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| Dates of AUTUMN 2010 Classes The downloadable PDF above shows next term's classes. The Autumn term starts on Monday 13th September and finishes on Friday 10th December. There will be a half-term from Monday 25th October to Friday 29th October. (The course length will therefore be 12 weeks). |
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| TAIJI & QIGONG Classes PLEASE FOLLOW THE LINKS TO THE RIGHT ABOVE For more detailed information on the QIGONG classes, please go to: www.qigonghealth.co.uk |
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| NEW class of Cardiovascular Exercises for those with HEART conditions There is a new class in SEVENOAKS on THURSDAY afternoons from 4.00-5.00pm. This is a 6-week course which can be joined at any stage over the first 3 weeks. Anyone wishing only to try it out can do so for £5. This is a set of 8 qigong exercises for the cardiovascular system for the prevention of cardiovascular problems and to remedy existing complaints. The set works on the acupuncture channels of the body to calm and relax the heart, as well as to smoothe and regulate the blood flow. The exercises are an effective way to improve the function of the heart, and to prevent and relieve high and low blood pressure, coronary heart disease, rapid heartbeat, cardio arrhythmias, and other illnesses related to the cardiovascular system. The course will take place at: Kikodo Clinic Unit 17, Wealden Place Bradbourne Vale Road Sevenoaks TN13 3QQ |
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| NEW class of Cardiovascular Exercises for those with LUNG conditions There is a new class in SEVENOAKS on THURSDAY afternoons from 4.00-5.00pm at the beginning of NOVEMBER. This is a 6-week course which can be joined at any stage over the first 3 weeks. Anyone wishing only to try it out can do so for £5. This is a set of 8 qigong exercises for the respiratory system for the prevention of respiratory problems and to remedy existing complaints. The course will take place at: Kikodo Clinic Unit 17, Wealden Place Bradbourne Vale Road Sevenoaks TN13 3QQ |
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| SATURDAY Class in LONDON (18th SEPTEMBER) The Saturday class at The Abbey Community Association takes place once a month, and the one on Saturday 18th SEPTEMBER will again be focussing on Du Lian/San Shou (the 2-person application form): The movements are in effect a taiji form for 2 people doing different movements, but with the movements interconnecting.
** Click Here for Map ** Tubes: St.James's Park (4 mins) - use exit ‘Park & Broadway’; Westminster (5 mins) – use exit 6 Buses: 88,11,24,148,211 (to Victoria Street) or 3,12,53,87,159,453 to Westminster. Future 2010 Saturday Classes: August (NONE) Saturday 18th SEPTEMBER Saturday 2nd October Saturday 6th November Saturday 4th December |
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| BEGINNERS CLASSES The 1st class of all the Beginners courses is a 'Trial Session' which can be paid for as a 'one-off' (£5). In this class there will be an explanation of what taiji is, as well as the various reasons for doing it. It is also the class in which you start to learn the Taiji Form, and is therefore worth attending, even if you think that you know why you would like to learn taiji. |
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| BOOKING 1) If you would like to enrol for only the trial session (i.e. one class only of the course), you can either pay on the day, or you can send a cheque for £5 to the address below. 2) If you would like to pay for the course, please either (a) send a cheque for the full amount to the address below: Taiji Ltd. 55 Huntingdon Road, East Finchley, London N2 9DX. On the back of the cheque please write (1) your name (including first name), (2) your email address, and (3) which class you'd like to attend. ... or (b) you can pay online. Banking details are: A/C Name: Taiji.co.uk Ltd. A/C: 04366409 S/C: 72-00-00 |
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| WHAT TO WEAR . . . . Please wear loose comfortable clothing, and shoes that are as flat as possible. |
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| PUSHING HANDS & APPLICATIONS The "Taiji Pushing Hands & Applications" class on Tuesday evenings (7.05pm) at The Drill Hall looks at the 'other side of t'ai chi' - it is the Forms put into practise. There are no solo Forms involved; instead the course will concentrate on Pushing Hands (various types including Da Lu), Fa-Jing techniques, Sensitivity exercises, & Applications, but we will also be making a start on the San Shou (2-person applications set). In particular, we will be looking at the sensing of energy movement in a partner, and the skill of 'following'. Anyone already enrolled on another Taiji course need only pay 50% of the course fee. |
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| Lunchtime class in East Finchley There is a Wednesday lunchtime class in East Finchley based at the East Finchley Methodist Church, 197 High Road, N2 8AJ (close to Hampstead, Highgate, Muswell Hill). This is a combination of T'ai Chi and Qigong, as well as general health exercises. The link below should take you to a street map of the area; the Methodist Church is arrowed...: ** Click Here for Map ** |
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| NEW BOOK: "Taiji Jian 32-Posture Sword Form" by James Drewe The Sword Form is an important aspect of the popular Chinese martial art, Tàijíquan. The 32-Posture Sword Form, from the point of view of the physical movements only, is not complex, but there is a significant amount of other information relating to the applications that is open to interpretation. Written by an experienced teacher of Tàijíquan, this book provides a detailed description of the Jian (the sword), its parts and how it should be held. Using photographs and illustrations, the author gives step-by-step instructions for the main 13 applications including sword strokes, stances and footwork techniques. This book contains a wealth of information on Sword Form technique and is an ideal resource for students of martial arts, experienced practitioners or anyone interested in learning about Tàijíquan. Paperback, ISBN: 978-1-84819-011-5, 254mm x 177.8mm / 10in x 7in, 224pp, 2009, £14.99, $24.95 |
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| DVD by Simon Watson There is an excellent DVD by Simon Watson on the market. This is not the usual 'forms' DVD, but is about understanding 12 individual postures from the t'ai chi forms, many of which are common to other styles of t'ai chi. The DVD shows in detail how to perform the movements correctly (from many different angles), and in addition demonstrates some applications. The quality is excellent, and the entire DVD is very clear and well-presented in its instructions, with information that you rarely find outside a class, and rarely on recorded material. For DVD Extracts: Click Here If you are interested in a copy of this extremely well-produced DVD, which is 3.5 hours long, I have a number of copies that I am selling for the reduced price of £15 (+p&p if applicable). The usual price is £19.99. |
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| Westminster: THE ABBEY COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION, 34 Great Smith Street, London SW1P 3BU
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| The City: CRISIS SKYLIGHT, 66 Commercial Street, London E1 6LT.
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| THE DRILL HALL, 16 Chenies Street, London WC1E 7EX.
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| East Finchley: Methodist Church, 197 High Road, East Finchley, London N2 8AJ.
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| Sevenoaks Kent: KIKODO CLINIC, Unit 17, Wealden Place, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 3QQ.
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| Sevenoaks Kent: THE BRADBOURNE SCHOOL, Bradbourne Vale Road, Sevenoaks, Kent TN13 3LE.
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| Sevenoaks Kent: ST. LUKES CHURCH HALL, Eardley Road, Sevenoaks, TN13 1XT.
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| Dartford Kent: LONGFIELD INTEGRATED CARE CENTRE, Tuppence House, Brickfield Farm, Main Road, Longfield, Kent. DA3 7PJ.
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