Shaolin Wahnam Canada Courses

[Emiko H]

Dear Shaolin Family and Friends,

Please visit this thread for the latest regarding Shaolin Wahnam courses being held Canada. Visiting participants from abroad are also welcome.

Best wishes,

Emiko

[Emiko H]

Course Schedule for Summer 2007

Dear Shaolin family and friends,

I am pleased to announce that there is indeed follow-up training for
those who attended Sifu/Sigung's courses, as well as instruction for all
other Shaolin Wahnam participants. Please see below for detailed
information.

List of Toronto Courses – June to July, 2007

*Fall schedule with information on Chi Kung, Shaolin Kungfu, Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan courses to follow shortly. Please stay tuned.


Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung Course

Not an opportunity to be missed, this course is taught by Shaolin Wahnam Canada's very own Chief Instructor for Chi Kung, Sifu Jean Lie. Please contact her directly at qimac@rogers.com to enquire further or to sign up.



Shaolin Kungfu Course - Part A
"Core Shaolin training in 2 Components"

This course is designed for participants ranging from complete beginners and intermediate practitioners. Eveything from how to do proper stances, enter chi flow, develop internal force, use combat applications and compose sets will be covered. This is part A, which is the 1st half of a 14-wk series, and promises to be a fun-filled, yet practical class.

For further information on the core syllabus, please click here: http://www.shaolinwahnamcanada.com/syllabus.html.

Instructor: Sifu Emiko Hsuen
Asst Instructors: Mr Joe Commisso & Mrs Naoko Yamada
Duration: 7 weeks
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18
Location: Mitchell Field Community Centre
Room: Multi-purpose Room

Component One – Levels 1 to 3
Time: 7:15pm – 8:30pm
Fee: $30/lesson or $50 for both components

Component Two – Pair "Dantian" Training
Time: 8:30pm – 9:45pm
Fee: $30/lesson or $50 for both components




Shaolin Kungfu Course
Intermediate Core Training Part A1 – Levels 1 to 5

Level 5 course content:

Form: Application Set 3 -- Happy Bird Hops up Branch.
Application: Combat sequences with kicking attacks.
Force: Breath Co-ordination., Sinew Metamorphosis Part 1.
Philosophy: Use of Tactics.
Tactics -- Feign weakness, Pressing attack, Breaking opponent's momentum.

Instructor: Sifu Emiko Hsuen
Asst Instructors: Mr Joe Commisso & Mr Andre Uddin
Duration: 4 weeks
Day: Mondays
Dates: June 25, July 2, 9, 16
Time: 6:15 - 8:15pm
Fee: $50/lesson
Location: Huron Park Community Centre, Mississauga

*This is a more advanced course where participants work in-depth to improve not just their techniques but also their skills. Part A1 comprises the first segment of the "Level 5–24-wk." training programme. Participants between Levels 1 and 4 are also welcome attend; they will be taught according to their appropriate level.



Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan Course
"Essence of Tai Chi Chuan"

Course content:

From Wuji to Taiji, and back to Wuji
Movement from the waist
Differentiating between yin and yang
One-pointed mind and energy flow
Basic Taijiquan patterns
Internal force training
"White Crane Flaps Wings" Set
8 Distilled Wahnam Taijiquan Sequences
Pushing Hands
Philosophical understanding of how Taijiquan provides health benefits, combat efficiency and spiritual cultivation


Instructor: Sifu Emiko Hsuen
Asst Instructors: Mr. Joe Commisso & Mrs. Naoko Yamada
Duration: 7 weeks
Day: Wednesdays
Dates: June 6, 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18
Time: 10:30am – 12:00pm
Fee: $45/lesson
Location: Lawrence Park Community Church
Room: Gymnasium on the 1st Floor



Northern Shaolin Kungfu Course - Part A
"Practical and Poetic Applications"

This course is open to complete beginners and those who have already attended Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit's May 2007 Shaolin Kungfu course. The 12 solo sequences, 12 combat sequences, and exploration of various combat applications will be taught in-depth. Come and experience the poetic beauty of Northern Shaolin Kungfu!

Instructors: Sifu Emiko Hsuen & Sifu Michael Chow
Duration: 7 weeks (first half of a 14-wk series)
Day: Thursdays
Dates: June 7, 14, 21, 28, July 5, 12, 19
Location: Mitchell Field Community Centre
Room: Multi-purpose Room

Component One – Aspects of Solo Training
Time: 7:15pm – 8:30pm
Fee: $30/lesson or $50 for both components

Component One – Aspects of Pair Training
Time: 8:30pm – 9:45pm
Fee: $30/lesson or $50 for both components



Shaolin Kungfu Course
"Shaolin Staff" Level 7 - Part 1

This is a 4-part series, of which Part 1 will be taught over June and July. Parts 2, 3, and 4 will be taught from September through December. Prerequisite: All participants must have completed Level 6 of the core Shaolin Wahnam syllabus.

Instructors: Sifu Emiko Hsuen & Sifu Michael Chow
Duration: 4 weeks
Day: Saturday
Dates: June 30, July 7, 14, 21
Time: 6:00pm – 8:00pm
Location: Thornhill School of Ballet
Fee: $50/lesson



August

There are no courses being held in Toronto at this time. Please visit us at http://www.shaolinwahnamcanada.com for further updates.