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OF COURSEWORK AND CLASSES Taijiquan courses are offered in eight-week Sessions. Classes meet on Tuesdays and/or Thursdays. Enrollments for each full Session are accepted through the second week. Drop-in classes are available for on-going students only and with the permission of the Director. 2011 Session One: January 4 – February 24 Winter break March 1 – 3 Session Two: March 8 – April 28 Spring Break May 3 – 5 Session Three: May 10 – June 30 Seminar Break July 5-14, Yang Seminar July 8-13 Session Four: July 19 – August 25 (six week session) Summer Break August 30-September 1 Session Five: September 6 – October 27 Session Six: November 1 – December 22 Holiday Break December 27 – January 5, 2012 TAIJIQUAN / TAI CHI CHUAN The foundation for the study of Taijiquan is a series of movements, connected in a flowing pattern, and governed by principles of correct body usage. Practiced in China for centuries as a martial art, taijiquan has been developed in modern times for exercise, health, and meditation as well as self defense. It is performed slowly in order to gain precision and deep body awareness, and it is suitable for people of all ages and levels of physical ability. BENEFITS OF TAIJIQUAN TRAINING Taijiquan's benefits include stress reduction, flexibility, stamina, and coordination, as well as basic knowledge of self-defense. TAIJIQUAN CURRICULUM Curriculum includes barehand routines, weapons study, partner work and applications, push-hands, competition preparation, study of classical theory, and enrichment studies such as alignment, standing meditation, etc. Students may progress through the curriculum with the advice of the director or self-select courses according to their interest. Yang Family Style Taijiquan Yang Family style is the main style of study Traditional Yang Family Style 103-move Bare-hand Routine 49-form Yang Family Demonstration and Competition Routine Saber: Traditional Yang Family Style Saber Straight Sword: Traditional Yang Family Style Straight Sword Other Weapons of Taijiquan Fan: Flying Rainbow Taiji Single Fan, Taiji Gongfu Fan Spear: Taiji 16-form spear Push-Hands and other Partner Work Yang style single-hand push-hands, double hand push-hands; moving step push-hands; Da-Lu Applications and Eight energies partner work Ranking System for Taijiquan STC uses a ranking system of the International Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association. OTHER INTERNAL ARTS Other internal styles include baguazhang, xingyiquan, liuhebafa, and baji. These are offered according to demand. TAIJIQUAN (T’ai Chi Ch’uan) PROGRAMS 2011 Courses, Schedules, Fees FOUNDATION COURSES Course 1: Introduction to Taijiquan $95/eight-week course, once a week Tuesdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 6:00-7:00 p.m. January 4-February 22, May 10-June 28, September 6-October 25 Thursdays, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 6:00-7:00 p.m. March 10-April 28, July 21-August 25, November 3-December 22 Introductory program to help you get acquainted with taijiquan. Important fundamentals include movements, stances and footwork; arm and body positions; taiji history and philosophy; and work with balance, flexibility, strength, and body coordination. Learn foundation exercises, body alignment, ways to relax, and a short taijiquan routine. Next course: Either Taiji for Seniors (daytime) or Course 2: Yang Style Taijiquan Overview (evening). Course 2: Yang Style Taijiquan, Overview $95/eight-week course, once a week Tuesdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m. March 8-April 26, July 19-August 23, November1-December 20 Thursdays, 6:00-7:00 p.m. January 6- February 24, May 12-June 30, September 8-October 27 Review basics; start Section One of the Traditional Yang Family Style form; selected movements from other sections; principles of taijiquan; relaxation methods; taking taiji into your daily life. This course serves as preparation for the next level, Traditional Yang Family Style Taijiquan: Hand Form. BASIC COURSE: INTRODUCTION TO TAIJIQUAN $95/eight-week course, once a week Tuesday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 6:00-7:00 p.m. January 5 - February 23, April 27 - June 15, September 7 - October 26 Thursday, 10:30-11:30 a.m., 6:00-7:00 p.m. March 4 - April 22, July 15 – September 2, November 4 – December 23 Introductory program to help you get acquainted with taijiquan. Important fundamentals include movements, stances and footwork; arm and body positions; taiji history and philosophy; and work with balance, flexibility, strength, and body coordination. Learn a taiji routine, warm-up exercises, body alignment, ways to relax. Next course: Either Taiji for Seniors (daytime) or Basics Part Two: Yang Style Taijiquan Overview (evening). STANDARD COURSES Traditional Yang Family Style Taijiquan: Hand Form $165 twice a week or $135 once a week/eight week course Daytime class: Tuesday and/or Thursday, 12:30-2:00 p.m. Evening class: Tuesday and/or Thursday, 6:30-8:00 p.m. 103-move Traditional Yang Family Style; principles of taijiquan; taiji breathing exercises; taiji stance training; qi development exercises; history of Yang style; group practice. The “long form” sequence is divided into six subsections that may be studied in any order. Day and evening classes have some content. Intermediate Studies in Taijiquan: Weapons Forms $135 once a week/eight week course To Be Arranged Prerequisite: Traditional Yang Family Hand Form Focus 2011: Yang Style Saber, Yang Style