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Aikido Demonstration and Open House
January 19, 2008
Watch a demonstration at 10:30am, or participate in a free introductory class at 11:15am. Adults and children are welcome.
More information: Emerald City Aikido
Chinese New Year Celebration at Factoria Mall
February 2-3, 2008
During the two-day 2008 Lunar New Year Celebration Year of the Rat at Factoria Mall, the Western Washington Toyota Performance Stage will feature multi-cultural entertainment such as a lion dance, martial arts, Filipino, Thai, Korean, Indian and Chinese cultural dance, and instrumental performances, fashion shows and pop vocalists.
The Yang Family Tai Chi Association will perform on Sunday at 2:35pm. Admission is free.
Chinese New Year Celebration and Dragon Dance
February 9, 2008
2pm-4:30pm
Bring the whole family to this free event. Enjoy Tai Chi, calligraphy, and face painting. Participate in the Lion Dance and win prizes in our raffle.
Open to the public, please RSVP if possible.
Contact: Wu Hsing Tao School
Chinatown/I.D. Lunar New Year Celebration - Year of the Rat
February 9, 2008
Featuring arts and crafts demonstrations, local businesses and community organizations, and performances by:
- Mak Fai Washington Kung Fu Club (12:05pm)
- Seattle Wushu Center (2:30pm)
Admission is free. For additional information, please visit www.cidbia.org or call 206-382-1197.
Free Meditation Classes at the Sri Chinmoy Centre
February through April 2008
Regular meditation practice fosters confidence, happiness, inspiration and achievement. Morning, evening and weekend classes are offered. To register, call 206-322-2600.
Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Intensive
February 16-17, 2008
Ever wanted to train with one of the best grapplers in the world? Have you had the opportunity to learn from one of the King of the Cages top champions? This is your chance as Alberto Crane will be visiting Seattle for the very first time to offer intensive hands-on workshops on two of his best positions, High Mount and Cross Guard!
Cost is $55 for one session, or $95 for the entire weekend. To register, contact Jake Burroughs at 206-941-3232 or three_harmonies(at)hotmail.com.
Xing Shen Zhuang Foundation Training with Jette Brink Moller
March 8-14, 2008
Xing Shen Zhuang is a principle of Daoist cultivation and a seminal concept of Zhong Jiao Xuan Xue, which is the counterpart of Daoist philosophy and metaphysics. The goal of the practice is to embody the Shen Guan, or the light of the Shen, within ourselves. The process of reuniting the separate alienated self-mind-consciousness with the body is the ultimate representation of the materialized spirit and soul in Daoist cultivation.
Jette Brink Moller is a senior student of Qigong master David Verdesi. This week-long retreat will be held near Portland, Oregon. For details, visit the Traditional Tao website.
Training Day - MMA Seminar with UFC Champions Anderson Silva and Antonio Nogueira
March 15-16, 2008
Event will be held at Mieko’s Fitness in Lake City. Limited space available. For more information, leave a message at 206-440-3358.
Shen Wu Mixed Martial Arts with Tim Cartmell
March 22-23, 2008
Workshops will include:
- Sun Bagua Form & Application (Snake & Hawk): Both the form and a multitude of applications will be taught including striking, joint manipulation, and throws.
- Xing Yi Combat Applications: A comprehensive overview of locks, strikes, throws, and footwork will be covered. Xing Yi is known for its aggressive nature, which relies on sensitivity and skill over brute force.
- Clinch Clinic 201: Clinch fighting is arguably the single most important factor in sport and street fighting because it bridges the gap between striking distance and grappling distance, and is considered by many the key aspect to dominating your opponent.
Tuition is $145 for the entire weekend, with discounts for single sessions. For more information, contact Three Harmonies Chinese Martial Arts Center.
Body Mind Spirit Expo
March 29-30, 2008
Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion (305 Harrison St)
Featuring over 90 holistic exhibitors and 50 free lectures. Weekend admission is $12. For a complete schedule, visit www.bmse.net.
Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Push Hands
March 29-30, 2008
Learn push hands from master Yang Jun, 6th generation inheritor of the Yang family style. [More Information]
7th Annual Kyokushin Challenge - Full Contact Karate Tournament
April 5, 2008
Northwest Kyokushin is hosting an international knockdown tournament in Spring 2008, at Ellensburg High School. Open to all styles, regardless of affiliation. For tournament rules, applications and other information, visit the Kyokushin Challenge website.
Tai Chi Workshop with Grandmaster Sam Tam
April 12-13, 2008
Workshop topics include zhan zhuang (standing meditation), Soaring Crane qigong, Yang style Tai Chi hand, sword and fan forms, tui shou (push hands), and other demonstrations. Workshop will be held at Northwest Fighting Arts in Portland, Oregon. Cost is $220 for the full weekend. Contact Jeff Patterson at 503-740-2666 for details.
Tai Chi Core Principles with Grandmaster Chen Xiao Xing
April 19-20, 2008
Chen, Xiao Xing is a direct line to the source of all Taijiquan. He is the most noted master in the Chen Village and a leading representative of Chen Taiji within China and throughout the world.
Join Embrace the Moon in welcoming Grandmaster Chen for study in Standing Meditation Form Correction, Chan si Gong & Push Hands. Beginners gain the advantage of incorporating these priniciples into their practice immediately; seasoned practitioners go deep. No matter your skill level, this will be an engaging & fun experience for all!
