Program 12th Annual Master Jou, Tsung Hwa Birthday Celebration & Tai Chi Festival July 13 & 14, 2013 Program Director: Bruce La Carrubba, 862-268-6867, Taichipark@hotmail.com Master Jou, Tsung Hwa Tai Chi Memorial Park 818 Route 23, Wantage, New Jersey 07461 www.taichipark-masterjoutsunghwa.org Program developed, published, and printed courtesy of HPL Consortium, Inc. on behalf of Taijiquan Enthusiasts Organization. www.taijiquanenthusiasts.org
Master Jou Tsung Hwa's Birthday Celebration & Tai Chi Festival 818 Route 23, Wantage, NJ 07461 July 13 & 14, 2013 Saturday July 13th, 2013 - Schedule of Events - Saturday July 13th, 2013 Time Willow Gate Lawn Tent Push Hands Area Dragon Hill Memorial Area 8:00-8:45 9:00-10:10 10:20-11:30 11:40-12:50 Breakfast/ Registration Taiji is also Yang Dr. Jonathan Walker Chinese Yoga Master Jian-ye Jiang Yin/Yang Medical Qigong Master Jianye-Jiang Improving Your Meditation James Martin Qigong and the Eyes Gar Wang Chinese Calligraphy and Painting Ron Gee Cell & Organ Cleansing Qigong Bruce La Carrubba Five Animal Frolics George Hoffman and Joe Pandolfo 8 Gates of Taijiquan Power Dr. Chris Viggiano Bagua Garden Selected Healing Practices Ron Gee Qigong in 18 Figures David Ritchie Master Jou's Chen II Form (Paochui) Richard Greene 12:50-2:00 O p e n i n g C e r e m o n y & D e m o n s t r a t i o n s - - L u n c h 2:00-3:10 Chan Ssu Chin Dr. David Chandler 3:20-4:30 Yi Jin Jing (Tendon/Muscle) Qigong 4:40-5:50 6:00-8:00 Dr. David Chandler Shaolin Boxing Master Jian-ye Jiang How to teach Tai Chi Bob Klein & Jean Goulet Anatomy of Taiji Movement Jim Smith Single Whip/ Crane Spreads Wings Dr. Chris Viggiano Tai Chi Conditioning Colin Capaci Reflexology for Good Health Jennifer Steffener M e m o r i e s o f M a s t e r J o u T s u n g H w a - - - "Drilling" in Taiji Form Rich Marantz Five Elements, Six Healing Sounds Fire Qigong D i n n e r Rich Marantz Andy Cappuccio Bruce La Carrubba, 862-268-6867 Posted by CJ Rhoads
Master Jou Tsung Hwa's Birthday Celebration & Tai Chi Festival 818 Route 23, Wantage, NJ 07461 July 13 & 14, 2013 Sunday July 14th, 2013 - Schedule of Events - Sunday July 14th, 2013 Time Willow Gate Lawn Tent Push Hands Area Dragon Hill Memorial Area 8:00-8:45 9:00-10:10 10:20-11:30 Breakfast/ Registration Tai Chi for Self Defense Dr. David Chandler 10 Methods of Balance Master Jian-ye Jiang 11:40-12:50 Balance of Yin & Yang in Yang Family Tai Chi 12:50-2:00 George Hoffman & Joe Pandolfo Chi Lel Qigong James Martin Chen Tai Chi (56 Posture Form) Bob Klein & Jean Goulet L u n c h Master Jou's Taiji/ Qigong Principles Bruce La Carrubba & Billy Pileggi Tao of Meditation: Finding the Master Key Susanna T. DeRosa Wu Hao Tai Chi David Ritchie Bagua Garden Five-Element Qigong Dr. Jonathan Walker Tai Chi, Qigong, and Pain Relief Dr. CJ Rhoads Taiji - Bagua - Xingyi Family Connection Dr. Chris Viggiano 2:00-3:10 Guo Lin Anti-Cancer Walking Qigong 3:20-4:30 Dr. Chris Viggiano Master Jou's Tai Chi Philosophy Richard Greene Self-Massage for Good Health Jennifer Steffener C l o s i n g C e r e m o n y Chan Ssu Chin CP Ong Bruce La Carrubba, 862-268-6867 Posted by CJ Rhoads
Master Jou s 12th Annual Birthday Celebration Tai Chi Festival: July 13 &, 14 2013 Bruce La Carrubba, (862) 268-6867 818 Route 23, Wantage, NJ 07461 Saturday & Sunday Workshops (in alphabetical order by last name of Workshop Leader) 1. Taiji Conditioning (Saturday 3:20-4:40) Conditioning is a form of change. Conditioning found in taiji training (qigong/neigong) changes the body from its current condition to a state of harmony within itself. This workshop will cover exercises that condition yin energy and yang energy in the body. Yang energy conditioning training creates flexibility in the upper/lower gates, and strength in the core. Yin energy conditioning will be introduced and practiced with still meditation, and alternate breathing techniques. It is recommended that you bring water to this workshop. =>Colin Capaci, University of Bridgeport, Major: Martial Arts; 2nd Generation. Student of Master Jou s Teachings for 11 years - honoring his mentor Bruce LaCarrubba and as current apprentice to Dr. David Chandler. 