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2008 The new class timetable is under the 'classes' menu. New Workshops 2008 with Shifu Liu
"Thank you for saving me"
China Children and Teenagers' Fund appeal link http://www.cctf-uk.org/CCTF/appeal.html > JULY and AUGUST CLASS NEWS • 9-25 August Summer break, last class will be on Thursday 7 August, classes begin again on Tuesday 26 August > 26 July Tai Ji Circle – Day Consolidation Summer Workshop Saturday 8.00 am – 6.00 pm This will be a special all day workshop to bring people together, for beginners and experienced students to practice Da Bei qi gong in the quiet early morning, have breakfast in a local cafe, during the day to practice levels 1-3 of our Chen Tai Ji syllabus, with lunch in the park, and tea break in between practice sessions. There will be time for everyone to try pushing hands, some martial applications of the Chen style movements and qinna (joint locking techniques), and to finish off the day with some relaxing Chinese massage. All welcome. Cost: Please email to book a place for the workshop to: info@taijicircle.com Venue: St Paul’s Church Hall, Top end of Camden Square, London, NW1. (see 'venue locations' under 'classes' menu above) Workshops are of general interest and open to all levels of student practice, from beginners to advanced.
> 12 July Bagua Zhang – workshop 4
Shifu will continue teaching Bagua Zhang form 3, to improve movement and coordination, as well as practicing Bagua circle walking with the forms and doing posture correction. New students to Bagua are welcome to attend. Cost: Please email to book a place for the workshop to: info@taijicircle.com Venue: St Paul’s Church Hall, Top end of Camden Square, London, NW1. (see 'venue locations' under 'classes' menu above) Workshops are of general interest and open to all levels of student practice, from beginners to advanced. Previous Workshops 2008 > 21 June Chinese Massage: Dian Xue Tui Na
This is a unique and interesting chance to learn some of the movements of Chinese pressure point massage (Dian Xue) and different massage techniques of Tui Na, with Shifu Liu who is a qualified and experienced practitioner. No experience or previous knowledge is necesaary to attend, this will be a practical workshop, so bring along a blanket/cushion and wear comfortable clothes. You will need to have very short nails!
TAI JI CIRCLE APPEAL 2: HELP CHINA'S EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS on 14 June see details below. > 14 June JING QI GONG
Shifu Liu taking questions during the 1st Jing qi gong workshop Saturday 2.00 – 7.00 pm 2.00-5.30 pm – Jing Qi Gong Workshop 2 5.45 -6.15 pm – Demonstrations of Tai Ji and Shaolin Weapons and hard Qi Gong Buy at our Charity sale: Chinese paintings, calligraphy and goods, watch the performance, eat Chinese food. BENEFIT YOUR HEALTH AND HELP THE CHILDREN OF CHINA – Shifu Liu will continue teaching Jing Qi Gong, a special standing qi gong exercise for improving health and well being. The first movements work on ‘cleansing’ the body, the 2nd stage is building more energy.This is a qi gong set from famous Shaolin monk, Hai Deng. Suitable for all, no experience is necessary even if you missed the 1st workshop ... If you can't make the workshop join us for the demonstration Workshop and food, suggested fee £40, if you cannot afford the workshop come along anyway for Chinese tea and dumpling at 5.30pm, and donate what you can afford. ALL SALES & FEES WILL BE SENT TO HELP THE EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
> 7 June Bagua Zhang 3 Shifu will be teaching Bagua Zhang forms 1, 2 & 3 as well as practicing Bagua circle walking with the forms and doing posture correction. New students to Bagua are welcome to attend. NEW Venue:
> 10 May + 31 May 42 Part Tai Ji Fan Form Saturdays 2.00 – 6.00 pm
Shifu will teach the elegant 42 part Tai Ji Fan Form step by step over the 2 workshops. This workshop will be suitable for new students who want to learn this form as well as working on the details for those who are learning it in class. We have tai ji fans for sale at £5 and £6.
