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Vancouver, BC, Canada
Sat May 25 - Sun June 2
☯ 'LONG FORM SUPER INTENSIVE' ☯ Yang-style Taijiquan 108 楊式太極拳(一百八) & '37 Essential Forms' 三十七式
This is a uniquely
progressive approach to learning the Yang form. The
traditional Yang-style 108 movement solo bare-hand taiji routine is what
started the modern taijiquan
revolution. It is famous around the world
and its variations are practiced endlessly. But many of the past masters
emphasized the importance of another aspect necessary to mastering the
long form—the by-now almost forgotten
'37 Essential Forms' (三十七式 shì) that
comprise the basis the traditional routine.
In
this unique eight day event we will explore the Yang 108 form in detail
including: vital elements of the solo routine, martial applications of
the individual forms and the '37 Essential Forms' and their critical
role in the mastering of taijiquan.
Sam's highly principled
approach to the Yang-style Taijiquan curriculum is based on his work with such masters as Yang Zhenduo, Yang Jun, Yang Jwing Ming,
Brien Gallagher, Raymond Chung and others. Sam is an acknowledged master of the full curriculum of Yang-style Taijiquan. Sam was recently awarded an eighth duan black belt and designated as one of the top 100 extraordinary Chinese Martial Arts practitioners in the world today by the International Wushu Sanshou Dao Association.
schedule: May 25-28 (one-day break) May 30-June 2. 10am to 5:30pm.
cost: $950 ($875 if pre-registered by April 15th)
($130 per day; if you are coming by the day)
***See morning spear session costs below.
location: TROUT LAKE (We will meet at the south end of Trout Lake, just south of the beach. Trout Lake is centrally located in East Vancouver, just two blocks east of Commercial Drive. You can get there by skytrain (Commercial Station) or by several bus-routes, including the 99 B-line from UBC.
private lessons: Sam may be available May 16/17. Arrange with Sam.
Type of Event: 
Internal Arts Workshop
Vancouver, BC, Canada
Sat May 25 - Sun June 2
☯ Taiji Spear mornings 太極枪 Taijiqiang.
The Yang Taiji Spear works with zhan-nian (sticking-adhering) energy at the highest levels. It provides a means for taiji practitioners to extend their energy and consolidate their power.Each morning from 8:30-9:30 before the 'LONG FORM SUPER INTENSIVE' sessions, Sam is offering training in Yang-style Taiji Spear. This eight hour program will cover the basics of the Taijiqiang and give participants in the intensive a super warm-up before the day!
schedule: May 18-21—one-day break—May 23-26. 8:30-9:30am.cost: Spear sessions only $250 ($225 if pre-registered by April 2nd)
($35 per session; if you are coming by the day)
Intensive + Spear sessions: $1200 ($1100) if pre-registered by April 15th)
location: TROUT LAKE (We will meet at the south end of Trout Lake, just south of the beach. Trout Lake is centrally located in East Vancouver, just two blocks east of Commercial Drive. You can get there by skytrain (Commercial Station) or by several bus-routes, including the 99 B-line from UBC.
Type of Event: Internal Arts Workshop
Hannover, Deutschland
Sat June 8 - Sun June 9
☯ Hannover Taiji Projekt 2013: Push-hands Energies; Taiji Sword; 5 Section Taiji Sanshou
On Saturday we will we will use the traditional exercises four-hands (sizheng tuishou) and da lü, to review of
the taiji push-hands energies: 'sticking', 'listening', 'understanding',
'receiving', 'neutralizing', 'enticing', 'seizing', 'issuing',
'borrowing' 'opening', 'closing', 'rising', 'sinking', 'peng', 'lü', 'ji' 'an', 'cai', 'lie', 'zhou', 'kao', 'long' and 'intercepting' energies.
The class will focus on the integration of the energies and the
traditional drills. On the Sunday we will continue the study of the 5 Section Taiji Sanshou (2 person sparring form).Appropriate for English and German speakers.
Samstag/Sontag 10:00-17:30Kosten: Friday evening only 35€. Saturday/Sunday 165€. Full weekend 200€
Kursort: Jugendzentrum Nordstadt
Am kleinen Felde 28
Kontakt: Oliver Rust website: Tai Chi im Park
events this year are:
20-22.09
6-7.12
Type of Event: Internal Arts Workshop
Madrid, España
Sat August 10 - Tue August 13
Los 88: La forma de combate de 88 movimientos del Taiji Sanshou estilo Yang • The '88': Yang Taijiquan Sanshou 88 Movement Form
7º Campamento de 4 dias de Empuje de Mano
¡4 días completos de entrenamiento!
La forma tradicional de combate de dos personas de 88 movimientos del estilo Yang de taijiquan es el puente entre el empuje de manos y el combate libre de taijiquan. La secuencia es larga y elegante, con énfasis en el posicionamiento correcto y la escucha sensible. Para muchos practicantes representa la cima del arte en cuanto a formas se refiere. Oportunidades para encontrar adiestramiento en los 88 son muy pocas y Sam es uno de sus máximos investigadores y más claros instructores.