2. Fire (the summer element)qigong (Saturday 4:40-5:50) This Qigong has a powerful fire rising (yang energy), and of course an opposing constricting energy (yin). Breath work is paramount. Maximum inhalation to maximum exhalation. Both organs and meridians will be discussed. This is a movement Qigong, therefore activation of K-1 has a major role as everything we train is based on the Taiji Tu => Andy Capuccio is a personal apprentice to Dr.Christopher Viggiano. He is the founder of Everspring Martial and Healing Arts, a satellite school of the Shen Wu Dao System. Andy is on the board of directors of Sword Stick Society International, as spokesperson and inductee on the United Fellowship of Martial Artists, a consultant to the Mataw Guro Association and a former faculty member of the Health Options Institute in Bethlehem, PA. He teaches Tai Chi Quan and Qigong. He teaches privately at his studio in Swiftwater, PA and conducts workshops in PA and NJ. 570-839-3849. 3. Chan Ssu Chin Workshop. (Saturday 2:00-3:10) At the core of Tai Chi Chuan is a spiral energy process called the Chan Ssu Chin, a reeling silk exercise that is a full range of motion moving meditation. It is based on the Yin/Yang symbol for the Tai Chi Tu as it is more accurately called. The Tai Chi Tu, which translates as supreme ultimate sphere, is a twodimensional depiction of a multidimensional event. The Chan Ssu Chin exercise uses the body s major joints to follow the map of the Tai Chi Tu and aligns with the great energizing pattern of the galaxy, the spiral. The basic set opens the joints and is used as both a dynamic healing therapy as well as a primary teaching of the martial aspects of TaiChiChuan. In this seminar the participants will be introduced to the basic healing movements,martial techniques, and theory behind the Chan Ssu Chin exercises, as well as get a taste of the energy focus of Tai Chi Chuan =>Dr. David Chandler, Quest Tai Chi, New London, CT. www.eaglesquesttaichi.com
4. Yi Jin Jing (Tendon-Muscle Strengthening Exercises) Health Qigong (Saturday 3:20-4:30) Yi Jin JIng (Tendon-Muscle Strengthening Exercises) is a health and fitness exercise from ancient China. Yi JIn Jing features extended, soft and even movements displaying a graceful charm, and it puts focus on the turning and flexing of the spine, thus invigorating the limbs and internal organs. Yi Jin Jing requires the practitioner to keep the spirit totally relaxed. It involves an integration of mind and body, natural breathing, gentle movements infused with strength and an interplay of the insubstantial and the substantial. Easy to learn and perform, this refreshing exercise has impressive and fitness effects, and is adaptable for all age groups. An instructional DVD and booklet are available for home practice. =>Dr. David Chandler, Quest Tai Chi, New London, CT. www.eaglesquesttaichi.com 5. Tai Chi Chuan for Self-Defense (Sunday 10:20-11:30) Tai Chi Chuan is a soft style martial art system designed to utilize the least amount of force in order to overcome a larger and more powerful opponent. The main tenet of Tai Chi for self defense is that Four ounces can deflect a thousand pounds. The accomplishment of safety for oneself and others should not require great strength. In this workshop, David Chandler will share some of the secrets of Tai Chi that can be used by anyone, large or small, young or old, to increase their viability in difficult situations. This workshop is for anyone who wishes to know how to keep themselves safe in these difficult times. There will be many simple techniques, strategies and easily applied movements that will be taught and can be utilized by anyone for self-protection. This will be a fun workshop and does not require previous Tai Chi experience. =>Dr. David Chandler, Quest Tai Chi, New London, CT. www.eaglesquesttaichi.com 6. Selected Healing Practices (Saturday 1:40 to 12:50) Ron will be reviewing certain fundamental standing postures and qigong rcises including Master Jou's silk-coiling series, focusing primarily on their healing aspects. => Ron Gee, garron@warwick.net 7. Chinese Calligraphy and Painting (Saturday 2:00 to 3:10) In this hands-on workshop, Ron Gee will explain and demonstrate the origins of Chinese writing, various styles, and the close relationship of calligraphy and ink painting. Participants will be introduced to the fundamental techniques of brushwork and learn how these can be used to render subjects such as bamboo. Everyone taking the workshop will participate in painting/calligraphy which will be theirs to keep. => Ron Gee, garron@warwick.net 8. Qigong and the Eyes. (Saturday 11:40 to 12:50) Gar will share a number of qigong practices that demonstrate the fundamental principle, "let the eyes guide the body". Exercises to strengthen the eyes will also be reviewed. => Gar Wang, garron@warwick.net Page 2 of 10 Last saved: July 11, 2013
