This two-day workshop will provide the student with an opportunity to learn the complete Yang-style two-person fast form.
This flowing sequence, which is extremely enjoyable to perform, could even be described as "Applications in Action" and is most helpful in guiding the student to a deeper understanding of the applications of the empty hand form.
You will learn, with the aid of your partner, how to guide forces without going "force against force", the necessity for flexible footwork, and the importance of ranges. The study of San Shou is particularly appropriate to those wishing to improve their understanding of the practice of "pushing hands" and also:
1. to start learning the 2 person San Shou forms.
2. for more advanced students to study in depth the forms, applications and principles.
This course will be held at the Firswood Scout Hut. (Next to 184 Kings Rd.) Firswood, Stretford, Manchester
Time: Saturday 1-6pm, Sunday 10am-4pm
Cost: £50 (£40/£35) or £30 (£25/£20) for one day
Please contact John Higginson (0161-860-4111) for further details.
Sunday 29th August 10:00 - 16:00 Teddington,
LondonAnthony Ulatowski
0181-755-0285Tuesday 31st August Evening West sussex Glen Pelham-Mather
01903-715286Saturday 4th September Daytime Kent Peter Phipps
01892-783639Sunday 5th September 10:00 - 16:00 Teddington,
LondonAnthony Ulatowski
0181-755-0285Tuesday 7th September Evening Birmingham Rob Wesley
0121-344-3679Wednesday 8th September ? Walsall Rob Wesley
0121-344-3679Friday 10th September &
Saturday 11th SeptemberEvening &
DaytimeSutton-in-Ashfield Ian Cassertari
01623-489739Sunday 12th September Daytime Birmingham Rob Wesley
0121-344-3679Thursday 16th September Evening York Bob France
01423-508154Friday 17th September &
Saturday 18th SeptemberEvening &
DaytimeManchester John Higginson
0161-860-4111Sunday 19th September &
Monday 20th SeptemberDaytime &
EveningHuddersfield Craig Jackson
01484-318463Saturday 25th September &
Sunday 26th SeptemberDaytime Devon John Fowler
01803-400814
This workshop is designed to give students the opportunity to become familiar with handling the sword or to build on existing skills. It is particularly appropriate for those intending to learn the 54 jian form and also excellent for those already familiar with sword work. Beginners or advanced students are invited to get to grips with the intricacies of this part of the tai chi curriculum.
This course will be held at the Firswood Scout Hut. (Next to 184 Kings Rd.) Firswood, Stretford, Manchester
Time: 1pm - 5pm
Cost: £35 (£25)
Please contact John Higginson (0161-860-4111) for further details.
Through hundreds of years of Chinese history, the Jian has featured prominently as a symbol of office and position for scholars and the gentry, as well as a magic instrument for China's Daoist magicians and exorcists.
The form presented on this weekend seminar is that handed down by the Yang family to Grandmaster Cheng Man Ching and consists of 54 postures. Study of this form provides a solid foundation for further study of this fascinating weapon and gives the exponent an understanding of the graceful way in which the thirteen sword secrets are embodied in its practice. Study of the straight sword develops and enhances the exponent's agility, sensitivity and ability to use flexible footwork, all of which are vital to the taijiquan practitioner's overall development.
OPEN TO ALL:Two instructors will be provided to enable students to work at their own pace.
This course will be held at the Firswood Scout Hut. (Next to 184 Kings Rd.) Firswood, Stretford, Manchester
Time: Saturday, 1 p.m - 5.30 p.m, Sunday 10.00 a.m. - 4.00 p.m.
Cost: £50.00 (£40/£35)
Please contact John Higginson (0161-860-4111) for further details.
ACCOMMODATION
Accommodation will be full board at Samye Ling Tibetan Centre nestling in the Scottish lowland valleys, with its renowned huge Tibetan-styled temple. The food is vegetarian, largely grown on the land there, but they also run a small cafe amongst the outbuildings, along with a pottery, press and other workshops that one can visit. Meals are also available at a nearby hotel. The centre is about 150 miles from Manchester (3 hours approx.)
EVENTS
There are plans to start on Friday evening continuing over the weekend and finishing Sunday afternoon. The overall pace of the weekend will be steady and relaxed. The focus of the course will be on restoring and maintaining the natural balance between body, mind and spirit. Intensive practice of the tai chi form, sensitivity and awareness training, and Qigong. Meditation instruction will be available for all.
WHAT TO BRING Just yourselves, and maybe some warm clothes for the evenings, and a towel (bedding provided).
P. S. Wellies, Macs and walking boots are optional (but this is the country!), also a torch and alarm may be useful.
Kids and families welcome.
COST
The basic cost of full board and tuition is £68/£78 (members/non-members) for the 2 days or £35/£40 day - this is in small dormitories (of about 5 beds). Double rooms will be £4/ person/night extra, and Singles £8 per night extra.
Anyone coming just to holiday will be asked to pay a full boarding fee of approx. £15 per night depending on the room type, this includes staying longer either before or after (please enquire).
Please book as early as possible for ease of organisation and to ensure a room.
Sharing of transportation will be co-ordinated in the week before the course.
Please pay deposit of £25 to John Higginson, 74 Greatstone Road, Manchester M16 0HD (Telephone 0161-860-4111)
This is an advance notice of the date of this event. We will be keeping broadly to the same arrangements as before, which seemed to work fairly well, although we expect there to be some additional categories over and above those available last year. We also expect to be making some changes to the rules regarding the protective equipment for the "Grand Championship" full contact event.
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