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FORT MCMURRAY
Fort McMurray Tai Chi Study Group
Namaste Center, 10011 Franklin Ave, Ft. McMurray, T9H 2K7
Phone
: (403) 743-5554
Contact
: Daniel D. Lane
Styles
: Traditional Yang style
Related Arts:
Qigong and basic Dit Da Medicine i.e. accupressure, moxa
Emphasis
: Health and martial
Curriculum
: 108 Yang, T.T. Liang sword form, cane form, sabre form
Lineage
: David Bray, Lee Shui Pak, Sam Masich
Fees
: $40/month
Members
: 20
Founded 1999
BRITISH COLUMBIA
ABBOTSFORD
Inner Arts
Web Site URL:
http://groups.msn.com/TaiChiOnline
School Name:
Inner Arts
Name of Teacher:
Tadeusz Kuczynski
Teacher's lineage:
Bui Ngoc Hai
http://nam.waw.pl
Styles taught:
Tai Chi and Kung Fu
Curriclum taught or practised:
Taijiquan: Set in 24 forms, in 88 forms, and in 48 forms, Straight Sword, Cudgel, Qi Gong,
Other related arts taught:
Five animals boxing, Hsingyiquan, Baguazang, Qinna, Nanquan, Chaquan, Huaquan, Qi Gong General Massage.
Address of School:
214/33165 Old Yle Rd
City:
Abbotsford
Province
:
BC
Country
:
Canada
Phone Number
:
604 850 3864
Year this School/Group Started:
1992
COMOX
Master Henry Wang Tai Chi School
Address
: 2133 Downey Ave Comox, BC Canada, V9M 1W7
Phone
: (250) 339-7872
URL
:
http://www.searchcentertaichi.com
Contact
: Master Henry Wang
Styles
: Cheng Man-Ching 37 movement short form
Curriculum
: Cheng Man-Ching 37 movement short form according to Master Wang's seven principles. Also "Search Centre"
Members
: Approximately fifty active, schools in Powell River and Victoria, BC and Boise, Idaho.
Active since 1986 in Canada
CRANBROOK
Cranbrook Tai Chi
Cranbrook Seniors Center, 2nd Street South, Cranbrook, B.C.
(250) 426-7324
Register through Cranbrook Parks & Recreation Program
Contact:
Gordon A Rae
Styles:
Yang Style
Related Arts:
Qigong
Emphasis:
Health and martial
Curriculum:
Sam Masich's 5 Section Yang
Lineage:
Raymond Chung 1st teacher, Sam Masich. Most time spent with Sam
Members:
10-20
Since 1995
CRESTON
Red Jade Martial Arts
Address:
Creston, BC (Downtown and Rec Center Locations)
Phone:
250-428-7237
URL:
www.redjadekungfu.com
Contact
:
Neil Ripski
Styles
:
Chen Old Frame Taiji of Hong Junsheng Lineage, Yang style, Cheng Style Baguazhang, 5 Elements Xingyiquan
Related Arts
:
Northern Kung Fu & Wing Chun
Emphasis
:
Internal Neigong (Martial and Qigong) Training
Curriculum
:
Chen Style Taiji of Hong Junsheng Yilu, Pao Chui (Cannon Fist), Straight Sword, Qigong, Yang 24 Short Form, Yang 32 Sword, Baguazhang 8 mother palms, 8 old palms.
Lineage
:
Chen Style - Chen Zhonghua-Hong Junsheng-Chen FaKe, Yang Style- Shug Puto- Guo Ji Hong- Luo Ji Hong
Members
:
Taiji and Bagua about 20
Edmonton school opened in 1999, Fernie in 2006, Creston in 2007
FORT ST. JOHN
Rising Tai Chi Club
Address
:
Ambrose Scholl Gym, 9616-115th Ave, Fort St. John, B.C.,
Phone
:
(250) 787-9779
Contact
:
Tammy Bilodeau
Styles
:
Yang
Related
Arts
:
qigong for health and mediation, Liuhebafa, Bagua
Emphasis
:
Health and martial.
