9th - 18th January 2009
Blue Mountains, Australia and Christchurch New Zealand.
Includes:
Seminar 2 - Taijiquan Blue Mountains $180
Venue: Katoomba Community Centre main hall. (TBC)
For anyone who wants to add to their Taiji skill, Students of other styles and lineages welcome.
Includes:
3 evening sessions (6 hours) of taijiquan training from Section 1 Yang Family Michuan. Possibly included is form, martial applications, push hands, principles, exercises and partner training. What is included will depend on the experience of the students who register as well as the questions they ask.
Seminar 3 - Section 2 Michuan Taijiquan $300
Venue: Village Fitness Gym, Katoomba. (TBC)
This is open to students who know Section 1, or people more advanced in other systems. The price is higher since it will be a small group.
Includes:
4 sessions (12 hours) Second section Michuan form, principles and applications.
Seminar 4 - Swordsmanship New Zealand $200
Venue: Shirley Boys High School, Christchurch. (TBC)
For anyone wanting to learn or improve in Chinese swordsmanship. Students will need to organize their own transport and accommodation in Christchurch, New Zealand.
Includes:
4 sessions (12 hours) of top rate swordsmanship training with Scott Rodell. Content will depend on the experience and needs of the registered students.
| January Aust/NZ Seminars 2009 | Morning 9 - 12 am |
Afternoon 2 - 5 pm |
Evening 6:30 - 8:30 pm |
| Fri 9th | . | . | Cutting training at Linda's Seminar 1 |
| Sat 10th | Kid's Sword Tournament in Katoomba Seminar 1 |
Swordsmanship (adults) Seminar 1 |
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| Sun 11th | Swordsmanship Seminar 1 |
Swordsmanship Seminar 1 |
Taijiquan: Section 1, martial applications, push hands, etc. Seminar 2 |
| Mon 12th | Swordsmanship Seminar 1 |
Section 2 Seminar 3 |
Taijiquan: Section 1, martial applications, push hands, etc. Seminar 2 |
| Tue 13th | Section 2 Seminar 3 |
Section 2 Seminar 3 |
Taijiquan: Section 1, martial applications, push hands, etc. Seminar 2 |
| Wed 14th | Section 2 Seminar 3 |
Celebration Lunch | . |
| Sat 17th | Swordsmanship in NZ Seminar 4 |
Swordsmanship in NZ Seminar 4 |
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| Sun 18th | Swordsmanship in NZ Seminar 4 |
Swordsmanship in NZ Seminar 4 |
Celebration Dinner |
Equipment: Students attending swordsmanship seminars will need their own approved wooden training jian. There will be some for sale for a cost of $90 at the seminars, or contact Linda to secure one. l2i3n9d5a6@gmail.com
Under 18s need a fencing mask, cricket or lacrosse gloves and soccer shinpads for forearm protection. Under 14s need a guardian in attendance. Adults must have protective glasses such as squash glasses and protective gloves. Other protective gear is recommended for swordsmanship seminars. Chest protection is recommended for women and required for teenage girls.
Taiji Quan (Tai Chi Chuan) is a classical Chinese internal martial art that, when practised regularly and correctly, reduces stress and helps to improve physical fitness, concentration and overall health for all ages. It is also a powerful self defense system. Scott M. Rodell, Laoshi, has 27 years of Taiji experience under masters Wang Yen-nien, T.T. Liang and William C.C. Chen. He is a disciple student of Master Wang Yen-nien.
Sifu Rodell is an internationally recognised expert of Chinese Historical swordsmanship and the author of "Chinese Swordsmanship, The Yang Family Taiji Jian Tradition", "Taiji Notebook For Martial Artists" and "A Practical Guide To Test Cutting For Historical Swordsmanship". He has branches of his school in America, Europe and Australia and is in demand for seminars all over the world. While many contemporary schools of Chinese martial arts practice various sword forms, few practice swordsmanship. At our seminars we strive to achieve the complete sword art, moving beyond simple form practice to free swordplay in a manner that is effective, adheres to the principles of taijiquan and is historically accurate.
| For more information contact the sponsoring schools: |
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Great River Taoist Centre, Yangjia MiChuan Taijiquan Blue Mountains, Australia Linda Heenan 02 4782 6593 Email: l2i3n9d5a6@gmail.com |
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Traditional Chen Taijiquan, Christchurch, New Zealand Denis Walker +643-3294211 (mob) 027 429 4211 |
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The Traditional School of Chinese Martial Arts Brisbane, Australia Sifu Jason King 0412 313 653 |