9. Yang Family Balance of Yin & Yang Qigong. (Sunday 11:40 to 12:50) A valuable Yang Family exercise for strengthening and mobilizing the Qi first described by Chen Yenlin about 1930. Taiji Qigong allows the sinews and bones to be stretched and expanded, causing the blood and Qi to unite, increasing the internal energy. Come experience this powerful health enhancing, qi cultivating exercise. You ll want to add this one to your qigong repertoire. =>George Hoffman, Director of Silver Dragon Tai Chi & Qi Gong, 860-742-5892; http://www.silverdragontaichi.com and Joe Pandolfo George has 15 years of teaching experience and 21 years of study in the Chinese arts of Tai Chi and Qigong. He has successfully developed and continues to deliver classes in both arts for municipal recreation departments, corporate fitness centers and local health-focused healing centers. His strengths in teaching and coaching facilitate students ability to learn these health-enhancing exercises rapidly and with confidence. His belief in the power of these ancient arts comes across in his teaching style, patience, compassion and his students success. Joe has been a student and friend-in-study with George Hoffman at the Silver Dragon School for six years, and with Laddie Sacharko at Starfarm in Chaplin CT for over four years. This spring he began teaching the Moving for Better Balance fall prevention tai chi program for seniors. He fell in love with the Animal Frolics when he was introduced to the Crane & Bear Animal Frolics by Ken Cohen. Joe works in the healthcare regulation field, and also serves as public policy advisor for the CT Society of Acupuncture & Oriental Medicine. 10. Play with the Five Animal Frolics.. (Saturday 10:20 to 11:30) Attributed to Hua Tuo (AD 207), the father of Chinese medicine, we ll play with one exercise from each of the Five Animals. These have been used for almost two thousand years as preventive exercises to keep the body healthy and prevent disease. Come play with us and seek the spirit of the animals. As we play with these wonderful 1800 year old Chinese health and healing qigong exercises, be the Monkey, be the Bear! =>George Hoffman, Director of Silver Dragon Tai Chi & Qi Gong, 860-742-5892; http://www.silverdragontaichi.com and Joe Pandolfo 11. Master Jou's Chen II Form (Paochui). (Saturday 11:40 to 12:50) Learn the powerful and explosive (Fa Jin) movements of the Chen Second Routine sometimes known as Cannon Fist as taught to Richard Greene. (Master Jou s student who continuously took classes with him from the early 70 s until his passing in 1998.) => Richard Greene contact # 973-675-1734 12. Master Jou's Taiji Theory (Sunday 2:00 to 3:10) Come and explore Master Jou's theory of the path to truly understanding Tai Chi philosopphy and practice as set forth in his introduction to the last edition(may 1998) to his world- renowned book The Dao of Taijiquan => Richard Greene contact # 973-675-1734 Page 3 of 10 Last saved: July 11, 2013
13. Chinese Yoga with Healing Qi (Chi) (Saturday 10:20 to 11:30) Combination Tai Chi, Qi(Chi) Gong, Stretching and Balance. Why do some people live a long life and others only a short one? What lets some people live over 100 years and others only 35? For millennia, Daoists have looked to nature for these answers. Both the ancients as well as modern Chinese researchers have found that certain TURTLES and SNAKES have the ability to live a longer life. Humans should learn from them if you want get longer life. These very simple forms combine Tai Chi, Qi(Chi) Gong, Stretching, Balance and Mind, body, spirit connection can: Help reduce high blood pressure and relieve neck and back pain. These are very simple but highly effective forms. They can be practiced anytime, any where in limited space without any mat and equipment. Learn how to breathe healing qi and implement yoga and tai chi stretching principles, using images and characteristics of the snake and the turtle, which have proven effective in reducing high blood pressure, back and neck pain. => Master Jian-ye Jiang; www.jiangtaichi.com 14. Ying/Yang Medical Qigong (Saturday 11:40-12:50) Grandmaster Jian-ye Jiang will share simple but effective techniques to utilize the mind/body connection to access qi from