REGISTRATION FORM Master Zhonghua Chen style Taijiquan Practical Method

Organised by the Sydney School of the Chen style Taijiquan Practical Method Hosted by the Martial Arts Academy. Venue: Kung Fu Martial Arts Academy, 4/64 Hoyle Avenue, Castle Hill NSW 2154

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WORKSHOP WITH MASTER CHEN ZHONGHUA COST*  WORKSHOP Saturday 21 & Sunday 22 November, 2015 ______PRIVATE SESSIONS (To access a Private session you need to participate in the Workshop)  Form correction (one-on-one) 30 minute sessions (max 3 per person) ______ Application sessions (small group of 4 people per session) ______IMPORTANT: Please email [email protected] for availability of the sessions.

Session Type Time Friday 20 Nov 15 Monday 23 Nov 15 Tuesday 24 Nov 15 Form correction 8:30 -9:00 am    Form correction 9:00 -9:30 am    Form correction 9:45 -10:15 am    Form correction 10:15 -10:45 am    Applications 11:00 -12:00 noon    Applications 1:30 -2:30 pm    Applications 2:45 -3:45 pm    Applications 4:00 -5:00 pm   

*WORKSHOP FEES EARLY BIRD: If registered before 1 November 2015 $360 REGULAR: If registered after 31 October 2015 $500

*PRIVATE SESSIONS FEES FORM CORRECTION SESSION 30 minutes of one-on-one corrections $65 APPLICATION SESSION (small group of 4 people) EARLY BIRD: If registered before 1 November 2015 $70 pp REGULAR: If registered after 31 October 2015 $90 pp

Page 1 of 6 Chen style Taijiquan Practical Method—November 2015 About the Chen style Practical Method and Chen Zhonghua

In 1956, Grandmaster Chen Fake (legendary standard-bearer for the Chen Family style Taijiquan) and Grandmaster Hong Junsheng, his premiere disciple since 1928, gathered in the Tao Ran Ting park in Beijing. Hong’s extensive study and analysis of the Chen classic text, the forms and of the push hands applications of the First Routine (Yilu) and Second Routine (Erlu) concluded that execution of some movements were beneficial to the translation from form to application of the Chen style Taijiquan. Demonstrating his findings, Chen Fake commented that the forms were “Practical”. Hence the adoption of the name “Practical Method” of the Chen style Taijiquan (also called Hong’s system). Chen Fake assured Hong that the forms were essentially the same as his own, and encouraged Hong to concentrate on the principles instead of the outer appearance. For by 1956, Chen Fake himself had already changed the outer appearance of his forms, including some sequences, previously taught to his disciples before 1944. Chen Fake stated: “This [Practical] set of Taijiquan does not have one movement which is useless. Everything was carefully designed for a purpose”. Hong said that the best way to test whether a certain technique is to put it into practice in push hands. Born in 1961 in Province, Chen Zhonghua studied English at the Foreign Languages Department of , and studied Chen style Taijiquan Practical Method with Grandmaster Hong Junsheng at Black Tiger Springs in Jinan. Chen Zhonghua, became a disciple of Grandmaster Hong Junsheng, and in 2004 was nominated by the Hong family, by the Chinese Standard Bearer Li Enjiu, and by a group of Hongs most senior disciples to become the International Standard Bearer. Master Chen Zhonghua promotes the Chen style Taijiquan Practical Method abroad with his own school, and with workshops in North and South-America, Europe, Asia and Australia. Aided by his perfect knowledge of English and Mandarin, he is very a sought after teacher by the serious student of Taijiquan.

Workshop content Basic Foundations: Detailed explanations of required stance — measure of weight used on each leg — position of elbow and hands in the Positive and Negative circle — action required by elbow for movement towards the Dan Tian — action of hand required for outgoing action — function of drawing the shoulder down in the action of the three way split– use of the kua to guide the alignment to the foot—non movement of the knee and its impact on the transmission of power. Concepts and principles: the meaning of “Double weighted” (the explanation in the Chen style Taijiquan Practical Method is different from other styles) and the way to solve this problem — the concept of “Tossing” of the body — the concept and impact on power transmission of “No protrusion, no indentation”- The differences between “revolution and Self Rotation” — the leverage point or fulcrum that enables effortless push hands — how the movements of the form (Yilu and Erlu) can be directly used in push hands applications without changes (indicating the Practical nature of the forms)- the concept of “Full”- the concept of Vertical movement as opposed to Horizontal movement (as found in ALL other styles) Other matter covered: Stances– stepping-push hands exercises– the first 13 movements of the Yilu. Other: This workshop IS NOT a detailed instruction course for the Yilu (First routine). You will not be taught the Yilu in detail. It is not necessary, nor it is a requirement for you to know the Yilu. But you will of course benefit much more if you know the Yilu. Master Chen Zhonghua’s tuition is VERY hands-on. He allows students to touch his body so that they can feel what is going on, where the power is distributed, what parts do move/ do not move, what parts rotate, where the alignment is originating from, etc... As some of the movement concepts are foreign to students who have never encountered the Chen style Practical Method, the explanation of the words together with feeling how the movement occurs can definitely open up the door to a deeper understanding. Private sessions

