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if you’re in your Europe and interested in Tai Chi Chuan check out the full detials of my Euro Tour in March
Switzerland, Zurich
March 10-11 (Saturday and Sunday),
“24 Pattern Yang Set (Peking Form)” and its applications
And also
March 12th (Monday) Day Spar session with Sifu’s Roland and Robin
“24 Pattern Yang Set (Peking Form)”
The 24 Pattern Peking Form is probably the most famous Tai Chi Chuan set today. It has been responsible for maintaining the health of literally millions of people. However, most Tai Chi practioners performing the set, do not know, that its patterns are highly efficient for self defense.
Sifu Robin will teach the set and its applications. A particular attention will be given to throws. Students will discover that practicing applications is a lot of fun. They will also realize that the skills derived from this type of training will greatly enhance their daily lives and happiness.
A video of the set performed with commentary can be found on Tai Chi Chuan Thailand’s youtube channel.
When? March 10-11, 2012, Sa 14-17am pm, Su 10-12am, 14-17pm
Where? Schulhaus Altweg, Letzigraben 208, 8047 Zürich, Switzerland
Contact: Sifu Andrea info(at)taichichuan-wahnam.ch
Requirements? Familiarity with the Stances and fundametal Tai Chi Chuan principles (Level 1 Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan/Shaolin Kungfu) or familiarity with the 24 Pattern Set from another school.
Registration is necessary. Places are limited.
Day Spar, Sparring/fighting workshop
To enter competitions and sometimes to enter into friendly sparring with other martial artists we must be familiar with using our traditional Kung Fu/Tai Chi Chuan patterns using protective equipment.
This workshop will provide an opportunity to get comfortable using the protective equipment whilst drilling counters to common attacks and also to try sparring under different competition rules (like qin da and san da) in a safe environment. It will be safe and a lot of fun!
When: Tuesday, 13th March, P.M.
Where: Switzerland
Contact: Sifu Roland info@enerqi.ch
U.K., London
March 17 2012: Special Courses with Sifu Robin Gamble
A.M. Tai Chi -Cloud Hands set and its applications
P.M. Day Spar-fighting for competition and for fun
Cloud Hands Tai Chi Set course
The Cloud Hands set was devised by Grand master Wong Kiew Kit to impart the fundamental patterns and skills of Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan to learner students in the most efficient manner possible. As such the set is quite easy and fun to learn as well as quick to perform.
For Chi Kung and Kung Fu practitioners this is the perfect introduction to Tai Chi, for those already familiar with Tai Chi this set is an excellent addition to their skills set. As well as learning the set we also cover at least one basic application for each pattern in the form.
A video of the set performed with commentary can be found on Tai Chi Chuan Thailand’s youtube channel.
Duration =4 hours 9am-1pm
Day Spar, Sparring/fighting workshop
To enter competitions and sometimes to enter into friendly sparring with other martial artists we must be familiar with using our traditional Kung Fu/Tai Chi Chuan patterns using protective equipment.
This workshop will provide an opportunity to get comfortable using the protective equipment whilst drilling counters to common attacks and also to try sparring under different competition rules (like qin da and san da) in a safe environment. It will be safe and a lot of fun!
Date= 17th March
Duration =3 hours 3pm-6pm
When: 17th March , 9am-1pm and 3pm-6pm
Where: London conatc Sifu Fleur for exact details
Contact: fleur_chapman@yahoo.co.uk
The Netherlands, Amsterdam
March 21st, 2012: Special Course with Sifu Robin Gamble
Introductory 2 hour Tai Chi workshop
‘The three major benefits of real Tai Chi Chuan’- This workshop will cover
- What is the history and development of Tai Chi Chuan?
- What are the three major benefits of Tai Chi?
- Why is mostly the ‘health aspect’ that is emphasized today?
- Learn some very nice Taijiquan Chi Kung patterns like ‘Lifting Water’ or ‘Cloud Hands’ that can be practiced to receive great benefits.
- Learn Grasping th Sparrows Tail and some basic combat applications
- Enjoy a ‘Tai Chi Chi Kung’ session with some standing in Wuji- i.e. meditation
The above, although ‘introductory’ in nature would generally be quite hard to find in a regular Tai Chi class, so you should not miss this opportunity.
Where? Amsterdam, contact Kirsten for exact venue
When? Wednesday 21st of March 8-10pm
Contact: kirsten_schoetti@hotmail.com
Germany, Frankfurt
March 24th Tai Chi -Cloud Hands set and its applications
March 25th ‘Essential Push Hands’ course
Tai chi Cloud Hands Set course March 24th 9 a.m.-12.30pm
The Cloud Hands set was devised by Grand master Wong Kiew Kit to impart the fundamental patterns and skills of Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan to learner students in the most efficient manner possible. As such the set is quite easy and fun to learn as well as being quick to perform.
For Chi Kung and Kung Fu practitioners this is the perfect introduction to Tai Chi, for those already familiar with Tai Chi this set is an excellent addition to their skills set. As well as learning the set we also cover at least one basic application for each pattern in the form.
A video of the set performed with commentary can be found on Tai Chi Chuan Thailand’s youtube channel.
‘Essential Push Hands’ course March 25th 9 a.m.-12.30pm
In this course we will use the body movement and patterns of ‘Grasping the Sparrows Tail’ in the format of push hands. We will cover Pushing using the four directions and learn the fundamental footwork to counter the pushes. We will also cover flowing with your opponent’s movements and we may also add some throwing techniques and Chin na techniques if time permits. This is an ideal course to bring ‘Grasping the Sparrows Tail’ and Tai Chi in general alive!
Note this course maybe a bit difficult for those who are not familiar with the ‘fundamental’ body movement of ‘Grasping the Sparrows Tail’ (however, beginners who attend the ‘cloud hands course’ should be OK to attend)
When: 24-25th March
Where: Sifu Kai’s Kwoon, Frankfurt
Contact: wahnam@operamail.com
Do you find it hard to find videos of Tai Chi sparring where the participants actually use Tai Chi Chuan patterns?
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