In this intensive we will be focusing on the 5 Section Taijiquan curriculum in its entirety with the purpose of developing high level practitioners. Instruction will include: the five 5 Section Taijiquan forms, Jue-shou & Jue-jian partner practices and Core Principles. ^{_{(see more below)}} It is expected that participants will advance greatly in all practical and theoretical aspects of this material. Upon satisfactory completion, each class member will receive a participant's certificate.
 
Eligibility: This course is designed for serious students of Taijiquan who wish to complete the entire 5 Section syllabus as taught by Sam Masich. To be eligible for the course, students must have studied approximately 50% of the material prior to the start date of the class. Ideally this will have been with Sam or his advanced students but work with other teachers will be taken into consideration as well.

Students must be willing to work hard, indoors and outdoors for long hours, commit to the schedule of training for the four weeks and meet financial commitments. This is a serious undertaking which will likely disrupt other personal and professional involvements temporarily.

Jill and Adriaan will be offering several mini workshops on the 5 Section Chen and 5 Section Two-person Sword in preparation for the intensive. These will be in Gatineau on the following dates:

(1-4 p.m. Two-Person Sword on Saturdays; Chen on Sundays)
Workshop #1                Sat & Sun 22 & 23 Aug 2009
Workshop #2                Sat & Sun 26 & 27 Sept 2009
Workshop #3                Sat & Sun 07 & 08 Nov 2009
Workshop #4                Sat & Sun 16 & 17 Jan 2010
Workshop #5                Sat & Sun 27 & 28 Feb 2010
Workshop #6                Sat & Sun 10 & 11 Apr 2010
Workshop #7                make-up/rain date    Sat & Sun 05 & 06 Jun 2010
Full details here:

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Framework: The course will run from July 2-26, 2010 in Gatineau, Quebec in Canada. Classes will take place four days per week, running Fridays through Mondays. (Some subjects may be taught in seminar format allowing participation of outside students.)