The Tai Chi Events Bulletin
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Dear Tai Chi Friends,
We have all been stopped when pushing a door that says Pull. We have all tried to open a prescription bottle in a hurry. Cultivating power is strength, knowing how to use it is wisdom. When we ask without insistence, we find there is no resistance.
“It takes a ten-pound force to push at the wrong angle but only four-ounces to push at the right spot.” ……………………………………..David C. Chen
Tai Chi Special Event!
The Greater Washington Sensing-Hands Get-Together is coming up March 23th. This time we are going to offer something special. We will open the doors an hour early for a Ladies Only push hands practice.
Ellen Kennedy of Glen Echo Tai Chi and Joanne Chang of The David Chen Foundation /Wu Wei Tai Chi want to invite all the Tai Chi sisters to come and play in a non-competitive environment, beginners welcome. Leave your caveman at home and join us for a little Tai Chi girl-time. Practice and share with your own kind from 1-2 PM. Doors open for everyone at 2 PM. Cost: Still only $10
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Tai Chi Special Event!
Saturday, March 23, 2019
The Greater Washington Area Spring Sensing-Hands Get-Together
Saturday, March 23
1-2 PM Ladies only
2-6 PM All are welcome
at Lakewood Elementary School.
2534 Lindley Terrace Rockville, MD 20850.
The fee at the door is $10
Contact Joanne Chang
At Joanne@wuweitaichi.com
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February 2019
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February 27 – March 3, 2019
Clear’s Internal Push Hands Instructor Training and Certification Camp
Boca Raton, FL
- Cost: $650
- Date: Feb 27 – March 3, 2019
5 days of in-depth, LIVE training in Qi development and internal skill.
Topics Covered Include:
- Feel & capitalize on your opponent’s tension, structure, and balance errors
- Build internal energy with alignment and root
- Yi training to target inside the body.
- Sink the Qi by dissolving
- Find sung with the energy, breath, mind & body.
- Feeling inside the body (yours and theirs).
- Belly breathing & whole body breathing.
- … and so much more
Workshop Details: https://clearmartialarts.clickfunnels.com/internal-push-hands-florida-2019
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Feb 23, 2019 Pushing Hands Wrokshop
10:00 am to 2 pm. Imperative push hands skills. This workshop will look at ting jin, Chi Na, sticking , adhering and dissolving opponents intent. Learn to make you Tai Chi effortless.
For details and pricing go to www.getinshapewithdavid.com and click on the web store.
Location: The Vienna Community Center 120 Cherry St Vienna.
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March 2019
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Saturday, March 23, 2019
The Greater Washington Area Spring Sensing-Hands Get-Together
Saturday, March 23
1-2 PM Ladies only
2-6 PM All are welcome
at Lakewood Elementary School.
2534 Lindley Terrace Rockville, MD 20850.
The fee at the door is $10
Contact Joanne Chang
At Joanne@wuweitaichi.com
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Sunday, March 31, 2019
3 Hour Push Hands Intensive
Taiji EastWest, NYC (midtown Manhattan)
Calling ALL physical and movement culture people to our open community intensive and lab with Taiji Push Hands (Tai Chi partner work) as base for 3 hours (2:00-5:00p ) of Spring fun and partner play.
NO COMBAT, NO AWARDS! Cooperation and respect are ground rules. Guidelines and coaching facilitated by Inoshi (and other experienced liaisons as RSVPs are collected), $25.
Full details here: http://meetu.ps/e/Gq72x/3mzz/a
Contact Inoshi at 646-801-9218 (message or call).
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April 2019
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April 4-7, 2019
23rd Annual Arizona Tai Chi Retreat
With /Kim Kanzelberger
Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center
Carefree, Arizona
816-531-0065
Kim Kanzelberger is a student of Ben Lo for 40 years.
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April 6-7, 2019
Yang Taijiquan and push hands workshop with Sifu Curtis Brough
Bethesda, MD
Yang Taijiquan and push hands workshop with Sifu Curtis Brough, the most senior disciple of Sifu Adam Mizner (20 years training with Sifu Mizner). Location will be Brookmont Church, 4000 Virginia Pl, Bethesda, MD 20816, Saturday and-Sunday 13 and 14 October from 10:00-4:30 (with 90 min break for lunch). Cost is $250 for the two days; $150 for one day. This workshop will emphasize core foundational principles and practical push hands drills and skills that will be of benefit to all levels, beginner to the most advanced practitioners.
Contact: Charles Hoge at charles@heavenmanearth.com for more information.
Website for Sifu Mizner is: https://heavenmanearth.com/en/index.html
(click “workshops” link to register for this Washington D.C. workshop.)
