2011 Workshop Leader Bios and Workshop Descriptions: Push Hands Free Style for Beginners PushHands This is not a guided workshop, but simply a location where beginners can push hands with each other. There will be several experienced players to help out, and a bell rung periodically to be sure that people are changing partners. Rules of etiquette and guidelines for play will precede the activity. Date and Time Fri, May 20 at 6:00 pm Location: Rec Barn Track Push Hands Push Hands Free Style for Advanced Players PushHandsAdv This is not a guided workshop, but simply a location where advanced players can push hands with each other. There will be a bell rung periodically to be sure that people are changing partners. Rules of etiquette and guidelines for play will expect to be followed. Date and Time Fri, May 20 at 7:30 pm Location: Rec Barn Track Push Hands Taiji Research TaijiResearch This will be a discussion of many top taiji researchers and the current state of research on Taiji and its many health benefits as well as its ability to develop leadership skills. Date and Time Sat, May 21 at 10:30 am Location: Grist Mill Track Academic or Other David Briggs David Briggs Began studying martial arts in 1970. He has studied many styles including Shotokan Karate ,Chen and Yang Tai Chi Chuan .Pa Kua Zhang and many others. He has taught Tai Chi Chuan and Self Defense as accredited college classes at Bucks County Community College for 20 years. Dragon Serves Tea DragonServes Promotes whole body flexibility particularly in the spine. Enhances entrainment and flow of movement. Easy to learn with many playful variations. Date and Time Sat, May 21 at 1:30 pm Location: Grist Mill Track Taiji or Qigong for Health Date and Time Sun, May 22 at 1:30 pm Location: Basketball Court Track Forms Printed: 5/17/2011 7:52:46 PM, Page 1 of 18 2011 Workshop Leader Bios and Workshop Descriptions: Howard Peck Howard Peck has been a student of Tai Chi Chuan since 1988 when he began studying the Cheng Man- ch'ng Yang Style Short Form followed by Yang Long form, sword, and many other taichi topics. Recently, his interest in Standing Meditation has led him to attend workshops with Master Fong Ha and with Master Sam Tam, both innovative Tai Chi teachers who emphasize Standing Meditation as a strong foundation to Tai Chi. Howard began teaching in 1999. His classes emphasize the importance of open, relaxed unbroken flow of movement, proper posture and an attentive mind. Power in Stillness: Introduction to Zhan Zhuang ZhanZhu This workshop will introduce three basic Standing Postures: 1. Wuji; 2. Low Embrace; 3. High Embrace We will go over in detail all the fine points of these postures including proper body alignment and mental intention for each posture. We will explore how internal power is cultivated with Zhan Zhuang and how this power can be incorporated into one's Taiji practice. Lastly, several meditation techniques will be taught that are utilized while we stand, that allows Zhan Zhuang to be a truly transcendental experience. Zhan Zhuang is very simple and very powerful. From this short workshop, you will have the tools to begin this glorious practice! There will be very informative handouts given out at the end of the workshop. Date and Time Thu, May 19 at 3:00 pm Location: Lower Field Track Forms James Mao James Mao has been practiced Tai Chi for more than 12 years with Master Julian Chu at Li Ming Chinese Sunday School and had Martial Arts experiences for more than 35 years. He has assisted Julian in Class and also open class at Ballys Fitness Center in Baltimore and Gaithersburg in the past 3-4 years to teach for more than 200 students. He has learned Cheng-Meng Ching 37 Tai Chi Forms, also Saber/Sword/Staff forms with Julian. Besides Tai Chi, James also learned Karate with black dan, Taiquan, Judo, Ba Zi Feast and all miscellaneous Martial Arts when he was 15 years old. Rooting and Body Connection Rooting Push Hands Principles and Practice Hands-on exploration of Rooting and Receiving Energy for push hands players, including some useful exercises for practicing/developing these skills. Not geared to beginners, but everyone is welcome. Date and Time Sat, May 21 at 3:00 pm Location: Basketball Court Track Push Hands Printed: 5/17/2011 7:52:46 PM, Page 2 of 18 2011 Workshop Leader Bios and Workshop Descriptions: Jingshan Tang Mr. Tang holds a Master's Degrees in Physical Educatuion and was a professor in China. He was about to participate in the gymnastics training when he suffered an accident. This challenge brought him to Wild Goose Qigong and he had a remarkable recovery. Mr. Tang came to this country with little knowledge of English, yet he built a successful practice in teaching