Masters on the Mountain Videos
Masters on the Mountain is one of the most diverse martial arts seminars that are held on the West Coast because the two-day events blend everything from yoga and tai chi to the latest mixed martial arts techniques and the hard styles of Russian Systema and Kung Tao Silat.
This nearly two hour long compilation of highlighted lessons from October 2009′s Masters on the Mountain seminar is packed full of knowledge. From the theraputic to the combative, the experience of 10 of Sam Edwards’ friends is offered up here. Presenters include Dr. Itamar Vinitsky, Sergey Makarenko, Daniel Prasetya, James Painter, Eugene Robinson, Mikel LaChapelle, Janet Gee, Chuck Stahmann and Darca Nicholson. More…
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Masters on the Mountain is an intensive 2-day seminar that occurs three times each year on the West Coast. The Masters class includes Russian Martial Arts training, mediation, muscle memory and other spiritual techniques to improve how mind, body and spirit work together to create harmony in one’s life. Instructors and students are shown interacting in a positive manner in a supportive atmosphere. This 2 DVD set contains day one of Masters on the Mountain 29 plus a second DVD from day two: “Systema Comes to the Mountain.”
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On the weekend of October 11, 2008, a unique mix of master martial arts teachers and healers gathered to give a two-day seminar on cutting edge martial arts techniques from Russian Systema, Kun Tao Silat, Rocknroll Prison Fighting, Tai Chi, mixed-martial arts, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and a range of yoga and healing practices to keep the body in tune. MORE…
Masters on the Mountain 27 Master healers spent a day near California’s Russian River sharing age-old healing wisdom. More…
Playing Martial Arts for the Fun of It with Willem de Thouars and a posse of heavy hitters. More…
Health & Healing
Playing Martial Arts for the Fun of It with Willem de Thouars and a posse of heavy hitters.
This is a video about individual teachers from all over the United States, who get together twice a year to explore the outer limits of physicality, all the way from “(Intense Combat, but with a smile“) to learning quantum effect-bending metal with mostly mental intention.
Best of Masters on the Mountain I
Best of “Masters on the Mountain,” volume one, is a video report of ongoing healing seminars of advanced practitioners.
The Best of Masters on the Mountain II
Best of “Masters on the Mountain,” volume two, is a video report of ongoing healing seminars of advanced practitioners.
This is a video about individual teachers from all over the United States, who get together twice a year to explore the outer limits of physicality, all the way from “(Intense Combat, but with a smile“) to learning quantum effect-bending metal with mostly mental intention. More…
This video explores that question ‘Why we do what we do’ and probably doesn’t come any closer to answering it other that that very love or explorations. More…
Ancient ways of health, healing and fitness–playing martial arts for the fun of it. 2 DVD set, or 30 min. shortened version.
Masters on the Mountain 16 is about increased ability through age, personified by ‘Uncle’ Bill de Thouars who only seems to hit harder and move faster the older he gets. 3 DVD’s:
‘Uncle’ Willem de Thouars bequeaths his legacy! Master teachers from around the world investigate that training hall secret you’re not supposed to know–”why martials arts training so often fails on the floor.”
A new theme was introduced in this seminal martial arts weekend–QBUD, or Quiet Breath Under Duress. A lot of friendship, training games and hard action are packed into this volume.
A new generation of master teachers continue Uncle Bill’s legacy with an increased emphasis on giving up body structure for energetic alignment and inner breath.
Regarded as the Premier Martial Arts Seminar Series in the Country. This volume focuses on healing and harnessing the power of the unconscious mind. Also included is Uncle Willem de Thouars’ life’s work carried on by his senior master teachers!
Stick fighting, grappling, healing, animal spirit training, Tai Chi and more. Willem de Thouars and crew take ‘nirvana through impact’ to new heights!
Willem De Thouars does Pa Kua and knife play.
Spinal Energy Pa Kua & Monkey Boxing
‘Uncle’ Bill de Thouars teaches that part of his ‘backyard’ that emphasises the Chinese internal arts mixed with his Indonesian Monkey Boxing. Shot in Martha’s Vineyard, Mendocino and San Franisco.
Willem de Thouars teaches the combat arts, but most exceptionally for the one-and-only time breaks down his energy principles and demonstrates self-healing applications.
The first American offering of the unique Vertical Axis Tai Chi of C.K. Chern, Taiwan’s National Team coach.
