Discover why more and more mixed martial artists are adding tai chi to their training Regimen. . ....................................................................................................... Read More...

Mentors and Forming a Group

- by Steve Gilshenen of Gold Tiger Kung Fu (located in Saitama, Kanto, Japan) 

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...In the previous article I mentioned trust. It is also a big part of who you have in your team. We don't keep secrets and don't introduce anyone we don't trust. If someone is untrustworthy they have no business being a part of your team. Selecting your team is not a difficult process... . ....................................................................................................... Read More...

Word Of Mouth and Public Relations

- by Steve Gilshenen of Gold Tiger Kung Fu (located in Saitama, Kanto, Japan) 

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When marketing your Tai Chi Chuan school, advertising may feel easier. You call a magazine/newspaper and don't have to deal face-to-face, allowing you to stay in your comfort zone. Even printing flyers feels easier than public relations but the reality is that if I see your ad or receive your flyer, it might do nothing to persuade me to go to your school. Ok, your flyer may tell me why I should go but where is the trust? I don't know you. There is no relationship built up where I feel comfortable to give you my money and be open enough to accept you as my teacher. Public relations introduces you without a sale being mentioned. It lets potential students know who you are and allows them to see that you are someone from whom they may want to learn. . ....................................................................................................... Read More...

Personal Image and Business Systems

- by Steve Gilshenen of Gold Tiger Kung Fu (located in Saitama, Kanto, Japan) 

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Know yourself and your enemy, you will win 100% of the time. Know yourself but not your enemy, you will win 50% of the time. Know neither yourself nor your enemy, you will lose every time.
- Sun T'zu

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Now, I wouldn't exactly say students are enemies but the concept translates. In its simplest form, know yourself refers to know very well what you teach. We've all heard of "teachers" who learn a form and begin teaching classes. Does knowing how to play 1 song on a guitar qualify someone to be a guitar teacher? This is common sense! Know your Art deeply and keep learning. Don't DO Tai Chi Chuan, BE Tai Chi Chuan! As far as the students side of it, if you are that way inclined, do the Market Research, find Demographics and know who are your potential students. I don't, but it makes sense from a business perspective.

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TAI JI de L'ÉVENTAIL

Dim. 29 Avril 2012 : TAI JI de L'ÉVENTAIL
Animé par Agnès Delattre :
En Chine, l’éventail est un élément essentiel de l’art de vivre et de la culture. On le retrouve également dans la danse et l’Opéra de Pékin. Il n’est pas réservé aux femmes. Dans les arts martiaux, il peut devenir une arme de défense redoutable. Agnès abordera les bases de l’utilisation de l’éventail, permettant de développer la souplesse, la fluidité, le relâchement et l’harmonie du corps et de l’esprit dans une expression harmonieuse. (Quelques d’éventails pourront être prêtés sur place)
http://lafilledejade.free.fr

Le Lieu:
Au Gymnase Sabatié quartier Villebourbon avenue Chamier à MONTAUBAN

Le Repas:
Libre, ou ensemble au restaurant (environ 12€ à préciser lors de l’inscription)

Horaires:
Accueil à partir de 9h30 Cours de 10h00 à 12h30 et 14h30 à 17h00

Le Tarif :
chaque stage = 45 € SAUF le stage n°3= 145 € (+ Adhésion à l’association = 12 €)

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Site : http://lafilledejade.free.fr
Association La Fille de Jade Anne Egron
1 Place Saint Orens

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English translation provided by the webmaster

Tai Chi Fan

Sunday April 29, 2012:
Presented by Agnes Delattre:

In China, the fan is an essential part of the lifestyle and culture. It is also found in dance and Peking Opera. It is not just for women. In martial arts, it can become a formidable weapon. Agnes will discuss the basics of the fan, and its uses for developing flexibility, fluidity, relaxation and harmony of both body and spirit in a harmonious expression. (Some fans will be loaned on site.)
For more information:
http://lafilledejade.free.fr

