Taichi 2008 Events

Here are the events that maybe interested to our taichi/taiji fans:

T'AI CHI MEET WITH MAGGIE NEWMAN
SATURDAY NOV 15, 2008
1 - 6 PM

AT CHILDREN'S AID SOCIETY, 219 SULLIVAN ST.
GREENWICH VILLAGE CENTER
(BETWEEN WEST 3RD AND BLEECKER ST.)
NEW YORK, NEW YORK, 10012

FEE $12 (CORRECT CHANGE IS APPRECIATED.)

ENTRANCE IS AT 219 SULLIVAN STREET. AFTER ENTERING,
TURN RIGHT AND WALK OUTSIDE, THROUGH THE PLAY-
GROUND INTO THE BUILDING TO THE RIGHT. WALK UP THREE
FLIGHTS TO THE AUDITORIUM.

CLASSES: SUNDAY, NOV 16TH AT 537 BROADWAY.
10 - 11 BEGINNING, 11 - 12 CORRECTIONS ($11 EACH).
RING BUZZER #4 TWICE AND WALK TO THE 4TH FLOOR.

PLEASE DO NOT POST THIS NOTICE ON YOUR PRIVATE
WEB SITE WITHOUT THE PERMISSION FROM MAGGIE. SHE WOULD LIKE
NEW PARTICIPANTS TO BE ADEQUATELY TRAINED TO MAINTAIN
THE SAFETY AND HARMONY OF THE PREVIOUS MEETS.
THOSE TEACHERS WHO HAVE ATTENDED THE MEETS
BEFORE AND BROUGHT THEIR STUDENTS ARE WELCOME.


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July 11th – 13th

2008 Luo Dexiu Summer Seminars
Baguazhang - Xingyiquan - Taijiquan

Taiji Foundational Practice - Friday, July 11th – 7pm to 10pm

This seminar will look at the central, critical practices of Taijiquan from structure and neigong training, to basic techniques, to application and if time permits, the beginning of the Chen Panling taiji form.

Baguazhang’s Black Dragon Swings Tail - Saturday, July 12th – 10am to 1pm

This seminar will introduce the short palm changes from Gao style Baguazhang’s Black Dragon Swings Tail. Although they are one of the critical and more advanced circling practices from the Gao Bagua system, the forms themselves are outwardly simple and accessible to practitioners of all levels.

Xingyiquan’s Monkey Form - Saturday, July 12th – 2:30pm to 5:30pm

Learn the concepts, form and fighting methods of the playful and evasive monkey form of Xingyiquan.

Bridging the Gap - Sunday, July 13th – 10am to 1pm

Bridge the gap in your training by studying the dominating internal fighting methods of entering and control, to smoothly transitioning to the clinching range, to the decisive throwing and finishing methods of these styles, all in one smooth continuum.

Baguazhang Throwing Methods - Sunday, July 13th – 2:30pm to 5:30pm

Learn the throws, trips and standing control in the clinch from Gao style Baguazhang, famous for these training methods.

All seminars will cover solo practice, partner practice and theory.

The seminar location is Sterling, VA and is convenient to Dulles International Airport, Northern Virginia, Washington DC and Maryland.

For more information on the seminars, location and pricing, please visit: http://www.zongwumen.com/2008_seminars.html

or email george@zongwumen.com


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Tai Chi Application Workshop

Sunday July 20th, 2008 10am - 3pm

Location; Mt. Rainier Health & Martial Arts Center

Paul Ramos will teach several applications of Yang style/ Cheng, Man-ching Tai Chi. Striking, Chin na and throwing applications will be focused on for 10-13 postures (time permitting). Variations of the applications from the Chen and other styles will also be touched upon.

If you are interested in taking your form to the next level then understanding and working timing and body coordination of these techniques will help provide a new and profound deepening of one's understanding. This leads to an almost immediate positive change in the execution of one's individual form. Those seeking simply to know how their style works to protect oneself will also find this workshop enlightening.

Paul Ramos has specialized in the application of Tai Chi since the 1980's. He is well known for his deep knowledge in Push Hands, Self Defense and Swordplay as it pertains to Tai Chi, and other internal martial arts. Space is limited so pre-register by July 14th to not only confirm your space but to save $50 off this rare event.