HELP CHINA'S EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS > 24 May JING QI GONG
2.00-5.30 pm – Jing Qi Gong Workshop 5.45 -6.15 – Demonstrations of Tai Ji and Shaolin Weapons and hard Qi Gong 5.30-7.00 pm – Eat dumplings with us and buy at our Charity sale: Chinese paintings, calligraphy and goods and watch the performance. BENEFIT YOUR HEALTH AND HELP THE CHILDREN OF CHINA – Come and learn these special standing ‘cleansing’ qi gong exercises for improving health and well being. This is a qi gong set from famous Shaolin monk, Hai Deng, and the first time that Shifu Liu has taught this qi gong in the UK. ALL SALES & FEES WILL BE SENT TO HELP THE EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS
> 26 April Bagua Zhang Workshop 2
In this workshop Shifu will teach the Bagua 2nd Form and revise the 1st, there will be Bagua Circle walking. New students to Bagua are welcome to attend. > 29 March + 5 April Chen Xiao Wang’s 19 part Form
The 19 part Form was created by Grandmaster Chen Xiao Wang, from the 3 main 'styles' (Laojia, Xinjia and Xiaojia) of Chen Tai ji Quan. The form has 19 movements, divided into four sections, it has different postures, practice and fajin than the 18 part Form. The choreography is easily learnt and it is designed to make the body’s energy very strong. The form will be taught over 2 workshops, step by step through the whole form, covering details of the preparatary exercises and fajin. Suitable for all levels, no experience is necessary. > 8 March Bagua Zhang Workshop During this workshop Shifu will teach the Bagua Forms, and other important elements of the practice, Bagua Qi Gong practice of standing and walking.
> 16 February Da Bei QI Gong Workshop
Time: Saturday 2.00 – 6.00pm Da Bei Qi Gong is a Buddhist based practise that is meditative with a focus on the cultivation of qi energy within the body. It can be visualised as energy entering through the head and hands from the sky and the earth with the wisdom and compassion of the Buddha, to introspection within the body on the internal organs, from the macro to the microcosm. Suitable for everyone, no experience is necessary. Previous Events & Workshops 2007 Last Workshop at St Paul's in Camden Square > 15 December Da Bei QI Gong Time: Saturday 2.00 – 4.00pm workshop 4.00 – 8.00pm Free Demonstration and Christmas Party Come and try the qi gong workshop, followed by the `Tai Ji Circle demonstration, with Shifu showing new forms he's teaching next year and our Christmas Party, eat, drink and be merry, all welcome Venue: St Paul’s Church Hall, Top end of Camden Square, London, NW1. Workshop Cost: Non Members £20, Members £15 Workshops are of general interest and open to all levels of student practice, from beginners to advanced. > 1 December Bagua Zhang – Workshop Bagua Zhang with Shifu Liu Come and try this important internal martial art, Bagua Zhang, (eight trigram palm), is characterised by the practice of circle walking and forms. Suitable for all levels. You can learn the forms on an individual basis, so all can join in at any time. > 3, 10, 17 & 24 November, 4 consecutive Workshops held at 2 venues (see below) Laojia Yi Lu, 1st Chen Traditional Long Form Times: Saturdays 2.00-6.00pm Laojia Yi Lu is the 1st traditional Chen long form developed over 120 years ago from the original sets of Chen style Tai Ji Quan and is the basis for many modern tai ji styles. We will teach the routine over 4 successive Saturday workshops. As well as teaching the form step by step we will also include posture correction, fajing (energy releases) and the rarely taught martial applications contained in the movements. This is a great opportunity to learn the whole form and get an overview of its importance. Venues: 3 & 24 November The Nave, St Paul's Steiner Project 1 St Paul's Road, Islington, London, N1 2QH. 10 & 17 November St Paul’s Church Hall Booking by email is advisable: info@taijicircle.com Cost: Non Members £40, Members £35 For more information on performances at the Nave, check www.thenave.org > 6 & 20 October Chen Tai Ji, 18 Part Form – 2 workshops
