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| Grandmaster Yip Man and his most famous student, Bruce Lee. |
“Help the weak and vulnerable. Use your martial
arts skills for the good of humanity.”
~ Yip Man
March is upon us! February flew by and Spring is around
the corner, carpe diem!
A heartfelt thank you to all who made our Chinese New Year
Demo and celebration a huge success! Thank you to our three MCs, Julie, Fred,
and Margo. To our altar narrators: Julie, Margo, Fred, John S, Paul I, Rondi,
and Karen. Thank you to the demonstrators:
Solo Form-Group
Sanshou- Julie and Margo
Willow #3- Group
Taiji Sword- Group
Sword Fencing- 4 Dragons, 4 Phoenix’s
Art of Sword Drawing- Domenic, Robert, Darren
Taiji Saber-Group
Taiji Cane-Rondi
Saber Fencing- Karen and Margo
Two-Person Cane- Rondi and Fred
Karambit-Paul D
5 Element Change Form- John S
Two-Handed Saber- Keith
5 Element Linking Form- Dave
Xingyi Sword- Julie
Kwan Do- Paul I
Chut Yu Lin Ji- Margo
8 Yin Fu Palms-John S
64 Mother Palms and Applications- Robert, Margo, Paul
I, Bad Dan
Deer Horn Knives- John S
Bagua Large Saber- Good Dan
Bagua Sword-Margo
Thank you, Dan Dale, for composing the music we
performed Taiji Solo Form to, and Margo and Mark, for decorating. Thank you all
for the red envelopes and generous gifts. Gong Hay Fat Choy!
As I write this, the text of my Pushing Hands book is
finished, edited, and now awaits a few photos and drawings! Then I’ll pass it
on to Julie to make her layout and design magic. Thank you Rondi and Michelle
for your amazing editing and help. I couldn’t do it without you!
Transparency Taiji Music, composed by Dan Dale. He
wants to share it with you all! Email me and I'll share it with you, or go to my Patreon Page.
https://www.patreon.com/posts/transparency-by-122492142
If you are teaching beginners, or know someone looking
for beginner classes, I’m putting Julie in charge of coordinating these
classes. Please send your teaching schedule to her. You’ll find her complete
schedule at the end of the newsletter.
Check out Margo Zi Yan’s new Patreon Page, Nature of
Taiji+ for Kids
https://www.patreon.com/c/purpleswallowarts/about
The June Retreat sponsored by Twin Willows Taiji in
the Pocono Mountains has a few openings. You will find the info at the end of
the newsletter. Let me know if you want to attend.
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| Yang Chengfu far left, Li Jinglin 6th from right. |
Paul Brennan Translation: Dong Huling was a friend of
Master Liang’s and visited him in NYC
https://brennantranslation.wordpress.com/2017/01/27/dong-hulings-applications/
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| Dong Huling Taiji Sword |
Monthly zoom Pushing Hands will be on Monday, March 31st,
invite to follow. We will continue with Vertical Methods and the beginning of
the Pushing Hands section of Sanshou.
I am excited to make this the “Year of the Sword” (YOTS)
by teaching and refining Taiji Sword, teaching the Wudang 13 Techniques, and
returning to Freestyle Fencing. Draw…. SWORDS!
-Sifu Ray
“Each thing I do I rush through so I can
do
something else. In such a way do the days pass—
a blend of stock car racing and the never
ending building of a gothic cathedral.
Through the windows of my speeding car, I see
all that I love falling away…”
~ From the poem Pursuit, by Stephen Dobyns
Contact
info
my
phone- 1-218-341-9894
email=
skrayhayward@gmail.com
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#307
Bloomington,
MN
55437
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Julie Cisler Contact Info and Class Schedule:
Mondays 11:30am-12:30pm
this class is a virtual-only class on Zoom.
Tuesdays 6:30-8:00pm at
the Black Forest Inn Banquet building
1
East 26th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55404
The Banquet building is on the east side of the Black
Forest Inn's patio seating. Enter through the restaurant, or I can let you
in through the door on 26th street.
Parking is available on the street and in the restaurant’s parking lot, which
is just south of the restaurant on Nicollet Ave.
Wednesdays 12:00-1:30pm at
The New City Center
3104
16th Ave S, Minneapolis MN 55407
We practice in their beautiful sanctuary space! There
is plenty of street parking available.
Fridays 3:30-5:00pm at
the Black Forest Inn Banquet building.
This is the same location as the Tuesday evening
class.
Saturdays 12:00-1:30pm at
Christ Church Lutheran,
3244
34th Avenue South, Minneapolis,
MN 55406
Street parking is available. We practice in their huge
lower-level gymnasium.
Questions? Contact Julie Cisler
juliecisler13@hotmail.com
612-876-7915
Retreat Info
Complete Agenda T’ai Chi Retreat with Ray Hayward June
12, 13, 14, and 15 – 2025
Thursday, June 12th 6:00PM-8:00PM
Move Into Rooms and General Area
Orientation
We will be staying with 2 people in a
room. Your roommate and your room have
been assigned, so move in your stuff, decide who sleeps in which bed, and get
to know the area a little.
Thursday, June 12th 8:00PM-10:00PM
Bonfire, Orientation, Introductions,
and Expectations
At 8:00PM will be having a bonfire near
the lake. While there we will do further
introductions and talk a little about our T’ai Chi personal history. Ray would also like everyone to talk a little
about what their expectations are for the weekend.
