What do the classes cover?

We have two different class types.

1. Guided Flow & Revision Training Sessions.

These classes are all about the flow, Eli guides you through a training session. 
Meaning that he will not be teaching the movements from scratch. He will flow through forms and Qigong, giving you some verbal guidance along the way. 

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Sometimes going through a whole form, or other times flowing through a section a few times in different ways. Often giving some training tips and answering questions. 

These are essentially Eli's own training sessions, which he invites you to join. Though he does keep the training to foundations methods, naturally when he does the form, you will see him doing his form as he does it at his level, one of the most important parts of your training is to flow along with a senior practitioner.

Open to everyone, but aimed at those who already know the forms. Classes on the weekend will sometimes be canceled due to Eli's workshops.
 

• Taiji Flow & Revision | Sat & Suns 8am | 40mins.
  This is generally the YLC first third and SSS.
   

• Bagua Flow & Revision | Thursdays 6am | 40 minutes.
  This will be Bagua Circular Form, Qigong and Circle Walking.
   

• Standing Qigong | Seven times per week | 15-30 minutes. 
  This is where we simply do our standing Qigong together. It's mentally difficult practice, so having the support of a group to keep you going is a great way to get the benefits from this Qigong.

 

2. Instructional Classes.

These classes break down and teach the movements of the forms, teaching you all the details you need to learn the solo aspects. 
Perfect for someone who has not yet learnt the form, however we also have many advanced instructors joining these classes to learn more about the foundations of their practice. The bag work class is good whether or not you've done anything before.
 

• Option 1 Foundations Training | Taiji form & Qigong | Wednesdays 7pm | 45 mins.
  This class covers the YLC Taiji slow form and Qigong, as laid out in the WTBA foundations grading book. 
  The most important part of anyones training is to get the foundations right! No matter how long you've been training, you'll get benefit from these classes, either for yourself or to help you teach others. This class also includes a free monthly personal assessment of your progress.
   

• Option 3 Foundations Training | San Sau & Bag Work | Mondays 7pm | 45-60 mins. 
  This class covers the Small San Sau fighting form and bag work. Combining this class with the option 1 class will give you the full training for option 3 as laid out in the WTBA grading book. The most important part of anyones training is to get the foundations right! No matter how long you've been training, you'll get benefit from these classes, either for yourself or to help you teach others. This class also includes a free monthly personal assessment of your progress.
  Please note, this class will change to Tuesday nights towards the end of April. 

• Bagua Circular form Foundations | 7:15pm Tuesdays | 45mins
  Starting April 21st, this class will take the form from the start at it's foundational level. Perfect for new students of Bagua or anyone wanting to refine their foundations.
   

• YLC Taiji Form Internal Development
  Yang | 8pm Tuesdays | 45min
  Yin | 7:45pm Wednesdays | 45min
  These two classes are all about internal development, one for the yang and one for the yin. Both equally important for anyones training. 
  You cannot achieve full yin without understanding the yang and vice versa. Understanding internal Qi flow comes from the development of both sides of the pole.
  In each class Eli will take a set of movements from the first third, demonstrating and explaining how to activate the Qi through the moves. 
   

• YLC Third Third | Fridays 7am | 45mins
  In this class we will be starting the final part of the form, taking it from the beginning and working out way through. 
  You should of course know the first and second part already. 

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What you'll get out of these classes

So many students around the world these days learn on their own via video, but you really do need some connection to a teacher and other students. 
Of course face to face is better, but this is often not an option, these online classes are the next best thing. 

You will feel a sense of community, connection, motivation and inspiration, if you've not tried it, you're missing out! 

Of course attending live is best, as this means you can ask questions at the end and be more a part of the class, but if your schedule does not allow this, following the recording is still very different compared to an instructional video, as you will benefit from seeing the questions and interaction with the students who do attend live.

Plus, you can still ask questions, just send Eli an email with your question about class, and he will answer it during the next class. 

Time with your teacher is so important, not just to get the details, but to feel the flow. 
A good student does their practice with their teacher as often as possible to pick up the internal aspects of training. 
Even if via the live video stream, it's still far better than being on your own.       

 

You will receive a link to the live class around 10 minutes before class starts. If you have not received the link by 5 minutes before class, please get in touch.

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You will then get another link later for the recording of that class. Recordings are available for two months.

Make sure you get your zoom set up, once you're in the class, click on the view tab and make sure it is set to gallery, then you can pin Eli's screen to make him stay as the full screen. 

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If you want to try out the Live online classes without membership: please click here

If you want to try out the Live online classes with membership: please click here

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