We
are now welcoming new students for this group.
To join you will need to have a grasp of the 5
Loosening Exercises of Master Huang and the Cheng
Man Ching Form. Private tuition in these elements
is available whilst Totnes Classes
and Workshops
are also available in this unique system.
A course for those who wish to discover the deeper
internal aspects of Cheng Man Ching Tai Chi.
Cheng Man Ching was one of the most renowned Tai
Chi Masters of the last century. One of his students
Master Haung Xiangxian was renowned for his refinement
of the art. Patrick Kelly trained closely with
Master Haung for 22 years and his student Luke
Shepherd (25 years experience) will be leading
this in-depth yet informal group during 2008,
in conjunction with group leaders from The Devon
and Open Palm Tai Chi/Tai Ji Schools.
About the
teacher
The main instructor is Luke Shepherd, practitioner
for 25 years, Luke has trained under the guidance
of Patrick for 10 years and formed Open Palm Taiji
7 years ago to help further this work. A thorough
and often challenging teacher, he will share his
understanding of the elusive and often misunderstood
internal Tai Chi processes, use of mind intention
(yi) and issuing forces that will lead the practitioner
towards a deeper appreciation of this art form
and themselves.
Content
This course will focus on the Cheng Man Ching
Form, 5 Loosening Exercises, and Push Hands. The
courses will be supplemented by A4 handouts that
explain and consolidate the method of the practice,
which lead to a lucid understanding of internal
changes.
Details
Meeting weekly in Ashburton, Devon, for 2 hours
of focused training.
Requirements
At least two years prior experience in Tai Chi.
A commitment to attend all days is needed along
with a willingness to train what is taught on
the course throughout the year. Each
participant must have an ongoing regular personal
practice regime and genuine interest in deepening.
Each participant will need to purchase the relevant
course material which includes 1. Relax, Deep
Mind (book) by Patrick Kelly 2. Open Palm Short
Form DVD, both of which are available in the shop.
Dates
Now running.
Venue
Ashburton, please get in
touch for info.
Travel arrangements
Car sharing will be in operation and lifts can
be arranged. The venue is not far from Totnes
(on mainline train line).
Booking
Please contact us
to register your interest.
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