Friday, August 2, 2024

MMTCA August Newsletter 2024

 



“Wisdom, unlike enlightenment, is continuous.”

-Philip Carr-Gomm

 

It was 40 years ago that I moved from Massachusetts to Minnesota. I left around July 29th and got into Minnesota at the beginning of August. I have a 40th Anniversary book coming out soon, and I’ve begun filming and cataloging my solo form for instruction and legacy. Where did the time go? I feel like I’m just getting to know Minnesota and Minnesotans! There are a lot more memories and musings in my contributions to the 40th book. I’ll let you know ASAP when the book is ready.



 

The schedule stays the same for August, but we will meet Thursdays and Saturdays at Bohemian Flats starting August 15th. Tuesdays at St Sahag, and the church is always a rain backup. I have plans for the Fall schedule and will share those with you next month.

https://www.minneapolisparks.org/parks-destinations/parks-lakes/bohemian_flats_park/







We are having a one day and one night camping retreat on September7/8. You don’t have to camp overnight; you can join us for the day Sunday. We have the group site and can accommodate 25 people! There is no fee, just that we split the cost of the site. Here is the itinerary:

Saturday Night- A talk on the five major styles of Taiji.

A look at our current lineage chart. (see below)

Taiji stories around the campfire.

Sunday -Morning practice, long luxurious glorious!

Updates and refinements on the 150 Long Form.

 

St. Croix State Park 

30065 St Croix Park Road 

Hinckley, MN  55037 

320-280-7880 

The park is located 15 miles east of Hinckley on State Highway 48, then 5 miles south on County Road 22. 

Group Camp - Site GC8
Stay: Sat 09/07/2024 - Sun 09/08/2024 (1 night)

 

Additional Info : 

  • All vehicles entering a state park must properly display a valid Minnesota State Park vehicle permit. Permits may be purchased at the park. 
  • Modern restroom and shower facilities are not provided for this group camp, vault toilets and drinking water are available. 
  • Up to 25 people may occupy this group camp. 
  • Check-in is 4:00pm, but may be available earlier. Check-out is 4:00pm. 
  • Consumption of intoxicating beverages in state parks is prohibited. 

I would like an RSVP by August 15th. Whether you are coming and camping, or just attending Sunday. Thank you Mark and Margo for putting this together.

 

Book suggestion= Spy Secrets That Can Save Your Life by Jason Hanson

https://www.penguinrandomhouse.com/books/318328/spy-secrets-that-can-save-your-life-by-jason-hanson/

 

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patreon.com/rayhayward

 

 

Brennan Translation= https://brennantranslation.wordpress.com/2013/05/25/the-taiji-classics/

 


Pine Grove Open Space in Colorado 2024


Thank you to my tutors who subbed for me during my trip to Colorado. I only leave my classes in the hands of the best!

 

-Sifu Ray

 

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