Albuquerque Chinese Culture Center

Taoist (Water) Chi Kung

July 15th, 22nd, 29th 9:15-11am

Taoist Chi Kung Water method uses a yin method of strengthening and balancing the body’s life force – Chi. This qigong method uses various practices to enhance the body’s chi as well as feel chi through the body as the practices are performed. This class will consist of a series of exercises/practices to assist students feeling and moving chi through the body. The Chi principals discussed and practiced in this class can be implemented in multiple martial arts practices including tai chi forms (primarily Yang and Wu styles); Ba Gua, and other types of Chi Kung/neigong practices. These practices will also enhance other external martial arts styles.

The Taoist Chi Kung Water method is also known for strengthening and balancing Chi to age gracefully, help maintain well-functioning joints (knees, hips, shoulders, etc.), massage the organs, open the energy gates and cavities of the body, help with strengthening the spine, increase brain function and provide self-healing practices. The course will begin by focusing on the simple movements of tai chi circling hands. As time progresses we will continue to advance each subject matter to enhance your practice.

Each neigong practice works some internal component within the body to enhance chi and body functioning. Some of the neigong components we will be exploring are: opening and closing the joints of the body (also known as pulsing; lengthening the soft tissues of the body; feeling and enhancing the organs of the body; exploring the energy gates and cavities of the body; exploring the yin/yang surfaces of the body; reviewing the four energies – peng, lu, ji, an, and how they play a role in tai chi movements and neigong practices; etheric body awareness; and meditation in movement (later classes).

Marcy Pincus will be leading this class. She was trained in these practices by the founder of Energy Arts’ Bruce Frantzis. She has been a student of Master Frantzis since 2002. Master Frantzis spent 15 years in Asia including 10 years in China, of which three years practicing with Grandmaster Liu Hung Chieh. He is a lineage holder in Taoist Chi Kung Water Method; Yang and Wu style tai chi; Hsingyi; Taoist meditation and Ba Gua. Grandmaster Liu was head of the original Ba Gua school in Beijing, and lived and studied with founder of the Wu style tai chi. Liu was a lineage holder in tai chi (Yang and Wu styles), hsing-yi, and Ba Gua, as well as an adept in Taoist Chi Kung and meditation practices.

Chi Kung seminars are offered on an every-other-month basis. All levels of experience are welcome!

Where: Lin’s Martial Arts Academy, Chinese Culture Center, 427 Adams SE, Albuquerque 87108

Tuition $65

July 15th, 22nd, 29th 9:15-11am

Chen’s (Family) Style Tai Chi Fan Form Saturday Seminar

June 3, 17, 24
9:00 – 11:00 AM

Chen’s (Family) Style Tai Chi Fan demands all the martial skills as any
other Chen Style form, showing the same essence, style and momentum
that give this style its particular character.

Practicing and depicting the form standards & techniques such as open
and close fan, crossing step, resting step and silk reeling Jing, your
understanding of Tai Chi will grow, and it will help raise your personal
skill level in all martial arts. “How much you practice, is how much it
shows.” (Grand Master Lin)

This is the beginning of your journey into Chen’s Style Fan. When your
lessons are complete, the true journey starts. Chen Style expression,
encompassing precision & momentum, is a life time pursuit. Decide what
you think after you have practiced 1,000 times.

Call 505 268 7023 for more information.
Tuition is $60.00 (plus tax).

Chinese Culture Center
Lin’s Martial Arts Academy
427 Adams SE

On May 6th, 2023, at 10:15 am , the Chinese Culture Center will perform during the Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Day at the Museum of Nuclear Science and History.
Here's a peek from last year.

Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Day at the Nuclear Museum. On May 6th, 2023, at 10:15 am, the Chinese Culture Center will perform during the Asian American and Pacific Islanders Heritage Day at the Museum of Nuclear Science and History. Here’s a peek…

We're adding an additional Tai Chi class Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 am to noon. If you prefer a morning class the new class, will start Tuesday March 7th.

Taoist (Water) Chi Kung

Saturdays: March 4th, 11th, 18th 9:15-11am

Taoist Chi Kung Water method uses a yin method of strengthening and balancing the body’s life force – Chi. This qigong method uses various practices to enhance the body’s chi as well as feel chi through the body as the practices are performed. This class will consist of a series of exercises/practices to assist students feeling and moving chi through the body. The Chi principals discussed and practiced in this class can be implemented in multiple martial arts practices including tai chi forms (primarily Yang and Wu styles); Ba Gua, and other types of Chi Kung/neigong practices. These practices will also enhance other external martial arts styles.

