NEWS

Catch this rare opportunity to train with Master Chen Ziqiang on his only visit to London in 2018, where he will conduct a three part seminar in Chen Foundation and Tui Shou, Push Hands training.

The son of Grandmaster Chen Xiaoxing, Master Chen Ziqiang is a 20th generation direct descendant of the Chen Family Taijiquan, and is the Chief Coach of the renowned Chenjiagou Taijiquan School and a tai ji champion in China.

Please note there are three sessions of training and there are two venues, the 3 hour evenings on Monday and Tuesday are in the Islington Chinese Asociation. Tuesday morning 4 hours training is at St Paul’s Church Hall in Camden Square, NW1 9BP.

14 May: Chen Foundation Training
Time: 18:30 – 21:30pm
Islington Chinese Association, 21 Hatchard Road, London N19 4NG
(Archway underground or Upper Holloway (Rail), walk or bus down Holloway Rd, to Marlborough Rd and walk up, left to Hatchard Rd)

15 May: Chen Push Hands
Time: 10:00 – 13:00pm
St Paul’s Church Hall, Camden Square, London, NW1 9XG
(Camden tube or Camden Road Overground)

15 May: Chen Push Hands
Time: 18:30 – 21:30pm
Islington Chinese Association 21 Hatchard Road, London N19 4NG 

email booking is essential or check ‘Events’ on website http://www.legacytaijicircle.com

Workshop Fees: Drop-in Fee (cash only)
One evening session: £50.00. Morning Session £65.00
Three sessions: £140.00

Suitable for those with some tai ji experience

The Chen sword form enables the student to understand and learn to project energy from the body to the end of the sword tip, and make play with the weapon as a continuous part of the body. Shifu Liu will work with posture correction and fajin practice, emphasis on yin yang, ’empty’ and ‘full’ aspects of movements of the form.

Shifu Liu will teach the Chen Tai Ji Quan Sword routine step by step, helping you to understand the parts of the sword used for different techniques such as chop and thrust.

Suitable for everyone with basic Chen-style and who have  learnt the Single Sabre form or have other tai chi skills.

If you are having difficulty using the ticket booking below, please go directly to this Eventbrite link, thank you, or email us to let us know.

Relax and calm down with Chen tai ji training with Shifu Liu over the Easter holidays.

30 March to 1 April 2018

Friday, Saturday & Sunday 10:00 to 17:00

Welcome to Tai Ji Circle’s Three Day Easter Tai Chi training intensive in the classic Chen style. Relax, don’t worry and enjoy!

Shifu Liu is teaching a range of Tai Ji Circle’s Chen Taijiquan Syllabus, building on the Foundation training of standing practice and silk reeling each morning, together with an accessible short hand form, the single Sabre Form and Tai Ji Ball. The morning sessions are suitable for those new to Chen style wishing to consolidate a tai ji practice, improve posture and movement under the guidance of Shifu Liu.

The afternoon sessions train the longer hand forms, both the classic Old Frame Forms and The New Frame Forms, with some Pushing Hands training on Sunday afternoon. Experience of Chen training is advisable.

Suitable and accessible for all levels of experience and students of other styles of tai chi that wish to try the original Chen style. Learn about the essence of the our training and gain corrections to posture and movement, the directions of energy flow and improve your coordination, balance and strength.

Everyone welcome.

There will be regular refreshment breaks between sessions.

Timetable below:

Friday
10:00 Meet and register
10:15-11:00 Zhaun zhang standing practice
11:00-12:00 Foundation training with warm ups, Silk Reeling (chansi gong)
12:00-13:00 Four Direction Fist Form
13:00-14:00 Lunch break
14:00-16:00 Laojia Yi Lu – Chen Old Frame
16:00-17:00 Laojia Er Lu – Chen Cannon Fist
17.00 Departure

Saturday
10:00 Meet and register
10:15-11:00 Zhaun zhang standing practice
11:00-12:00 Foundation training with warm ups, stepping Silk Reeling (chansi gong)
12:00-13:00 Single Sabre Form
13:00-14:00 Lunch break
14:00-17:00 Xinjia Yi Lu – Chen New Frame
17.00 Departure

Sunday
10:00 Meet and register
10:15-11:00 Zhaun zhang standing practice
11:00-12:00 Foundation training with warm ups, the complete Silk Reeling (chansi gong) practice
12:00-13:00 Chen Tai Ji Ball Form
13:00-14:00 Lunch break
14:00-15:00 Xinjia Er Lu – Chen New Frame
15:00-17.00 Five kinds of Push Hands training

EASTER FEES
Three Days Fee
• Early Bird Members £200 (booked by 23 March)
• Members £210.00 (3 days)
• Non-Members £240.00 (3 days)
One day Fee
• TJC Members: £70 (1 day)
• Non Members: £85 (1 day)
Half Day Fee 
• TJC Members: £40
• Non Members: £60

Drop-in payment by cash or cheque only.

Advanced booking through Eventbrite, or by cash or cheque in class.

Once you have booked please email to notify us which mornings/days you wish to train: info@taijicircle.com

VENUE
The Islington Chinese Association, 21 Hatchard Road, London N19 4NG
Archway underground or Upper Holloway (Rail), walk or bus down Holloway
Rd, to Marlborough Rd and walk up, left to Hatchard Rd.

email queries: info@taijicircle.com
m: 07921765848

Double Sabres workshop with Shifu Liu will include teaching the form step by step, with posture and movement correction.

Historically in China, before guns were available, people travelling on foot or horseback used some kind of bladed weapon such as a sabre for protection. The common soldier often carried a sabre, while the sword was more often carried by an officer or a gentleman scholor.

The Double Sabres Form demands stronger more flexible body movements than working with a single weapon, the practice of the form enhances coordination, helps increase power and strength as it requires a lot of skill to perform well.

As it is a four hour workshop, there will be refreshment breaks and the opportunity to ask questions.

Experience with Chen Taijiquan weapons is preferred as this is an advanced practice.

Workshop Fees:

Drop-in Fee: £55 Members, £70 Non-Members   (Cash or cheques only on-the-door)

Paid in advance: TJC Members: £50   Non-members: £65

Venue: St Paul’s Church Hall, Top end of Camden Square, London, NW1 9XG

Any queries email: info@taijicircle.com

http://www.legacytaijicircle.com

Tai Ji Circle are members of the Chen Xiao Wang World Taijiquan Association, the BCCMA and the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain