• Wuji - FRI, July 20: 4:00pm - 5:20pm
Sifu Mike Barry assisted by Sifu Gary Utterback. The content of this seminar will broaden the scope of Tai Chi programs that do not currently include a No Mind and Teaching meditation phase and enhance programs that do with higher-level education material. The class will also present a 24 step Awaking-the-Chi slapping sequence; a precept to Chi Gong. Hand outs will be provided.

• Sanshou Ground Fighting - FRI, July 20: 5:30pm - 6:50pm 
Sifu Gary Utterback assisted by Sifu Mike Barry. This seminar provides mat work on techniques that take Sanshou to the next level. It will include submissive Chin Na techniques for use with both boxing and eagle claw style gloves and defensive twist-pinching techniques for use with the finger free gloves. The techniques presented will enhance any full-contact program but will be applied to distinguish skill level only in Sanshou competition (not applied for tap-outs) events where they are allowed. It is invisioned that properly applied could result in an 8-count against an opponent. Some of the techniques were introduced and allowed for Sanshou competitors at the 2006 Tai Chi Legacy in wich boxing gloves were in use.

Contact:
Tel: 330-948-1282

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When he was only six years old, his father – the Grand Master Ruo-Shui Cai started teaching him the traditional Fujian (or Fukien) Shaolin Temple’s Kungfu. After five years of rigorous and intensive Tong-Zi-Gong, Zhuang-Gong, Luo-Han-Quan, and Shaolin Quan as well as Yi-Jin-Jing training, he and his younger brother, Damu Cai were sent to the Grand Master Zi-Shen Zhuang’s home for more intensified and strict kungfu training. Everyday, except a few holidays, Ying and Damu got up at 4:00 am and ran 3 miles to Grand Master Zhuang’s home to be taught privately by Grand Master Zhuang for two hours before open class students arriving, then practiced under the Master’s sons’ guidance with open class students for another two hours. In the afternoon, after school, they practiced two more hours. In the evening, before the bedtime, they practiced two hours again. Through such an intensified training and thanks to the great quality of Grand Masters Zhuang, Ying Cai had grasped a variety of traditional Chinese martial arts including both southern and northern styles. Eleven years later, Ying Cai left the hometown Quanzhou City to pursue his college degree and was very fortunate to learn the legendary Grand Master Wan Laisheng’s Zi-Ran-Men and other classic Chinese martial arts. Benefited from the rigorous Tong-Zi-Gong training in his youth age, after more than 45 years of his first Kungfu lesson, Ying Cai still can do the splits and have to practice as often as possible. Since his 90 years old father, the grand Master Ruo-Shui Cai is still practicing and wants his sons do so.

• Self-defense using Tai Chi Technique - SUN, July 22: 7:00am - 8:20am
All over the world, there are millions of people practicing Taiji Quan (Fist). However, most of these Taiji practitioners may not really understand the martial arts techniques embodied within the Taiji movements and be able to use these techniques in self-defense. This seminar will present and discuss a series of Taiji self-defense techniques in a variety of famous movements such as Single Whip (Dan-Bian), Play Lute (Shou-Hui-Pi-Pa), White Crane Flash the Wings (Bai-He-Liang-Chi), Part Wild Horse’s Mane (Ye-Ma-Fen-Zong), etc. Advanced Taiji Techniques such as Thirteen Secret Words of Taiji martial arts applications will also be introduced and demonstrated.

• Luo-Han-Quan – External and Internal Kungfu in Ancient Shaolin Temple
SUN, July 22: 8:30am - 9:50am
The improvement of health and self-defense are the two prominent elements in ancient Chinese Kungfu training. This seminar will present an overview of Luo-Han-Quan – an Ancient Shaolin Temple Kungfu; a perfect combination of these two prominent elements through a series of unique Tao-lu (form), Tu-na (inhale-exhale), body-conditioning trainings. A variety of secret training methods will be discussed and a special Luo-Han-Quan free fighting routine will be demonstrated to provide more insight into the invaluable martial arts.