For a demonstration of Sifu Mizner’s and Sifu Brough’s skills, see the following links:
Part 1 Martial Man Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XuW4UfaC-l8
Part 2 Martial Man Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6LtFhDQri8&feature=youtu.be
Sifu Curtis Brough: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nVcuH8DuB_Y
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April 27. 2019
World T’ai Chi & Qigong Day
Celebrations for Tai Chi and Qigong held around the world.
For more information: www.worldtaichiday.org
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May 2019
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May 4-5, 2019
St Louis Weekend Workshop with Lenzie Williams
This workshop includes Tai Chi Form training with internal principles, standing meditation, & push-hands. Please contact Lenzie Williams for more information.
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May 23 - 27, 2019
The second Tai Chi Chuan East Coast Camp With Lenzie Williams
Lenzie Williams will return to DC in May 23-27 for a Second Annual Memorial Day Weekend Camp.
Tai Chi Form training with internal principles, standing meditation, and push-hands.
at Bishop Claggett Retreat Center, Adamstown, Maryland
(For more information about the facilities, go to www.claggettcenter.org. )
$1,065.00 for Single Occupancy
$1,005.00 for Double Occupancy
To register please contact the Kennedys at emearskenn@aol.com or 301.573.6593.
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June 2019
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June 16-21, 2019
21st Annual Tai Chi Chuan Summer Camp with Lenzie Williams
Lenzie’s annual Tai Chi Chuan Summer Camp will take place from Sunday afternoon June 16th through Friday June 21, 2019, ending at 1pm.
The workshop site is a beautiful, quiet conference and retreat center in the coastal hills of Marin County (about an hour north of San Francisco).
Registration will begin in January 2019. Please contact Lenzie Williams for information.
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July 2019
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July 13, 2019
Annual Robert W. Smith Memorial Gathering
We invite everyone to attend the Annual Robert W. Smith Memorial Tai Chi - Neijia Play Day Reunion on Saturday, July 13, 2019, 8 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.,
at McLean Central Park, McLean, Virginia, (rain or shine)
at the outdoor basketball court, behind the Dolley Madison Public Library.)
(Directions to McLean Central Park and basketball court)
Please bring old pictures, mementoes, etc. And your best knock-knocks, favorite Smithisms, etc.
There will be impromptu demonstrations of Tai Chi, Pa-kua and Hsing-i by various RWS senior students.
Plus madeleines, the One Legged Tiger Challenge and the Cup and Saucer Dragon Spiral, just for fun.
We will gather annually on the second Saturday in July for the Robert W. Smith Memorial Festival.
For additional information:
Warren, 703-759-9141;
warren@taichicenter.com
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July 13th & 14th, 2019
The Annual Master Jou, Tsung Hwa Birthday Celebration & Tai Chi Festival
This Festival will be held on the beautiful grounds of Master Jou's Tai Chi Memorial Park in scenic Wantage Township, NJ. Pre-festival workshops will again be scheduled for the preceding Friday (the 12th).
We are pleased to announce that the following presenters will once again be sharing their knowledge, energy, and expertise with us:
David Chandler, (www.eaglesquesttaichi.com);
Professor Chang-Shin Ji (www.taijienthusiasts.org);
Susanna T. DeRosa, (innerspace.taiji@verizon.com;
Dr. Jay Dunbar, (magictortoise.com)
Mark Gallagher www.spartataichi.com
Ron Gee, (www.rongeeart.com;
Richard Greene, (Master Jou's longest continuous student);
George Hoffman, (www.silverdragontaichi.com);
Bob & Jean Klein, (www.movementsofmagic.com);
Bruce La Carrubba (www.taichipark-masterjoutsunghwa.org);
John Loupos, (www.jfkungfu.com);
Rich Marantz,(www.greenmountaintaichi.com);
James Martin, (longtime Master Jou student with over 50 years MA experience);
Dr. John Painter (www.thegompa.com)
Bee Lee Pileggi (Hidden Gardens Tai Chi);
Dr. CJ Rhoads (www.taijienthusiasts.org);
David Ritchie, (www.centralconnecticuttaichi.com);
Jennifer Steffener (www.jennifersteffener.com);
Dr. John Walker, (yangqichen@aol.com)
Gar Wang (student of Master Jou & BP Chen)
Stephen Watson (somedaysourfarm@gmail.com)
We will have detailed information on the workshop schedules and registration up on our website in the next month. We are very much looking forward to your joining us for another wonderful "Family Reunion".
Contact Bruce La Carrubba, (862) 268-6867
www.taichipark-masterjoutsunghwa.org
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July 26-28, 2019
2019 U.S International Kuo Shu Championship Tournament
Hunt Valley, Maryland
For more information: www.usksf.org
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Tai Chi News
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New Tai Chi Court to be built in Redding, California
Great News!