Curriculum
:
24 movement simplified taiji, Sam Masich 5 section Form, 48 Postures Form, 13 Postures Form, Five Section Two person sparring Form, Five Section Sword Form, , 13 Postures Sabre Form, Qigong, push hands/interactive tai chi, philosophy and meditation
Lineage
:
Jody Decker, Sam Masich, Grandmaster Shouyu Liang
Members:
40
Founded 1987
KAMLOOPS
Kamloops Tai Chi Club
St. Andrew's Presbyterian Church, 6th & Douglas, Kamloops, BC
250-554-7302; 250-320-0737
Contact
:
Mac Porter
Styles
:
Yang
Related Arts:
QiGong
Emphasis
:
keeping body strong, healthy and mind calm, disciplined and aware
Curriculum
:
Yang Chen Fu short Taiji, Sam Masich 24
Lineage
:
Mario Schwarz - Classical Yang Style Tai Chi; Master Mah Chao - Chi Kung; Yang Chen Fu - Sword Form, Push-hands
Members
:
20
Founded 1987
KELOWNA
Kelowna Tai Chi Chuan Club
School Name: Kelowna Tai Chi Chuan Club
Name of Teacher:
Sharon Haskins & Kathy Ennis
Styles taught:
Yang
Curriclum taught or practised:
24 short form
108 long form
Qigong
Tai Chi sword
Fan
Broadsword
Cane
Applications
Address of School:
1272 St. Paul's Street
City
:
Kelowna
Province
:
British Columbia
Country
:
Canada
Phone Number 1:
1-250-763-5594
Phone Number 2:
1-250-769-1540
Approximate number of Students/Members:
10
Year this School/Group Started:
2006
Dancing Dragon - School Without Walls
1310 Bertram Street, Kelowna, B.C., Westbank Community Centre, Westbank, B.C.
(250) 762-5982
Contact:
Harold Hajime Nake
Styles
:
Yang 24 Simplified, Yang 48 Combination
Related Arts:
Radical Qigong, Baguazhang,Taiji sword & broadsword
Emphasis
:
Health and martial
Curriculum
:
24 movement simplified taiji, Radical Qigong, push hands play, philosophy and meditation
Lineage
:
Yang, Chen
Members
:
15 in Taijiquan - over fifty in Qigong
Founded 1991
NELSON
Kootenay Tai Chi Centre
Box 566, Nelson, B.C., V1L 5R3
Phone
:
(250) 352-2468
URL
:
http://www.johnsonslandingretreat.bc.ca/Holistic-TaiChi-Retreat.html
Contact
:
Rex Eric Eastman
Styles
:
Yang style Taijiquan, long form, short form, san shou, tui shou, fast set, sword, knife, spear, staff, cane
Related Arts:
Pa Kua Chang, Hsing I Chuan. Qigong - several styles. Youth Kung Fu program. Teacher training, surfing, snowboarding.
Emphasis
:
Health and martial
Curriculum
:
Cheng Man Ching's short Yang taiji form. T.T. Tchoung's 260 movement double Yang long form. Tai Chi 88 Yang style fighting set. T.T. Tchoung's Fa Ching fast Tai Chi set, various weapons as well as Pa Kua, Hsing I and 5 animals of youth Kung Fu (Hsiao Chuan Fa)
Lineage:
1969 - Marshal Ho. 1970-1975 - Raymond Chung. 1976-1980 - Steve Malliaris. 1980-present - T.T. Tchoung
Founded:
1982
QUESNEL
Rivers Tai Chi Studio
Address:
1168 Marsh Road, Quesnel, British Columbia, as well as various sites around the community
Phone
:
(250) 992-8024
Contact
:
Bob & Candis Compton
Styles
:
Yang Family
Related Arts:
Qigong
Emphasis
:
health for beginners; health and martial in more advanced students
Curriculum
:
Simplified and advanced Yang Style forms (5-section, 24, 108), weapons, 2-person Tai Chi.
Lineage
:
We practice and teach forms taught principally by Sam Masich
Fees
:
Group rate: $20/ hour. Individual drop-in rate: $6/class
Members
:
20-25
Founded 2004
VANCOUVER
Shou-Yu Liang Wushu Taiji Qigong Institute
Web Site URL:
http://www.shouyuliang.com
School Name:
Canadian Institute of Tai Chi
Name of Teacher:
Liang Shouyu
Address of School:
220 Jackson Avenue
Note:
We are on the second floor of Japanese church. Our entrance is through the side door in the alleyway off Jackson Ave.