Contact:
Tel: 314-694-4375

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Master Jin Cai Cheng was born in Wen Xian County, Henan, China. He started to study Chen Style Tai Chi at the age of seven. He further his studies with Grandmasters Chen Zhao Kui, Chen Mao Sen, Chen Tu Yuan, Wang Xian and Feng Zhi Qiang. He studied and served as an assistant instructor with Grandmaster Chen Zhao Kui 1973-1981. He promoted Chen Tai Chi and served as Coach/Secretary in local and provincial martial art associations in China. The Chen Family Committee awarded Master Cheng an official certificate as the 19th Generation Disciple of the 18th Generation Grandmaster Chen Zhao Kui, August 18, 2005. Master Cheng has served in National and International Martial Arts Tournaments as an Official, Advisor, Master’s Demonstrator and Seminar Instructor. He is the President of the U.S.A Chen Tai Chi Federation. He specializes in all Chen forms, Weapon forms, Push Hands and Chin-na. He is a noted writer for the Tai Chi Magazine and Chinese Newspapers. Master Cheng presently resides in Houston, Texas.

UNFORTUNATELY WILL NOT BE ABLE TO ATTEND

Contact:
Tel: 713-270-6797

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Doctor Shaoming Cheng was born in China. He started his martial arts training when he was six. He studied martial arts from several famous Chinese martial arts masters, including grandmaster Sha GuoZheng, one of the best Xingyiquan and Baguazhang Masters of his generation. Dr. Cheng has won first place medals in both China and the United States. Dr. Cheng has been teaching Hsingyiquan, Baguazhang, and Taijiquan for sixteen years, eight of those in the United States. Dr. Cheng has served as a judge at numerous international martial arts tournaments and performed at the “Masters Demonstration” at these tournaments. Dr. Cheng received his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia in 2005. Currently Dr Cheng is teaching Chen Style Tai Chi at the University of Texas at Austin, Texas.

• Chen Style Tai Chi for Beginners - SUN, July 22: 7:00am - 8:20am
Chen Style Tai Chi is the oldest and most popular Tai Chi style in China. This class will teach unique Chen Style Tai Chi silk reeling exercise, Chen Village Secret Qi Gong, the Eight Elements, and the first couple of movements of Chen Style 38 Forms.

• Hsing Yi Quang - SUN, July 22: 8:30am - 9:50am
Hsing Yi Quang is one of the major styles of internal martial arts. It was invented by General Yue Fei in the 12 Century. Hsing Yi Quang is famous for its unique fighting techniques. Its movements are very similar to external styles, but Hsing Yi also focuses on internal energy development. Hsing Yi Quang has its special walking techniques (Shang Ti Shi) and hands movement (Pi, Zhu, Bong, Pao, Heng). This workshop will teach some basic Hsing Yi steps and a short Hsing Yi form.

Contact:
Tel: (512) 363-3677

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Sifu David Chin is the original indoor student of Sifu Kuo Lien-Ying. After many years of seclusion Chin Sifu has decided to share the application set that Kuo Lien-Ying taught him many years ago in San Francisco. Sifu Chin was also fortunate enough to work in depth with Master Ng Yim-Ming the Tibetan Hop Gar master and was appointed the official representative of the Hop Gar system in the U.S. You can now find Sifu Chin in the quite military town of Fayetteville North Carolina.

Chris Heintzman has practiced martial arts for over twenty years. His study has included Kali, Pu Kang Tang Soo Do, Okinawan Kobudo, and American Karate. For the last eight years he has practiced Hop Gar Kung Fu under the guidance of Sifu David Chin. Chris currently teaches Hop Gar in Carrboro, North Carolina. Chris also teaches Tai Chi for the Chatham County Council on Aging and at the Plum Spring Clinic in Chapel Hill, NC.

• Guang Ping Tai Chi Chuan  - FRI, July 20: 5:30pm - 6:50pm
The "Original Tai Chi" of Sifu Kuo Lien-Ying as passed to him in the Yang Pan-Hou lineage is now also known as Guang Ping Tai Chi. This seminar will focus on the first form of the Guang Ping system. This set will introduce students to the first section of the
form and refresh current practitioners of the vast strengths of this tai chi. Students will also receive many practicle adjustments from GM Chin that will enhance their tai chi practice. Balancing the six directions is crucial. With over 50 years of experience in the martial arts GM Chin has great insights to the tai chi classics and their meaning. This seminar will be of interest to any martial artist or tai chi practitioner.