Friday, June 13th 7:00AM-8:00AM
TCC Workout Warmups, Meditation, Solo
Form, and Weapons
Each morning starts with a workout -
warm-ups, meditation, solo form and weapons.
Friday,
June 13th 8:15AM-9:00AM Breakfast
Eat breakfast in the dining hall or stay
out and do your own thing.
Friday, June 13th 9:00AM-9:45AM
Willow 3 Part I
Willow Bends 100 Times in the Wind – The
most important 2-person exercise in T’ai Chi.
These 3 sessions will focus on Yielding, Rooting, Lines, Generation of
Power, and Neutralizing. Important
training for beginners and advanced.
Friday, June 13th 10:00AM-12:00PM
San Tsai Sword Fencing Part I
San Tsai (3 Powers – Heaven, Earth, Man)
Sword Fencing is Section 2 of Wu Tang Sword Fencing. You do not have to know Section 1 as this is
also a standalone Two-Person Sword Form as well. Perfect training for all skill levels.
Friday,
June 13th 12:15PM-2:30PM Lunch and Free Time
Lunch will be served in the dining
hall. When you are finished eating there
is time to look around or just relax and write in your notebook.
Friday, June 13th 2:30PM-4:30PM
Hsing-I 8 Styles
Hsing-I 8 Styles is possibly the oldest of
the Hsing-I forms, it combines 4 Elements with 4 Animals. (Short but really
sweet!)
Friday, June 13th 5:15PM-6:30PM
Dinner and Free Time
Dinner will be served in the dining
hall. When you are finished eating there
is time to look around or just relax and write in your notebook.
Friday, June 13th 6:30PM On
Taoist Games
Taoist Games will consist of the Tug of
Peace, not War, Golden Rooster Pushing Hands, Bringing Chang San-Feng muse into
your T’ai Chi, Group Poetry.
Saturday, June 14th 7:00AM-8:00AM
TCC Workout Warmups, Meditation, Solo
Form, and Weapons
Each morning starts with a workout -
warm-ups, meditation, solo form and weapons.
Saturday,
June 14th 8:15AM-9:00AM Breakfast
Eat breakfast in the dining hall or stay
out and do your own thing.
Saturday, June 14th 9:00AM-9:45AM
Willow 3 Part II
Willow Bends 100 Times in the Wind – The
most important 2-person exercise in T’ai Chi.
These 3 sessions will focus on Yielding, Rooting, Lines, Generation of
Power, and Neutralizing. Important
training for beginners and advanced.
Saturday, June 14th 10:00AM-12:00PM
San Tsai Sword Fencing
San Tsai Sword Fencing is Section 2 of Wu
Tang Sword Fencing. You do not have to
know Section 1 as this is also a standalone Two-Person Sword Form as well. Perfect training for all skill levels.
Saturday, June 14th 12:15PM-2:30PM
Lunch and Free Time
Lunch will be served in the dining
hall. When you are finished eating there
is time to look around or just relax and write in your notebook.
Saturday, June 14th 2:30PM-4:30PM
Pa Kua Sensitivity
Pa Kua Sensitivity is Pushing Hands on a
Circle! Basic Pa Kua sensitivity, circle
walk, hook/swing steps and more.
Saturday, June 14th 5:15PM-6:30PM
Dinner and Free Time
Dinner will be served in the dining
hall. When you are finished eating there
is time to look around or just relax and write in your notebook.
Saturday, June 14th 6:30PM On
Video Story Night
Video Story Night will be running
commentary and the backstory to some beloved T’ai Chi and related videos.
Sunday, June 15th 7:00AM-8:00AM
TCC Workout Warmups, Meditation, Solo
Form, and Weapons
Each morning starts with a workout -
warm-ups, meditation, solo form and weapons.
Sunday,
June 15th 8:15AM-9:00AM Breakfast
Eat breakfast in the dining hall or stay
out and do your own thing.
Sunday, June 15th 9:00AM-9:45AM
Willow 3 Part III
Willow Bends 100 Times in the Wind – The
most important 2-person exercise in T’ai Chi.
These 3 sessions will focus on Yielding, Rooting, Lines, Generation of
Power, and Neutralizing. Important
training for beginners and advanced.
Sunday, June 15th 10:00AM-12:00PM
San Tsai Sword Fencing
San Tsai Sword Fencing is Section 2 of Wu
Tang Sword Fencing. You do not have to
know Section 1 as this is also a standalone Two-Person Sword Form as well. Perfect training for all skill levels.
Sunday, June 15th 12:00PM
CHECKOUT
We need to check out of the rooms at
12:00PM, but lunch will be provided if you want stay, with a workout after
lunch on the grounds.
Sunday,
June 15th 12:15PM-1:00PM Lunch
Lunch will be served in the dining hall.
Sunday, June 15th 1:00PM-3:00PM
Book Signing and Review
Book Signing and Review
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Cost
$600
(includes Lodging, Meals, and Training) / $100 NON-REFUNDABLE
deposit due immediately to reserve spot.
Limited availability.
Preferred
payment method – Venmo (ID - @BryanDavis28) or PayPal (ID - TinWindUp@yahoo.com) Cash or checks accepted, make checks payable
to Bryan Davis.
Email
bcdavis28@yahoo.com
to confirm your attendance.
Location
Pinebrook
5339
Pinebrook Road East Stroudsburg, PA 18301 https://pinebrook.org/
Meals Included
Meals
are served buffet style in the dining hall on the premises.
Breakfast
– 6:00AM-8:00AM
Lunch
– 12:30-PM-2:30PM
Dinner
– 4:30PM-6:30PM
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