The Taoist Chi Kung Water method is also known for strengthening and balancing Chi to age gracefully, help maintain well-functioning joints (knees, hips, shoulders, etc.), massage the organs, open the energy gates and cavities of the body, help with strengthening the spine, increase brain function and provide self-healing practices. The course will begin by focusing on the simple movements of tai chi circling hands. As time progresses we will continue to advance each subject matter to enhance your practice.

Each neigong practice works some internal component within the body to enhance chi and body functioning. Some of the neigong components we will be exploring are: opening and closing the joints of the body (also known as pulsing; lengthening the soft tissues of the body; feeling and enhancing the organs of the body; exploring the energy gates and cavities of the body; exploring the yin/yang surfaces of the body; reviewing the four energies – peng, lu, ji, an, and how they play a role in tai chi movements and neigong practices; etheric body awareness; and meditation in movement (later classes).

Marcy Pincus will be leading this class. She was trained in these practices by the founder of Energy Arts’ Bruce Frantzis. She has been a student of Master Frantzis since 2002. Master Frantzis spent 15 years in Asia including 10 years in China, of which three years practicing with Grandmaster Liu Hung Chieh. He is a lineage holder in Taoist Chi Kung Water Method; Yang and Wu style tai chi; Hsingyi; Taoist meditation and Ba Gua. Grandmaster Liu was head of the original Ba Gua school in Beijing, and lived and studied with founder of the Wu style tai chi. Liu was a lineage holder in tai chi (Yang and Wu styles), hsing-yi, and Ba Gua, as well as an adept in Taoist Chi Kung and meditation practices.

Taoist Chi Kung Water Method instruction is scheduled for three Saturdays in January 2023. Chi Kung seminars are offered on an every-other-month basis. All levels of experience are welcome!

Where: Lin’s Martial Arts Academy, Chinese Culture Center, 427 Adams SE, Albuquerque 87108

Tuition $65

March 4th, 11th, 18th 9:15-11am

An Introduction to Chin Na,
the Chinese Martial Art of Joint Locks, Chokes, and Throws

Chin Na is an important part of Tai Chi and is found in most styles of Chinese martial arts and this class will emphasize a yielding to force tai chi-like approach. No previous class is required.
The classes will be led by Keith Winterkorn, MD, who studied for over 25 years under Sigong Charles Lin, the founder of Lin’s Martial Arts Academy. Dr. Winterkorn has led classes in Chin Na and Bagua at the Academy for the past several years. Dr. Winterkorn also has extensive training in martial arts over the past 50 years including Shaolin Kung Fu, Karate, Tai Kwon Do, Aikido, and Judo.

Class time: Saturday mornings February 4th, 11th, and 18th
9 am to 11 am.

Where: Chinese Culture Center Lin’s Martial Arts Academy, 427 Adams SE, Albuquerque 87108

Tuition $65

Chinese New Year 4721
Sunday January 22, 2023
1 – 2:30 pm
Celebrate the year of the rabbit with us.

Chinese Culture Center-ABQ
Lin’s Martial Arts Academy

Traditional New Year Dragon and Lion Dances, Tai Chi,
Kung Fu, Hsing Yi, and BaGua Demonstrations

Special Guest Performances by:
Chinese American Citizens Alliance Dance Team
Albuquerque Iwama Aikido School

427 Adams St SE, 87108

Congratulation to Meg French and Steve Barnes - First Place in their divisions at Desert Dragon Competition 2022!

ChinNa/Self Defense Seminars
April 2, 9 and 16
9 - 11 AM

STEVE BARNES-EAGLE CLAW- Desert Dragon - FEB 27!!

Daoist Water Method Qigong Continues on March 5, 12 and 19.

Daoist Water Method Qigong March Schedule: Saturdays March 5, 12, and 19. 9 to 11 AM.

Continuing Circling Hands, 5 Rings and 4 Energies practice.

Introducing Qigong breathing methods.

Take advantage of this unique opportunity to enhance your energy and health.

Happy Lantern Festival, Tuesday February 15! First full moon of the Lunar New Year!

Happy, Healthy, Joyous Year of the Tiger to all from the Chinese Culture Center!

Unfortunately our New Year's performance won't be an in person event but you can live stream it here at 1 pm Saturday 2/5

Daoist Water Method Qigong March Schedule.
Saturdays March 5, 12 and 19 from 9:15 to 11 am.

Continuing practices: Feelig and moving Qi through your body, circling hands, the 5 rings and the four energies will be taught with greater detail.
New topic: Qigong breathing.

NEW STUDENTS WELCOME.

