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About Sifu Kelley Graham

"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

Kelley Butterfly Palm

All classes run by Kelley Graham. Sifu Graham has developed the UnCarved Block Program to help others be more relaxed and comfortable. The phrase ‘Return To The UnCarved Block’ comes from the Chan (Zen) idea of rediscovering your natural power and grace.

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.

Location & Times

The Kung Fu Studio

We train at 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

 

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

ILC Training & Family Picnic in Casa Grande
[11:00a - 4:00p]

Periodically, Arizona I-Liq Chuan Practitioners and their Families get together at our seasonal picnic. It's in Casa Grande because Casa Grande is halfway between our Phoenix & Tucson Study groups. No cost. Please see the Upcoming events list on the right for details.
Link to Dave White Regional Park 

Quarterly Intensives, Overnight Retreats & Workshops
[Seasonally - One or Two day Intensives]

Please see the Upcoming events list for more.

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

UCB for Kids Contact us for details and times of the UCB Kids program

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

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. Learn how to build a Tai Chi Body to transform your mind and manifest profound change in your life.

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.

Intensive Intro To Internal Kung Fu.
[See sidebar for dates and times]

This Challenging Half Day Workshop is for those curious about Traditional Internal Kung Fu training who have previous experience in martial arts.

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.

Other Training Opportunities

Phoenix Please contact Certified I Liq Chuan Instructor Ashe Higgs at Falling Leaves Kung Fu
Worldwide I Liq Chuan International

 

Media

Enjoy our collection of media resources to assist your understanding.

Tai Chi & Football

On Jan 17, 2010, at 4:13 PM, scarney wrote:

I had a couple high school football stars from the local high school try a Tai Chi class a few years ago. These were macho kids but they could NOT take Tai Chi. It was too hard for them. Standing was the worst. They just couldn't take the 'pain'.

Michael Phillips responds:
They feel such pain because over the course of their years of training, their bodies have become "confused"  -  they've let their "mobilizer" muscles take over a good part of the job of their "stabilizer" muscles  - unfortunately, the "mobilizers" reach exhaustion much quicker, since they're mainly used for short-burst types of activity, like playing third down in football  -  that's why you see those "pro" football guys sucking oxygen on the sidelines on TV, and that's why the "high school football stars" in your class couldn't take the pain...

The true "stabilizer" muscles, like the spinae erector, are constantly engaged in the business of maintaining one's balance and keeping the body harmoniously upright against the pull of gravity, so they have much longer endurance.

Pro sports trainers are now starting to specialize in eliminating this muscular confusion in an athletes body  -  one example would be Jimmy Connors, who credited such re-training with allowing him to play tennis at the highest competitive level for around ten years longer than some of his former arch-rivals like John McEnroe and Illya Nastasi.

Grading

Grading has written, oral and performance components. Each grade results in specific gains in concentration and physical skill.

The UCB Kids Program follows the Internal Kung Fu grading and curriculum under the I-Liq Chuan system.

Remember, Tai Chi Foundations for Kids is a prerequisite for training under the UCB Kids Program. Upon completion of the Tai Chi Foundations curriculum, the student is eligible for continued intensive training in the UnCarved Block Program.

Training Tools

Here's some training tools to assist in your practice.

Zhang Zhuang - Standing Meditation

Members Only Cirriculum

The UCB Program has a specific curriculum for producing change in it's practitioners. Members can login to access learning materials.

Relaxation

Profound Relaxation can only be approached through harmonizing the yin and yang energies of the body. The process of relaxation is called 'song' in chinese. (sounds like sung, sometimes spelled that way). An old translation describes song as:

'What a womans long glossy black hair does when the pins are pulled out, being gently shaken and cascading down the back'.

There is a direct relationship between the refinement and correctness of ones structure and the depth of comprehension of song.

Without structure there can be no separation of yin and yang in the body. Without separation of yin and yang, there is nothing to harmonize. Without harmony there can be no relaxation.