• Introduction to Hop Gar Kung Fu - FRI, July 20: 7:00pm - 8:20pm
Sifu Heintzman a disciple of Hop Gar Grandmaster David Chin will introduce students to the Southern Style of Hop Gar (Knight Style). This very aggressive style leaves no room for blocking. Students will learn several of the basic punches of the system and the theory of how these punches are used. Sifu Heintzman has used these techniques in No Holds Barred contests to great effect and works constantly to improve upon the understanding of this system. This will be a dynamic and energetic seminar filled with practical information.

Contact:
Tel: 910-485-0039

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Master Shi Yan Feng is a 34th generation Shaolin disciple and martial monk from the Songshan Shaolin Temple, Henan Province, China. He started his kungfu training at the age of 4. His formal training in Shaolin Temple began at the age of 6 under the supervision of Master Shi Wan Heng for Traditional Shaolin and Tong Zi Gong. At age 8, he was chosen to be a part of the Henan Mountain Shaolin Temple Martial Arts Performance Team. He was the youngest in the group which comprised of only monks with exceptional martial arts skills visiting and performing in 35 countries. In 1998, he was a part of the "Shaolin Kungfu of China" World Tour. From 1995 through 2002, Shi Yan Feng has traveled and performed nationally in China and internationally to 30 countries. In between tours, about every six months, he continued his training while teaching students at the Shaolin Temple Wushu Guan. In 2000, he participated in a Shaolin Temple competition of its best students winning first place in straight sword, broadsword, monk's staff, and long fist. His last tour in July 2002 brought him to Houston and Dallas. After returning briefly to China, he came back to Houston to continue to spread Shaolin Kung Fu and its philosophy.

Shi Yan Feng specializes in Traditional Northern Shaolin, Shaolin Long Fist, Modern Chang Quan, Ditang Quan, Qigong, Baduanjin, and all the 18 Shaolin weapons.

• Tong Bei Quan - FRI, July 20: 2:30pm - 3:50pm
• Animal (Eagle) Form - FRI, July 20: 4:00pm - 5:20pm 

Contact:
Tel: (832)248-3748

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Tai Peter Hom has been practicing Taiji for over 60 years and has been teaching combination style Qigong and Taiji for 25 years. He is a professional member of NQA and certified practitioner of AOBTA.

• Stick Acupressure for relaxation, enjoyment, healing & martial art
FRI, July 20: 2:30pm - 3:50pm
In tai chi practice and other martial arts, we focus a great deal on rooting the feet and strengthening the lower body. Now, by using the sticks, we can take care of the upper body. They can be used for both meditation and exercise, helping to calm the mind and release muscle tension. When used for acupressure, the sticks can stimulate qi flow to open and connect the yin and yang channels. You can do acupressure on yourself or, for more enjoyment, practice with a partner. This type of acupressure improves the health of our nervous system, spine, neck, shoulders and arms. When you learn these techniques and develop strength and internal energy, the sticks can be used for martial arts. It is an amazing exercise – very enjoyable and popular.

• Meridian Qigong for internal power, rooting, self defense and health
FRI, July 20: 5:30pm - 6:50pm
Good health is important to everyone. In order to have a strong, healthy system, we need to gain qi energy. Most people who practice qigong have learned to generate qi and store it in the dan tien by using the right breathing method. Qi energy can then move throughout the body, flowing through the acupuncture meridians. With meridian qigong, we open and connect the seven main yin channels to promote the circulation of qi, and use the internal power generated for healing, rooting and self-defense. When we learn about the meridians and experience the sensation of qi flowing through, qigong practice becomes much more powerful. When the qi, body and mind are balanced and in harmony, your “shen” (spirit) will be higher and more peaceful. Easy to learn, come and try it!

