A week of , & Chinese Internal Arts in the heart of Scotland

History & Comments The LOCATION The Programme The Instructors The Instructors The Instructors Tai Chi Caledonia, now in its 16th year has grown to become of one Europe’s most respected gatherings for tai chi, qigong and other Chinese internal arts. Here are some comments from past participants: We offer a range of options for attending Tai Chi Caledonia, “I have had a wonderful making it accessible to Ed Hines started Taiji in 1983, Has been has week, have been inspired Angela Menzel Paul Silfverstrale everybody. You can attend on moved to Taiwan in 1991 where passionately playing studied Asian for and spent time with some a day, weekend, whole or part I spent 3 years studying with since the early 1990s. From over 25 years and has lived, lovely folks, all thanks to week basis, residential or non- students of Cheng Man Ching, Germany Anglea lineage is travelled, practiced and taught your enthusiastic efforts.” residential. Gao style and Hebei from the Sha family, Kunming/ extensively in Europe, China Tai Chi Caledonia takes place Xingyi with Luo Dexiu with whom China, is Li Bin´s close student and SE Asia, and spent thorough “An excellent event. at the gateway to the Scottish Our teaching programme starts I became an indoor student. and one of five representatives time in Malaysia and Singapore This was my first year Highlands, near the historic on Saturday morning at 10.00, Luo’s system is my ‘base’ of this style in Europe. I´m very practicing with Wu-style family. attending, and I will town of Stirling in the heart of after our introductory meeting. style. Since then I have trained interested in the various secrets He is an international tournament definitely consider romantic Braveheart country. It and researched with different of arts and how they enrich winner in forms, pushing hands coming again. The quality offers a unique combination of teachers, in different styles. the others…. and San Shou, of the instruction was first history, heritage and cultural class. and the company activities. friendly and fun.”

“Just to let you know that all my group thoroughly enjoyed their visit. Everything was a high Weekend Sessions standard and we just The weekend sessions include wanted to let you all know choices of 33 x 45 minute how much we appreciated sessions allowing you to get a the help you gave us” taste of a variety of approaches to tai chi & Chinese internal arts. “Thank you so much for Nils Klug has studied Tai Mario Napoli Laura Stone has been teach- your part in organising Chi Chuan since 1988. A close Was a close student of Stanley ing Tai Chi for nearly 40 years, this year’s Tai Chi student of Master William C. C. Israel who in turn was a student having studied with Grandmas- Caledonia - it was my first Chen he became his certified of Cheng Man-Ching for 11 ter William C.C. Chen. Medita- time - and I had a great instructor in 1993, the year he years. Mario focusses primarily tion, music, psychotherapy, yoga time. Will definitely be founded his own Tai Chi school on push hands and has won and other body-mind disciplines back - and next time for Getting There in Hannover, Germany. Nils is an many tournaments in the contribute to her unique style of the whole week.” Stirling is centrally situated, active promoter of tai chi through USA and Europe and was a teaching. From 2007 - 2009 she less than one hour from his Push Hands Meeting, the successful competitor in Chinese was on sabbatical with intensive either Glasgow or Edinburgh, Week-long Sessions largest such meeting in Europe competitions. He teaches Zen and Shambhala Buddhist Scotland’s two major cities. From Monday - Thursday we and is Chairman of Taijiquan & regularly in Europe. practice. Qigong Federation for Europe There are a number of budget offer 21/2 hours each morning airlines which serve Scotland. and afternoon, over the Our website has travel guides. four days allowing 10 hours TAI CHI The University is a short bus intensive training, each morning ride from Stirling railway station and afternoon, working on 2 CALEDONIA separate disciplines for 5 hours per day in total.