Redding Tai Chi has been approved by USA TODAY Network to compete in the 2018 "A Community Thrives" (ACT) grant competition. This year, instead of votes, we need donations to show support for the project and qualify for the grants which will help us build the Tai Chi Meditation Garden. Fundraising will start on Monday, March 19th at 11:59am ET (8:59am California time) and ends Friday, May 11th, 2018 at 11:59am.
If everyone gave as little as $10.00 it would make a huge difference in our standing to be considered for the grant. Please be a part of this project by donating on the CrowdRise site. Your donation will go to the Shasta County Arts Council (SCAC) who is our fiscal sponsor*. Click on the following link to access our CrowdRise fundraising page: https://www.crowdrise.com/o/en/campaign/redding-tai-chi-meditation-garden-project
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Maggie Newman's Tai Chi Videos
Maggie’s videos - Archive l and Archive II - are now available for purchase on Amazon as DVD’s - (links below). If the links do not work correctly, you can find the videos under amazon.com by searching under Maggie Newman T’ai Chi.
Archive I: Following the Ch’i
Archive II: Nourishing the Spirit
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“Enduring Legacy" Master Benjamin Lo Sword DVD
Master Ben Lo's sword DVD that includes the following features: early film (circa 1974) of Ben Lo performing the 37 posture T’ai-chi form,
film of Ben Lo performing the sword form, individual still photos of Mr. Lo doing the sword form postures,
film of Professor Cheng doing the sword form, individual still photos of Professor doing the sword form postures (taken in Taiwan by Ben Lo),
stop-action of the sword form, an interview with Ben Lo, and an auto-biographical essay composed by Mr. Lo.
To order the DVD please contact Martin Inn <http://www.iritaichi.org>
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The Taijiquan Classics
The Essential Translation & Explanation with Commentary on History and Culture
By Zhang Yun, David Ho, Peter Capell & Susan Darley
Published by Yin Cheng Gong Fa Association North American Headquarters
Order info. http://www.ycgf.org/Store/store.htm or
http://www.lulu.com/shop/yun-zhang/the-taijiquan-classics/hardcover/product-22654230.html
This comprehensive volume translates the Taiji Classics passed down through the Chen, Yang and Wu Families. The authors spend 15 years compiling, and editing this work down to a single volume of nearly 800 pages! For non-Mandarin speakers, this book is the first complete compilation of the Classics in English, including clear and precise explanations of the essential concepts of Taijiquan. The Classics provide deep insight into Chinese culture generally, with descriptions of the teachings of Daoism that have guided a people over millennia. If you agree that reading the classics is an important part of your Tai Chi Training, this is book should be part of your library.
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On-Going Free Events
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Saturday Mornings Tai Chi Open Practice
At David C. Chen Memorial Tai Chi Court
Cabin John Regional Park
7400 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda, MD.
10:00 am to 1:00 pm
Open practice on solo form, Sensing-hands, and Tai Chi sword.
Tai Chi students are all encouraged to attend.
We meet all year round; rain or shine; hot or cold.
For more information, email Joanne Chang at Joanne@wuweitaichi.com
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Thursday evenings from 7:30 -9:30 PM
Open community Tai Chi Pushing Hands
Starting November, 2014 Wu Shen Tao Health & Martial Arts Center free Tuesdayevening push hands practice has moved to Thursday evening and new location is at
Roda Movement Center.
When: Each Thursday evening from 7:30 – 9:30 PM
Where: Roda Movement Center 7014 Westmoreland Avenue (just off Carroll Avenue) Takoma Park, MD
Cost: Free and open to all
Contact info: site host - Ted Curtis, web site- www.wushentao.com
Sponsor: Wu Shen Tao Health & Martial Arts Center, Paul Ramos- Chief Instructor
Info #: 301-651/3617
Info email: Longmen987@gmail.com
Visit for a relaxed, informative, non-aggressive environment where we practice together so that we may all advance our abilities, make new friends, and focus on developing high levels of skill. Feel free to contact us if you have questions or concerns.
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Every Sunday 8am to 10 am
Free Pa-kua and H'sing-i practices
Bethesda, MD
Free Pa-kua (Bagua) and h'sing-i (Xing-yi) practices, led by former students of Robert Smith, every Sunday from 8am to 10am all year at Fleming Park in Bethesda (on Lone Oak Drive, off Old Georgetown Road just north of the Beltway).
For more info email Kirk at jacksonkirk56@yahoo.com.
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Free T'ai Chi Beginners' Practice
Every Saturday morning in McLean, Virginia.
All are welcome.
(You do not have to be enrolled in our regular classes to attend.)
We will mostly be doing the beginners' set
of Prof. Cheng Man-ch'ing's Yang style short form.
For details and directions, please visit
www.TaiChiCenter.com
or call 703-759-9141.
