Author Archives: steveehrenreich

About steveehrenreich

I am a long time practitioner of martial arts and Yi Chuan student of Master Cheuk Fung.

Want to Train the Yi Chuan Method with Me?

Posted on 09/12/2021 by steveehrenreich

Our community of practitioners is growing on IntentionFist.com and you are welcome to join us. IntentionFist supports my hybrid model of teaching with in depth articles and videos that both teach and guide you through a variety of exercises designed … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Free Yi Chuan Seminar in Fort Worth on Saturday July 24th

Posted on 20/07/2021 by steveehrenreich

https://www.intentionfist.com/event-details/discover-yi-chuan

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

At long last……IntentionFist.com

Posted on 13/07/2021 by steveehrenreich

I am very pleased to announce my initial release of IntentionFist.com, a site designed for people actively using the Yi Chuan Method to develop Integrated Strength. My first course offering is called ‘Discover Yi Chuan’. As the name implies I … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

Are You Searching for Strength?

Posted on 14/07/2020 by steveehrenreich

Oneness strength, Hun Yuan, internal strength, Neijia or integrated strength is not only something cursed by the Tower of Babel but a truly tricky thing to figure out. I struggled with it. I have witnessed my Gung Fu brothers struggle … Continue reading →

Posted in Theory | Tagged , , , | Leave a comment

Standing with Purpose

Posted on 26/09/2019 by steveehrenreich

Standing Practice, also know as Standing the Stake, Jam Jong, Zhuan Zhuang, etc. is utilized by many martial arts and healing modalities to develop connectivity and increase energy flow. The so-called hugging the tree posture is probably what most people … Continue reading →

Posted in Practice, Uncategorized | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

Changing Mind & Body

Posted on 06/03/2018 by steveehrenreich

Yi Chuan training changing mind & body. Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | 2 Comments

The BS Dectector

Posted on 20/02/2016 by steveehrenreich

The Method’s BS Detector is Testing Strength. Before I met Master Fung I did a lot of things.  Grappling, sparring,  waza, bench press, kata, squats,  waza,  push ups,  waza, meditation, kata, full contact, kata, wooden dummy, heavy bag, etc., etc. None of it … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

The Opportunity

Posted on 08/02/2016 by steveehrenreich

Consider the video clip below, it was shot some years ago while Master Fung was teaching a group of us at the park.   Before studying with Master Fung I spent many years studying other styles, including Karate, Kung Fu … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Relax vs. Collapse

Posted on 02/02/2016 by steveehrenreich

I often meet with people who have been practicing standing for some time.  When I ask them to show me what they are doing I see the same problem over and over. Their focus on relaxing has resulted in a … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment

Join our Facebook Group

Posted on 25/01/2016 by steveehrenreich

If you are interested in the Yi Chuan Method, Join Our Facebook Group for more information and interaction with other members.

Posted in Uncategorized | Leave a comment