Tai Chi Application Workshop

Sunday July 27th, 2008 10am - 3pm

Location; Mt. Rainier Health & Martial Arts Center

3804 34th street Mt Rainier MD (just outside Washington DC) contact Phone Number: 301 270-0665 contact person: Paul Ramos

Costs: $150 PRIOR TO JULY 14,2008, $200 THEREAFTER AND AT THE DOOR







The following are previously announced events:

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June 15 – Aug 31

Julian Chu's Weekly Tai Chi Practices in Summer 2008



Location: CARDEROCK PARK, Clara Barton Parkway, MD



Schedule: Every Sunday morning, 8 a.m. to 10 a.m., June 15 through August 31, Free of Charge



Direction to Carderock Park, MD:



• From Maryland, take I-495 south toward Northern Virginia. Take Exit 41 (last exit in Maryland, prior to the American Legion Bridge) toward Carderock. This will put you on westbound Clara Barton Parkway.



• From Virginia, take I-495 north toward Maryland. Get in the extreme right lane as you cross the American Legion Bridge into Maryland. This is an exit only lane for the Clara Barton Parkway (Exit 41). Caution: The exit ramp forks very soon after you exit. Take the left fork for Carderock. This will put you on westbound Clara Barton Parkway.



Once on Clara Barton Parkway, you may note that David Taylor Model Basin is on your right (the very long building). Take the first exit off the parkway, and make a left at the top of the ramp. Go straight ahead and, after passing under the canal through the tunnel, make a left at the Park Entrance. Parking is available on both sides after the entrance. After parking, walk to the picnic pavilion.





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A Taste of China 2008



July 2-7 “Yang Style Taijiquan” — Yang Jun, 6th generation Yang family
Traditional Barehand 103-form July 2-3-4

Straight Sword, July 5-6



Exceptional opportunity to study with this direct descendant of the Yang Family.

International Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Association www.yangfamilytaichi.com


Detail information please visit www.atoctaijiquan.com or contact Pat Rice atocrice@verizon.net

Pat Rice
Director, A Taste of China
111 Shirley Street
Winchester, VA 22601
Phone & Fax: 540-667-7595

Cell: 540-247-2283


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July 10-13, 2008

Weiming Yuan’s 11th annual summer workshop

Location. Macalester College, Minneapolis, MN



This year's workshop will focus on Weiming's and Mr Liu's exercises, form, push hands, and a new section on sword. Weiming is a gifted teacher who skillfully melds practice and theory. Enrollment will be limited to 30.



Contact Barbara Davis for the detail information.



Barbara Davis

Director

Great River T'ai Chi Ch'uan

PO Box 80538

Minneapolis, MN 55408

612-822-5760

editor@taijiquanjournal.com

http://www.greatriver.blogspot.com





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July 19 & 20

Workshop with Yuan, Wei-ming



Teacher Yuan, Wei-ming, a senior instructor of Professor Cheng, Man-ch’ing’s 37-Posture T’ai Chi Ch’uan at Shr Jung in Taiwan and a senior student of Master Liu, Hsi-heng.

Classes will be held at the Avalon Yoga Studio (15 Mellor Avenue, Catonsville, MD 21228).

Saturday, July 19, 2008

10:30 am to 1 pm Basic Form Corrections (Squatting Single Whip)

2:30 pm to 5 pm Advanced Form Corrections

Sunday, July 20, 2008

10:30 am to 1 pm T’ai Chi Basics Exercises

2:30 pm to 5 pm Sword Corrections (current sword students only)


Tuition : $65 per class

$110 per day

$200 both days



Class sizes are limited and limited to currently active, lineage students of the Professor's system only.

Register early. Registrations will be accepted in the order in which payment is received. Registrations postmarked after July 5 will be subject to a $15 late registration fee. No refunds after July 1.





For further information and to receive a registration form, contact Jeff Herrod at workshop@ElementaryTaiChi.com



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July 25 - 27, 2008

2008 U.S. International Kuo Shu Championship Tournament

Hunt Valley Marriott, Hunt Valley, Maryland
For more information: USKSF Tournament Info



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Silent T'ai Chi Retreat

Aug. 7 – Aug. 10

A great opportunity to deepen and enliven t'ai chi ch'uan in your life:

What: Silent T'ai Chi Retreat
Where: Saint Louis, Missouri (MO), USA
When: 5 pm, Thursday or Friday, August 7th or 8th through Sunday, August 10th, 2008 (3 pm).

Details: Cheng Man Ching 37 posture Yang Style Retreat including group practice, standing meditation, optional push hands practice and films of Professor Cheng.