Sponsored by the T'ai Chi Study Center.
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Free T'ai Chi Class
Yang Style, Cheng Man-ch’ing’s short form
Philadelphia, PA
Classes in T’ai Chi Ch’uan will be held at Burholme Park on Sunday mornings. The class is FREE. Pre-registration is required. Interested participants must sign up before attending classes. Limited 20 students. For more information you can go on the web at http://simplifiedtaichichuan.weebly.com or contact William Bengochea at wben122@yahoo.com
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Free T'ai Chi Class
Yang Style, Cheng Man-Ch'ing's 37 postures form
Philadelphia, PA
Mt Airy Tai Chi
Saturdays 10:30-noon & Sundays 8-9 AM
Winter Venue: 6700 Germantown Ave, Lower Level
Warm months: Ned Wolf Park, McCallum and Ellet Sts.
Tuesday evenings 5:30 to 6:30pm, William Way Community Center, 1315 Spruce St.
Information and questions: azaklad@craftech.com
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T’ai Chi Classes
Yang Style, Cheng Man-ch’ing’s short form
Free and open to the public
Trinity United Methodist Church
2100 Westchester Ave
Catonsville, MD 21228
7-8 p.m.: Form corrections class
8-9 p.m.: New beginners class opening Monday, September 10
For information and registration
call Chris 410-203-9537
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Free Cheng Man-ch'ing Yang style t'ai chi
with David Walls-Kaufman
Saturday morning
8 - 9 Form class and practice
9 - 10 Push hands practice,
Lincoln Park, Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C., 11th and East Capitol St., SE, 20003.
Info: 202.544.6035.
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Opportunity to study tai chi and qi gong in Carroll County, MD.
Where: Cedarhurst Unitarian Universalist, Club House Rd., Finksburg, MD
When: Monday evenings from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm (or a little later sometimes)
How much: $5 per class on a drop-in basis ($4 tax-deductible contribution to CUU; $1 for our class fund used to defray cost of occasional special classes with guest teachers, such as Frances Gander).
For more information please contact Maureen Harvey via e-mail (tangara@comcast.net) or phone (410-795-3117).
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Push Hands Meetup in Costa Mesa, CA
4th Sunday of every month
The Orange County Push Hands Practice Group is an informal meeting open to all t'ai chi enthusiasts, of any style or experience level, interested in friendly push hands play. It is not a class, it is for friendly t'ai chi push hands practice and collaborative sharing of ideas only. The Meetup is free and generally lasts for 3 or 4 hours.
Where: Pinkley Park, 360 E. Ogle Street, Costa Mesa, CA
When: Sunday, 2:00 PM
For more information go to http://www.meetup.com/Orange-County-Push-Hands-Practice-Group/ You can sign up there and receive e-mail reminders. Alternate location in the rare event of inclement weather will be announced via Meetup.com alerts or you can contact Lee Scheele Lee.Scheele@gmail.com 949.697.1137
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Pushing Hands gathering in Santa Fe, NM
Weekly open practice for beginner to advanced students of tai chi chuan and instructors. An informal gathering where folks can learn and play push hands; the 2 person martial art application of Tai Chi Chuan, with a variety of partners in the Santa Fe area. A great forum for learning and refining skills. All levels and all forms welcome! Instructors welcome!
Where: Tai Chi Chuan Institute,1808 2nd Street. Santa Fe, New Mexicowww.desertsagetaichi.com
When: Mondays @ 1:30 pm
Suggested Donation: $5. / per person (to pay for space, utlilites, etc.)
For more information: Contact Jill Basso @ jillbasso@earthlink.net or 505-986-6114
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Open Push Hands Meet up Sacramento, CA
Sundays 9-11am
McKinley Park (Downtown Sacramento)
Near the Tennis Courts
601 Alhambra Blvd, Sacramento, CA
Purpose of the group is to bring together push hands players and martial artists in the area to compare knowledge. First 10 minutes will be led by a different guest instructor. Afterwards, free play of push hands is encouraged!
Contact Daniel Pfister at daniel@daviskungfu.com
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Copyright 2019 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
DISCLAIMER The Tai Chi Event Bulletin is a free service to promote Tai Chi education for the benefit of both presenters and participants. Information about the events listed above is generally provided by the presenting school and is considered to be accurate, but not guaranteed; please confirm all information before attending a class or workshop. We hope this publication will guide you to a positive and rewarding Tai Chi experience, however the events listed herein are not endorsed in any way by The David Chen Foundation, Wu Wei Tai Chi School, its directors, or its affiliates. Each event is independently organized and offered by its presenting school or individual; all complaints, refunds and other negotiations must be made solely with the presenter. Please consult your doctor, the responsibility of determining if you are indeed healthy enough to participate rest solely on the participant.
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