“One key take away is thinking about how Master Chin has simplified his curriculum down to its very essence of knowing. And how he explained the importance of slowing down the training to bring your attention “there”: you have to be able to place your concentration and focus on the very process of paying attention.  This is an important message for all of us on our individual journeys: being constantly open to receiving what teachers guide us to recognize for ourselves.”

- Professor Kun-Yang Lin

Professor of Dance at Temple University in Philadelphia.

When I learned the principles of body mechanics in I Liq Chuan, I was truly amazed at how similar they are to horse riding. It’s about balance through a center-to-center connection, paying attention to constant change, and maintaining flow. You can’t control a 500-kilogram (1000-pound) animal with force; instead, you must merge with its powerful body. The here-and-now approach that I Liq Chuan shares helps me with my work with horses and riding.

Through I Liq Chuan training, I developed a heightened awareness of my body and surroundings, which translated seamlessly into my interactions with horses. I was able to feel their subtle cues and respond with greater sensitivity, fostering a bond of trust.

Above all, Sifu teaches us that the primary purpose of learning the “martial” art is not to fight, but to live a fulfilling life and navigate challenges with grace. Through right intention, mindfulness, and practice, we can evolve into better human beings, constantly striving for balance in our relationships with others and the environment.

- Neja Pastirica

A member’s story from Slovenia