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Chen Taichi Seminar by Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei, May 24-28, 2012

Thursday May 24
7PM-9PM		 Chen Taichi Qigong and Silk Reeling $50
Friday May 25
7PM-9PM		 "How to Master Taichi" Lecture $35
Saturday May 26
9:30AM-4:30PM		 Old Frame One $150
Sunday May 27
9:30AM-4:30PM		 Long Pole & Push Hands $180
Monday May 28
9:30AM-3:30PM		 Chen New Frame $150

Fees:
All fees due by May 5, 2012. Late fee $20 extra for each subject. Please make your check payable to Chinese Wushu & Taichi Academy LLC, mail it with your registration form to 709 ½ S. King Street, WA 98104.

Seminar Locations:
May 24th, 25th, and 28th will be held at Chinese Wushu & Taichi Academy LLC.

May 26th and 27th will be held at the Gymnasium of Chinatown Community Center at 719 8th Ave S Seattle, WA 98104. (Community Center Garage parking available at $4)

Interpreter: Master Yijiao Hong

Additional information:

May 24 (Thursday evening): a seminar for anyone who is at beginning or intermediate levels of Chen style Taichi.

May 25 (Friday evening): a lecture that will be greatly beneficial and precious opportunity for all Taichi practitioners regardless your style and level. Grandmaster Chen will use his 50 years of training, teaching internationally and experience researching Taichi to enlighten your Taichi practice. His vision on how to master Taichi will inspire you for the rest of your life.

May 26 (Saturday): a seminar for Chen Taichi practitioners who are learning or already learned Chen Old Frame One. Old Frame One is the most important foundational Chen Taichi form.

May 27 (Sunday): a seminar for those who have already learned Chen Old Frame One and know some push hands. Old Frame One, Old Frame Two, and Push hands will be reviewed. Grandmaster Chen will teach the Long Pole Form step-by-step with detailed practical applications. Long poles 3 meters in length will be available for purchase on the day of.

May 28 (Monday): a seminar for advanced students or instructors who have already learned Old Frame One and Two.

Please contact Master Yijiao Hong with any additional questions:
Phone: 206-749-9513
email: yijiao@yijiaowushu.com

New for 2012, Two Beginner Taichi Group Classes, Taught by Master YiJiao Hong

Did you know that practicing Taichi maintains spine health and increases bone density? It is beneficial to the cardio-vascular, respiratory, and nervous systems, and also improves circulation of Chi. Yijiao Hong's long-term Taichi students report that practicing Taichi helps alleviate hypertension, asthma, knee pain, and stress, while also improving mental strength and overall happiness.

Yang Style Taichi 24 Forms: Thursday 9:30AM - 10:30AM, at the Mercer Island Community Center Gym. Classes start Jan 12, 2012. Please call 206-275-7609 to register.

Chen Style Taichi Silk Reeling (Old Frame): Tuesday 7:05PM - 8:05PM, at CWTA school headquarters in Chinatown. Classes start October 9, 2012.

What to expect: Sifu Hong will give in-depth, step-by-step instruction on authentic Yang Taichi form movements and Qigong warm-ups from Traditional Chinese Medicine, using the latest in physical learning science. Sifu Hong will also explain how Taichi originated from ancient Chinese philosophy and Chinese medicine. This class will emphasize the skills of self-centering, body relaxation, and slow breathing while practicing form movements. You can expect increased flexibility, leg strength, coordination, and balance, as well as learning to be relaxed in an energetic way.

Fees: $150 for 10 weeks tuition, plus $50 for uniform and registration fee. Limit 15 students.

To register for Yang Style Taichi class, please call 206-275-7609.

To reserve your space and complete enrollment for Chen Taichi class: please send a completed registration form with check for $200, payable to Chinese Wushu & Taichi Academy LLC, to 709 1/2 South King Street, Seattle, WA 98104.

Please send any questions to Master Hong at yijiao@yijiaowushu.com or 206-749-9513.