City:
Vancouver
Province:
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
V6A 3B3
Phone Number:
604-732-3592
Year this School/Group Started:
1998
Canadian Institute of Tai Chi
Web Site URL:
http://www.canadianinstituteoftaichi.com
School Name:
Canadian Institute of Tai Chi
Name of Teacher:
Steve Malliaris
Teacher's lineage:
Tchoung Ta-Tchen
Styles taught:
Yang Style
Curriclum taught or practised:
Beginner, Intermediate and Advanced Classes are ongoing.
Address of School:
1825 W. 16th Ave. at Burrard St
City:
Vancouver
Province:
British Columbia
Country:
Canada
Phone Number:
604-732-3592
Approximate number of Students/Members:
50
Year this School/Group Started:
2008
Fu's Internal Martial Arts
Victor Sheng Lung Fu
Vancouver, BC, Canada
(604) 315-8890
URL:
http://www.fustyle.com/
Styles:
Fu Style Taiji, Liangyi, Bagua, Xingyi
Lineage:
3rd Generation Fu Family, Grandson of Fu Zhensong
VICTORIA
The Wushu Centre
Address:
755 Pandora Ave., Victoria, B.C., and Playfair park.
Phone:
250-744-1965
URL:
http://www.thewushucentre.ca
Contact:
Andrea Falk
Styles:
Chen (old style), Yang (Yang Zhenduo style)
Related Arts:
xingyi (Hebei style), bagua (Jiang Rongqiao style)
Emphasis:
health and martial
Curriculum:
traditional Chen and Yang forms, xingyi elements, animals and forms, bagua forms and weapons, wushu basics
Lineage:
Chen and bagua - Huan Dahai, Shanghai. Xingyi and bagua Xia Baihua, Beijing.
Fees:
$55/month unlimited classes, $40/month park only
Member
s: 12-15
Founded
1990
MANITOBA
PORTAGE LA PRARIE
Chinese Martial Arts Association of Portage
D.K. Wong, Mike Sharpe
71-19 St SW, Portage la Prairie, Manitoba, Canada
Taiji, Xingyi, Baguazhang
WINNIPEG
Beverly Shaw - Bison Sport and Active Living
145 Frank Kennedy
University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada R3T 2N2
(204)474-6100
Tai Chi for the health and self-defence benefits.
Dynamic relaxation, correct body alignment and breath work (chi kung).
Enjoy an energizing full body workout to build strength, improve flexibility and relieve stress.
Classes include warm-ups, breathing exercises, learning the form, and partner drills.
Location:
Recreation Room, Frank Kennedy Centre
Instructor
:
Beverly Shaw
Cost
:
$69 Student / $75 Regular
Ages
:
17+
Plum Blossom Yang Tai Chi
Web Site URL:
www.ChoyLiFut.ca
School Name:
Plum Blossom Yang Tai Chi
Name of Teacher:
Grand Master Doc Fai Wong
Teacher's lineage:
Hu, Yeun- Chou, Yang, Cheng- Fu,Yang, Jian-Hou, Yang, Lu -Chan
Styles taught:
Yang Style Tai Chi
Curriclum taught or practised:
8 Step
16 Step
24 Form
40 Form
108 Form
Tai Chi Fan
Tai Chi Saber
Tai Chi Gim - straight sword
Tai Chi Cane
Tai Chi Flute
Plum Blossom Pole form
Address of School:
Dakota Community Center, 2nd floor - 1188 Dakota Street
City:
Winnipeg
Province
: Manitoba
Country:
Canada
Phone Number 1
: 204-791-6146
Phone Number 2
: 204- 470-6434
Year this School/Group Started:
1984
Other related arts taught:
Choy Li Fut Kung Fu
Other Messages
: Located in the South end of Winnipeg, just past St. Vital Shopping Center.
Tiger Claw Kung Fu and Tai Chi School
55 Arthur Street, Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada R3H 1B1
(204) 942-4829
URL
:
http://www.tigerclaw.ca/taichi.htm
Contact:
Darrell Couchie
Styles
:
Yang
Primary Focus:
Using Tai Chi to help seniors, martial artists and people who cannot afford to take Tai Chi. For the most part we focus on the memory work, body mechanics and for the advanced students, applications.
Curriculum
:
all aspects of Yang Style Taiji including: Yang style short form, Chi kung form, Taiji sword form, Two man set, Push hands, Self defence applications
Related Arts:
Kung Fu, police Defence Tactics
Courses run four times a year: Spring, Summer, Fall and Winter. Currently beginner's class times are Tuesday from 6 to 7 p.m. and Thursday from 7 to 8 p.m.