The 88 movement Yang-style Taijiquan two person traditional sparring routine is the bridge between push hands and taijiquan free sparring. The sequence is long and graceful, with an emphasis on correct positioning an sensitive listening. This is the parent form of the 5 Section Taijiquan two person exercise and, for many taiji players, represents the cream of the art in terms of forms. Opportunities to find instruction in the 88 are few and far between and Sam is one of its clearest presenters.
*PDF free download*
88 Sanshou names
plus a little bonus! Once you've registered for the class we'll send you a PDF of the fully detailed, translated and illustrated form from Chen Yanlinʼs (陳炎林)1943 manual: Taiji Boxing, Sabre, Sword, Pole, Sparring Compiled (Taiji Quan, Dao, Jian, Gun, Sanshou Hebian 太極拳刀劍桿散手). (caution—it's 10 MB)
horario/times: de 10 a 18:30
lugar Escuela Superior Serrato Calle Almansa 47,28039 Madrid, España (Zona Cuatro Caminos)
precio/cost 375€. 350€ para reservas confirmadas antes del 15 de junio.
contact: Javier (+34) 647 69 79 52 aprendetaichi.com
¿Estás interesado en aprender la forma antes para trabajar con más profundidad en el verano? Pregunta por el curso de preparación a jarnanz@yahoo.es
Type of Event: Internal Arts Workshop
Berlin, Germany
Fri August 16 - Mon August 19
☯ 4th Annual Berlin Push Hands Camp—Moving Step Pushing & Sensing Hands
This year's focus will be on further integration of moving-step push-hands (huobu sizheng tuishou) with stationary push-hands and jue-shou (sensing-hands). Sizheng tuishou, also known as 'four-hands', is the core training exercise in traditional taijiquan training. Based on the energies peng, lü, ji, an, this training provides the framework around which the entire taijiquan theory is built. Huobu or 'moving-step' four-hands develops flow and coordination in push-hands and also prepares for the study of dalü, the four corners stepping.Jue-shou or 'sensing-hands' is based on five simple operations which are the first five of twenty-five jin or kinetic energies employed in taijiquan. Sensing-hands supports and complements four-hands training, making it much easier to understand and master.
Suitable for both early and advanced taiji practitioners.
cost/Kosten: 450€ (€425 if preregistered by July 15 • bei Voranmeldung bis 15. Juli)***875€ for Berlin Push Hands Camp+Taiji Weapons Intensive together
(€825 if preregistered by July 15 • bei Voranmeldung bis 15. Juli)***
location: Erich-Müllerstr. 12 Berlin, Lichtenberg (Rummelsburger Bucht)
contact/registration/Anmeldung: Sam Masich 0170-553-8096
Accommodations available at (Mögliche Unterkünfte unter): Das Andere Haus 8
Contact: Huberta (für nähere Informationen kontaktieren.) Anreise/Directions
NAME: Samuel Masich
BANK: Commerz Bank ACCOUNT: 0447113100 BANK CODE: 10080000
IBAN: DE89 1008 0000 0447 1131 00 BIC: DRES DE FF 100
Type of Event: Internal Arts Workshop
Berlin, Germany
Thu August 22 - Sun August 25
☯ 2nd Annual Berlin Summer Taiji Weapons Intensive—Solo & Partner Yang-style Taiji Sabre & 13 Power Taiji Sabre 十三勢太極刀
The 2nd Annual Berlin Summer Taiji Weapons Intensive will present the Yang-style Taijidao solo form (as taught by Fu Zhongwen) and continue with the study of the 13 Power Taiji Sabre begun in last year's event including the short partner form. Using both solo and partner work, including some light fencing, we will deepen our understanding of the taijidao with new material and by reviewing the work done in 2012. Recommended equipment is listed below. The class will be adapted to how participants are outfitted.The elegant simplicity of the taiji thirteen powers concept is very clear in the taiji sabre. While considered to be less graceful than the jian, the sabre provides the foundation for all taiji weapon training, introducing: blade behaviour, essential cuts, range of interaction and the fundamental concepts of bare-hand combined with weapon work. The weapon itself tells the story plainly and in clear language.
About the Berlin Summer Taiji Weapons IntensiveOver the course of the next several years we will study the 'taijidao' (sabre), 'taijijian'(straight-sword), 'taijiqiang' (spear) and 'taijiji' (halberd) with a special focus on the 'shisan shi' (13 Power) theory of each weapon.