QI GONG et VOIX

Week-end Sam 24 et Dim. 25 Mars 2012 :
Animé par Mélanie Jackson : D’origine américaine, chante en soliste (soprano lyrique) dans de nombreux pays. Professeur de technique vocale, elle enseigne au conservatoire national de région de Paris. Elle est aussi professeur de Qi Gong et praticienne en gestalt analytique. Ce stage propose d’ouvrir le corps physique et énergétique, d’harmoniser la respiration, de libérer la voix pour exprimer l’émotion. Mélanie enseignera les clés techniques issues de la tradition occidentale du Bel canto, tout en mêlant harmonieusement la tradition chinoise, avec des exercices de Qi gong pour que la voix de chacun s’ouvre naturellement, et que le chant jaillisse du cœur. (lieu à confirmer pour le samedi, dimanche : gymnase Sabatié)
http://lafilledejade.free.fr


Le Lieu:
Au Gymnase Sabatié quartier Villebourbon avenue Chamier à MONTAUBAN

Le Repas:
Libre, ou ensemble au restaurant (environ 12€ à préciser lors de l’inscription)

Horaires:
Accueil à partir de 9h30 Cours de 10h00 à 12h30 et 14h30 à 17h00

Le Tarif :
chaque stage = 45 € SAUF le stage n°3= 145 € (+ Adhésion à l’association = 12 €)

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Site : http://lafilledejade.free.fr
Association La Fille de Jade Anne Egron
1 Place Saint Orens

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English translation provided by the webmaster.

QI GONG and VOICE
When: Sat 24 and Sun, March 25, 2012

Presented by
Melanie Jackson: Internationally renowned American soloist (soprano). Professor of vocal technique, she taught at the National Conservatory of Paris. She also teaches Qi Gong practitioner and gestalt analysis.

Course description:
This course proposes to open the physical body and energy, harmonize the breath, to release the voice to express emotion. Melanie will teach the key techniques from the Western tradition of bel canto, while harmoniously blending Chinese tradition with Qigong exercises for the voice of each open naturally, and that the song burst forth from the heart.

Location
Venue to be confirmed for Saturday,
Sunday: Sabatié gym

For more information visit:
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Qigong Event Announcement - France

Dim. 05 Février 2012:

QI GONG de la FEMME

Animé par Agnès Delattre : Diplômée d’Etat, elle enseigne le Tai Chi Chuan et le Qi Gong dans la région de Toulouse. Elle est praticienne diplômée en Médecine Traditionnelle Chinoise, Psychologie énergétique et Psychologie Chinoise Xin Li. L’objectif de ce Qi Gong est de se sensibiliser à l'énergie féminine pour la développer harmonieusement selon ses propres besoins et son propre ressenti. L'énergie au service de la beauté et de la santé psychocorporelle de la femme.

Cette activité s'adresse à toute femme désireuse de préserver et maintenir son capital beauté et sa santé à tous les stades de sa vie de femme. Elle ne nécessite pas d'aptitudes particulières.


Le Lieu:
Au Gymnase Sabatié quartier Villebourbon avenue Chamier à MONTAUBAN

Le Repas:
Libre, ou ensemble au restaurant (environ 12€ à préciser lors de l’inscription)

Horaires:
Accueil à partir de 9h30 Cours de 10h00 à 12h30 et 14h30 à 17h00

Le Tarif :
chaque stage = 45 € SAUF le stage n°3= 145 € (+ Adhésion à l’association = 12 €)

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Site : http://lafilledejade.free.fr
Association La Fille de Jade Anne Egron
1 Place Saint Orens

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English translation
(Translation provided by the webmaster. The actual instruction is believed to be entirely in French)

Sunday, February 5, 2012:
Qi Gong for Women - Energy for the beauty and health of women.
The objective of this Qi Gong is to raise awareness of the feminine energy and to develop it harmoniously according to its own needs and his own feelings.

This activity is for any woman wishing to preserve natural beauty and health at all stages of life.

No special skills are required.

Presented by Agnes Delattre: Graduate of State, she teaches Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong in the Toulouse region. She is a practitioner of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Psychology, Energy Psychology and Chinese Psychology.

I am Australian. I teach Tai Chi Chuan. The thing is, I am an Australian teaching Chinese martial arts in Japan! That's not something that is very common in the land of judo, kendo and karate .. ....................................................................................................... Read More...