Those students who attend the workshop can receive further instructions in a more private setting. Option 1: 30 minute form correction sessions with Master Chen Zhonghua. If you already know some, or all, of the routine, and you want to take knowledge to the next level, this one-on-one session is for you. Option 2: One hour sessions for groups of four (4) students taught by Master Chen Zhonghua. This is for those students want to learn practical applications of the Chen style Taijiquan. By working in a small group, Master Chen Zhonghua teaches by demonstrating, guiding, and by showing what to look out for, how to move, how not to move, etc… These sessions take your level of understanding to a whole new level. Page 2 of 6 Chen style Taijiquan Practical Method—November 2015 Martial Arts history

Have you studied Taijiquan or Martial Arts before? (Please tick box)  No  Yes If Yes, please provide details on: Style: ______Grading achieved ______No of years studied:______

Name of your instructor:______

Exclusion of Applicant

Have you ever been excluded from Taijiquan or a Martial Art in the past by a medical practitioner or any other person or entity or a Martial Arts Club? (Please tick box)  No  Yes

If Yes, provide details______

Interpretation

The Applicant, hereby agrees to be bound by the terms of this registration with the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method Workshop and Private tuition and the persons named and described in Schedule 1, hereafter jointly and severally referred to as "the providers". The providers agree to permit the applicant to use the premises and facilities for the Practical method, to instruct the applicant in the Practical Method Arts and related activities ("the service") upon and subject to the following terms and conditions. Health Declaration

The Applicant warrants that he or she has not at any time suffered any blackout, seizure, convulsion, fainting or dizzy spells and is not presently receiving treatment for any illness, disorder or injury which would render it unsafe for the Applicant to take part in Chen style Taijiquan Practical Method Workshop and Private sessions. The Applicant further warrants that he or she has provided information on any and all pre-existing medical conditions that may affect the ability to participate in Taijiquan. Are you taking prescription drugs that may affect judgement? (Please tick box)  No  Yes If Yes, what drugs ______

Did you have an incapacity requiring medical attention in the past 12 months?  No  Yes

If Yes, please provide details ______

Please provide information on current physical impairments, injuries or medical conditions that affect you: ______

______Do you have health problems that in the interests of safety, the Chen style Practical Method Workshop/ Private Session organiser should be advised of? (Please tick box)  No  Yes

If Yes, please provide details: ______

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Rights of the consumer

If the Trade Practices Act 1974 or similar state laws apply to this agreement then certain terms and rights may be implied into this contract which operate for the benefit of the Applicant. Under the provision of that legislation, those terms and rights, and any liability of the supplier flowing from them, cannot be excluded, restricted or modified by any provision of the contract.

Page 3 of 6 Chen style Taijiquan Practical Method—November 2015 Waiver and indemnity

In all other cases and except where inconsistent with the above, the Applicant for him/herself, his/her executors, administrators, dependents and other personal representatives, hereby absolves and indemnifies the providers and all their servants, agents, employees and other students or persons under the providers control (the “indemnified”) from all liability howsoever arising from injury, or damage (including but not limited to the Applicants’ person, whether fatal or otherwise, property and personal belongings) however caused including by the negligence of the indemnified, arising out of or participating in the November 2015 Chen style Taijiquan Practical Method Workshop, Private session or extra curricular activities organised during the period or in connection with the Practical Method or in any way caused by, or arising out of, any activity carried on by the indemnified. I, the Applicant, agree to occupy and use the premises of the Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method workshop and private sessions at risk to myself and release to full extent permitted by law Master Chen Zhonghua, Paul Janssens, the Sydney School of Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method, the Kung Fu Martials Arts Academy, and its agents, servants, contractors and employees form all claims and demands of every kind in of or resulting from any accident or damage to property or injury or death to myself while undertaking training in the Practical Method during the November 2015 period from 20 November to 25 November 2015. Any person training in the Chen style Taijiquan Practical Method, or in activities connected with the Chen style Taijiquan Practical Method or participating in any activity carried on during the November 2015 event are only allowed to do so on the distinct understanding that they do so entirely at their own risk.

