2010 Seminar

Dear All,
I am proud to announce that our school will again host a series of seminars (講習會)in June 2010 with world renowned Taijiquan Master, Grandmaster Chen Xiao Wang.(陳式太极拳掌門人-陳小旺宗師)

This will be his 14th annual visit to Liverpool. To have Grandmaster Chen visit us is again is not only a great honour, it is a fantastic opportunity for to train and receive correction from one of the most famous Taijiquan masters in the world today.

To experience and participate in one single seminar with Grandmaster Chen is the dream of many people in China and indeed around the world, so I cannot emphasise enough the rare and precious opportunity that we are able to bring to you. It is very refreshing in these times to be able to look forward to happy and brighter times. Grandmaster Chen’s seminars are filled with positive energy, a time to refresh body, mind and soul.

We would also like to take this opportunity to extend the hand of friendship to members and instructors of other martial arts schools that may like to experience the difference that Chen Style Taijiquan has to offer.
The relaxed and professional teaching method of Grandmaster Chen will suit both beginners and experienced students alike, the essence is to provide a sound base from which your Taijiquan can develop.

We are also very proud to announce Grandmaster Chen Xiao Wang will be signing copies of his new book ‘Chen Family Taijiquan’ at the Seminar. This beautifully illustrated book, is truly a treasure, there will also be an opportunity to purchase Chen Xiao Wang’s calligraphy the proceeds which help towards the ‘Chen Village Restoration Fund’

GRANDMASTER CHEN XIAO WANG SEMINAR TOPICS 2010
Venue: Garston Leisure Centre, Long Lane, Garston, Liverpool L19 6PE (near Speke Airport)

Yi Jin Jing 易筋經 (Yin Yang Chi - Kung / Qi - Gong)
Open to all beginners, intermediate and advance students

Legend has it that when the monk Bodhidarma (known as Da-Mo; founder of Zen in China) over 1400 years ago arrived at the famous Shaolin temple, he saw the monks residing there were in poor condition.
During his 9 years of meditation in a cave near the temple he pondered on the problem and wrote the famous Chi-Kung book called Yi Jin Jing (muscle/tendon development) and this became the foundation of the famous Shaolin martial arts. Yin Yang Chi-Kung bears an uncanny resemblance to the Yi Jin Jing Chi-Kung.
We can only speculate that the Yin Yang Chi-Kung is a later adoption of the 1400 years old Yi Jin Jing. It has reputation to strengthen the muscles and tendons through the circulation of Chi, stretching and loosening of joints and also energising your body and mind increasing your internal strength.

Date/Time: Friday 11th June. 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Cost: £40 (£30 for those who have previously learnt this from Grandmaster Chen )

Chen Style Taijiquan 19 Movement Form Revision and its Self-Defence Applications( 技擊法)
Strictly for students who have learnt the 19 form already

Grandmaster Chen Xiao Wang created the 19 Movement Short Form. Combining various movements from the ‘Old Frame’ and the ‘New Frame’ Chen Style Taijiquan long forms. It is a graceful entry into the world of Chen Style
Taijiquan. As well as having the chance to revise the form with Grandmaster Chen, we will also have the good fortune to see Chen Xiao Wang demonstrate the form applications too. Don’t miss out on the great opportunity…

Date/Time: Saturday 12th June. 9.30am - 5.30pm. Lunch break 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Cost: £75 (£55 for those who have previously learnt this from Grandmaster Chen)

Chan Si Gong 纒絲功 (Silk Reeling Energy Exercise) and Standing Posture Meditation 站庒
Open to all beginners , intermediate and advance students

The goal for standing posture is to help practitioners to learn and understand how to apply correct posture in a standstill position. Once correct posture is attained, the vital energy “CHI” will flow to and release from the dantien more freely.
(The dantien is the acupuncture point below the navel)
Silk reeling exercise is considered to be the alphabet of Tai Chi. It is designed and practised by applying basic principles to basic movements. By using the “YI” (mind) and movements, we learn how to control, circulate the “CHI” to and from the dantien thus raise one’s own standard and the understanding of Tai Chi Chuan.

Date/Time: Sunday 13th June. 9.30am - 5.30pm. Lunch break 12.30pm - 2.30pm
Cost: £75 (£55 for those who have previously learnt this from Grandmaster Chen)

Chen Style Traditional Push hands 太极拳推手
Open to all beginners , intermediate and advance students

Push hands is a link between the forms exercises and the martial applications of the form. Through various drills we will learn the basics of relaxation , structure, awareness and listening energy. Grandmaster Chen will also explain the eight methods: peng (ward off), lu (roll back), ji (squeeze), anh (push), cai (pluck), lieh (split), zhou (elbow), khao (bump)

Date/Time : Monday 14th June 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Cost : £40 (£30 for those who have previously learnt this from Grandmaster Chen)

Chen Style Taiji Sword Revision / Correction 陳式太极劍
This seminar is strictly for students who had already learnt this from Grandmaster Chen or our school.

The Chen Taiji straight sword form utilises both softness and hardness, quickness and slowness, adhering and following.
This seminar is a great opportunity to revise this beautiful form with Grandmaster Chen

Date/Time : Tuesday 15th June 6.30pm - 9.30pm
Cost: £30

Key	Day / Date	Time	Topic	Cost
A	Friday 11th June	6.30pm - 9.30pm	Yi Jin Jing Qi Gong 易ﾕ筋ﾘ經	£40 (£30*)
B	Saturday 12th June	9.30am - 5.30pm	Chen 19 Form Revision and Applications	£75 (£55*)
C	Sunday 13th June	9.30am - 5.30pm	Standing Posture & Silk Reeling Exercises	£75 (£55*)
D	Monday 14th June	6.30pm - 9.30pm	Chen Style Traditional Push Hands 推手	£40 (£30*)
E	Tuesday 15th June	6.30pm - 9.30pm	Chen Style Taiji Sword Revision	£30*

To encourage new students to support Grandmaster Chen I have set the following Special Rates.
* denotes students who have previously learnt this from Grandmaster Chen
Discounted rates ( not applicable to fees marked *)

2 seminars : 10% Off
3 seminars : 12.5% Off
4 seminars or more : 15% Off

Click here for details of how to register for the seminars.
Click here for accommodation details.


--- Please arrive at least 15 minutes before workshops begin --- MONTHLY REVISION WORKSHOP For participants who have attended the seminars, Kam Lau Tai Chi School will arrange monthly and bi-monthly weekend workshops, so that you may continue to practise and revise the movements.

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