Sword Intermediate Studies in Taijiquan: Push-Hands $165 once a week/eight-week course Tuesdays and Thursday, 8:00-9:00 p.m. Prerequisite: Traditional Yang Family Hand Form Fundamentals of working with a partner, selected applications, introduction to push-hands basic circles and patterns. Advanced Studies in Taijiquan: Selected Topics To Be Arranged. Theory, applications, other styles. ELECTIVE COURSES Taiji for Seniors $165 twice a week or $135 once a week/eight-week course Daytime only: Tuesday and/or Thursday, 11:00 am-12:15 pm This course is really for all ages. Focus is on the “Shenandoah Short Form,” our school form, derived from traditional Yang family style taijiquan. Principles and history; mind-body connection; mental and physical relaxation techniques; mild exercises for strengthening and flexibility; work with balance and coordination. Take this course any time after Course 1: Introduction to Taijiquan. It can serve as preparation for Traditional Yang Family Style Taijiquan: Hand Form. GENERAL INFORMATION We have designed our programs and curriculum to provide you with many areas of study and enrichment for your life. We hope you will join our "family" of students and teachers, and we look forward to a long and enjoyable association. HOW TO BEGIN The entry level course for taijiquan is the "Introduction." Pre-registration is recommended for all courses. On-site registration is available whenever the course has not filled, but you should call before arriving if you haven't pre-registered. CONTINUING After you've taken the introductory or basic courses, you may continue under several options. You can always repeat a course. Some courses follow a planned progression, others may be taken in any sequence. SELECTING COURSES, SPECIAL EVENTS For some areas of the curriculum, there are certain "prerequisite" courses which introduce you to the basic skills and concepts and give you better success. Most workshops or special events are suitable for anyone. ENROLLMENT AND FEES New students pay a one-time Registration fee and the course tuition. Enrollment for most taiji courses is accepted through the second class meeting. Tuition is charged according to the length of the course and type of content. Discounts are available for multiple enrollments. HOURS OF OPERATION AND CONTACTING STC The Center normally is open one hour before start of any given class for conducting business and for students to prepare for class. Additional times of operation may be set as announced or by appointment. Call to 540-662-3973 to make special arrangements or for appointments. Messages are checked frequently. ADDITIONAL PROGRAMS & COURSES The Center operates a variety of supplementary programs and special events in Chinese martial arts and related arts in addition to the above curriculum. These include qigong, associated health arts, and oriental cultural and philosophical studies. We offer courses of varying length, workshops, and private tutoring for all programs, taught by experts in the subjects. These programs are arranged and announced during the year. Open to all students and to non-students according to subject matter. Possible topics include review and in-depth study of current taijiquan routines, focus on challenging moves, principles of taijiquan, adaptation of traditional routines, other styles of taijiquan, and other styles of Chinese martial arts, push-hands, partner work, self-defense, weapons, conditioning in flexibility and strength training, history of taijiquan, philosophy, cultural studies, feng-shui, and personal development. Guest instructors may be invited to present special topics. PRIVATE LESSONS Private lessons in all styles of taijiquan, qigong, and other internal styles (xingyi, bagua, liuhebafa) are available. Taking group classes is a good way to learn the basic choreography of a form or the fundamentals of one of these arts. But if our group-class schedule doesn't match your schedule, private lessons can be the way to go. A personalized lesson with a perceptive teacher is one of the best ways to accelerate your learning progress. Private lessons are particularly appropriate for more experienced students. However, individualized instruction is recommended for all students at various points during their studies and is essential for those who wish to advance to higher levels. The fee for a private class is $60/hour, $35/half hour for students enrolled in coursework at the Center. The fee for non-students is $65/hour. There is an adjusted scale for groups of 2 or more. Call the Center (540-662-3973) for details and to arrange your personal session. REGISTRATION Registration fee (a one-time fee): $25.00 includes FREE school t-shirt. DRESS CODE Dress code: wear clothing that allows you to move freely: sweat pants or track suit, school t-shirt, soft-soled athletic shoes AFFILIATION The Shenandoah Taijiquan Center is affiliated with the International Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association as the Winchester Yang Chengfu Center. The Association website is www.yangfamilytaichi.com. Pat Rice, Director and Instructor is the primary instructor for the Shenandoah Taijiquan Center/Winchester Yang Chengfu Center. Teaching Assistants Teaching associates for our programs are trained assistant instructors authorized to conduct classes and present instructional material at the Shenandoah Taijiquan Center, and they also teach at other locations in the area. Contact the Center at 540-662-3973 for information. |
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