“The privilege of a lifetime is to become
who you really are.”
-Carl Jung
Spring arrives this month, although we’ve been tasting
it for quite some time…
Our schedule stays the same with one upcoming change.
In April, I will discontinue the beginner’s class and assimilate the new folks
into the regular classes. If you are a beginner, talk to me about details and
options. Monthly zoom Pushing Hands will be on March 11th. The
monthly check in and discussion will be March 25th.
Our Chinese New Year celebration demo and festivities were
a great time and a wonderful success! The audience was bigger than I expected,
and lunch was a fun social time. I’ll be editing some of the footage and will
post a highlights reel, and some photos as well. Thank you to all the demonstrators
and helpers, and to Julie Cisler for MCing and coordinating. And for the
program!
Book suggestion= The Wedge by Scott Carney
https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/50231733-the-wedge
After the demo, I was asked for recommendations for
swords and crescent knives. Here are a few:
Taiji Swords- https://wle.com/products/qing-dynasty-sword
https://www.museumreplicas.com/practical-tai-chi-sword?gad_source=1&gclid=Cj0KCQiA84CvBhCaARIsAMkAvkLOFqJi8iSAYuAPop0DtEdtDoQ23JB4LJFYCb1KnkoiFTArp3SZsTUaArO5EALw_wcB
Bagua Crescent Knives/Deer Horn Knives- https://www.wudang-store.com/products/meridian-master-crescent-moon-knives
https://deerhornknives.com/
Paul Brennan Translations- https://brennantranslation.wordpress.com/2015/05/02/further-writings-of-sun-lutang/
Thank you all for your help and support. In-person
classes, with additional zoom and hybrid options, plus classes “from the road,”
encourage me to be able to share this amazing art in so many ways and mediums.
I think we’ll be taking classes outside early this year…
-Sifu Ray
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our deals and decisions, and she has more votes, a longer memory, and a sterner
sense of justice than we do.”
- Wendell
Berry
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Twin Willows T'ai Chi will be hosting a retreat in in June of 2024 at Pinebrook
Retreat Center in East Stroudsburg, PA. Lodging, meals,
and instruction in a beautiful scenic area for just $500. The retreat
will be in the spirit of the Deer Mountain and Warm Springs retreats. The
agenda and additional information below and in the attachment. Space is
limited and there are only a few spots left. Please contact me soon to
reserve your spot.
T’ai
Chi Retreat with Ray Hayward
June
20, 21, 22, and 23 – 2024
Thursday, June 20th 5:00PM On
Room Selection, Introductions,
and Orientation
We will be lodging with 3 people in a
room. Pick your roommates and your room, and then gather in the Echo
3 Hall for Introductions and orientation.
Friday, June 21st 8:00AM-10:00AM
TCC Workout
Each morning will start with a complete
workout. We will do warm-ups, meditation, forms, and weapons.
Friday, June 21st 10:30AM-12:30PM
Praying Mantis Sticking Hands
Learn Praying Mantis two-person drills (similar to the
Hsing-I two-person). Learn to incorporate Sensitivity, Sticking, and
Technique.
Friday, June 21st 2:30PM-4:30PM
Pa Kua Sword – Part I
Learn the straight sword form
of the Pa Kua system performed on the circle.
Friday, June 21st 6:30PM On
T'ai Chi/Liang Lineage
Learn the origin of T’ai Chi and the Yang Family
Lineage with specific emphasis on Master T.T. Liang’s
teachers. Learn from where and from whom all the forms we do come.
Saturday, June 22nd 8:00AM-10:00AM
TCC Workout
Warm-ups, meditation, forms, and weapons.
Saturday, June 22nd 10:30AM-12:30PM
Advance T’ai Chi Two-Person
Drills and Training
Learn advanced Pushing Hands drills and practices
beyond the basic 13 drills.
Saturday, June 22nd 2:30PM-4:30PM
Pa Kua Sword – Part II
Continue learning the straight
sword form of the Pa Kua system performed on the circle.
Saturday, June 22nd 6:30PM On
Video Night
Watch video of Cheng Man-Ch’ing, T. T. Liang, Wai Lun
Choi, Paul Gallagher, Ray Hayward and many others doing T’ai Chi, Pa Kua,
Hsing-I, Liu Ho Pa Fa, Praying Mantis, and much more; with commentary by Ray
and Bryan.
Sunday, June 23rd 8:00AM-10:00AM
TCC Workout
Warm-ups, meditation, forms, and weapons.
Sunday, June 23rd 10:30AM-12:30PM
Pa Kua Sword – Part III
Continue learning the straight
sword form of the Pa Kua system performed on the circle.
Sunday, June 23rd 2:30AM-4:30PM
Open
This session will be discussed at the
retreat. It is available if people want to stay and continue to
study and practice.
____________________________________________________________________________________________________
Cost
$500 (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
Pinebrook
Bible Conference & Retreat in East Stroudsburg, PA
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