January 21nd to January 23th, 2011

Chi-hsiu D.Weng, PhD, Biography

The Poem of Shuai-chiao from Grandmaster Chang Tung-sheng
Sunday 9:00 am - 10:00am
Grandmaster Chang Tung-sheng, the Legendary undefeated “Flying Buttefly” released the Poem of Shuai-chiao that was passed from his teacher. The poem consisted of 30 characters which were presented in 6 rhymed stanzas. These characters represent key principles and methods of the dynamic and exciting Shuai-chiao system that Grandmaster Chang inherited and brought to the modern age.
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Cardio Tai‐chi and Self Defense
Sunday: 8:00 am-9:00am
Cardio Tai‐chi combines the benefits of wellness, fitness, self‐defense, healing, and recreation to provide a holistic life style of wellbeing. In regards to self‐defense and martial arts Cardio Tai‐chi follows Tai‐chi principle and utilizes all the necessary combat techniques to solve any encounter. Read more.... ____________________________________________________________________

Master Liu Yu Biography

Taiji Fan
Sunday - 8:00am - 9:00am
The Taiji Fan is one of the most appealing weapons which, when used properly, transmits the graceful flowing movements inherent in the art. The poise, balance, timing, control and coordination required while practicing the Taiji Fan makes it a fun weapon to learn and perform.

How to build a winning Taiji 24 Form
LY1 - Sunday
9:00am - 10:00am
Master Liu Yu, a former Tai Chi Champion, will draw on her vast experience as an athlete and coach to help you refine your techniques, give you guidelines for improving your form, and teach you the intrinsic qualities that build a championship caliber Tai Chi 24 Form.
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Master Bryant Fong Bio
Seminars and schedule coming soon..
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Competition Taijiquan Workshop
Friday: 7;00pm - 8:00pm
You practice Taijiquan for self-improvement. It is an introspective journey. However, when you compete or perform, people see you from the outside and use the outward appearance to judge what is going on inside of you.
- Discover the difference between performing for yourself in practice versus performing for others
- Learn what the judges see & look for when you perform and how the scoring works
- Find out how to perform your own form when you are performing concurrently with a competitor
This is not about placing value on winning a competition above your Taijiquan practice. It is learning how to perform your own Taijiquan ant put it in the best light for other people to easily see and enjoy. Come by and learn how to be a better competitor and find out how improved competition performance can help you be a better Taijiquan practitioner.

Contemporary Wushu Nandu Form Creation
Sunday: 9:00am - 10:00am
Are you interested in competing in the advanced wushu events? Are your Nandu (degree of difficulty) scores the highest possible? Come learn the technical aspects of form creation and find out what the judges are looking for
- Find out how to build a form to the current International Wushu Federation (IWuF) standards
- See how the 3 tiered scoring system works in theory and practice
- Learn the regulations you must follow and the guidelines you should follow to make a high scoring form
Most importantly, discover how to build the best form for you that not only is fully regulation compliant, but highlights your strengths and sets you apart from the competition. Whether your are considering competing in the advanced Wushu events or the first time or are a seasoned veteran, come join us to learn the best way to create a successful routine that will help you get the results you are looking for.
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Bart Vale Biography

Economy Of Motion
Friday 6:00 - 7:00pm
Shootfighting is a combination of Thai, kickboxing and total body submission grappling. And also incorporates the transitions from standup to ground and from ground to standup it was the original MMA. You can learn to do both at this seminar "economy of motion". You will learn hand striking to ground take downs and ground reversals to standup kicking. In a real situation you will be able to decide if the fight should go to the ground or remain standing up.

ISFA Teacher Certification Program
Sunday 9:00 - 10:00 am "Shootfighting submission from any position"
The instructors shootfighting seminar "submission from any position" will be a five hour course designed to get you certified as an ISFA trainer. Each seminar will be one hour. You must attend five classes for certification. Once you received your certification you will be able to help judge and referee our sport shootfighting events
- Become a Versatile Fighter
- Fight like a Kickboxer or a Grappler
- Shootfighting teaches both and the transition to both
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