Earth (yin) and Sky(yang) and direct that energy to specific organs to improve health. These will include using pictures of nature and animals, and the reading of Chinese poetry to stimulate visualization and imagination (although this is an intermediate level workshop, everyone will enjoy and benefit from it regardless of experience level). => Master Jian-ye Jiang; www.jiangtaichi.com 15. Stationary ShaoLin Kung Fu Boxing (Saturday 4:40-5:50) This form is only for beginner and seniors. It is very simple but the benefits are endless. Help your body, muscles, joints, balance. It requires only a very small space, can and can be practiced anywhere, anytime. Try It! => Master Jian-ye Jiang; www.jiangtaichi.com 16. 10 Methods of Balance (Sunday 9:00-10:10) Balance is important for all sports. especially for adults and seniors. According to my teaching experience for many years, I designed 10 different methods of balance, to share with you, especiallyfor teachers who guide seniors and adults. Use my experience to apply to your own teaching style. => Master Jian-ye Jiang; www.jiangtaichi.com 17,18. How to Teach Tai-chi (Saturday 10:20 to 11:30/ 11:40-12:50) After almost 40 years of teaching Tai-chi, Bob Klein has developed methods of teaching and explaining the internal dynamics of Tai-chi practice that have made it easier for students to learn. In these two workshops he teaches Yang form by explaining the mechanics of the body, the mind, breath and energy and how they interact. You will find many new ideas of how to explain and teach Tai-chi. => Bob Klein & Jean Goulet; Long Island School of Tai-chi-Chuan; www.movementsofmagic.com 19, 20. Chen Tai-chi (Sunday 10:20 to 11:30/11:40-12:50) We will learn the 56 movement combined Chen form with an emphasis on the unique mechanics of the body in Chen style. Bob and Jean will show how variations of those mechanics allow you to develop your own style of Chen form, while engaging every muscle and joint fluidly. => Bob Klein & Jean Goulet; Long Island School of Tai-chi-Chuan; www.movementsofmagic.com Page 4 of 10 Last saved: July 11, 2013
21. Master Jou s Taiji/QiGong Principles (Sunday 9:00 to 10:10) Join two of Master Jou's senior students, Bruce La Carrubba and Billy Pileggi, as they take you on a journey back to a typical Master Jou class at the legendary Tai Chi Farm in the early 1990's. Rediscover the principles of taiji and qigong as taught by an inspirational teacher and author whose influence continues and can be palpably felt in every workshop you will attend this weekend. =>Bruce LaCarrubba and Billy Pileggi. Billy Pileggi (beeleespl@frontiernet.net) operates the Hidden Gardens Tai Chi Center and teaches Master Jou s tai chi and qigong meditation principles in many areas of North Eastern PA. Bruce operates the Master Jou, Tsung Hwa Memorial Tai Chi Park in Wantage, New Jersey and teaches Master Jou s taiji, qigong, and meditation principles in NewJersey and South Florida. 22. Cell and Organ Cleansing Qigong (Saturday 9:00 to 10:10) Learn to use the principles of Master Jou, Tsung Hwa; The Li family cleansing qigong as learned from Dr. John Painter; the ancient Chinese practice of the "inner smile" as learned from Master Mantak Chia; and the 5 cloud/5 element practices of Master Hua-Ching Ni, to cleanse the cells and organs of toxic substances generated by the body's "stress circuit. This is a simple and effective practice for dealing with the stressors encountered in everyday life. We will learn to access the ever-present healing/restorative powers of Nature and of the 5 elements to detoxify the cells and organs, and to convert harmful negative energy into positive healing energy. => Bruce La Carrubba taichipark@hotmail.com, www.twaichipark-masterjoutsunghwa.org 23. The concept of Drilling in Taiji Form (Saturday 2:00 to 3:10) The concept of "drilling" in Tai chi form. Participants will investigate how drilling relates to whole body movement as well as to potential and kinetic energy in their form. The concepts will be discussed but this will be an experiential workshop. => Rich Marantz Founder of Green Mountain Tai Chi. www.greenmountaintaichi.com 24. Five Element Theory and Six Healing Sounds (Saturday 3:20 to 4:30) Participants will be guided through six healing sounds and their relationship to the five elements both within the body and in nature. => Rich Marantz Founder of Green Mountain Tai Chi. www.greenmountaintaichi.com 