Master the traditional Yang-style Taijiquan Weapons Full Curriculum!
This unique three year long series covers the weapons curriculum of Yang-style Taijiquan and includes Taiji Sabre (Dao), Taiji Straight-sword (Jian), and Taiji Spear (Qiang). Learn the traditional forms and the thirteen power concept for each weapon. Sam's approach to this subject will provide students with deeper insights into taijiquan's concepts of health, self defence and self-cultivation.
Saturday/Sunday 13 Power Taiji Sabre
This weekend we will study of the 13 Power Taiji Sabre (Shisanshi Taijidao). This is one of the least known components of Yang-style Taijiquan. We will use solo and partner work, including some light fencing, to illuminate the concepts of this fascinating work. As well, we will review the 13 Yang-style Taiji Sabre form we learned last October. Recommended equipment is listed below. The class will be adapted to how participants are outfitted.
Please bring a wooden or metal taiji sabre. A Japanese style 'katana' will work. Excellent taiji sabres can be purchased from the Yang Family website here.
Friday evening 24 Movement Taijiquan
24 Movement Taijiquan is also known as 'Simplified Taijiquan' as it provides a stepping stone between novice and more advanced traditional forms. Created in 1954, the 24 is part of a standard introductory program taught in schools, parks and institutions throughout mainland China and around the world. Tonight we will look at difficult movements and common problems. Bring questions!
Horaire/Frais:
Vendredi soir (Fri. eve): 19h00 à 22h00 seulement: $50
Samedi ou Dimanche (Sat or Sun): 10h00 à 17h00) seulement: $130
Samedi et Dimanche (Sat and Sun): $250 ($235 si pré-enregistré. if pre-registered May 1)
Fin de semaine (whole weekend): $275 ($250 si pré-enregistré. if pre-registered May 1) Location: Centre de tai chi Gilles-Vaillant, 109 rue Wright, Gatineau, Québec
Contact/Pré-enregistrement: Réal Lalande (819) 778-0147 centretaichigillesvaillant@yahoo.ca
ou (or) Jacques Michaud: (819) 772-4769
Coming up next in the 2016-2019
Yang-style Taijiquan Weapons Full Curriculum
Curriculum complet des armes du Tai Chi Chuan de style Yang
Octobre 27-29 2017 Forme des 32 énergies du sabre de Chen Yanlin + Vendredi soir: Applications du sabre
Mai 2018 Forme de 54 mouvements de l’épée
Octobre 2018 Les 13 énergies de l’Épée de tai chi chuan + Vendredi: Les contacts de l’épée
Mai 2019 Quatre jours de pratique solo et avec un partenaire: Les treize énergies de la lance du tai chi
Traditional Yang-style Taijiquan Weapons Full Curriculum
Oct. 27-29 2017 'Chen Yanlin' 32 Taijidao Sabre form + Friday evening Taijidao applications form
May. 2018 Yang 54 Taijijian Straight-sword form
Oct. 2018 Thirteen-powers Taijijian solo and partner training + Friday evening Sensing-sword
May. 2019 Thirteen-powers Taijiqiang Spear Training FOUR DAY solo and partner training