Workshops Past Archive
The Short — Explosive — Tai Chi Chuan Fighting Form
Learn a short Taiji form. Small San Sau is a Quick-Fight Method from Old Taiji Masters. It shows exciting and intense fighting and healing applications of fundamental Taijiquan movements, derived from Yang Long Form, and inherent in all T’ai-chi.
We examine Ward-Off, Grasp Swallow’s Tail, Fishes in Eight, and Single Whip both at a gentle, easy stride (yin) and at a quick, cracking pace (yang). Balance your body-mind-spirit through calm twisting, relaxed coiling, centered shaking, and bounce-stepping.
A Weapon Workshop with Steven Smith
6-9 pm on Friday, June 13th, 2008 — discover the quaking, shaking power of Fa-Jing Stick. See and learn simple training methods that reveal quick power in a simple stick. This is down-to-earth Tai Chi Chuan at its finest. We do some slow, soft motions, learning to wind and unwind, twist and relax. When you’re ready, we crank up the pace.
- Single & Double Push Hands Workshop
6-9 pm on Friday, May 16th, examine the martial cycles of pushing hands.
Tai Chi Chuan, an internal martial and healing art, develops inner power and strength using a training drill called Pushing Hands. Gain and develop coordination, balance, and timing by Pushing Hands. Learn to interact with sensitivity, grace, and power!
- A Fundamental Workshop
6-9 pm, Friday April 11th, see how breathing supports structure and generates motion. Imagine that structure creates and eliminates breathing space, while defining and directing motions. Notice motions aligning your body’s structures, guiding your breath. Experience breath, structure, and motion inside your body. Watch breath, structure, and motion change your mind.
