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| Tao Ping-hsiang and Robert W. Smith, pushing hands at Master T.T. Liang's house, Taipei Taiwan. |
~Paolo Coeho
Wow! Where did the Summer go? Classes outside are still beautiful, just bring a coat or hoodie in case. I'll go until the end of September, then I'll move classes indoors due to the loss of light.
Wednesday Zoom classes are now being taught by myself and Julie Cisler. Julie is a teacher in her own right and teaches many classes a week, both in person, Zoom, and hybrid. I'll teach the 1st, 3rd, and when it happens, 5th Wednesdays, focusing on principles. Julie will be teaching the 2nd, and 4th Wednesdays, and she'll continue with sequence review and also teach principles and share training tips. Here is the first list I'm working from.
1. Alignment
2. Relaxation
3. Breath
4. Mind
5. Movement
My friend and brother, Elliott Monds is a martial artist, a professor, and an expert on many subjects. He is also a great source for finding rare and out of print books. And, he can tell you what is good, what is expensive, and what is a heck of a deal! Here is is website, tell him I sent you.
St Sahag, our home, is having their annual Armenian Festival September 13th and 14th. Go and get some amazing food and help support our lovely and historic home!
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Thank you to all my subs who kept our classes going while I was in the mountains. I bow to you!
I have a lot planned for Fall, so take this short newsletter as the calm before the...fun!
-Sifu Ray
"And now that you don't have to be perfect, you can be good."
~ John Steinbeck
Twin Willows Taiji Seminar in Delaware 2025
T’ai Chi Seminar - October 24, 25, & 26
Friday, October 24th 7:00PM-9:00PM Session
Meditation and Orbit / Chi Circulation while doing the Solo Form
Learn how to breathe and have a meditative frame of mind while doing the solo form. In addition,
learn how to direct the Ch’i through the body in accordance with the postures.
Saturday, October 25th 8:00AM-10:00AM Session
Solo Form Refinement
Learn the details of the postures. Clean up the little aspects of your form. Add more
understanding of what you are doing while you do the Solo Form.
Saturday, October 25th 10:30AM-12:30PM Session
Solo Form Applications
Learn the basic applications of the postures of the solo form. See how the movement is used and
not just performed.
Saturday, October 25th 2:30PM-4:30PM Session
Willow Bends Version 3
Willow Bends 100 Times in the Wind – The most important 2-person exercise in T’ai Chi. This
session will focus on Yielding, Rooting, Lines, Generation of Power, and Neutralizing. Important
training for beginners and advanced.
Sunday, October 26th 8:00AM-10:00AM Session
Swimming Dragon - Part 1
Learn the first part of this beautiful Pa Kua form. Available to the beginner or the advanced.
Sunday, October 26th 10:30AM-12:30PM Session
How to Train Against the Mattress
This session will focus on using power in the correct T’ai Chi way while keeping you and your
partner safe.
Sunday, October 26th 2:30PM-4:30PM Session
T’ai Chi Sword Form Refinement
Learn the details of the postures. Clean up the little aspects of your form. Add more
understanding of what you are doing in the sword form. Must know T’ai Chi Sword.
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Cost – 1 Session - $40, 2 Sessions - $75, 3 Sessions - $100, 4 Sessions - $140,
5 Sessions - $180, 6 Sessions - $220, Entire Seminar - $240
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Location – American Karate Studio, Branmar Plaza Shopping Center,
1812 Marsh Rd #421, Wilmington, DE 19810
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Email bcdavis28@yahoo.com to confirm your attendance and expected sessions.