various forms ot T'ai Chi, Qigong, Fan, & Sword Play. Along with teaching each form, he imparts the TCM behind the movements, which enriches the students depth of knowledge and expertise. He also shares his continuing studies in TCM nutrition with his students. Many students have remarked on their health improvements. Of particular note, a senior woman believes she avoided knee surgery (while the rest of her family needed their knees replaced) because of her classes with Mr. Tang. He makes himself available to each student's challenges and needs, thereby customizing the practice for them. Six Healing Sound Qi Gong HealingSound Six Healing Sound Qigong originated around 250 A.D., during the Chin Dynasty. The earliest written record about this form is found in the book entitled Nourish Mind and Longevity Record, written by the famous Chinese medical doctor Tao Hong Jing (581-681). To improve health and vitality, this practice uses vocal sounds, breath, movement, and meditation to improve energy or Qi circulation. When practiced regularly with proper intent, It helps to harmonize internal functions and contribute to the practitioner's longevity. According to ancient Chinese wisdom, each sound is associated with an internal organ system, an external sense organ, and an emotion. Date and Time Sun, May 22 at 10:30 am Location: Grist Mill Track Academic or Other Wu Style Tai Chi for Longevity WuStyleTaiCh Wu style T'ai Chi has a history of being associated with longevity. It has been noted that Yang and Chen style T'ai Chi practitioners live 30% longer than non-practitioners. But, Wu style T'ai Chi practitioners live an extra 10% longer than those who practice Yang and Chen T'ai Chi! This workshop will explore the health benefits and skills of practicing Wu style T'ai Chi. Date and Time Sun, May 22 at 9:00 am Location: Lower Field Track Forms Printed: 5/17/2011 7:52:46 PM, Page 3 of 18 2011 Workshop Leader Bios and Workshop Descriptions: Kathleen Stricker Helmed by Kathleen Stricker, ND, CNC, DayStar Natural has served hundreds of clients from the PA, NJ, DE tri-state area over the last 12 years and has gathered and assembled materials, creating her own manual from which she conducts free natural health seminars that are open to the public. Kathy's comprehensive repertoire of both training and experience makes DayStar Natural the natural choice to help you plot your course towards good health. -Graduate of Trinity College of Natural Health, Doctor of Naturopathy, Certified Nutritional Consultant -Graduate of the National Association of Certified Natural Health Professionals -Certified Herbal Consultant, certified by the Tree of Light Institute -Voice BioAnalysis Specialist, trained by Kae Thompson-Liu -Colon Hydrotherapist, trained by the Wood Hygienic Institute of Florida -Levels 1 & 2 training in The KI Method (TKM) Ki-iki Jutsu at the King Institute -Completed coursework in Clinical Aromatherapy, Iridology, Parasitology, Nature's 9-1-1, Bach Flowers, Body Work, Children's Nutrition and Vaccinations, and Face, Tongue, and Nail Analysis -Additional specialties include Nutrition Response Testing, Designed Clinical Nutrition, and Quantum Reflex Analysis Get Healthy and Stay Healthy Naturally Nutrition Good news! It is possible to correct and reverse the body's deficiencies and imbalances and to restore a state of good health. Nutrition Response Testing measures neurological reflexes using known acupuncture points that correlate directly to the regulatory functions of each and every organ in the body. This clinically proven system is different from any other healing practice ever experienced before. Without having to rely on drugs or chemical supplements, the body responds wonderfully to Designed Clinical Response to determine the correct nutrients that the body is simply not getting or not assimilating with the current standard American diet. Date and Time Fri, May 20 at 9:00 am Location: Grist Mill Track Academic or Other Lan Tran I have been involved in martial arts since 1972 w/ Judo. I then began Shorin Ryu Karate under Sensei Clarence Murray III from 1976-1983. 1984-1987 I studied American TKD w/ Rodney Batiste (1984 US middleweight kickboxing champ). In 1987 I broke away from the karate world and started training in Tai Chi (Yang style) where I got my US Title for Tai Chi combat and forms under the Taiwanese Kuoshu Federation in 1994. I opened my Tai Chi school in Silver Spring MD and taught Tai Chi until 1999 when I moved to Philadelphia and started training in Baji Chuan and Hsing-I. I now currently teach a combination of Tai Chi, Hsing-I and Baji as well as modifying it for modern day usage. Rooting Foundations RootFndtn Why rooting is the foundation of Tai Chi.