Masters Workshop Series: Grandmaster Dong Zeng Chen: Tai Chi Application & Push Hands Workshop

Workshop Details
Date: Sunday, 10th June 2012
Time: 9am - 5pm
Fees: RM420 (Incl of Lunch)
Venue: Kelab Darul Ehsan, Taman TAR, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Content
This workshop is ideal for Tai Chi Chuan enthusiasts who like to attain higher proficiency in their Tai Chi Chuan practice. Non-Tai Chi Chuan martial artists are encouraged to participate too. You will get to find out more about the prowess of Tai Chi Chuan hidden in its seemingly soft approach.

The key principles of Tai Chi Chuan
How to train Peng, Li, Ji, An to develop internal strength
The correct Push Hands training
The key mistakes in Push Hands
The Push Hands application techniques
Fajin (issuing force) and training methods
Questions and Answers

Instructor
The workshop will be conducted by Grandmaster Dong Zeng Chen from Dong Family International Tai Chi Chuan Association. Grandmaster Dong Zeng Chen is the grand son of Dong Ying Chieh who was the most seniordisciple of Yang Cheng Fu. Grandmaster Dong Zeng Chen is one of the very few direct lineage masters who know the traditional and authentic Yang style Tai Chi Chuan.

Registration
The number of participants will be limited. Please book now to avoid disappointment. Booking is based on First Come First Serve Basis and upon receipt of full payment in advance.For enquiry or registration kindly contact Mr Loh at the following;-

Enquiries
Tel: +603 – 4280 6448
Mobile: +6019 – 227 6448
Email: taichisecretmovements@gmail.com

Domestic Payment Mode
MBB A/c No: 51414 1622 527
PBB A/c No: 3127 59 4310
Please make online or cheque payment to;-
Name: Loh Chee Keong

International Payment Mode
Paypal: hiucf@yahoo.com

NB: Fees paid are Non-Refundable. Thereafter please revert bank slip and registration form via fax or email. In your email please state your name, natiinality, identity card nor passport no, contact no, gender and medical conditions. Include this disclaimer in your email: Disclaimer: I hereby declare all informations give in this form is true and shall indemnify the organizer and/or speaker(s) of all responsibilities for any unfortunate incidents and/or injuries suffered by the participants during the participation of the event.

Private Training
Availabille from 11th - 17th June 2012. Participants of this workshop will be entitled to attend a private training with GM Dong Zeng Chen in a small group of 3-5 people on topic of their choice.
Fees: RM150 (Current Workshop Participants). RM300 (Non Workshop Participants)

References

Lineage Tree

Yang Cheng Fu 1883 - 1936

Tung Ying Chieh 1898 - 1961

Tung Hu Ling 1917 - 1972

Dong Zeng Chen

Photo credit: chipellis.com

Glossary

Santishi (Three Body Posture)
Santi Shi is the most basic body posture in Xingyiquan and the main combat position.

Five Elements Fist
Pi Quan (chopping fist), Zuan Quan (drilling fist), Beng Quan (smashing fist), Pao Quan (pounding fist), Heng Quan (crossing fist)

Bazi Gong (Eight Character Skill)
Bazi gong is based on eight short ways to use xingyiquan for combat application.

Bagua Circle Walking
Bagua Circle Walking is the central and foundational solo exercise of Baguazhang. The Ba Gua Zhang practitioner will benefit in many ways from the circle walk practice. Health, longevity, body strength, stamina, coordination, balance, chi cultivation, calming of the mind, mental concentration, mobility in combat, body/mind unity, stillness in motion.

Tang Ni Walking (Mud Walking)
The Mud Walking Step, also known as the Dragon Step, the Gliding Step or the Snake Step, is one of the most common Baqua stepping techniques. This step trains balance and stability in motion, thrusting or shoveling power in the legs and encourages an increased energy flow to the legs and feet.

Eight Mother Palms
Tthe 8 Mother Palms, eight static body postures that are held while walking the circle. are the core training of the art: Heaven Palm, Lake Palm, Fire Palm, Thunder Palm, Wind Palm, Water Palm, Mountain Palm, Earth Palm.