The following information was provided today, courtesy of Steve Gilshenen, who teaches He Tai Chi Chuan in Japan.

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He Zhaoyuan was came from a family with a tradition in Chinese Medicine. He was born in Zhaobao Town*, Wenxian County, Henan Province, China.

In 1825 he became a student of Zhaobao Tai Chi under the instruction of Chen Qingping, the towns Martial Arts Teacher. He attained great skill, which earned him an appointment to the Military Post of Wuxinlang in the Capital. During his posting he performed duties as a Body Guard while travelling to the Far North and the South, encountering bandits and robbers. Many legendary stories of his skill are still widely known in Zhaobao Town.. ....................................................................................................... Read More...

Date and Time: 8-15 April 2012
Location: Norfolk Island

Host: Piria Coleman

Presenter: Master Zhang Hao

Description:
Intensive Tai Chi and Qigong classes with renowned Master Zhang Hao. In the peaceful surrounds and abundant natural setting of beautiful Norfolk Island, Master Zhang Hao will focus on detailed refinements of the Simplified 24 Form Yang Style and the gentle and graceful Wild Goose Qigong taught at the Chi Chinese Healing College.. ....................................................................................................... Read More...

Li Lianjie (known in much of the world as Jet Li) is making another movie about taijiquan (Tai Chi) and this time he has a point to make.

The new movie, slated for 2012, is being co-produced by Jet Li and Huayi Brothers. Li's insight into the art and the character will be based on his years of study in traditional "internal" and "external" martial arts.
Huayi Brothers Studios have played a roll in several successful movies, including "The Forbidden Kingdom" (2008) with Jet Li and Jacki Chan, and the 2004 mega-hit martial comedy, "Kung Fu Hustle" (simply called Gōngfū in China.)
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...What brings all of this up is word that things are coming together for Keanu Reeves directorial debut. He has apparently been working on financing for a film with a working title "Man of Tai Chi" in which he is to be cast as a villain and which will serve as his directorial debut. It will be interesting to see.... ....................................................................................................... Read More...

Sure, it offers peace, harmony, relaxation, and a number of other health benefits. But can tai chi really improve fitness, like that offered by "more vigorous exercises and other martial arts?

Many people are surprised that Tai Chi, (also known as Taiji or T'ai Chi Chu'an) can be as effective as it is at building strength and stability, both mentally and physically. . ....................................................................................................... Read More...

In August 1973, a big martial arts tournament was held in Kuching, Sarawak to celebrate the 10 year anniversary of independence from Britain. (Sarawak joined Malaysia in 1963.) A favourite to win the tournament was a Karate and Kungfu star from Hong Kong. He and his two brothers were competing in separate divisions. They were the grandsons of the chief martial arts instructor of the former Chinese Imperial Army." They had all won many tournaments, and this heavyweight had once challenged Mohammad Ali.

He would strike fear into his opponents as soon as he entered the arena, punching and kicking, his muscles rippling through his sleeveless upper torso, it was an intimidating sight sending fears through the opponents, Wan said. So much so that 'Mr Hong Kong' received a walkover each time he entered the ring, right up to the semi-final round.

There was a lot of money on this event, and no one expected the Hong Kong star to be taken down in mere seconds by a 34-year-old school teacher from Penang. He was known in Singapore for his tai chi, and was asked to represent them in the absence of a team from Penang. . ....................................................................................................... Read More...

With millions of seniors suffering from depression, and with the numbers expected to increase greatly in the next 35 years, depression and suicide are serious problems for elderly North Americans. . ....................................................................................................... Read More...

How far can a tai chi metaphor go? When you practice and art and follow its philosophy long enough, you eventually start to see it everywhere. You may even be tempted to manifest it in places where it probably shouldn't belong. Case in point: tai chi fanatics on a dance floor.

Another case is the natural attempt to apply five element theory to a game made famous by the hit comedy series, "The Big Bang Theory." In the episode entitled "The Lizard-Spock Expansion", Sheldon proposes adding the variable "Lizard" and "Spock" to the classic "Rock Paper Scissor" game in order to increase the randomness of the outcome.
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