Tai Chi Workshop Schedule

with Wudong, visiting from China

Directions to Workshops

Sun Style Tai Chi Qugong

Saturday, August 16, 2008 – 9:30a.m.-4:00p.m.

Whittemore Recreation Center, UNH, Durham

A set of 8 exercises to cultivate qi. It is suitable for all styles and levels of Tai Chi players. It can be practiced as a 2 person set as well. It is internal and can be powerful. Can be used as a tool to develop martial power.

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Tai Chi Sword Technique

Sunday, August 17, 2008 – 9:30a.m.-4:00p.m.

Whittemore Recreation Center, UNH, Durham.

Suitable for all styles and levels of Tai Chi Sword players. For those who already practice the sword, this will go back to basic techniques and participants will acquire a deeper understanding of using the sword. For beginners, this is a unique opportunity for a good start with the sword.

Prerequisite – Knowledge of a Tai Chi hand form.

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Push Hands

Monday, August 11, 2008 – 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m.

Deerfield Town Hall, Deerfield, NH

Each Push Hand technique can be explored on different levels. The workshop is suitable for anyone with some Tai Chi experience. Come learn or fine tune your push hands with Wudong. Have fun.

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Enhance Your Tai Chi with the 24 Form

Tuesday, August 12, 2008 – 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m.

Concord

Wudong will be using the moves from the 24 Form as a tool to explain Tai Chi principles and enhance your Tai Chi practice. Some Tai Chi experience needed and knowledge of the 24 Form is an advantage.

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Wu Qin Xi (5 Animal Frolics)

Thursday, August 14, 2008 – 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m.

Durham

The set has been developed by the Chinese Health Qigong Association. It is becoming a standardized version. It was created by Hua Tuo, as physical and breathing exercises to cure diseases and strengthen the feet. This workshop will explore one or two animals.

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32 Sword Form Improvement

Monday, August 18, 2008 – 6:00p.m.-9:00p.m.

Durham or Deerfield (location depends on the number of participants)

After Sunday's techniques workshop, we will put tai chi sword into practice. Suitable for those who are familiar with the 32 sword form.