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Next workshops:
29 & 30 Nov 2025 - Joshua Craig: Mindfulness, Movement and Martial Arts (register here)
Zhong Xin Dao Paris is a non-profit association dedicated to sharing the art of I Liq Chuan (literally translated as Mental-Physical Martial Art). The art cultivates consciousness based on Tai Chi and Chan (Zen) principles of non-assertion, non-resistance, harmony of yin and yang, oneness and the present moment. The art is also known as “The Martial Art of Awareness”.
Zhong Xin Dao is the name of the training process developed by Grandmaster Sam Chin; the literal translation is Zhong – 中 – Center, Xin – 心 – Heart, and Dao – 道 – Path. As a system of Kung Fu, Zhong Xin Dao I Liq Chuan emphasizes the development of internal power through mental attitude and awareness. The training develops sticking and merging abilities, circular spiral energy, Chin Na, F’a Jing, Chi Kung (qigong), and most importantly, integration of the mind’s awareness in the present moment.
Weekly classes are in English, with french translation when needed.
The latest schedule, cancellations, and extra classes are listed on our Google Galendar.
The first two 2 classes are free for you to try the art.
Everyone is welcome, no previous experience is needed.
No special clothes are needed, just make sure you can move comfortably, and make sure to dress appropriately for the weather: we train outside and we do some standing meditation (under some shelter if it rains).
If you have any trouble finding the class, call or send a message to the instructor (details in the calendar invite).
Weekday Lunchtime class location with Lucas: just outside the Cafe of Fondation Pernod Ricard, 2 Cr Paul Ricard, 75008 Paris.
Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays: 12:30-13:30
We train outside in front of the cafe, but there is some cover if it rains.
Weekday Lunchtime class location with Vincent: In the small garden in front of La Petite Halle, 211 Av Jean Jaurès, 75019 Paris
Mondays, Wednesdays: 12:30-13:30
We train outside in the small garden, but there is some cover right next to la Petite Halle if it rains.
Weekend Afternoon class location: under the kiosk at Park Stalingrad in Pantin; depending on weather we may also be training under the shade of the trees by the cinema side of the park.
Saturday: 15:30-16:30
Nearest Metro: Hoche, Line 5
Registering for classes
The first 2 hours of classes are free for you to get a sense of the training.
Please signup in September of January by sending a message and payment to the association (or to me, Lucas, the instructor)
Training Fees
You can pay 10 EUR/hour, after your first 2 hours of free training.
You can buy a block of 16 classes for 120 EUR (7.5 EUR/hour) ~ 1 hour/week for 3 months.
If you are a registered member of the global I Liq Chuan organization, you can buy a block of 48 classes for 180 EUR (5 EUR/hour) ~ 1 hour/week for a year, (and includes a grading).
Being a registered member of the global I Liq Chuan organization allow you to:
Attend to online Zoom training with Grandmaster Sam Chin and senior instructors (Saturdays at 8pm), see the ILC headquarters website for the schedule (under Members > Zoom Sessions).
Take gradings: these are detailed reviews by licensed instructors who help you see the key reference points for training, provide extensive feedback, and assess your level in the ILC training system.
Get discounts at ILC workshops (typically 20 EUR per workshop, and we typically organise 3 or 4 per year in Paris).
Instructors:
Lucas Dixon (Student level 6, Instructor level 2). Email Contact: lucas.dixon@iliqchuan.com, SMS/WhatsApp/Signal/Telegram on (+33) 06 48 13 61 24. Feel free to contact Lucas to learn more.
Vincent Villet (Student level 4, Instructor level 1).
To get email announcements about forthcoming workshops, join our google email group.
We have a WhatsApp group for last minute class changes and weekly updates. Message Lucas if you'd like to be added.
Annual General Meeting and Party: Every year we have an association general meeting, and a meal together. It's organized and shared on the WhatsApp group.
Lucas' instructor 1 grading in Oregon, 2018.
Invited Seminars: throughout the year we are fortunate to have invited seminars from instructors including Joshua Craig, Hsin Chin and Grandmaster Sam Chin. Follow our Facebook page or join Google email group to get announcements (about once every 3 months).
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