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    Euro Tai Chi tour March 2012!

    Hi family, I am super happy to say that I will be in Europe this March teaching Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan courses, a sparring workshop and also training with as many family members as I can!

    The schedule looks like this

    Switzerland-Zurich 10-11 March
    • Tai Chi Chuan-24 pattern Set with applications and more
    • Contact Sifu Andrea for more info info@taichichuan-wahnam.ch



    U.K.-London 17th March
    • Tai Chi Chuan- Cloud Hands Set with applications.
    • Day Spar- Sparring for competition workshop
    • Contact Sifu Fleur for more info fleur_chapman@yahoo.co.uk


    Germany-Frankfurt 22 - 26 March
    • Tai Chi Chuan workshop- material, times etc. TBC
    • Happily participating in the Sparring weekend hosted by the Frankfurt family
    • Conact Si Tai Heng Kai/ Karo for more details wahnam@operamail.com

    I will post more details about the course content on this thread shortly.

    Regards

    Robin

    Below are some pictures of Tai Chi Chuan training.

    The first was on the Push Hands course I taught at the U.K. Summer Camp last year.

    The second was at a workshop at Tai Si Heng's Kwoon in Frankfurt Germany.

    The third is me sparring with my brother using boxing gloves and competition rules. In London Fleur and I hope to run a great workshop where students can train using their traditional patterns wearing protective equitment and also spar under competition rules in a safe and controlled manner.
    Last edited by Andrew; 18 January 2012, 07:42 AM.
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    upcoming visit

    Hey Robin,

    Looking forward to catching up for some training when your back in the uk hope all is well . the course's sound great



    Have a good one chris

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    • #3
      Hey Chris

      Hi Chris,

      Looking forward to meeting up too!

      If I didn't say so already, well done for your performance in the Ten Tigers last year!

      Best

      Robin
      "The Power of Tai Chi Chuan. com"

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        Dear all

        for those interested in the 'Swiss' (24 pattern Tai Chi set) part of the Tai Chi workshops I plan to teach, more information can now be found on Sifu Andrea's website.


        A full description and some practical information about the Swiss weekend can now be found at:



        Or in German/ In Deutsch:




        An interesting side focus of the 24 tai Chi set workshop I will be teaching in Zurich is that we will be spending some looking specifically at the throws included in the set and how to apply them effectively.

        Below you can see a throwing application of 'Fisherman casts net' from the 24 pattern Tai Chi set.
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          Full details!

          Here are the full details for the Euro Tai Chi tour,

          There are even some more classes and locations now!



          Switzerland, Zurich




          March 10-11 (Saturday and Sunday),

          "24 Pattern Yang Set (Peking Form)" and its applications

          And also

          March 12th (Monday) Day Spar session with Sifu’s Roland and Robin



          "24 Pattern Yang Set (Peking Form)"

          The 24 Pattern Peking Form is probably the most famous Tai Chi Chuan set today. It has been responsible for maintaining the health of literally millions of people. However, most Tai Chi practioners performing the set, do not know, that its patterns are highly efficient for self defense.

          Sifu Robin will teach the set and its applications. A particular attention will be given to throws. Students will discover that practicing applications is a lot of fun. They will also realize that the skills derived from this type of training will greatly enhance their daily lives and happiness.

          A video of the set performed with commentary can be found on Tai Chi Chuan Thailand’s youtube channel.

          When? March 10-11, 2012, Sa 14-17am pm, Su 10-12am, 14-17pm
          Where? Schulhaus Altweg, Letzigraben 208, 8047 Zürich, Switzerland
          Contact: Sifu Andrea info(at)taichichuan-wahnam.ch

          Requirements? Familiarity with the Stances and fundametal Tai Chi Chuan principles (Level 1 Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan/Shaolin Kungfu) or familiarity with the 24 Pattern Set from another school.
          Registration is necessary. Places are limited.


          Day Spar, Sparring/fighting workshop

          To enter competitions and sometimes to enter into friendly sparring with other martial artists we must be familiar with using our traditional Kung Fu/Tai Chi Chuan patterns using protective equipment.
          This workshop will provide an opportunity to get comfortable using the protective equipment whilst drilling counters to common attacks and also to try sparring under different competition rules (like qin da and san da) in a safe environment. It will be safe and a lot of fun!