A chance to learn Chen Zhenglei's Beginner’s form which is the entry point for the longer traditional 74 Part Chen form; understand and learn the energy releases and martial applications that give meaning to the movements. The workshops are divided into 2 parts and are suitable for every level, all students will benefit and gain understanding of the essential Chen style. In Workshop 2, Shifu Liu will continue teaching the second part of the form, the fajin and applications. This workshop naturally leads on from the previous one and they both are the core of the Level 2 syllabus > 15 September Cultivating Energy Workshop
What is tai ji, what is qi gong? This will be an important workshop for learning about the Chinese internal arts of tai ji and qi gong. Shifu Liu wants to help everyone understand the inner essence of Chen tai ji and qi gong, and help give us the means to develop our own internal energy practice. This workshop is suitable for all, complete beginners and experienced students will benefit and their training will improve. > 28 July Qi Gong Healing Sounds Workshop How to use mantra and sounds in combination with body position to target the organs and help heal the body. This is one of the powerful Da Bei Qi Gong series. Healing sounds practice is suitable for everyone to try. Time: Saturday 1.30-5.30pm Cost: Non Members £40, Members £35 > 22 July New Camden Festival, party in Camden Square Tai Ji Circle Demonstration – Chen Tai Ji Time: Sunday 22 July at 1.15pm (approx) > July Chen Tai Ji Workshops 7 July • Laojia Yi Lu, Part 3 14 July • Laojia Yi Lu, Part 4 We are continuing the Laojia Yi Lu workshop over the next 2 weekends. Laojia Yi Lu is the 74 Part Form, the 1st traditional Chen long form developed over 120 years ago from the original sets of Tai Ji first created by General Chen Wangting (founder of the Chen style some 400 years ago). It is the basis for the development of other more contemporary styles of tai ji, such as the Yang style as well as the basis for the more modern Chen forms such as Xinjia Yi Lu (New frame). Knowledge of this traditional form provides an essential basis for the modern Chen style taiji forms practised today. We will teach step by step the complete 74 movements of this beautiful form over the 4 weekend workshops, give movement and posture correction and some fajin (explosive energy) practice. These workshops are suitable for students who have some Chen tai ji experience, who have studied the 18 part form and want to move onto this more challenging long form (upon which the 18 form is based), and explore the Chen style more deeply.
> Tai Chi & Wushu Show with Chen Zhenglei, Shaolin Masters and Shifu Liu The Masters and some students will be doing a performance on:- 2 June 4.30pm and 7.30pm at the O2 Centre > 26 May Da Bei Qi Gong Workshop
After a busy week come and join us for a powerful Da Bei Qi Gong workshop, helps to relax the body, increase concentration, quieten the mind, and increase the body’s internal energy. A meditative practice that is suitable for anyone to try >19-20 May SENI Expo 2007
Join us on Stand C970 at the EXCEL Centre in Docklands > 12 May Chen Tai Ji Assessments
Shifu Liu will take students through the forms they have learnt, give a mark, and feedback so you know the particular areas to work on > 28 April Chen Tai Ji Quan: pre-assessment workshop
Don't miss this important workshop for deepening understanding of the Chen forms, revising for the upcoming assessments, the SENI Competition or just to imrove your practice. Whether beginner or experienced student, try and attend this workshop and come to the May Assessments to have individual feedback of your progress and areas that need improvement > 24 February, 10 March, 24 March & 14 April 07 42 Competition Tai Ji Hand Form Workshops
Shifu Liu will teach the 42 Form slowly step by step over 4 Saturday workshops. The form is composed of 4 main sections one of which will be taught each workshop with revision of the previous sections each time. It is a mixed style form with lyrical movements specifically designed for competition, it is easier for those with Yang style experience to pick up. Everyone with some tai ji experience welcome to come along. We also will be running regular classes in this form on a Wednesday nights at 8pm at St Paul's. 10 February 07 Da Bei Qi Gong Workshop Exploring the nature of Da Bei Qi gong. Suitable for everyone. |
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