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Profile of Grand Master Chen Xiao Wang

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Seminar Schedule

Grand Master Chen Xiao Wang is both heirand head of the original style of Chen Taiji

Quan, being the 19th generationsuccessor to the oldest school in the

world. He is one of the current topmasters today.

Chen Xiao Wang was bornin 1946 and from a very young age was inspired by hisancestors and grandfather Chen Fa Ke, considered to havebeen the greatest Taiji Master at the beginning of thiscentury. He undertook a rigorous training discipline tomaster and be the standard bearer of the family art. Hesubsequently won China's National Tournament three timesconsecutively, in 1980, '81 and '82. He was crowned AllChina Grand Champion at the first International OpenTournament in Xian in 1985. He is a member of the NationalUmpiring Commission and is technical advisor to theNational Federation of Taiji Quan since 1985. He is also thenational coach of China since his appointment in 1988. Hehas trained over three thousand students, many of whomhave won at national and international levels.

Chen Xiao Wang is not just a great champion and practitionerof Taiji, his teaching skills are as excellent as hisperformance. Complicated movements and principles aretransmitted to the students with great ease. His eye for detailis tremendous, no fault escapes him. He speaks English,although his body language of deep breathing, calmness andeasy movement makes words dispensable. To him, all stylesof Taiji, whether Yang, Wu, Sun, Wuu or Chen, share thesame fundamental principles, which he teaches throughouthis seminars around the world.

Fri 13 Sat 14 Sun 15 Mon 161.30pm

-4.30pm

Laojia

10.00am-

1.00pm

HealingSounds

10.00am-

1.00pm

Silk Reeling

10.00am-

1.00pm

Laojia

Break Lunch6.00pm

-9.00pm

Push Hands

2.30pm-

5.45pmHealing

Sounds &Standing

2.30pm-

5.30pm

19 Step

2.30pm-

5.30pm

Laojia

Register TODAY & avail of the Early Bird concessionfor the Full Seminar Programme: £240.00 /€300.00

Complete payment due by: Thursday 1st May

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19 StepChen Taiji Induction FormSome prior knowledge recommendedSunday 15th June2.30pm - 5.30pm £40 /€45

This short form was created by Grand MasterChen Xiao Wang and offers an introductory formfor practitioners at all levels and of other styles.Great care has been taken to ensure that all themajor features of the Chen Style Taiji areincorporated.

Push HandsSuitable for allFriday 13th June6.00pm - 9.00pm £40 /€45

In the Taiji form, we learn about ourselves and ourown strength. Through pushing hands we learnabout our opponent and how to control the situation.This seminar aims to cultivate both self-awarenesswith sensitivity to respond and reflect a personsstrength accordingly through the practise of PushingHands.

Chan Si GongSilk Reeling EnergySuitable for allSunday 15th June10.00am - 1.00pm £40 /€45

Chan Si Gong or Silk Reeling Energy is one of thefundamental methods of training in Taijiquan andis necessary if to develop & realise both themaximum health benefit & martial advantage. Thesilk-reeling exercises provide a means ofeliminating stiffness, improving elasticity, &improving flexibility. All Taiji movement isachieved through silk-reelingenergy which contains thethree components ofrelaxation, extension &turning/twisting. Animportant goal of theseexercises is to open & loosenthe major joint areas of thebody (neck, shoulders, elbows,wrists, chest, abdomen, waist,kua, hips, knees, & ankles).The slow, even, twiningmovements stretches &strengthens the muscles &tendons making them lesssusceptible to injury.

Laojia Yi LuChen Taiji Long Form (Parts 2, 3 & 4)Some prior knowledge essential

Monday 16th June10.00am - 1.00pm £40 /€452.30pm - 5.30pm £40 /€45

Chen Taijiquan is the oldest style practiced todayand is widely acknowledged to be the ancestor ofall other styles. Chen Taijiquan (T'ai Chi Ch'uan)first developed this 75 Movement Hand Formwhich is well known today as Yi Lu Laojia. It ischaracterized by whole-body twining & coilingmovements with occasional explosive releases ofpower. It is an ancient form which fullyencompasses the Tai Chi principles. Laojia is amethodical way in which to learn both theprinciples & techniques of Taijiquan.

Refining technique & movement transitionscannot be learnt from books or DVDs alone butrequires regular practice and instruction with ateacher who can both direct & develop theprogression of your skill. Join us for a masterclass & experience the best.

Healing SoundsSuitable for allSaturday 14th June10.00am - 1.00pm £50 /€55 4hrs2.30pm - 3.30pm

This ancient set of exercises uses a combination ofmovement with associated sound vibrations toactivate internal organs by purposefully circulatingQi energy.

Laojia Yi LuChen Taiji Long Form (Part 1)Prior knowledge recommendedFriday 13th June1.30pm - 4.30pm £40 /€45

This section, Part 1, is especially suitable for thosestudents who are starting to learn Laojia Yi Lu - thissession will present movements 1 to 18 to illustratethe correct movements in the first part of this form.(Parts 2, 3 & 4 will be presented on Monday)

Standing QigongSuitable for allSaturday 14th June3.45pm - 5.45pm £25 /€30 2hrs

Participants will be taught how to practice StandingQigong to improve calmness and open the Qichannels to and from the Dantian centre to developinternal energy.