Classes
New beginner classes in Empty Hand Form commencing May 2010
Beginner Form
Tuesday 6:30 - 7:45 pm
This is a class for new beginners. People who have not learnt Yang Family First Section Michuan Form are eligible to attend. There will be an orientation class on Tuesday 4th May, 2010. This is an opportunity for all interested to participate in a class and see if it is what they are looking for. Orientation class is free.
Beginner Taijiquan Class starts the following week, Tuesday 11th May, 2010, and will continue for 6 weeks. Fees are $10 per week, with the first 4 weeks payment ($40) due up front on May 11th and the slast 2 weeks due on the 5th week of the course.
Students should wear comfortable track pants and T shirts. Uniform T shirts will be available at a cost of $20 for those who wish to purchase them. Sports shoes or socks are acceptable. We can not cater for young, or non participating children. Children aged 11 or older may join the class with a parent, as students.
Depending on the need, a second level beginner class will be provided for those who wish to continue learning after the 6 weeks are up.
Intermediate Taijiquan
Thursday from 7pm
This class is suitable for students who know First Section Michuan Emptyhand Form. It will cover basic exercises, form practice, applications from the form, and push hands.
Chinese Swordsmanship
Every second Saturday 10:00am - 11:00. Those who wish to stay for a sandwich after practice are welcome to do so. All are welcome, beginners to advanced. No prior experience necessary. Students will need to get their own approved wooden training sword/s, although there are some for borrowing until this can be arranged. There will be training in all aspects of Chinese swordsmanship as knowledge becomes available. Children are welcome, under their parent's care, and those with enough concentration and patience may join in the training. Please call to see if the class is ready to run
New students can join at any time and will join in to learn whichever section of the sword form the group is working on at the time, basic cuts practice, drills, applications from the form, free sword play. At a later stage we will be learning miaodao, and dao and tengpai skills. Test cutting is included in the basic cuts training from time to time.
Students attending swordsmanship classes need protective gloves and eyewear, such as squash glasses. Children need a fencing mask.
Children's Swordsmanship Classes
These run in school terms on Wednesday from 4pm - 5:15pm. Main emphasis of T1 and T2, 2010 is focus. This skill helps children in all aspects of their lives. Children may borrow equipment at the class, or purchase their own. We suggest children bring their own cricket gloves for a good fit. Classes are presently teaching jian and miaodao swordsmanship.
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