Bob Lowey has studied martial Wang Ning was born in Faye Yip Was born to a The Venue arts since the 1960’s including Nanjing, China where he traditional This 16th event is also our , & Wang Kung Shou studied calligraphy since early family in Beijing and has, since 14th year at Stirling University Qigong Training Tao in 1979. He has taught childhood. He also studied old the age of 7 studied Shaolin Campus which is set in a In the early mornings we offer since 1985 and has achieved Chinese writing and the art of Quan, Xingyi, Bagua & Taiji spectacular woodland, with qigong practice sessions international recognition creating Chinese ‘chops’. He under her father (Prof. Li Deyin). A week of lakes and ancient buildings. featuring a different teacher teaching regularly in Europe. He practices Yang style Taijquan She has been teaching in the UK There are acres of open green each day. is a 15th generation disciple of which has greatly enhanced his since 1990 and has produced Tai Chi & Chinese space which abound with Master You Xuande and Scottish calligraphy work. He is now living many medal winners. She is wildlife. The campus also has a Secretary for South Wudang in Germany. President of the British Health Internal Arts shopping and theatre complex, Daoist Association. Qigong Association. in the heart of swimming pool, sports facilities, shops, launderies, restaurants Scotland & bars. Fuller Information & Updates Fuller biographies of these and Push Hands other guest teachers from the In addition to the structured Tai Chi Union for Great Britain, classes there wil be time for who will join us at the weekend, both formal and informal push can be found on our website. hands training. This programme is correct at is one of the most Ronnie Robinson studied Discussions the time of going to print but accomplished practitioners of taijiquan since 1981, is a may be subject to change. Accommodation It is customary to stage professional instructor and active Our week-long residents can taijiquan in the world today, Sam If changes are necessary they discussions groups and lecture promoter of internal arts through enjoy the comfort of their own has trained and taught for over will be posted on our website programmes. his various roles as Promotions room in the 5-6 room chalet 30 years. He has studied with and relayed directly to those who Manager - Tai Chi Union for Great have booked. Please regularly buildings which include fully- Liang Shouyu, Dr. Yang Jwing Entertainment Britain, Secretary - Taijiquan & visit our website for updates. fitted kitchens, showers, toilets Ming, Jou Tsung Hwa and Yang Over the years we have offered Qigong Federation for Europe and lounge area. Short-stay Zhenduo. Sam’s work has taken a range of music and dancing and editor of Tai Chi Chuan & www.taichicaledonia.com visitors will have their own room him to over 100 cities in Canada, which we appreciate is an Internal Arts magazine (UK). Friday 8 - 15 in an apartment block. USA,Mexico, England, Scotland, important part of the event. Germany, Spain and Italy. July 2011 Because of space, limited information is included in this print edition of our programme, visit our website for more details & updates. www.taichicaledonia.com full programme and booking options

SATURDAY SATURDAY SATURDAY Your OPTIONS Your BOOKING 10.00 - 10.45 10.00 - 10.45 10.00 - 10.45 In order to make Tai Chi Please complete this form, Health Qigong Bagua: Squaring the Circle Push Hands & Caledonia accessible to detailing clearly when you want - Faye Yip - Marnix Wells (TCUGB) - Laura Stone everyone we have created a to attend by ticking the relevant 10.50 - 11.35 10.50 - 11.35 10.50 - 11.35 number of options for attending box and return it with the correct Taiji Qigong Tongbei Tai Chi Applications the event. deposit to the address provided. - Ronnie Robinson - Angela Menzel - Dan Docherty (TCUGB) 11.45 - 12.30 11.45 - 12.30 11.45 - 12.30 Over the weekend you can drop Payment Huang’s 5 Loosening Exercises The Five Words of Composure Push Hands in on a non-residential basis A 25% deposit is required to - Mark Peters (TCUGB) - Sam Masich - Mario Napoli for either day, or stay for the reserve your place. Please 14.00 - 14.45 14.00 - 14.45 14.00 - 14.45 full weekend. As the week-long make cheques payable to Tai Chi Kungfu Fan Fa Qigong Push Hands sessions are more in-depth it is ‘Tai Chi Caledonia.’ and send - Faye Yip - Tony Ulatowski (TCUGB) - Paul Silfverstrale advisable to stay on a residential to the address below. 15.00 - 15.45 15.00 - 15.45 15.00 - 15.45 basis to get the most from your Direct Bank Transfer Medical Qigong Tai Chi Body Mechanics Distance, Angle Function time with us. However, if you’re Payments can also be made - Bob Lowey - Nils Klug - Ed Hines local, you can commute too. directly to our bank, contact us 16.00 - 16.45 16.00 - 16.45 16.00 - 16.45 for IBAN or Swiftcode. Intergrated Movement Xingyiquan Taiji Jue-shou A: Full Week Paying in Instalments - Laura Stone - Angela Menzel - Sam Masich Arriving on Friday 8th evening Payment can also be made by and departing on the morning monthly instalments, contact us SUNDAY SUNDAY SUNDAY of Friday 15th July, includes for more information. The Tai Chi Union 10.00 - 10.45 10.00 - 10.45 10.00 - 10.45 all meals, accommodation and Huangs 5 Loosening Exercises Awareness & Acceptance Moving Step Push Hands for Great Britain tuition for the full event. £475 Overseas Visitors 21st Anniversary Celebration - Mark Peters (TCUGB) - Ed Hines - Tony Ulatowski (TCUGB) 10.50 - 11.35 10.50 - 11.35 10.50 - 11.35 Overseas visitors are eligible for Integrated Movement Xingyiquan Push Hands B: Monday - Friday a 10% discount towards travel - Laura Stone - Angela Menzel - Mario Napoli Arriving on the evening of if they book prior to April 1st 11.45 - 12.30 11.45 - 12.30 11.45 - 12.30 Sunday 10th and working and pay the full balance by 30th Health Qigong Tai Chi Principles & Practice Uproot without Effort from Monday 11th - Thursday May. - Faye Yip - Wang Ning - Mark Peters (TCUGB) 14th, includes all meals, 14.00 - 14.45 14.00 - 14.45 14.00 - 14.45 accommodation and tuition. Booking Conditions Taiji: Form & Freedom Inner Structure, Outer Balance Tai Chi Applications £315 Bookings can only be made by In honour of the TCUGB’s 21st - Sam Masich - Mario Napoli - Dan Docherty (TCUGB) paying the appropriate deposit anniversary Tai Chi Caledonia 15.00 - 15.45 15.00 - 15.45 15.00 - 15.45 C: Friday - Sunday quoted for the time you want to are pleased to host it’s AGM and Medical Qigong Tai Chi Body Mechanics Push Hands Boxing Arriving on Friday 8th evening attend. A booking can only be special celebrations. A number - Bob Lowey - Nils Klug - Laura Stone for the weekend workshops confirmed once the full amount of EC Members will also offer 16.00 - 16.45 16.00 - 16.45 16.00 - 16.45 and leaving on Sunday 10th , has been received. workshops. Tai Chi Kungfu Fan Tongbei Tai Chi Applications after dinner, includes all meals, www.taichiunion.com - Faye Yip - Angela Menzel - Paul Silfverstrale accommodation and tuition for Bookings should be made on the weekend event. £200 the form provided, copies of which can be found at: Monday - Thursday workshops running from 8.00 - 10.00 and from 14.00 - 17.00 D: Friday - Monday www.taichicaledonia.com/booking.html Arriving on Friday 8th evening Integral Bagua - Ed Hines Health Qigong: Wu Qin Xi - Faye Yip for the weekend workshops and Cancellations Bagua has branched into dozens of styles Created by the famous Chinese doctor, scholar- leaving on Monday 11th, after Cancel before April 1 - 80% refund. and variations. In these sessions I will clearly philosopher, researcher and qigong master Hua breakfast, including all meals, Cancel before May 1 - 50% refund. lay out the training principles of Bagua: body Tuo over 2000 years ago, Wu Qin Xi is one most Cancel before June 1 - 30% refund. accommodation and tuition for Cancel after June 20 no refund. development, awareness, strategy, tactics and effective Qigong systems that benefits people in the weekend event. £230 - CHOICE A application. You will find these principles in any the 21st century. I will be teaching the practical style of Bagua, and in most styles of Taiji with a application of movements as well as explaining Late Bookings: E: Day Visitor We levy a surcharge for late booking slightly