Energy in Motion - School name and Philosophy
The school name and philosophy was chosen by consulting the I Ching. The resulting throw, produced the hexagram of Chien / The Creative. The
translation is taken from Richard Wilhelm’s third edition of The I Ching or Book of Changes.
The first hexagram is made up of six unbroken lines. These unbroken lines stand for the primal power, which is light giving, active, strong and of the spirit. The hexagram is consistently strong in character, and since it is without weakness, its essence is power or ENERGY. Its image is heaven. Its energy is represented as unrestricted by any fixed conditions in space and is therefore conceived of as MOTION. Thus the hexagram includes also the power of time and the power of persisting in time, that is, duration.
The power represented by the hexagram is to be interpreted in a dual sense - in terms of its action on the universe and of its action on the world of men. In relation to the universe, the hexagram expresses the strong, creative action of the Deity. In relation to the human world, it denotes the creative action of the holy man or sage, of the ruler or leader of men, who through his power awakens and develops their higher nature.
THE CREATIVE works sublime success,
furthering through perseverance.
According to the original meaning , the attributes ( sublimity, potentiality of success, power to further, perseverance) are paired. When an individual draws this oracle, it means that success will come to him from the primal depths of the universe and that everything depends upon his seeking his happiness and that of others in one way only, that is, by perseverance in what is right.
The six steps of development are represented by the Dragon Symbol.
The "8" in EnergyinMotion8.com was chosen to represent the eight primary energies of the universe according to the Taoist Model, and as seen in the “I Ching”, an auspicious symbol of transformation. Eight is also considered the most Yin of numbers, and is a lucky number in Chinese Numerology, representing a potential for growth, and a change from bad luck to good luck. It is also an infinity sign turned vertical, a metaphor for something without beginning or end.
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Richard Upton is the director of Energy in Motion, and brings over 20 years experience in Martial Arts to his teaching. He studies Internal Martial Arts because he feels them to be more comprehensive in there teaching and understanding of Meditation, Energy Cultivation, Healing and Martial Skills.
Richard began his pursuit of martial arts in 1984 studying Uechi Ryu, and Kempo Karate. He became interested in the Internal Arts during a Chi Gung workshop led by B.K. Frantzis. This brief taste of the Internal systems led to his becoming a student of Gin Soon Chu in 1987. Richard moved to Fairfax Ca., in 1989 to live and study full time with B.K. Frantzis. He continued his studies with him until 1996, studying Ba Gua Zhang, Hsing I Chuan, Wu style Tai Chi Chuan, Nei Gung, and Taoist Meditation.
Richard became interested in the Gao Style after attending a Ba Gua workshop in 1992 taught by Luo De Xiu, and has been studying annually with him when he teaches on his international tours. Richard continues his studies with Luo Loushri in Ba Gua, Hsing I, and Chen Pan Ling style Tai Chi. He enjoys Luo Loushri’s thought process around Ba Gua, his dynamic movement, and his ability to convey and demonstrate the many principles of movement and combat involved in the Internal Systems.
Richard enjoys the Gao Style because he feels it is a complete system
capable of conveying the movement as well as the combat principles to
beginners. Something many Ba Gua systems are unable to do. Classically Ba Gua practitioners were required to be an expert in other form(s) of Martial Art, and to then learn the highly sophisticated movement aspects of Ba Gua.
Richard began studying Pentjak Silat Sera Serak in 2002 as a student of
Maha Guru “Pac Vic” Victor De Thours. Richard enjoys Pac Vic’s teaching and his ability to convey the many layers and levels of Serak. A highly sophisticated and extremely subtle combat science, Serak is a real gem in its understanding of the physics of body mechanics and usage on the physical and energetic levels. Richard respects and appreciates Serak’s ability to be versatile with weapons and empty hands.
Richard began his study of I Liq Chuan as a student of Sam F.S. Chin in
2006. He marvels at the outward simplicity and subtly sophisticated
energetics in the system. The beauty of the system is its breakdown of any circular technique into a derivation of eight circles used three
dimensionally, and a deep understanding of the energetics necessary to make such a simple system highly effective as a combat system. Richard added this system to his studies because of the skill level of Master Chin and his openness in teaching energetics rarely seen publicly.
Richard aspires through his personal practice to be present in the moment and authentic to himself in who he is and what he is doing. He is also a Cranio-Sacral therapist, Certified Massage Technician, Bio-Energetic Technician, and holds degrees in Fine Art and Psychology
Classes in: Internal Martial Arts, Tai Chi Chuan, Ba Gua Zhang, Hsing I Chuan, Pentjak Silat Sera Serak, Chi Gung, Nei Gung, I Liq Chuan, Meditation, Gao Style Ba Gua Zhang, Wu Style Tai Chi and Chen Pan Ling Style Tai Chi.
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