          When: Tuesday, 13th March, P.M.
          Where: Switzerland
          Contact: Sifu Roland info@enerqi.ch




          U.K., London


          March 17 2012: Special Courses with Sifu Robin Gamble


          A.M. Tai Chi -Cloud Hands set and its applications
          P.M. Day Spar-fighting for competition and for fun



          Cloud Hands Tai Chi Set course


          The Cloud Hands set was devised by Grand master Wong Kiew Kit to impart the fundamental patterns and skills of Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan to learner students in the most efficient manner possible. As such the set is quite easy and fun to learn as well as quick to perform.
          For Chi Kung and Kung Fu practitioners this is the perfect introduction to Tai Chi, for those already familiar with Tai Chi this set is an excellent addition to their skills set. As well as learning the set we also cover at least one basic application for each pattern in the form.
          A video of the set performed with commentary can be found on Tai Chi Chuan Thailand’s youtube channel.

          Date= 17th March
          Duration =4 hours 9am-1pm

          Day Spar, Sparring/fighting workshop

          To enter competitions and sometimes to enter into friendly sparring with other martial artists we must be familiar with using our traditional Kung Fu/Tai Chi Chuan patterns using protective equipment.
          This workshop will provide an opportunity to get comfortable using the protective equipment whilst drilling counters to common attacks and also to try sparring under different competition rules (like qin da and san da) in a safe environment. It will be safe and a lot of fun!

          Date= 17th March
          Duration =3 hours 3pm-6pm

          When: 17th March , 9am-1pm and 3pm-6pm
          Where: London conatc Sifu Fleur for exact details
          Contact: fleur_chapman@yahoo.co.uk



          The Netherlands, Amsterdam


          March 21st, 2012: Special Course with Sifu Robin Gamble
          Introductory 2 hour Tai Chi workshop



          'The three major benefits of real Tai Chi Chuan'- This workshop will cover
          • What is the history and development of Tai Chi Chuan?
          • What are the three major benefits of Tai Chi?
          • Why is it that mostly the 'health aspect' is emphasized today?
          • Learn some very nice Taijiquan Chi Kung patterns like 'Lifting Water' or 'Cloud Hands' that can be practiced to receive great benefits.
          • Learn Grasping th Sparrows Tail and some basic combat applications
          • Enjoy a 'Tai Chi Chi Kung' session with some standing in Wuji- i.e. meditation

          The above, although 'introductory' in nature would generally be quite hard to find in a regular Tai Chi class, so you should not miss this opportunity.
          Where? Amsterdam, contact Kirsten for exact venue
          When? Wednesday 21st of March 8-10pm
          Contact: kirsten_schoetti@hotmail.com



          Germany, Frankfurt


          March 24th Tai Chi -Cloud Hands set and its applications
          March 25th ‘Essential Push Hands’ course





          Tai chi Cloud Hands Set course March 24th 9 a.m.-12.30pm


          The Cloud Hands set was devised by Grand master Wong Kiew Kit to impart the fundamental patterns and skills of Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan to learner students in the most efficient manner possible. As such the set is quite easy and fun to learn as well as being quick to perform.
          For Chi Kung and Kung Fu practitioners this is the perfect introduction to Tai Chi, for those already familiar with Tai Chi this set is an excellent addition to their skills set. As well as learning the set we also cover at least one basic application for each pattern in the form.
          A video of the set performed with commentary can be found on Tai Chi Chuan Thailand’s youtube channel.

          ‘Essential Push Hands’ course March 25th 9 a.m.-12.30pm

          In this course we will use the body movement and patterns of ‘Grasping the Sparrows Tail’ in the format of push hands. We will cover Pushing using the four directions and learn the fundamental footwork to counter the pushes. We will also cover flowing with your opponent’s movements and we may also add some throwing techniques and Chin na techniques if time permits. This is an ideal course to bring ‘Grasping the Sparrows Tail’ and Tai Chi in general alive!
          Note this course maybe a bit difficult for those who are not familiar with the ‘fundamental’ body movement of ‘Grasping the Sparrows Tail’ (however, beginners who attend the ‘cloud hands course’ should be OK to attend)

          When: 24-25th March
          Where: Sifu Kai’s Kwoon, Frankfurt
          Contact: wahnam@operamail.com


          Pictures below
          Zurich, Switzerland
          London, England, U.K.
          Amsterdam, The Netherlands
          Frankfurt, Germany
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