Founded:
1963
Prairie Phoenix Martial Arts
Unit A - 88 Sherbrook Street Winnipeg, Manitoba R3C 2B3
Phone:
(204) 775-7008, (204) 223-4441
Contact
:
William Temple
URL
:
http://www.prairiephoenixmartialarts.com/
Styles
:
6 Forms for Health, Qigong
Lineage
:
Peng You Taijiquan Association.
Winnipeg Taiji Academy - Official Branch of Hunyuantaiji Academy Canada
Roy Dawson
Winnipeg, Manitoba. Canada
URL:
http://www.chenzhonghua.com/
Styles
Chen Style Xinyi Hunyuan Taijiquan, Hunyuan Qigong
NEW BRUNSWICK
FREDRICTON
Wu’s Tai Chi Chu’an Academy
328 King St., Fredericton, N.B., E3B 1E3
1-888-450-8889
506 450-8889
www.wustyle.com
Contact
:
Chief Instructor: Sifu Martin Kennedy
Deputy Chief Instructor
:
Mary Kennedy
Styles
:
Wu
Emphasis
:
Health and Martial
Curriculum
:
full curriculum of Wu Style Tai chi chu’an including 108 standard Hand Form, 54 form for Competition, sword, saber and spear forms as well as meditation and Chi Kung. Also a number of morning exercise classes intended for seniors 50+.
Lineage
:
disciples of Grand Master Wu Kwong Yu and fully certified Wu Style Tai Chi Chu’an Instructors
NEWFOUNDLAND AND LABRADOR
NOVA SCOTIA
NUNAVUT
NORTHWEST TERRITORIES
ONTARIO
BARRIE
Chenoa Taijiquan and Qigong Studio
Chenoa Studio
:
40 Golfdale Road, Barrie, Ontario L4N 6R5
Georgina College, Barrie and Orillia Campus,
Orillia Parks and Recreation,
Rama Seniors Centre,
Barrie Parks and Recreation,
Barrie YMCA,
Orillia's Sunshine Racquet and Fitness Club
(705) 722-6443
URL:
www.chenoastudio.ca
Contact:
Judith Mackay-Kowalski
Styles
: :
Yang, Combination forms, Wu
Related Arts:
Meditation, Qigong, Credit courses in Taijiquan and Qigong available through Georgian College - Barrie Campus
Primary Focus:
Health
Curriculum
:
16 Form, Meditation Long Form, 8 Brocade Qigong, 12 Form Taijiquan Qigong, Taiji Sabre Sword Form
Lineage
:
Student of David Lau of Scarborough
Fees
:
Varies
Since 1986
Martial Arts Family Fitness Center
15 Cedar Pointe Unit, Barrie, Ontario, L4N 6R5
(705) 722-6443
Contact:
Judith Mackay
Styles
:
Yang, Combination forms, Wu
Related Arts:
Meditation, Qigong, Credit courses in Taijiquan and Qigong available through Georgian College - Barrie Campus
Primary Focus:
Health
Curriculum:
10 form, Yang 24 form, 40 Competition form, 108 Yang style, sword form, Teacher Training Program
Lineage:
Student of David Lau of Scarborough
BLENHEIM
Harmony Tai Chi
RR3 Blenheim, Ontario, N0P 1A0
Contact:
Mary Lou Handysides
Styles
:
Yang
Related Arts:
Qigong -20 Therapeutic (Palms, Meridians, Brocades)
Primary Focus:
Health
Curriculum:
Yang 108, 24 (Bare Hand). Plan to include fan and Yang Sword (32 and presently 16)
Lineage:
Received personal instruction from Master K.T.Lee; also student of Sifu Gloria Jenner, Sifu Maiku Shaw, Master Helen Wu (QiGong and fan).
Fees:
Instruction is free. A $2 contribution is recommended towards the rental of the community center.
90 members
Founded 2000
BRANTFORD
Yellow River Taiji Quan School of Canada
Chinese Medical Clinic, 149 Market St, Brantford, Ont
.