Contact:
Tel: 504-889-2669

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Master Wuzhong Jia

- Graduated from HeBei Education University, PE College, Majoring in Wushu in 1990
- Grand Champion of International Wushu-Kungfu Championships, 2001-2003
- Lifetime Member of USA Wushu-Kungfu Federation
- First Grade National Judge, China
- 17 Years Teaching Experience, 31 Years Training Practice

Master Jia Provides Wushu-Kungfu Training:
- Traditional:Taiji, XingYi, BaGua, Shaolin, BaJi, Honga
- Modern: International Wushu Competition Rountine, Sanshou, 2-Person Sparring Sets
- Health & Longevity: QiGong for Health & Longevity — Chinese Yoga. Prevent and cure diseases, improve body conditions, have outstanding effects on arthritis, high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, sleeping problem, stress reduction and weight loss.

• Qigong for Cardiovascular System - SUN, July 22: 7:00am - 8:20am
Benefits: Improve function of the cardiovascular system. Prevent and help to cure cardiovascular system related diseases such as high/low blood pressure, coronary artery disease, atherosclerosis, etc., with an efficiency up to 90%. Practicing this Qigong one hour per day for 3 months without interruption, the efficiency is even higher than 90%, and there is not any side effects with this Qigong therapy.

• Taiji for Longevity and Taiji Push-Hands - SUN, July 22: 8:30am - 9:50am 
No matter what style of Taiji you practice, Master Wuzhong Jia will teach you how to achieve longevity with Taiji, how to practice self-defense with Taiji, and Taiji push-hands.

Contact: HeBei Chinese Martial Arts Institute
Tel: 214-547-7663

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Jianye Jiang was born in 1950 and has studied wushu from the age of 5, learning from masters such as Yu Mingwei, Yu Hai, and many others. He received a BA and master's degrees from Qufu University and Shanghai Physical Education Institute. A national and international judge in China and the US, he is also a master calligrapher and winner of national and international awards. Sales of his calligraphy have garnered more than $10,000, all donated to the Shandong Disabled Association. He has also acted in movies produced in China, Australia, and Japan.

• Qigong for Heart, Lung, and Intestines - FRI, July 20: 4:00pm - 5:20pm 
Master Jiang will teach this Qigong form that incorporates the meridians of the human body. The form was developed in China through Master Jiang’s research with a doctor and grandmaster of Taiji and Qigong.

• Dragon Door Qigong - FRI, July 20: 8:30pm - 9:50pm 
This is a very traditional form of Qigong from the Wudang Mountain in China. It will involve you with yin and yang, and with the heaven-earth-person connection.

• Eight Section Brocade - SUN, July 22: 8:30am - 9:50am
This is a traditional Asian stretch that come from the Song Dynasty, more than 1500 years ago.

Contact:
Tel: 518-459-6869

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Master Randy K. Li has over 40 years training experience, and is ranked an 8th Duan in Chinese Wushu. Master Li is a 5th generation disciple of Yang Family Taiji and a 2nd generation disciple of Yip Man Wing Chun. Master Li is specialized in Qigong healing and other healing arts beside combat self-defense. For detailed info about Master Li, please call 816-590-6820.

• Wing Chun Qigong - FRI, July 20: 2:30pm - 3:50pm 
Master Randy K. Li will teach the Qigong aspects that are hidden in the Wing Chun forms such as the Sil Lim Tao form is a high-level Qigong if practice correctly. The participants will learn some very easy-to-do movements and postures, yet very beneficial and high-power Qigong.

• Anti-Cancer Qigong - FRI, July 20: 4:00pm - 5:20pm 
Master Randy K. Li will teach Anti-Cancer Qigong, breathing techniques, and mental techniques using the principle that emotions are molecules. Master Li will teach how to cultivate, refine, purify one's own body using mental techniques and Qigong. This workshop will include bone-marrow and tendons cleansing. The attendees will learn how to expel dirty elements in one's own body, to alleviate pain and stress, and to get rid of sickness by restoring the essential Yin energy to the five major organs: the liver, heart, spleen, lungs, and and the kidneys, to attain an overall balance for wellness.