25. Chi Lel Qigong (Sunday 9:00 to 10:10) Learn from Master Jou's longtime student James Martin the very popular and effective principles of Chi Lel Qigong (which Marty has been studying for 17 years), with an emphasis on tendon and muscle stretching, and how to apply them to promote maximum health benefits. => James Martin, Havre de Grace, MD Contact # 443-299-2434 26. Improving Your Meditation (Saturday 9:00 to 10:10) Marty will share with you the principles of a various sitting and moving meditation techniques which he has adopted to the traditional Chinese Medicine philosophy to help tame the monkey mind and focus more awareness on the Dantian. => James Martin, Havre de Grace, MD Contact # 443-299-2434 Page 5 of 10 Last saved: July 11, 2013
27. Understanding silk-reeling energy in your form practice (Sunday 2:00-3:10) Silk-reeling energy (chansi jin) is inherent in all martial arts. It is not a special kind of jin (internal energy). So the discipline of silk-reeling motion is present in all Taijiquan. The workshop will explain the principles of silk-reeling motion in terms of body mechanics. The objective is to help you refine silk-reeling energy in your Taijiquan practice. Silk-reeling energy (chansi jin) is inherent in all martial arts. It is not a special kind of jin (internal energy). So the discipline of silk-reeling motion is present in all Taijiquan. The workshop will explain the principles of silk-reeling motion in terms of body mechanics. The objective is to help you refine silk-reeling energy in your Taijiquan practice. =>C.P. Ong, Chong-Pin ( C.P. ) Ong is the Founding Director of Chen Wangting Taiji Institute, which promotes Chen Style Taiji Quan and organizes annual workshops for Grandmasters Chen Xiaowang, Chen Zhenglei and Zhu Tiancai in Washington D.C. He is the 20th generation successor of Chen Family Taiji Quan and is an official disciple of both Grandmasters Chen Xiaowang and Chen Zhenglei. He was also given the privilege of receiving extensive instruction and guidance from Grandmaster Zhu Tiancai. He first began his Taiji Quan studies in 1972 by learning the Guang Ping Yang Style from Master Y.C. Chiang in Berkeley, CA. He is also a student of vipassana (insight) meditation and has attended several intensive meditation retreats in Buddhist monasteries in Yangon, Myanmar. He received his Ph.D. in Mathematics from University of California, Berkeley in 1973. He is currently Executive Vice-President and Board Director of the USA Wushu Kungfu Federation, and Board Director of the USA National Tai Chi Chuan Federation.cptaiji@gmail.com 28. Taiji Qigong in 18 Figures (Saturday 10:20 to 11:30) Developed by Master Lin Hou Sheng in 1982. The 18 figures is very effective for maintaining health and curing illnesses. The exercise series promotes overall wellness, and is especially good for the back, kidney and lumbar areas, for bone diseases, the sciatic nerve, obesity, inflammation in the shoulder joints, high blood pressure, heart disease, emphysema, asthma, chronic hepatitis, chronic kidney inflammation, diabetes mellitus (sugar diabetes), gastrointestinal inflammations, physical weakness, exhaustion, insomnia, and nervousness. DVD will be available. => David Ritchie; Central Connecticut Tai Chi Ch uan; www.centralconnecticuttaichi.com 29. Wu Hao Tai Chi (Sunday 11:40 to 12:50) Wu (Hao) was created by Mr. Wu Yu-Xiang, during the Qing Dynasty. The postures and actions are simple, compact, and brisk, but have profound meanings and are very practical. For example, 'Lazy To Tie Coat' is an attack on the opponent's face and body. The upper hand is used to uproot and the lower hand is used to fa-ching Wu (Hao) style is one of the five main tai chi styles in China. It puts much emphasis on some torso and internal requirements. One of the theories as to why Wu (Hao) style tai chi has not become as popular as its contemporaries, such as Yang style or Chen style, was that its founders, in keeping with their tradition, would only let descendents practice tai chi for their own health and self-defense, but would not let them become professional tai chi teachers. Wu Hao Northern Wu Li - Southern => David Ritchie; Central Connecticut Tai Chi Ch uan; www.centralconnecticuttaichi.com Page 6 of 10 Last saved: July 11, 2013
