.
Do not be fooled by outward appearances.
Do not hold on tightly to any view or idea just because you are comfortable with it.
Do not accept as fact anything that you yourself find to be illogical.
Do not be convinced of anything out of respect and deference to your spiritual teachers.

You should go beyond opinion and belief. You can rightly reject anything which when accepted, practiced and perfected leads to more aversion, more craving and more delusion. They are not beneficial and are to be avoided. Conversely, you can rightly accept anything which when accepted and practiced leads to unconditional love, contentment and wisdom. These things allow you time and space to develop a happy and peaceful mind. This should be your criteria on what is and what is not the truth; on what should be and what should not be the spiritual practice.

-The Buddha

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