Contact:
Tel: 816-590-6820

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Yuzhi Lu was born in 1951 and has studied wushu from the age of 12. She received her Bachelor's Degree from the Physical Education Department of Qufu University and was an instructor there for more than 16 years. After that she continued her wushu studies in Beijing, Shanghai and Shandong Province.

• Simplified Sun Style Tai Chi - FRI, July 20: 2:30pm - 3:50pm
An introductory workshop to Sun Style, you will get a taste of what Sun style is truly like.

• 24 Tai Chi - FRI, July 20: 4:00pm - 5:20pm 
This workshop will help you refine and correct the 24 form.

• Spring Water Tai Chi Fan - SUN, July 22: 8:30am - 9:50am 
This workshop will teach you a form of Tai chi fan that is like flowing water. You will see Tai Chi form concepts built into beautiful fan techniques.

Contact:
Tel: 518-459-6869

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Benny Meng began his Wing Chun training during 1981 in Hong Kong under Sifu Lee Hoi Sang and resumed and completed the system under Sifu Moy Yat of NYC. He started teaching Wing Chun in 1987. His passion for Wing Chun research has been fueled at an accelarating rate by his position as Curator of the Ving Tsun Museum. He is a certified Senior Instructor under the Ving Tsun Athletic Association in Hong Kong. He is currently studying Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun under Sifu Garrett Gee.

• Shaolin Wing Chun and Wing Chun Qigong - FRI, July 20: 5:30pm - 6:50pm
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• Wing Chun Fighting Applications - FRI, July 20: 7:00pm - 8:20pm
This workshop will be hands-on and interactive. You will learn exercises to cultivate your health, sense of reality, and self-defense skills. You'll see how Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun addresses all combat ranges as well as cultivates clearer awareness of reality and improves health. You should expect to come away with a good workout for the body and an even better workout for the mind and attitude, seeing how the physical exercises directly connect to your experience of reality.

Contact:
Tel: 937-236-6485

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Sam Ng is a 5th generation practitioner of the Choy Lay Fut system created by Great Grandmaster Chan Heung, Sam Ng has been practicing Choy Lay Fut for over 30 years. A student of the late Grandmaster To Hon Cheung, Sam Ng has been teaching Choy Lay Fut Gung Fu for over ten years. After founding the Ng Family Chinese Martial Arts Association with his son instructor Philip Ng in 1997, Sifu Sam Ng has been involved in both organizing and performing in numerous martial arts demonstrations in the Chicago-land area.

• Choy Lay Fut Basics - FRI, July 20: 5:30pm - 6:50pm  
Open to all practitioners of all levels. The primary topics discussed will include the basic stance structures, methods of generating of power, and proper execution of the techniques found within Choy Lay Fut Gung Fu. The execution and usage of the Choy Lay Fut ten elements (the basic building blocks of every Choy Lay Fut system) will be discussed and taught. Sifu Ng will also systematically break down sequences commonly found within Choy Lay Fut forms to demonstrate and explain in detail the concepts behind the movements. A basic form including the main concepts and movements contained within the Choy Lay Fut system will also be introduced and taught.

• Choy Lay Fut Combat Applications - FRI, July 20: 7:00pm - 8:20pm
Advanced fighting concepts behind the Choy Lay Fut method will be discussed. Concepts of invasion, evasion, gating, continuation, throwing and joint locking will be introduced. Familiarity with the execution of such concepts and techniques is what enables a practitioner to prevail in a combat situation. Drills designed to enhance concept and technique familiarization will be taught. Self-Defense type combinations will also be introduced.

Contact:
Tel: 708-373-6676

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Chun Man Sit has been practicing Tai Chi and Kungfu for more than 30 years. He is an expert on Wu style Tai Chi and a rare internal style Tai Hui (six elbows). He likes to combine ancient Chinese ideas with modern physics. He usually conducts workships in a fun and enjoyable way.

• Less is more- 4 oz. to move 1000 lbs. - FRI, July 20: 11:30am - 12:50pm 
Yes, it's possible to use 4 oz to move 1000 lbs. All students can reach this skill level if they practice correctly. Combining Taiji Classics with western physics, Master Sit will explain and teach how to use less force effectively in Taiji self-defense.