30. Anatomy of Movement in Taiji (Saturday 4:40-5:50) This class will analyze physical body alignment ( Li ) through an understanding of Yang Li (skeletal systems ) and Yin Li ( muscular systems ). In addition, movement skills will be explored to enhance muscle memory and core muscle strengthening. The movement of the body, mainly involves the interaction of the bones, joints and muscles. Without the awareness of how these systems are interconnected, Taiji is just an empty movement or activity. As one gains a knowledge of proper skeleton alignment; rooting, weight shifting and rotational skills a stronger foundation will result. This in turn will limit injuries and enhance the principles of the Art of Taiji. => Jim Smith, North Jersey Health Preservation Association. Jim teaches Tai Chi/Qigong at the Sussex County YMCA and has studied Master Jou s principals with Jennifer Steffener and Bruce La Carrubba. He is a student of Dr. Christopher Viggiano and his apprentice and student Sifu Andy Cappuccio He has also been certified instructor by Grandmaster Jian-ye Jiang. 31. The Tao of Meditation: Finding the Master Key. (Sunday 10:20 to 11:30) Finding the Master Key As Master Jou would say, "The purpose of meditation is not to relax, but to awaken the Spirit." This session will have two parts. One will explore practical techniques and steps for enhancing and/or establishing a daily enriching meditation routine. The second is the experience of a guided group meditation which alters the consciousness and brings us into greater harmony with the Tao. => Susanna T. DeRosa, Innerspace Taijiquan (IT), The Home of the Taoist Cowboys. 32. Self-Massage for Good Health (Sunday 2:00-3:10) Learn how to stimulate the flow of healing qi (energy) in the body's main meridians to promote good health. This workshop will also teach you how to locate blockages and stagnation in your own body which may be contributing to health problems, and how to help alleviate those problems using your own natural healing system. => Jennifer Steffener is a Certified Massage Therapist and an accomplished Tai Chi Instructor, as well as the director of the Three Treasures School of Healing Arts. She is a senior student of the late Grandmaster Jou, Tsung Hwa and while residing at Tai Chi Farm, began teaching and assisting with classes and events in 1995. Contact # 973-670-4064 taichisurfer@hotmail.com. 33. Reflexology. (Saturday 4:40 to 5:50) All parts of the body are mirrored in the hands and feet. Through pressure applied to the reflex points, stagnant energy is released. Reflexology improves circulation, elimination and function of the nerves, glands and organs. It promotes balance and relaxation. (May be performed fully clothed) => Jennifer Steffener Contact # 973-670-4064 taichisurfer@hotmail.com. Page 7 of 10 Last saved: July 11, 2013
34. Tai Chi, Qigong, and Pain Relief (Sunday 10:20-11:30) Those of us who have been practicing Tai Chi or Qigong daily know how well it works as a pain reliever - especially for chronic pain. Research also points to evidence that it is also effective as a preventative for a myriad of physical ailments including heart failure, cardiopulmonary respiratory disease, diabetes, shingles, digestive disorders, Parkinson's disease, many types of cancer, arthritis and auto-immune disorders. But HOW? What is the actual mechanism that enables Tai Chi and Qigong to work? Physicians prescribed aspirin for headaches decades before science figured out exactly how it works (which wasn't until the seventies), but they are much less likely to encourage their patients to try Tai Chi until scientists have figured out how it works. Oddly enough, the science into health also reveals some of the "secrets" in why Taijiquan works better than external martial arts in a physical altercation. => Dr. CJ Rhoads. has been studying Taijiquan for twenty four years. Rhoads is one of the founding members of the Taijiquan Enthusiasts Organization, a worldwide virtual organization of health and martial artists. She is also the developer of a leadership and self-development curriculum for children based upon the principles of Taijiquan. She holds several certifications to teach Taijiquan, is a professional member of the National Qigong Association, and has been named Taijiquan Promoter of the Year. Rhoads has firsthand experience regarding the transforming powers of the gentle art of Taiji. CJ was in a devastating car accident in 2002. In 2004 she was still in severe pain and could not work. Just a few years later, with the help of a team of doctors and pain management