This is the first time this series of workshops has ever been conducted, and is the perfect opportunity to learn from someone with lineage back to both Yang Chengfu and Yang Ban Hou. Sifu James Gao will take you on a journey of discovery with each workshop based on 2 or 3 movements from the Yang Form. You will learn the movement, layer it with theoretical concepts, application and finally sensitivity and Tai Chi Jìn. Workshop Three will give us time to review and refine Péng and Lŭ Jìn, and work on the foundations of Jĭ and Àn Jìn, with theory from Zhang Sanfeng’s “Taijiquan Classic”.
Self Cultivation
Utilising Traditional Yang Style movements as the basis for self-development and form understanding.
Theory
Using Zhang Sanfeng's "Taijiquan Classic" for theoretical knowledge.
Application
Employing Push Hands as the method for sensitivity and application training.
The course will be conducted by
Sifu James GaoSifu James Gao is a 6th Generation Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi master, with lineages to both Yang Chengfu and Yang Ban Hou. He has over 40 years of martial arts experience, from internal as well as external styles. While hands-on in both forms and Push Hands/Application Training, Sifu James, through his research, has gained a wealth of knowledge in classic Tai Chi and other Chinese Internal Martial Arts theory. His ability to articulate the essence of this theory and how to apply it is well-regarded by his peers and students.
Detail of his profile can be found HERE.
We are extremely honoured that Sifu James has agreed to come back to Melbourne to continue this incredible workshop series.
This Workshop will focus on using the Yang style traditional form as the base for self-development, Zhang Sanfeng's "Taijiquan Classic" as the theory and Push Hands as the method for sensitivity and application training. Workshop Three will take you through a few more movements from the Yang Form; teaching you the movement and application, layering it with the theoretical concepts, then applying it to teach you sensitivity and an understanding of Tai Chi Jìn with a focus on Jĭ and Àn Jìn.
Prahran - Sunday 7 and Saturday 13 January - 9.00am
Northcote - Monday 8 January - 12.30pm
Elwood - Wednesday 17 January - 9.30am
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The third in this unique series of workshops will focus on refining Péng and Lŭ Jìn and introducing the foundations of Jĭ and Àn Jìn, taking movements from the Yang Form, teaching you movement, application and theoretical concepts, and applying it to developing sensitivity and Tai Chi Jīn.
Sunday 6th August 2023 - 10.00am to 4.00pm - Inner Melbourne
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The second in this unique series of workshops will focus on Lŭ Jìn (Roll Back or Yielding Skill), taking a few movements from the Yang Form, teaching you movement, application and theoretical concepts, and applying it to developing sensitivity and Tai Chi Jīn.
Sunday 7th May 2023 - 10.00am to 4.00pm - Inner Melbourne
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The first of a unique series of workshops taking a few movements from the Yang Form, teaching you movement, application and theoretical concepts, and applying it to developing sensitivity and Tai Chi Jing.
Sunday 12th February 2023 - 10.00am to 4.00pm - Inner Melbourne
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Prahran - Saturday 31 December & 7 January - 9.00am
Northcote - Monday 9 January - 12.30pm
Melbourne - Sunday 15 January - 10.00am
Elwood - Wednesday 18 January - 9.30am
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Learn how to apply one of the fundamental principles of Taijiquan to both form and push hands practice.
Sunday 16th October 2022 - 10.00am to 4.00pm - Inner Melbourne
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