Chinese Performing Arts Spectactular
April 23-24, 2008
The Divine Performing Arts Spectacular is dedicated to exploring and rediscovering the essence of the true, traditional Chinese culture. Thus, it creates and performs pieces that center primarily on classical themes and divinely-inspired culture. It uses the expression of Chinese classical dance, showcasing genuine traditional Chinese culture with pure truthfulness, pure compassion, and pure beauty, devoid of any elements of the communist party culture.
Performances will be staged at The Paramount Theatre. Ticket prices range from $38 to $108. [Preview Video]
The Battle in Seattle: World Dang Soo Do Championships
April 25-26, 2008
This WDU National Championships promises to be a premier event in the great Pacific Northwest showcasing the talents of the World Dang Soo Do Union. Over $2,000.00 in Awards will be given out at the Championships. With four (4) National Championship titles, Youth and Adult Black Belts will have the opportunity to vie for one of the WDU Championship’s 4 coveted National Championship Titles.
Event will be held at the Bellevue YMCA. See the flyer for details.
Seattle World Tai Chi Day Events
April 26, 2008
- 9:30am, Gas Works Park; Soaring Crane Qigong, Turtle Longevity Qigong and Essence Qigong with Tiantian School of Qigong. [details]
- 9:45am, Grass Lawn Park, Redmond; form practice with Yang Family Tai Chi. [map]
- 10am, Myrtle Edwards Park; form practice with Embrace the Moon. [details]
Women’s Self-Awareness and Preservation with Jake Burroughs
April 26, 2008
This one-day seminar intends to inform and educate you on how to confidently avoid potential violent situations. If avoidance is not an option, then we will offer a few tools to help you defend yourself from larger, more aggressive opponents, and escape dangerous situations. This $40 seminar is open to all ages and physical abilities, to both women and men. Contact Jake Burroughs at 206-941-3232 for more information.
Xing Yi Studies: Dragon and Tiger
April 27, 2008
The classics state the the Dragon represents vertical energy, while the Tiger represents horizontal energy, thus these two animals are considered the root of Xing Yi practice outside of the Five Elements. Learn the complete forms, along with applications. For more information, contact Jake Burroughs at 206-941-3232 or three_harmonies(at)hotmail.com. Workshop fee is $40, and open to all styles and experience levels.
Cardboard Tube Fighting League Tournament
May 4, 2008
What to bring: Water, cardboard armor, costumes are highly encouraged. Tubes will be supplied.
What to expect: Welts and possibly bruises.
More information at the Cardboard Showdown website.
Unlock Your Spine and Unleash Your Inner Healing Power
May 6, 2008, 7pm
Free! Learn undulation, a gentle movement that massages tissues from the inside and restores your vitality. This empowering exercise will help you heal from repetitive motion, workstation stagnation, and past injuries.
Class will be held at Roosevelt’s East West Bookshop.
Master Henry Wang’s Search Center Tai Chi Workshop
May 17, 2008 - 9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Master Wang became a national push hands champion in Taiwan while still in his twenties. Although he won that title several times in succession, he was dissatisfied with his achievement. He realized it depended on strength and technique, and not on relaxation and softness.
After learning the methods of Grandmaster Huang Sheng Shyan, Henry Wang moved to Canada, where he further developed his extraordinary skills. Wang has devoted over thirty-five years to the study of tai chi chuan and to the development of what has now become the Wang Style method. He is one of very few tai chi masters who actually use chi and not li (physical force).
Enrollment is limited to 30 people, and beginners are welcome. Email Ted Libby at tigermt.taichi(at)yahoo.com to register and guarantee your spot, or to ask a question. Walk-in registrations are can only be accepted on a “space available” basis. Workshop will be held at the Yesler Community Center. Doors open at 9:10 am, cost is $160 (check or cash in exact amount).
Bellingham Workshop with Master Fong Ha
May 17-18, 2008
Contct Dani Riggs at 360-671-4710 for more information.
Shen Wu Mixed Martial Arts with Tim Cartmell
May 17-18, 2008
This seminar is open to all styles and all levels of prior experience. Topics will include Bagua combat applications, Taiji combat applications, Muay Thai clinch / neck clinch fighting, and grappling solo practice. Tuition is $135 for the entire weekend, less for single sessions. Contact Jake Burroughs (three_harmonies(at)hotmail.com) to register.
Cheng Man Ch’ing Taiji Seminar with Scott Meredith
July 12, 2008
The secret of tai ch’i ch’uan is this - never apply nor accept more than four ounces of force.
Scott Meredith has studied martial arts, energy, and movement systems for over 30 years, and is certified as an instructor under Benjamin Lo. In this seminar, Scott will show and tell the meaning of the above quote from Professor Cheng Man Ch’ing, how it applies to both form and push training, and provide answers to perpetual questions:
- Should we be practicing the combative applications of the Taiji techniques contained in the form?
- What is the relation if any between Taiji and Qigong?
- What is the best way to arrange/allocate your practice time?
- Must I do the entire form to get benefits?
- Isn’t the Zheng shortened form less useful than the longer forms out there?
- Practicing non-Taiji calesthentics or exercises while on the Taiji path: Useful? Harmful? Irrelevant? Essential?
- Why is Zheng style or approach radically distinct from any other Taiji approach out there?
Seminar will be held at Embrace the Moon Taiji and Qigong Studio. Details here or here.
Tai Chi Principles and Sotai Workshops with H. F. Ito
August 11-12, 2008
Saturday’s session will focus on Tai Chi principles, and Sunday’s session will provide an introduction to Sotai, a Japanese body healing system.
Workshops will be held at the Whatcom Hills Waldorf School in Bellingham, WA. Cost is $160 for the full weekend, with discounts for single sessions. Contact gbeatty(at)earthlink.net with questions.
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