Abiding by the school rules

I, the Applicant, agree that I will abide by the Chen style Taijiquan Practical Method Sydney school Code of Conduct and agree and acknowledge that any failure to abide by rules of the Code of Conduct may result in my expulsion from the Workshop or Private session.

Acceptance

Performance of the provider's obligations under the registration may be affected by any one or more of the providers either jointly or severally. The Applicant accepts that he/she is in no way qualified or authorised to teach the content of the November 2015 Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method Workshop and Private sessions publicly or privately in any way whatsoever for personal, monetary or any form of gain whatsoever unless with the written authorisation of Master Chen Zhonghua.

Governing Law

Any agreement entered into pursuant to this acceptance is to be governed by the laws of the State of New South Wales and the Courts of New South Wales for the Sydney workshop and private sessions, and shall have exclusive jurisdiction to entertain any action in respect of any such agreement.

Schedule 1

In addition to Chen Style Taijiquan Practical Method Sydney School and the Kung Fu Martial Arts Academy, the providers in respect of this agreement include: The principle representatives of the venue being hired, and Ratepayers of New South Wales. The staff, instructors, venue providers, including but not limited to: Teja Jaensch Sarah Arratoon Paul Janssens Master Chen Zhonghua

Page 4 of 6 Chen style Taijiquan Practical Method—November 2015 Additional information on the Workshop and Private sessions

Video taping of the Workshop and Private sessions is not permitted. A video recording is made available for free to all participants. You will be sent a DVD data disk with Mpeg4 format files so you can review the sessions to further your study. You will have to opportunity to have your photo taken with Master Chen Zhonghua. Bring your own lunch as lunch will not be provided.

Statement/ declaration of understanding

I, the Applicant have read and understood, or have had read to me the terms and conditions of the Workshop and Private Session contract. If I did not understand the terms of the Contract, I requested an independent person to explain them to me.

This (date) ______day of (month) ______2015

Applicant Signature:______

Witness Signature: ______

Witness Name: (Print in Block Letters)______

Guardian Consent (for all persons under the age of 18 years)

I hereby certify and decree that all the information contained in the declarations above are true and accurate.

Guardian Signature: ______Relationship to applicant:______

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Page 5 of 6 Chen style Taijiquan Practical Method—November 2015 IMPORTANT INFORMATION RELATING TO YOUR REGISTRATION 1. When paying by cheque, clearance of the funds will constitute registration.

2. Participants who wish to withdraw more than two weeks prior to the schedules date will receive a full refund of money paid, minus $150 administration charge unless you transfer registration to another participant.

3. There will be no refund on withdrawal from a workshop or private sessions if notification is received less than two weeks prior to the scheduled commencement date.

5. A full refund will be given if the workshop or private sessions are cancelled.

6. When transferring funds, please make sure that you enter YOUR NAME in the ‘text’ field so I can identify your registration. Failing to do so may incur an administration fee of $50.

7. Registration confirmation will be sent via email (please provide your email address)

8. A receipt for your full registration fee will be provided at the workshop.

9. Group size restrictions apply to the Sydney workshops and Private sessions.

HOW TO COMPLETE YOUR REGISTRATION 1. Complete and return pages 1 to 5 and send them to PO BOX 1196, BROADWAY NSW 2007. 2. Make a payment of minimum $150 via electronic transfer (see details below), clearly stating your name in the text field OR attach a bank cheque to the completed pages and send it to PO BOX 1196, BROADWAY NSW 2007 (cheque clearance is required for the registration to occur) (If you want to pay via Paypal, please send me an email for details) 3. The remaining funds will need to be received/ cleared at least 2 days prior to the start of the Workshop or Private Sessions. 4. If you wish to attend a Private Session, check with me for available times by sending an email to [email protected] 5. Payment are to be made to: Account Name: Paul Janssens BSB/Account Number: 032 719/ 424281 Branch: Westpac Bank, Cnr Petrie Plaza & City Walk, Canberra City

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