specialists, and through a combination of Taijiquan, Pilates, Massage, and Myofascial Release she was able to mitigate her injuries. She was not only able to return to work, but was able to exceed all expectations. Since then she was named one of Pennsylvania s Best 50 Women in Business, an Athena award winner, and one of the Most Influential Women in Eastern PA. She was also named the National Champion and Gold Medal winner in Female Push Hands in October 2009 in the International Chinese Martial Arts Tournament circuit. www.taijiquanenthusiasts.org 35-37. Chinese Internal Family Gong Fu The next three workshops are based upon the Philosophy of Wuji to Taiji, the Sciences of Human Anatomy / Physiology / Physics and the Art of Self Expression... and of course Master Jou's Master Key which is re-enforced through charts, handouts, demonstrations and applications. This type of refinement process can be applied to any Martial Arts Style bringing about for its practitioners a profound transformational change in one's overall health, spiritual attainment, & martial prowess. => Dr. Christopher M. Viggiano - ShenWuDao Martial & Healing Arts; shenwudao@gmail.com Master Teacher & Family Medical Provider with 40 years of Martial Arts Training and 30 years of teaching, received his Master's License and Teaching Degree in 1987. He is the Co-Founder of the Master Jou, Tsung Hwa Tai Chi Memorial Park, with Bruce La Carrubba, in which he designed and built the training grounds commencing in 2000. His association with Master Jou began in 1980 while apprenticing under Grandmaster Robert L. Murphy whom was a close friend and colleague of Master Jou since the early 1970's. Master Viggiano is Founder & Headmaster of Shen Wu Dao Martial & Healing Arts in which he presents monthly Workshops in order to Preserve, Promote & Propagate the Philosophy, Science and Art Form of the Martial, Healing & Spiritual Arts. He is Co-Founder of the United Fellowship of Martial Artists with Dr. John Lee and Co-Founder of Sword Stick Society International with Grandmaster Lou Lledo. From his unwavering dedication and continual accomplishments in research and development he has been inducted into numerous Hall of Fames and has vowed to continue to research & develop these Magnificent Arts for the Present & Generations to follow for the betterment of all who seek these cherished disciplines. Page 8 of 10 Last saved: July 11, 2013
35. Taiji Ba Men Jin Gong Fa (the 8 Gates of Taijiquan Power) (Saturday 11:40-12:50) The students will learn the basic refined theory and significance behind each of the 8 Classical Energy gates /sectors /doorways (Ba Men) and will be able to apply this dynamic pattern /matrix /grid to their torso, arm & hand work... which will sequentially build a formidable foundation and power / force methods known as Jin Fa... for the further development of Master Jou's Master Key. The Classical 8 Energy Gates are :: Wardoff (Peng), Pull Down (Lu), Press (Ji), Rollback - Push (An), Pluck (Cai), Splitting (Lie), Elbow (Zhou), and Shoulder Bump (Kao). => Dr. Christopher Viggiano; ShenWuDao Martial & Healing Arts; shenwudao@gmail.com 36. Many Faces of Single Whip & Crane Spreads Wings (Saturday 2:00-3:10) The students will learn how to explore the myriad of possibilities to express and apply the endless applications found in the Classical Posture Single Whip... known as (Dan Bian) and White Crane Spreads Wings (Bai He Liang Chi) which is embodied in every Taijiquan Form. This workshop relies on a understanding of the Master Key Foundation containing the 8 Energies (Ba Men) in the hands & arms and the 5 Elements (Wu Xing) in the feet. The Medical Qigong benefits from these practices will also be explored via the discipline of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM). => Dr. Christopher Viggiano; ShenWuDao Martial & Healing Arts; shenwudao@gmail.com 37. Sanjiquan : The 3 Sister Arts Taijiquan - Baguazhang - Xingyiquan (Sunday 11:40-12:50) This workshop is chapter of a Living Book from the Internal Gong Fu Family System called Neijiaquan which is divided into three distinct expressions of each family member... that being Taijiquan (Chen, Yang, Wu Styles), Baquazhang (8 Trigram Palms) and Xingyiquan (Form Mind Boxing). Based upon traditional Theory & Application the students will learn a combination dynamic stance work pattern ( Bu Jin Gong Fa ) to re-enforce the 3 Sister Arts while walking the posts / gates