FENGSHOU FENGSHUI SALE!
Hope everyone's November is going great. In the spirit of giving thanks and honoring the native Americans who were killed as a result of settlers from foreign lands, the Chinese Culture Center is holding a week-long Fengshui item sale from November 23 to November 27. Since the word harvest in Chinese is feng1shou4, which sounds a lot like feng1shui3, come reap the benefits of your labor and purchase some great gifts for your loved ones. Come in-store to buy your trinkets, statues, and more featuring deities or legendary beasts to stave off bad luck or increase fortune! All fengshui-related items are 25% off! Must be on premises and mention the sale for discount.

Albuquerque Chinese Culture Center updated their business hours.

New Saturday Seminar Series - Taoist Qigong Water Method

Every other month beginning September 4.

Learn to move Qi principles an practices will be taught.

September classes will be held Sept 4, 11 and 18 from 9:15 to 11 am.

Hi, all you night owls!
We now have a 7 pm to 8:30 pm Tai Chi class Tu and Th.

Here is the link to the Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Day at the Museum

https://whova.com/portal/registration/apiah_202105/

Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Day Registration Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Day Registration

Come join us at the Virtual 24th Annual Asian Pacific Islander American Heritage Day with the National Museum of Nuclear Science & History

Explore the CCC booth and enjoy the performances/offerings/booths from members of the Albuquerque Asian community.

The CCC is also offering a live Tai Chi question and answer session at 10:30 AM.

See you there.

Saturday April 24 is World Tai Chi and Qigong Day! Celebrate by practicing your favorite forms!

Enjoy!

The Chinese Culture Center is pleased to participate in the Virtual Vigil to Honor and Mourn in Solidarity with the AAPI Communities in Albuquerque. We are serving as a site to meditate and reflect through April 11, 2021. Please feel free to leave moments or messages of hope.

Happy Lantern Festival, All! - First full moon of the Lunar New Year.

Happy Thanksgiving to All! Be safe, be well, be positive!

Hello, All!!

just to remind you to check out the Blue Moon (second full moon of October) and Halloween as well this Saturday evening.

Enjoy these special events!

A sincere THANK YOU!! to all to voted to enable the CCC to place 3rd in the Journal Choice Award Martial Arts Division. The CCC family appreciates your support.

Thank you too for your enthusiastic comments.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE CHINESE CULTURE CENTER!
WE PLACED 3RD IN THE ALBUQUERQUE JOURNAL'S READER'S CHOICE AWARD - MARTIAL ARTS CATEGORY.

WE OFFER TRADITIONAL CHINESE TAI CHI, KUNG FU (ADULT AND CHILDREN), QIGONG, BAGUA, AND OTHER SPECIAL TOPICS.

COME CHECK US OUT. BE PART OF AN AWARD WINNING SCHOOL. 427 ADAMS, SE, ALBUQUERQUE, 87108.

Happy Autumn!! Don't forget Chinese Autumn Moon Festival is just around the corner. October 1's Full Moon.

Enjoy the full moon, can you spot the golden rabbit (rising moon in the evening) or Chang Er in the later, morning sky?

Happy Autumn Festival from your family at the Chinese Culture Center!

Our Bagua class is a great success. Much to learn in an integrated way. Not too late to join!

Bagaua Class Days Correction:

Update: Wednesday and Friday 1 to 2 pm
Tuesday and Thursday 3:15 to 4:15 pm

Please call 505-268-7023 or email us at [email protected] with questions.

Great News Everyone - Baguazhang will be presented as a regular class starting the week of August 17. Baguazhang consists of forms that combine a palm method and a stepping method. While sounding simple it is a very sophisticated system of martial arts meditation methods and physical and mental training.

Whether one is new to martial arts, advanced in other martial arts such as Tai chi, Kung fu, Aikido or Jui jitsu there will be space and value to be found in this class.

Come join us for this unique opportunity to learn and practice Bagua!

Instructor: Keith Winterkorn

When; Monday and Wednesday from 1 to 2 pm OR Tuesday and Thursday from 3:15 to 4:15 pm.

Tuition: $60.00/month

Great News, All. We are back! This week small group classes - Adult Tai Chi and Kung Fu are again being offered.

Procedures are in place to secure your safety at the facility.

Please call us 268-7023 with questions. If no answer, please call 264-9876 and we will respond as soon as possible.

Hope to see you soon to resume your journey into physical and mental well being with us.

We are happy to announce that we have received a $5000 Micro-Business relief grant from the City to help sustain us during our closure. We are grateful to the City and Mayor Keller for this help. Hope to see everyone back at the CCC soon!

Be well all, stay safe!