modified expression. We will cover a lot, the underpinning knowledge of the mental and You can attend on a day only, After May 1 incurs a 5% surcharge. which means we will need to be intense in our physical training regime. basis, including lunch. £60 After June 1 incurs a 10% surcharge. practise, mentally, physically, solo and paired. Suitable for all levels, and as a valuable After June 20 a 15% surcharge. Some internal arts experience and/or a preparation for those who are interested in desire to train seriously recommended. becoming a qualified Health Qigong Instructor. Effective Push Hands - Mario Napoli Gentle Interaction & Interplay - Laura Stone - BOOKING FORM - Due to a number of requests Mario will be We will explore increasing a sense of gentleness focussing on an intensive programme of training with oneself, individually and in soft contact NAME:______for those who wish to establish an effective interaction. We will practice relaxing into our roots, system of free style full-contact, push hands. whole-body breathing and harmonious interplay. ADDRESS:______We will be working on a number of principles We will play with creating time and space while ______including rooting, softness, stability and under stress. An experience of power without structure during these sessions. aggression, strength without force and enjoyable CITY:______POSTCODE:______Some internal arts experience and/or a interaction are envisioned. desire to train seriously recommended. The classes are open to all styles and levels of REGION:______COUNTRY:______practice. EMAIL:______Each instructor will teach two mornings and two afternoons. Choose one topic from choice A and one from B TEL:______Sha Shi Taijiquan Yi Lu - Angela Menzel Bu Diu Ding & Tai Chi Classics MOBILE:______GENDER:______AGE:______A short Taiji form (5 mins.) created by Sha - Paul Silfverstrale Guozheng which contains experiences collected During these sessions I will be working on two during a lifelong study, practise and teaching key themes, related to push hands & self-defence Period Attending wushu. Elements of Taiji, Bagua, Xingyi and applications: Not opposing, and not losing contact A: Full Week £475.00 r B: Mon. - Friday £315.00 r

- CHOICE B Tongbei can be found within the form which and key principles from the Tai Chi Classic, ‘Da creates a positive, healthy feeling in the body & Shou Ge’ - ‘The Fighter’s Song.’ The classes will mind. Sha Taiji is also a very good opportunity be safely structured and accessible to everyone. C: Fri. - Sunday £200 r D: Fri. - Monday £230 r to get to know the martial aspects from Wudang Shan and to find out how well they get along and Suitable for those with an interest in tai chi E: Day Visitor £60 r appreciate each other. partnerwork and applications. Suitable for all levels. Workshops Choices You need only book the for the workshops during the week, there is no need to book for Calligraphy: Four Treasures - Wang Ning Zhan-Nian’ & Martial Application - Sam Masich the weekend session. You must choose one from each section on the left, sections A & B. Following the huge popularity and repreated According to taiji’s classical writings, ‘sticking- requests we are pleased to invite Wang Ning adhering energy’ or zhan-nian jin is critical Choice A: ______once more to give his unique approach to to understanding taijiquan as a martial art. In learning the Chinese art of calligraphy. with the this class, Sam will detail through practice, the Choice B:______four treasures: Zhi (paper), Mo (Ink Sticks), Bi relationship between push-hands and martial (Brushes) & Yan (Ink Stones). Through practical application by focusing on the sticking/adhering Special Dietary Needs: ______work you can experience this meditative art. model. Discover more about the soft generation of No experience required. (All materials need power and why taijiquan is the way it is! Quiet Room Please: ______to be pre-ordered at a cost of £25) Appropriate for all levels interested in any style of internal or external martial art. BOOKING OFFICE TAI CHI CALEDONIA 18 Branziert Road North, Killearn, Stirlingshire G63 9RF Scotland UK - Tel: 0141 810 3482 - Email: [email protected]