in the Tai Chi Memorial Park Bagua Garden. Emphasis will be placed upon the Mind, the Breath and Whole Body Positioning while tapping into and integrating the 3 Powers of Heaven, Man, Earth (San Cai) and the 3 Treasures (San Bao) housed in the 3 Dan Tians known as Jing, Qi & Shen => Dr. Christopher Viggiano; ShenWuDao Martial & Healing Arts; shenwudao@gmail.com 38. Guo Lin Anti-Cancer Walking Qigong (Sunday 2:00-3:10 pm) This workshop is an introduction to the well respected "Anti - Cancer Qigong " discipline developed by Master Guo Lin in early 1970's. This unique sequence of self-directed bio-energetic modification healing processes utilize specific mental imagery, breath work, body positioning and notably a walking pattern which ignites the inborn immune system to defend and fight against disease and ailments. => Dr. Christopher Viggiano; ShenWuDao Martial & Healing Arts; shenwudao@gmail.com Page 9 of 10 Last saved: July 11, 2013
39. 5 Element Theory and Qigong Excercises (Sunday 9:00-10:10) This workshop will focus on the well-known 5 Element Theory that is one of China's most popular theories of Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM).It is a mainline tread of the Chinese culture that transcends the totality of this culture's existence. Shifu Walker will focus on the Creation/Constructive Cycle of the theory and its relationship to the Yin/Zang Organs and their related Qigong exercises as he has learned and practiced for over 15 years from his teacher, 5th Generation holder of the Ching Loong San Dian Xue Mi Gong Fa Family Style Qigong, Master Faxiang Hou. Ching Loong San Dian Xue Mi Gong Fa loosely translated means "Green Dragon and Three Special Acupressure Points." There are 3 "secret points" in this Qigong Form that make it unique to FaXiang Hou's family that is not used anywhere else. Although the form is simple and easy to learn, it provides profound results when practiced diligently. Handouts will be provided to participants. => Dr. Jonathan Walker (yangqichen@aol.com) 40. Taiji is also Yang! (Saturday 9:00-10:10) So many people pursue Yang Style Taiji for its Yin, gentle, flowing choreographed movement with the highly sought after esoteric affects associated with the timely practice. More often than not, this becomes a mistaken interpretation of the what Taiji is. Well, this workshop is here to "close-the-door" on that misconception and teach the complimentary opposite techniques and practices that comprise the totality of this art. You'll never understand Yin if you don't know what Yang is! Taiji Quan, also called Tai Chi Chuan or simply Tai Chi is a martial art! And as with all martial arts, it never teaches you to move slowly when you need to put your practice into real life situations. Have you ever seen anyone engage in combat in "slow motion?" Or trip and fall in slow-motion? No, it just doesn't happen! That's why we need to understand and practice the Yin and YANG of Taiji Quan. Learn how Shifu Walker brings to "life" the Yang side of this wonderful art in practices and exercises that will build your Qi, strengthen your body, sharpen your mind, raise your spirit and give you balance in your Taiji practice. => Dr. Jonathan Walker (yangqichen@aol.com) Page 10 of 10 Last saved: July 11, 2013
You are invited to Master Jou s 13th Annual Birthday Celebration and Tai Chi Festival Come join the family, students, colleagues and friends of the late Grandmaster Jou, Tsung Hwa honoring and celebrating his memory by sharing his Tai Chi principles, practices, and philosophies on the 97th Anniversary of his birth. Workshops, demonstrations, and inspirations by colleagues, instructors and students. Saturday and Sunday July 12-13, 2014 Come join us registration is open For additional information about registration or the event please contact: Bruce La Carrubba (862) 268-6867 818 Route 23 Wantage, NJ 07461 http://www.taichipark-masterjoutsunghwa.org/ taichipark@hotmail.com
Tai Chi Picnic & Festival David Elston-Phillips Memorial Join fellow Tai-Chi enthusiasts for a day of short seminars, demos, sharing and fun September 22, 2013 10am - 4pm Core Creek State Park, Bucks County Pavilion 7, 8, & 9 Free and open to the public Bring a dish to share Vendors welcome Free will donations accepted, and benefit the Taijiquan Enthusiasts Organization, a 501c3 non-profit organization. For more information contact: Isse Elston-Phillips (215) 380-8558 or (215) 943-1285