Please bring:
Mandatory—a wooden sabre (a japanese style 'bokken' is fine)
Not mandatory but suggested—a metal sabre; a protective fencing mask; protective glove for your sabre hand.
cost/Kosten: 450€ (€425 if preregistered by July 15 • bei Voranmeldung bis 15. Juli)***875€ for Berlin Push Hands Camp+Taiji Weapons Intensive together (€825 ifpreregistered by July 15 • bei Voranmeldung bis 15. Juli)***
location: Erich-Müllerstr. 12 Berlin, Lichtenberg (Rummelsburger Bucht)
contact/registration/Anmeldung: Sam Masich 0170-553-8096
Accommodations available at (Mögliche Unterkünfte unter): Das Andere Haus 8
Contact: Huberta (für nähere Informationen kontaktieren.) Anreise/Directions
NAME: Samuel Masich
BANK: Commerz Bank ACCOUNT: 0447113100 BANK CODE: 10080000
IBAN: DE89 1008 0000 0447 1131 00 BIC: DRES DE FF 100
Type of Event: Internal Arts Workshop
Hannover, Deutschland
Fri September 20 - Sun September 22
☯ Hannover Taiji Projekt 2013: Push-hands Energies; Taiji Sword; 5 Section Taiji Sanshou
Fri. Sep. 20—19.00-21.30
On Friday evening we will continue our study of Taiji Sticking & Sensing Sword. Bring a metal sword.
Sat./Sun. Sep. 21-22 —10.00-17.30On Saturday we will we will use the traditional exercises four-hands (sizheng tuishou) and da lü, to review of the taiji push-hands energies: 'sticking', 'listening', 'understanding', 'receiving', 'neutralizing', 'enticing', 'seizing', 'issuing', 'borrowing' 'opening', 'closing', 'rising', 'sinking', 'peng', 'lü', 'ji' 'an', 'cai', 'lie', 'zhou', 'kao', 'long', 'intercepting' and 'drilling' energies. The class will focus on the integration of the energies and the traditional drills. On the Sunday we will continue the study of the 5 Section Taiji Sanshou (2 person sparring form).
Appropriate for English and German speakers.
Samstag/Sontag 10:00-17:30Kosten: Friday evening only 35€. Saturday/Sunday 165€. Full weekend 200€
Kursort: Jugendzentrum Nordstadt
Am kleinen Felde 28
Kontakt: Oliver Rust website: Tai Chi im Park
event this year is:
6-7.12
Type of Event: Internal Arts Workshop
SUNDERLAND, MASSACHUSETTS, USA
Sat October 12 - Sun October 20
☯ 13 Power Taijiqiang: Taiji Spear Camp! 十三勢太極枪
Eight Days of Taiji Spear!
This eight-day program will cover the full basic curriculum of the Yang-style Taijiqiang and much more! The taiji spear works with zhan-nian (sticking-adhering) energy at the highest levels. It provides a means for taiji practitioners to extend their energy and consolidate their power. The spear continues the work begun by bare-hand, sabre and straight-sword. This is a rare opportunity to study one of the least known aspects of the taijiquan curriculum, so prepare well!
Location & Booking: There are a lot of people looking for accommodations in the are at this time of year so book now!
preparation:
• We will supplement our spear training with push-hands as well as 13 power taiji sabre and sword work, so please do as much work as possible on these subjects beforehand!
• You will need to bring a sword, sabre and spear.
• We will probably be training outdoors, so bring warm enough clothes!
• It won't hurt to do some extra light upper body strength training.
schedule: Oct 12-15 (one-day break) Oct 17-20. 10am to 5:30pm (lunch break 1-3pm)cost: $950 ($875 if pre-registered by Aug 1)
($130 per day; if you are coming by the day)
location: TBA
contact: Dorian Gregory at taichidorian@gmail.com
Checks payable to Dorian Gregory to 215 North Silver Lane, Sunderland MA 01375
Type of Event: Internal Arts Workshop
Hannover, Deutschland
Fri December 6 - Sun December 8
☯ Hannover Taiji Projekt 2013: Push-hands Energies; Taiji Sword; 5 Section Taiji Sanshou
Fri. Sep. 20—19.00-21.30
On Friday evening we will continue our study of Taiji Sticking & Sensing Sword. Bring a metal sword.
Sat./Sun. Sep. 21-22 —10.00-17.30On Saturday we will we will use the traditional exercises four-hands (sizheng tuishou) and da lü, to review of the taiji push-hands energies: 'sticking', 'listening', 'understanding', 'receiving', 'neutralizing', 'enticing', 'seizing', 'issuing', 'borrowing' 'opening', 'closing', 'rising', 'sinking', 'peng', 'lü', 'ji' 'an', 'cai', 'lie', 'zhou', 'kao', 'long', 'intercepting', 'drilling' and 'empty' energies. The class will focus on the integration of the energies and the traditional drills. On the Sunday we will continue the study of the 5 Section Taiji Sanshou (2 person sparring form).
Appropriate for English and German speakers.
Samstag/Sontag 10:00-17:30Kosten: Friday evening only 35€. Saturday/Sunday 165€. Full weekend 200€
Kursort: Jugendzentrum Nordstadt
Am kleinen Felde 28
Type of Event: Internal Arts Workshop