• Taiji Sticking Hand  - FRI, July 20: 2:30pm - 3:50pm 
Also called Random Circle Push-hand, Taiji sticking hand has no fixed pattern. Students learn to defense themselves spontaneously. In this workshop we'll focus on: 1) how to receive your opponent's hand, 2) how to stick to his hand and 3) how to separate and strike.

Contact:
Tel: 913-894-6165

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Master Fred Spencer studied Choy Lee Fut in San Francisco, Ca. He was a disciple of Master Jew Long he studied for 10 years. He continued as a disciiple of the Chen Family, Mastr Chen Yong-Fa Fu Hang Ng, Chan Kit Fong. In 1994 Master Spencer won a Silver Medal in China doing Choy Lee Fut. In 2004 Master Spencer went to the Chen Heung Village in Ging Mui in the Kwantang Providence, China. Master Spencer has been in Choy Lee Fut for 35 years.

• Yang 33 Competition Fast Form - FRI, July 20: 8:30pm - 9:50pm 
Master Fred studied Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan as a disciple of Grandmaster Fu Zhong Wen. He also studied with Grandmaster Wen’s son, Fu Sheng Yuan. In 1994 & 1995, Master Spencer won 2 Gold Medals in Yang Style Tai Chi in China. Master Spencer has 30 years in Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan.

Contact:
Tel: 559-442-0558

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• Origin: Romania
• Martial arts experience and practice – 37 years
• Founder of the first private club of Chinese martial arts in Romania
• One of the founder members of the Romanian Martial Arts Federation in 1990. Through his position of Wushu – Kung Fu Style Director and member of the Federal Bureau, as well as his position in the regional and national commissions, Florin Szondi has supported and contributed to the strengthening of Chinese martial arts in Romania, and promoted Chinese martial arts through 2000
• Graduated Magna Cum Laudae the Romanian National Institute for Physical Education and Sport with a Bachelor and Master Degree in Physical Education and Handball
• Certified professor of Chinese martial arts by the Wushu – Kung Fu National Research Institute, Beijing, China – 1989
• Extensive experience in teaching martial arts – over 22 years. His particular area of interest is the integration of the scientific methods of physical education with the traditional theory and practice of Chinese martial arts
• Produced top champions in forms and sparring at national and international levels.
• Romania: his students won over 200 medals starting 1990 through 2000
• USA: his students have won over 300 medals, national and international champion titles, as well as grand champion titles starting 2001 to date
• Personal results: over 61 national and international champion titles in Europe and USA and multiple international Taijiquan Grand Champion titles.
• Title of Master of Sport by the Romanian Ministry of Youth and Sport for extraordinary achievements in martial arts.
• Grand Master of the year 2003 - 2006 - Hall of Fame Gold Coast Martial Arts, Florida.
• 2005: Accepted as disciple of one of the four greatest Taijiquan masters in the world - Grandmaster Zhu Tian Cai, and becomes the 20th generation successor of Chen Family – Chen Jia Gou, China.

Professor, trainer and competitor, Master Florin Szondi has dedicated his life to practicing, teaching and promoting traditional and contemporary Chinese martial arts, especially Taijiquan, while taking the art to further heights. His teaching methods and values convey and support the message that martial arts are one of the most valuable ways of physical, moral and social education. Master Szondi gives without reservation his vast experience to all open and eager to learn. He inspires and instills confidence, power, sensibility, creativity, and passion.

Currently, he teaches and holds seminars in his institute, Szondi Martial Arts and Fitness Institute, Hollywood, FL.

• 13 Posture Traditional Chen Style Tai Chi (Shi San Taijiquan)
SUN, July 22: 8:30am - 9:50am 
13 postures Taijiquan represents one of the first routines created in Chen Jia Gou village, China, the birth place of Taijiquan. The routine provides the fundamental concepts of traditional Chen Taijiquan, and creates a solid and correct learning base for both beginners and or those interested in mastering Chen style for the next levels, Lao Jia Y Lu and Lao Jia Er Lu: hip techniques, leg techniques, shifting techniques.


Contact:
Tel: 954-292-5717

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