Class location
at St.Andrew United Church (summer at Mohawk Park)
Phone
:
(519) 759-8827
Contact
:
Dr. Ling Zhong Xie - President and Master of Taiji Qua, Qigong, former Ass't professor at Nanjing University of TCM
Keith Cowell - Vice-President
Robert Arnott - Vice-President
Styles
:
Chen, Yang, Mixed style, Wu
Related Arts:
Shaolin Qigong - theory and practice
Emphasis:
Health and martial
Curriculum:
Taiji Qigong (Infant Vitality method)
24 Peking Form, 42 Yang competition form,
32 & 42 Yang sword (all taught at 3 levels)
56 & 83 Chen forms, push hands, San-Shou
Shaolin Qigong (many levels including manipulations).
Lineage:
1) Student of Grand Master Yang Jieren (19th generation of Chen - student of Chen Zhaokui and Fen Zhiqiang)
2) Student of Grand Master Zhong Yuan (5th generation Yang)
3) Student of Grand Master Lan Dunkai (4th generation Yang)
4) Student of Jing Hongzhu (Qigong Master & professor at Nanjing University of TCM)
5) Student of Zhao Yi (Qigong Master & professor at Shanghai University of TCM)
Active members:
50 - 70
Founded in 1994
BURLINGTON
Burlington Tai Chi Club
680 Plains Rd. West, Burlington, Ont. L8N 3H8
905-527-1158
Marianne Limberger:
905 - 634-1635
Styles:
Short Yang Style Taijiquan: Five Section and 24 simplified form.
Related Arts:
Warm up and stretching, Taijiquan related walking and Qigong
Primary Focus:
Health and Spiritual
Curriculum
: Twelve weeks 1 1/2 hours classes.
Lineage:
Master Sam Masich , Sifu Steve Higgins and Ed Cooper
Members:
8 to 10
Since 2006
Wushu Tae Kwon Do Centre
Web Site URL:
http://www.wushutkd.com
Location:
1400 Plains Rd. East, Burlington, Ontario, Canada
Telephone:
905-639-8808
CAMBRIDGE
CAMPBELLVILLE
Circle of Friends
School Name:
Circle of Friends
Name of Teacher:
Mary Hansell
Teacher's lineage:
Sam Masich, Ed Cooper
Styles taught:
Yang
Curriclum taught or practised:
Sam Masich Simplified Five Section Short Forms:
Taijichuan,
2 person Taijichuan,
Yang Style Sword,
2 person Yang Style Sword;
88 Section Yang style 2 Person TaijiChuan;
32 Section Sword,
54 Section Sword;
Beijing 24 Section Taijichuan;
108 Yang Style Taijichuan;
Push Hands.
Address of School:
Box 214, L0P 1B0
City:
Campbellville
Province:
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Phone Number 1:
416 978 5031
Approximate number of Students/Members:
Variable
Year this School/Group Started:
1993 Founded by Ed Cooper.
ELMVALE
Mayer's Martial Arts Elmvale
Web Site URL:
http://communitylinksimcoe.cioc.ca/details.asp?RSN=121006&Number=21
School Name:
Mayer's Martial Arts Elmvale
Name of Teacher:
Ron Latour
Teacher's lineage:
Sensei Hans Mayer, Marlene Kasper, Ian Sinclair
Styles taught:
Yang
Curriclum taught or practised:
5-section,
10 Form,
24,
108,
5-section sword,
42 sword,
tuishou,
5-section 2-person routine,
applications
Address of School:
14 George Street,
City:
Elmvale
Province:
Ontario
Country:
Canada
Phone Number:
(705) 322-3824
Approximate number of Students/Members:
8 - 16
Year this School/Group Started:
2004
Other related arts taught:
Gojuryu Karate, Jiujitsu, Kobudo,
Other Messages:
ages 6 - seniors
GUELPH
Green Dragon Qigong/Taijiquan
Web site URL:
http://www.uoguelph.ca/~iaido/gsjsa_qigong.htm
School Meets at Knox Presbyterian Church,
20 Quebec Street, Guelph, Ontario (Baker Street entrance)
(519) 837-0038 (Ki Design)
Contact:
Michelle McMillan
Styles:
Yang style (152 from Dr. Zaiwen Shen)
Related Arts:
Qigong "style": from Dr. Zaiwen Shen, Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming, Sam Masich
Primary Focus:
Health and martial
Curriculum:
Traditional 152 Yang style as taught by Dr. Zaiwen Shen; Qigong from Dr. Zaiwen Shen, Dr. Yang Jwing-ming, Sam Masich, etc
Lineage:
Student of Dr. Shen, Recognized Therapeutic Touch Practitioner
Mondays 6:30 - 8:00 p.m.