Contact person: Tom Krapu, tkrapu@yahoo.com (314) 842-2258

Or

http://www.krapu4.com/taichi/silent/SilentFlyer.htm



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September 24-28, 2008 (Wednesday-Sunday)

Frederick ,Maryland



Chen Panling International Martial Arts Foundation Seminar featuring Grandmaster Chen Yunching.

5-day intensive workshop.

Sessions will be held in the morning (2.5 hrs) and afternoon (2.5 hrs) on all 5 days. The curriculum will include methods from Chen Pan-ling family Taiji Quan, Xing-yi Quan, Bagua Zhang, Shaolin, Qigong, and Weaponry.



Pre-register before August 1, 2008 is required



Please contact John Scott 240-409-3709 email sifuscott@mac.com for the detail information.



Scott Academy of Martial Arts
Chen Pan Ling International Martial Arts Foundation, Maryland Chapter
5995 Ladd Ct. Apt F, Frederick, MD 21703
Ph. 240-409-3709
E-mail: sifuscott@mac.com
Website: www.chenpanlingmd.com

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Oct 11-14

T’ai Chi T’ui Shou workshop

With Mr. Herman Kauz

Catonsville, Md





Mr. Herman Kauz will offer two T’ai Chi T’ui Shou workshops at Elementary T’ai Chi Ch’uan in Catonsville, Maryland, this coming October 11-14. A similar, very productive, workshop sold out last year partly because Mr. Kauz insists on keeping the class size small.

Herman Kauz, a long time student of the martial arts and T’ai Chi Ch’uan, is deeply vested in sensing, following and softening. Each workshop session will focus solely on t'ui shou and getting into the "now" and will cover substantially the same material.

Class size will be limited to 15 participants. For further information, contact Jeff at Workshop@ElementaryTaiChi.com





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Free T'ai Chi Beginners' Practice

Every Saturday morning in McLean, Virginia.

All are welcome.

(You do not have to be enrolled in our regular classes to attend.)

We will mostly be doing the beginners' set

of Prof. Cheng Man-ch'ing's Yang style short form.

For details and directions, please visit

www.TaiChiCenter.com

or call 703-759-9141.

Sponsored by the T'ai Chi Study Center.



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Cheng Man-ch'ing Yang style t'ai chi / No charge

with David Walls-Kaufman

Saturday morning

8 - 9 Form class and practice

9 - 10 Push hands practice,

Lincoln Park, Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., 11th and East Capitol St., SE, 20003.

Info: 202.544.6035.



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Opportunity to study tai chi and qi gong in Carroll County, MD.

Four years ago, September 2004, Frances Lea Gander relocated from Sykesville, MD to near Athens, OH. Three of Frances Gander's senior tai chi students created a tai chi and qi gong study group to keep the practice going in Carroll Co. We take turns leading classes in Finksburg on Monday evenings. Usually all three of us are there so that, after the warm-ups, we break up into 2 or 3 smaller groups to work with students at different levels. New students are welcome at any time; we have flexibility because of multiple instructors.

We practice tai chi as transmitted to us by our teacher Frances Lea Gander, who learned from the late Grandmaster Chian Ho Yin of Taiwan and Milwaukee, WI. We usually begin with warms up, the Eight Pieces of Brocade (Qi Gong), Master Yin's Continuous Form, and Northern Yang (Old Style) Tai Chi C'huan.

Where: Cedarhurst Unitarian Universalist, Club House Rd., Finksburg, MD

When: Monday evenings from 6:45 pm to 8:30 pm (or a little later sometimes)

How much: $5 per class on a drop-in basis

($4 is a tax-deductible contribution to CUU; $1 is for a tai chi fund used to defray cost of holding occasional special classes with guest teachers, such as Frances Gander)



For more information please contact Maureen Harvey at Maureen.harvey@jhuapl.edu or Evenings (410) 795-3117





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Open Push Hands (PH) at Wu Shen Tao

Tuesday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00



This opportunity is FREE and OPEN to all levels of PH players, beginners are encouraged to participate.



This Open PH venue will be hosted by Paul Ramos, George Harris, and

Alexander (Roots) King.

Location.

"The Dance Exchange",

7117 Maple Ave,

Takoma Park, Maryland.

It is 2 blocks from the Takoma Park Metro Station.

Indoor Shoes Required: There is one caveat, "The Dance Exchange"

requires that all participants wear nonstreet shoes. This

translates as each player must push hands in shoes only used indoors, or

socks. "The Dance Exchange" has to protect its custom dance floor from

the dirt and abrasion of street side shoes.





Contact:

John Lomas

at 202-462-8695 or Cell 202-549-8321.