I Liq Chuan is an effective Martial Art for Self-Defense. Training and practice involves meditation, understanding philosophy, concepts and principles that help to understand and develop a unified mind and body thru solo training exercises and movement forms. Learning to unify with and control an opponent is practiced thru I Liq Chuan's unique spinning hands training, sticky hands, Chin Na and San Da. I Liq Chuan also employs Phoenix Eye striking techniques to round out and complete a unique Martial Art System.
I Liq Chuan (literally translated as "Mental-Physical Martial Art") was founded by Chin Lik Keong and further evolved by his son Sam Chin. I Liq Chuan (pronounced "ee leek chan") practice focuses on developing awareness of structure, relaxation, and energy. It blends the mindfulness of Chan (Chinese Zen) and the fluidity of Taiji (Tai Chi) principles, leading some to describe the practice of I Liq Chuan as "Zen Mind, Taiji Body".
The Seattle Instructor is Ryan Schoelerman with nearly 30 years of martial arts experience.