Approximately 30 students
Founded in 1994
HAMILTON
Dong Fang Taiji - Hamilton
Web Site URL:
www.dongfangtaiji.com
School Name:
Dong Fang Taiji - Hamilton
Name of Teacher:
Jamie Rolfe
Teacher's lineage:
Li Ya Xuan, Lin Mo Gen, Wang Xue Jun, Jamie Rolfe
Styles taught:
Traditional Yang Style Taijiquan
Curriclum taught or practised:
Yang Style Long Form, Push Hands,
55 Sword, Broadsword, Spear/Staff, Qi Gong, Taiji Theory
Address of School:
86 Homewood Ave.(Melrose Church)
City:
Hamilton
Province:
ON
Country:
Canada
Phone Number:
905 388 6339
Phone Number:
905 870 8384
Approximate number of Students/Members:
15
Year this School/Group Started:
2003
Other related arts taught:
Purely Taiji
Other Messages:
Focus on Pure Taiji Energy
The Holistic Centre
324 James St. N., Hamilton, Ontario, L8L 1H2
(905) 521-9664 (Bill Marsh)
Contact:
Bill Marsh
Styles:
Yang long form, Yang 24 form
Related Arts:
Chi Kung
Primary Focus:
Currently primarily health but including martial elements
Curriculum:
108 Yang, 24 Yang
Fees:
$8 per class or passport ($80 for 12 classes)
Founded
1992
Paul Henderson & Debbie Horbal
#16-104 Erie Ave., Hamilton, Ontario, L8N 2W7
(905) 524-3750
Contact:
Paul Henderson & Debbie Horbal
Styles:
Yang
Related Arts:
Ba Gua, Chi Kung, Meditation, Zhan Zhuang (Standing Pole Chi Kung/Meditation)
Emphasis:
Health and martial
Curriculum:
24 movement simplified taiji
KITCHENER
Cold Mountain Internal Arts
248 Westmount Rd. E., Calvin Church,
Kitchener, Ontario
(519) 576-3206
Contact:
Steve Higgins
Styles:
Cold Mountain Cannon Fist, Cold Mountain Long Fist, Yang Family 108, Shen Family Long Form (Old Yang Middle Frame)
Related Arts:
Qigong, weapons
Focus:
MARTIAL, HEALTH, SPIRITUAL
Curriculum:
Open access to all classes
Lineage:
Old Yang Medium-frame from Yang Chien Hou through Dr. Shen Zaiwen. Chen's Cannon Fist through G.M. Jou Tsung-Hwa. Yang Large-frame and traditional weapons through Master Sam Masich.
Members:
50-60
Since 1989
LAKE OF BAYS
Temple Knights
1018 Moot Rd., Hwy 117 E., Lake of Bays (Muskoka)
Ph. (705) 767-1177 Fax (705) 767-1165
Contact:
John Oliver Peel & Valerie Houston
Styles:
Yang
Related Arts:
: Chi Kung, Kung Fu
Curriculum
: Tai Chi Chuan (Yang Style), Chi Kung, Tai Chi Sword, Push Hands, Tai Chi two person set, Applications, Jing set
Lineage
: Student of Chi Kung Master Ho Shu Ying
LONDON
Peach Blossom Meditation Academy
School Meets at:
Peachful Warriors Dojo, Falcon Street, London, Ontario
(519) 452-0234 (club),
(519) 455-5695 (Head Instructor's Home)
http://pages.hotbot.com/health/pearblossom/
Contact: Rev. Michael Shaw & Terry Shaw, or Ms. Barb Delyzer
Styles
: Yang, Chen, Wu
Related Arts: :
Karate, Kung Fu
Focus
: Health and martial
Curriculum:
108 Yang, Yang Sword, Chen (Hard, Soft, Short), Wu Style
Lineage: Started in 1969. Steven Chan, Tommy Fung, Kevin Baldwin, Ivy Wong, Ida Wong, M.A. Chu, Denny Chiu, Terry Shaw, Kevin Chu
Fees:
Varies from class to class
Yang class usually 50 students per session, other classes about 10-25 students per session
Number of Years School/Group Has Existed:
15
Phoenix Tai Chi Centre
19 Holborn Ave, London, Ontario, N6J 2P6
(519) 439-8875
www.phoenixtaichi.ca
Contact
: Gloria Jenner
Styles
: Yang
Related Arts:
Qigong, Tai Chi sword - Yang
Emphasis
: Health
Curriculum
: Yang long form, Yang short form
Lineage
: Mr. Moy Lin Shing, Sifu Paul McCaughey, Master Mantak Chia, T.C.M. Dr. P. Liang, Qigong Master Guo Yi
Fees
: $52 - 9 class fee, $25 - monthly fee
Members:
170 students
Since 1997
MARKHAM
Budo Life Centre
200 Steelecase Road East, Unit 3, Markham, Ontario, L3R 1G2
(905) 940-9447
Contact
: Frieda Krengel
Styles
: : Yang
Related Arts
: Shaolin Chuan Fa, Okinawa Goju Ryu
Primary Focus
: Health and Martial
Curriculum
: 108 Yang
MILTON
Circle of Friends Tai Chi Club
SEE ABOVE LISTING for CAMPBELLVILLE, ONTARIO.
