Master Chen Huixian Bio

CH1 - "Chen Taijiquan Ji Ben Gong (Part I)
Presented : Friday 6-7:00pm
CH2 - "Chen Taijiquan Ji Ben Gong (Part II)
Presented : Friday 7-8:00pm

Offered in Two Parts - In this workshop, Master Chen will be reviewing the basic fundamentals of Chen style Taijiquan. This will include figure-eight weight-shifting with Dan Tien rotation, Silk Reeling and Spiral Energy exercises, and Zhuan Zhang standing post training. In addition, Master Chen will work with seminar participants to help to maintain the correct “Shen Fa” or “Body Mechanics” required of Chen Taijiquan. She will also help you understand how to find and keep “Peng Jin” or “Peng Energy” in your postures and movements."

This Seminar will be offered at the Ramada on Friday

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Master Ray Hildreth Bio

RH1 - Dragon & Snake Chi Kung
Presented: Friday 6-7:00pm

Derived from Hung Gar’s Ten Forms Set, created by Wong Fei Hung, this workshop will embrace the spirit of the Dragon and philosophy of the Snake.  It uses a combination of Dynamic Tension Movements, Special Breathing Techniques and Special Sounds that stimulate internal organs to unite one’s external and internal strength as it develops and circulates Chi throughout the body. People that practice these exercises, in addition to being very healthy, are able to perform great feats of strength such as bending iron re-bar placed against their throat or breaking objects struck against their body. Read more....

The following Seminar will be offered on Saturday at the Recreation Center from 8:00-9:30am

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Master Chun Man Sit Bio

CM1 - Secrets of Taiji Force – Jin
Presented: Friday 7-8:00pm

Taiji Force, or Hun Yuan Jin, is the Holy Grail for Taiji players. It is when softness can overcome hardness, 4 0z. can move 1000 lbs, and the old can defeat the young and strong.

Combining the Tao Te Ching with Newton’s laws of motion and gravity, Sifu Sit will teach the principles of Taiji Force in a simple and understandable manner. He will also teach training drills that guarantee great result in a short time. (All styles welcome)

The following Seminar will be offered on Saturday at the Recreation Center from 8:00-9:30am

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Sifu Ryan Going with Sifu Simon Lui (Seated)

PK1 - Pak Mei Foundational Training
Presented: Friday 6-7:00pm

Intro of Pak Mei core form and why its the core form with quick demo (5 minutes). Opening the Pak Mei horse stance: Teaching of Pak Mei's breath work floating" (fou), "sinking" (chum), "swallowing" (tun) and "spitting" (tou) and their combinations: Pak Mei hip loosening drill: Walking the Pak Mei Horse Stance: Explanations of the many hidden ghost hands and phoenix knuckle of Pak Mei: Explanation of the 6 sources of strength leading to 8 motions to develop Pak Mei Scared power.

PK2 - Pak Mei Core form and Drills
Presented:

Learn Pak Mei's core form Jik Bo Kuen and 2 man training drills to build sensitivity timing iron body when all put together properly is internal adding longevity to ones life.
Through Pak Mei's core form Jik Bo Kuen 1 can live long enough for your eyebrows to turn white(30 minutes)

dvd and cdrom manuals for sale to participants of the seminar along with dvd of Pak Mei's second form Sap Gee Kuen

The following Seminar will be offered on Saturday at the Recreation Center from 8:00-9:30am

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Pre-Requisite for Push Hands Participant

Saturday: 1:30-2:00pm
Push Hands Weigh-in and Rules Seminar
conducted by Sifu Herb Parran and Sifu Cis Hager

The following Seminar will be offered on Saturday at the Recreation Center from 8:00-9:30am

Seminar Fees

• Registration is $45.00 and includes the first one (1) hour seminar
• Each additional one (1) hour segment is $20.00
• Registrations are available on site only and payable in cash

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