Profound relaxation grows from the feeling and understanding that there is no limit to the refinement of the structure and clear separation of yin and yang, neither is there limit to relaxation.  There is limit to strength.

Cultivating song is the key to beginning to transform the body.
To move to a more natural condition... To Return To The UnCarved Block.

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Tuition & Purchases

Our pricing is simple and straightforward.
No hidden fees or requirements.
No contracts.

For example, if you want to attend all classes offered & pay monthly, your total tuition will be:
$105 - 30+ hours UCB Immersive Training

UCB Program drop in fees:

  • Lunchtime Meditations - $6
  • UCB Program Classes for I Liq Chuan members - $10
  • UCB Program Classes for non-members - $12

UCB Program class fees, training tools and apparel.

  • Meditation 10 Pack - $50. Save $10 over drop in. add to cart
  • UCB Program Class Pass 10 Pack. - $100 Save $20 over drop in. add to cart
  • Monthly recurring payment for Sundays only attendance - $40/month add to cart
  • Monthly recurring payment for 2 days a week attendance - $75/month add to cart
  • Monthly recurring payment for 3 days a week attendance - $105/month add to cart

Annual payments save 10%

  • Annual payments for Sundays only attendance - $432/year add to cart
  • Annual payments for 2 days a week attendance - $810/year add to cart
  • Annual payments for 3 days a week attendance - $1134/year add to cart
Private Intensive Instruction for Individuals & Small Groups (4)  -  $150 per hour. 

Books, Merchandise & Apparel

 

Chin Family I Liq Chuan Association Membership

To receive formal student grading or become an instructor under the I Liq Chuan System you must be a member.

The UCB Program is an affiliate school of Chin Family I Liq Chuan International Association, an organization with branches in over a dozen countries!

I Liq Chuan Membership is NOT REQUIRED, yet is encouraged. Cost are quickly recovered in discounts received when attending workshops with Master Sam F.S. Chin. This discount is offered to ANY member in ANY state or country around the world. If you ever find yourself in Vienna or Moscow, you would be able to attend a workshop and would be entitled to your discount as a member. Some members enjoy travel and training all over the world with Master Chin.

After your payment has been processed you will receive an email with further instructions to member registration for upcoming I Liq Chuan Workshops.

  • Annual membership - $50/year
  • Annual membership for Full-Time Students & Seniors $30/year
  • Lifetime membership - $500 one-time fee

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Strength and Balance

Prerequisite - Tai Chi Foundations

Strength & Power are terms used to describe the capacity to have an effect or perform work. [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Physical_strength|Physical strength]] can be distinguished from [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Strength_of_materials|Strength of Materials]]. In the UCB Program, [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Structure|Structure]] best describes what we endeavor to accomplish through our various methods. Specifically, we begin from an [[http://www.anatomytrains.com/explore/tensegrity/explained|understanding of how the body actually works]]. Specific benefits of cultivating and refining ones structure can include:

  • Balance - Refined awareness of the alignment with gravity results in exquisite balance. Fewer falls means fewer injuries.
  • Endurance - Awareness of one's structure when moving results in greatly improved 'Use of Self'. An efficient movement uses less energy... more energy means greater capacity to get things done.
  • Pain relief - Better structure means the body can move naturally. The bits responsible for opposing gravity are clearly distinguished from those used for movement. When such comprehension is achieved, old habits fall away as can chronic structural pain.
  • Profound Relaxation - There can be no functional relaxation without good structure. By Functional Relaxation we mean a relaxation that is part of your condition, rather than an exceptional, fleeting, or occasional feeling.
  • Strength, Power & Resiliency - Injuries are lessened as the body is well knitted together. The capacity for work is greatly increased as well.

As one's awareness expands, structural 'habits' dissolve away and the body lightens, becoming more transparent to inner and outer forces.

See the Classes page for more information.

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