OAKVILLE
Oakville Dynamic Martial Arts Centre
407 Speers Road, Unit 6, Oakville Ontario L6K 3T5
(905) 337-1753
http://www.netcom.ca/~miham/dynamic.html
Contact:
Michael Ham
Styles:
Yang, Wu (Chien Chuan), Chen (Zhao Bao), Sun
Primary Focus
: Both health and martial.
Curriculum
: Yang 24 Simplified form; Wu 108 long form; Chen Lao Jia Yi Lu form; Sun 73 form; 32 posture Single Sword; 42 posture Single Sword; Flying Rainbow Single Fan; Flying Rainbow Double Fan; Lian Huan Double Sword; 13 Posture Chen Broadsword; Pear Flower Spear
Lineage:
Began training in Wu style with Eddie Wu back in the mid 1980s, then learned Chen style with Chung Jen Chang. Learned Chen style weapons from Ren Guang Yi. Currently trains with Helen Wu in Tai Chi weapons and Sun style Tai Chi.
ORILLIA
Cloud Mountain Martial Arts and Wellness Centre
247a West Street N., Orillia, Ontario
(705) 770-0279
www.cloudmountainmartialarts.com
Contact
: Ian Sinclair
Styles:
Yang, Chen, Wu, Sun, Hao, Xin
Related Arts:
: Xingyiquan, Baguazhang, Yiquan, Liuhebafa, Wujiquan, Emei Wushu, Shuaijiao, Qinna, Sanshou, Qigong
Primary Focus
: Making the world a better place, one person at a time
Curriculum
: Qigong, Basics, 10 form, 16 form{Chen, Yang, Wu, Sun, Wu/Hao, Xin, Sword}, 5-Section, 24, 32 Sword, 42, 42 Sword, 56 Chen, 40 Yang, 46 Wu, 77 Sun, Yang 108, Chen Yilu Changquan, Chen Erlu Paotui, Sabre, Sword, Spear, Cane, Fan, 2-person routines, Tuishou, Duanshou, Sanshou, Medical Qigong, Daoist Qigong, Buddhist Qigong, Healing Qigong, Wushu Qigong, Dian Xue, Neijia wushu: Xingyiquan, Baguazhang, Liuhebafa, Yiquan, daperng, Iron Shirt, more
Lineage
: Liang Shouyu (since 1989), Sam Masich (since 1989), Raymond Chung (Chung Yanman), (1989 - 1992), Tchoung Ta Tchen (1989 - 1991), Paul McCaughey (1985 - 1989), Wayne Wilson (1985 - 1989), Terry Farrel (1983 - 1984), Baldwin Yang (1979 - 1982)
Fees
: Varies depending on program
40 - 80 students (usually 4- 6 students per class)
At this location since 2004
OSHAWA
Ontario Wushu and Holistic Health Association
Connaught Park Clubhouse, 449 Jarvis Street, Oshawa, Ontario
(905) 668-6006, (905) 655-3573
Contact:
Dolina Macleod, John Fyfe
Styles:
Yang
Primary Focus:
Both health and martial.
Curriculum
Yang Style - 24 movement; 40 movement; 48 movement; Sword Form, Chi Kung; Sabre Form
Number of Years School/Group Has Existed: 15
OTTAWA