ON CAMPUS CLASSES. A ten-week course provides you an opportunity to practice Tai Chi with a teacher.

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ON CAMPUS CLASSES Tai Chi Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art practiced for both its health benefits and defence training which has its roots in Taoism.

1 ON CAMPUS CLASSES Tai Chi Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art practiced for both its health benefits and defence training which has its roots in Taoism. It combines profound principles, theories and martial art techniques. It is the cultivation of one's internal energy, mind and the physical body that make it so unique and challenging. A ten-week course provides you an opportunity to practice Tai Chi with a teacher. Next course: 15 th October 10 th December 2018 Beginner: No experience required- The course will teach the first 8 forms 1. Mondays 12:00-13:00 (Great Hall A035) 2. Tuesdays 13:00-14:00 (Great Hall A035) Cost: 30 Register online Beginner 2 For those who have completed one term of classes For your information, we have chosen to rearrange the Beginner 2 class. 1. Thursdays 13:00-14:00 (Great Hall A035) Intermediate: For those who have completed both Beginner classes- Thursdays 12:00 13:00 (Great Hall A035) Note: Week 6 (15th November) will be held in an alternate venue. Enquire for more details.

2 Wu Shu (Kongfu) Wu Shu, or Kongfu, was a system of codified practices and traditions of training for combat. Today, it is done for various reasons including combat skills, fitness, self-defence, sport, self-cultivation (meditation), mental discipline, character development and building self-confidence. We will teach Chang Quan(Long Fist style, which is one of Kongfu styles and has a long history particularly in North China. It is characterized by its hand and leg attacks for a long distance and fully extended movements and considered to contain a good balance of hand and foot techniques. Next course: 15 th October 10 th December 2018 Beginner: Class currently unavailable this term Intermediate: For your information, we have chosen to rearrange the Wushu classes. 1. Monday 13:00-14:00 (Great Hall A035) Cost: 30 Register online

3 Chinese Café The Chinese Café is a drop-in session available for you to practice Mandarin with native speakers. Sessions will often feature a topic or activity for the week to focus on, but will always be open for you to meet with native speakers from China, or with learners of Chinese, and you are welcome to just sit and chat at your own pace. Practice your Chinese (and even help Chinese speakers who might like help with their English), or just come along to make some friends! Drinks and snacks will usually be available for you to enjoy during the session. Please bring your own cups- help us Save the Planet! All native speakers and students of Chinese welcome, no need to book. Starts: When: Where: Wednesday 10 th / 17 th October (please enquire to confirm date) Every Wednesday (during term time) from 6.30pm-8.00pm The Roundhouse- Kitchen Area (A09) Level: All native speakers and students of Chinese welcome, no need to book. Cost: Free Drop-in, no need to book

Chinese Painting & Calligraphy Course [Photo by Niketh Vellanki on Unsplash] Chinese Calligraphy is likely one of the most recognisable aspects of Chinese artistic culture, and Chinese painting,

4 Chinese Painting & Calligraphy Course [Photo by Niketh Vellanki on Unsplash] Chinese Calligraphy is likely one of the most recognisable aspects of Chinese artistic culture, and Chinese painting, being traditionally oil based, has it s own fascinating distinctiveness. This course has been well received when run by the Confucius Institute in the past, but we have struggled for some time to find a staff member to run the class with an appropriate knowledge and skillset. Therefore from October 2018, we are delighted that one of our newest members of staff has agreed to lead a Chinese Painting and Calligraphy course, beginning with a focus on Calligraphy in the October-December term. Starts: 15 th October 10 th December 2018 Level: All Are Welcome to Attend. There will be no classes for different levels of ability. Where: Roundhouse Kitchen & Social Study Area (Ground Floor) When: 1. Tuesdays 18:15 19:15 Cost: 40 Register online

EXTERNAL CLASSES Meeting House Tai Chi Class Currently run from the Lancaster Quaker s Friends Meeting House, this class is the Confucius Institute s first class specifically created for the general

5 EXTERNAL CLASSES Meeting House Tai Chi Class Currently run from the Lancaster Quaker s Friends Meeting House, this class is the Confucius Institute s first class specifically created for the general public. More recently, we have taken to incorporating Wu Shu into part of the class, though this is determined by the instructor. The Confucius Institute was first approached by members of a Tai Chi class, previously run by the University of the 3 rd Age (U3A), who were looking for a new Tai Chi instructor. We therefore associate this class to being more for ages 50+, but ultimately the class is open to anyone. Each session will last for 1 hour, before ending with tea & biscuits served for the final 30 minutes. Next course: Cost: Friends Meeting House (Meeting Room), Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TX. Wednesdays 2:00pm - 3:30pm. From 15th October - 12th December 2.50 per session, payable in cash upon arrival at each session. Contact Adam Wilson (a.wilson16@lancaster.ac.uk or ) for details.

6 The Storey Tai Chi Class This class is intended as our main Tai Chi class within Lancaster. Open to all ages, the class will begin teaching the first 8 forms of Tai Chi from a complete beginner level, and will be intended as a drop-in styled class, so that you only pay for the classes you attend. These classes are fantastic for stress relief and exercise, and there are no expectations or examinations, just you learning at your pace and having fun! The Storey (Music Room), Meeting House Lane, Lancaster, LA1 1TH Next course: On certain dates, an alternate room or venue has been required. A schedule of locations is available here. Cost: 2.50 per session, payable in cash upon arrival at each session. Contact Adam Wilson (a.wilson16@lancaster.ac.uk or ) for details.

ON CAMPUS CLASSES. A ten-week course provides you an opportunity to practice Tai Chi with a teacher.

ON CAMPUS CLASSES. A ten-week course provides you an opportunity to practice Tai Chi with a teacher. ON CAMPUS CLASSES Tai Chi Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art practiced for both its health benefits and defence training which has its roots in Taoism. It combines profound principles, theories and martial