Sifu Wong demonstrating the "li" or roll-back technique in Taijiquan to fell an opponent

Aims

1. To have a basic understanding of the meaning and scope of Taijiquan as an internal martial art.
2. To acquire within a comparatively short time the best available Taijiquan skills and techniques which you can competently practise on your own after the intensive course for health, vitality, combat efficiency, mental freshness and spiritual fulfilment.

Objective

1. To provide some understanding of Taijiquan as a martial art, a philosophy of life, and a way of spiritual cultivation, irrespective of race, culture and religion.
2. To be able to perform Taijiquan with balance and gracefulness.
3. To learn and practice some internal force training.
4. To appreciate that Taijiquan can be used for self-defence.

Course Content:

1. Some important Taijiquan principles as taught by great masters.
2. Basic internal force training -- Taiji Stance, Wuji Stance and Lifting Water.
3. A Taijiquan set -- if feasible.
4. Energy flow and a heightened state of mind.
5. Taijiquan Push Hands.
6. Combat application of Taijiquan.

Expected Results

1. Appreciate and experience that Taijiquan is not a dance.
2. Appreciate and experience that every Taijiquan movement is a training of energy and mind.
3. Be able to perform Taijiquan movements with balance and grace.
4. Have some experience of energy flow and internal force.
5. Appreciate that Taijiquan can be used for combat as well as spiritual cultivation.

Time-Table

Please note that originally this course consists of 20 hours, but to increase the attainment of the students Sifu Wong adds 10 more hours, without extra charges. All the tours and dinners are also complimentary. As revealed in the time-table, this course is really intensive. Please be sure to be fit physically and mentally before attending the course.

• 1st day -- Arrival
  
• 2nd day -- Training 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m., Complimentary tour 11.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m, Training 5.00 p.m to 7.00 p.m, Welcoming dinner 8.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
  
• 3rd day -- Training 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m., Training 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m., Training 5.00 p.m to 7.00 p.m, Training 9.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.
  
• 4th day -- Training 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m., Training 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m., Training 5.00 p.m to 7.00 p.m, Training 9.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.
  
• 5nd day -- Training 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m., Complimentary tour 11.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m, Training 5.00 p.m to 7.00 p.m, Training 9.00 p.m. to 11.00 p.m.
  
• 6rd day -- Training 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 a.m., Complimentary tour 11.00 a.m to 4.00 p.m, Training 5.00 p.m to 7.00 p.m, Graduation dinner 8.00 p.m. to 10.30 p.m.
  
• 7th day -- Departure
  

US$1500 per person

Fees are payable at the completion of the course only if the students are satisfied that all the set objectives have been fulfilled. They do not have to pay any fees if they say they are not satisfied

Note

This intensive Taijiquan course is meant for instructors or those with at least three years of Taijiquan or Tai Chi experience. Beginners who wish to take the course must work extra hard to compensate for their lack of experience.

While results can be felt during the course itself, lasting effects and of a high standard can be obtained only if the students continue practicing what they have learnt for at least a few months, if not years. No one can be proficient in Taijiquan, or Tai Chi Chuan, by merely attaining an intensive course. The purpose of the course is to provide students with fundamental skills and techniques; subsequent diligent practice is necessary.

Intending students should also note that while combat efficiency is emphasized, this course is never meant for street combat or prize-fighting.

Application

Apply to The Secretary, stating

1. the name of this course, i.e. Intensive Taijiquan Course
2. your full name
3. your sex and age
4. your e-mail address
5. your postal address
6. your phone and fax numbers, if any
7. your health problems (briefly), if any

You do not have to pay any application or booking fees. The course fee of US$1500 (which is the only fee you have to pay) is payable during the course only if you are satisfied.

Food and Accomodation

The course will be held in Sungai Petani, Malaysia. The narest airport is Penang, from where you can take a taxi (about an hour's drive) to Sungai Petani.

You have to pay for your own food and accomodation. You can have your meals or stay wherever you like.

Swimming pool at Cinta Sayang

Both western and eastern food, and comfortable but economical accomodation are available at the Cinta Sayang Country Club, Sungai Petani, Malaysia where the course is to take place. An air-conditioned delux room with complimentary breakfast for two, costs about US$25 per day, and a junior suite about US$30. A sumptuous meal costs less than US$10 per person.

Room interior at Cinta Sayang

You may make your booking directly with Cinta Sayang, phone number 60-4-4414666, fax number 60-4-4415263, but if you want us to make a booking for you, please let us know. Alternative accomodation, which is some distance from the training place, can be at Noveltel (60-4-4317777, 60-4-4318777), Swiss Inn (60-4-4223333, 60-4-4224473) or SP Inn (60-4-4213411, 60-4-4212423).

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