Philippine Tai Chi Network

Bullying 101

2011-10-10T19:57:00.000-07:00

I was browsing through the PTN chat box and discovered that one of our (teen) visitors is being bullied. Here's an important set of information from www.stopbullying.gov about bullying and what (bullied) teens can do about it.

What is Bullying?

Bullying is a widespread and serious problem that can happen anywhere. It is not a phase children have to go through, it is not "just messing around", and it is not something to grow out of. Bullying can cause serious and lasting harm.

Although definitions of bullying vary, most agree that bullying involves:

Imbalance of Power: people who bully use their power to control or harm and the people being bullied may have a hard time defending themselves
Intent to Cause Harm: actions done by accident are not bullying; the person bullying has a goal to cause harm
Repetition: incidents of bullying happen to the same the person over and over by the same person or group

Types of Bullying

Bullying can take many forms. Examples include:

Verbal: name-calling, teasing
Social:spreading rumors, leaving people out on purpose, breaking up friendships
Physical: hitting, punching, shoving
Cyberbullying: using the Internet, mobile phones or other digital technologies to harm others

An act of bullying may fit into more than one of these groups.

How to Deal with Being Bullied

If you have been bullied, it may affect you in many ways. You may not want to go to school or may find it hard to do your homework. You may be losing sleep, eating more or less than usual, having headaches or stomachaches, or getting sick more often. Know that you do not have to feel this way.

Your Feelings are Important

Do not blame yourself. It is easy to question whether you are the problem. But no matter what someone says or does, you should not be ashamed of who you are or what you feel.
Be proud of who you are. No matter what they say, there are wonderful things about you. Keep those in mind instead of the disrespectful messages you get from the people who are bullying you.
Do not be afraid to get help. Sometimes it helps to just talk to someone who is not personally involved. Teachers, counselors, and others are there to help. Seeing a counselor or other professional does not mean there is something wrong with you.

What to Do When You Are Being Bullied

The first priority is always your safety. Here are some strategies for you to consider:

Tell them to stop.
Walk away. Do not let them get to you. If you walk away or ignore them, they will not get that satisfaction.
Protect yourself. Sometimes you cannot walk away. If you are being physically hurt, protect yourself so that you can get away.
Tell an adult you trust. Talking to someone could help you figure out the best ways to deal with the problem. In some cases, adults need to get involved for the bullying to stop.
Find a safe place. Go somewhere that you feel safe and secure like the library, a favorite teacher’s classroom, or the office.
Stick together. Stay with a group or individuals that you trust.
Find opportunities to make new friends. Explore your interests and join school or community activities such as sports, drama, or art. Volunteer or participate in community service.

XinYi LiuHeBaFa Quan, Push Hands, and Zhanzhuang Gong

2011-10-10T18:51:00.000-07:00

LiuHeBaFa Quan is the Essence of the Internal Arts. It is the oldest known recorded internal martial art, approximately 2,000 years or older, depending on some researchers and archaeologists. Many internal arts today like Tai Chi, Ba Qua, and Xingyi, all come from LiuHeBaFaQuan. LiuHeBaFa Quan is the last of the closed door arts.

Starting this October (2011), a weekly health group will be conducted by Jose Rodriguez every Sunday at 6 am to 12 pm. He will be teaching XinYi LiuHeBaFa Quan, Push Hands, and Zhanzhuang Gong. The weekly Sunday group aims to promote health through martial arts. The program will help increase your strength and enhance your over-all well-being.

Jose "JR" Rodriguez is a student of David Chan (Chan Joe Kee) who comes from the LiuHeBaFa Quan lineage of Chan Yik Yan and Wu Yi Hui. His Zhanzhuang Gong lineage is directly from Wang Xiangzhai.

The average fee is P500.00 per session. You will be trained based on how receptive you are. For others, learning may take a few minutes and some may need a couple of hours.

For those interested in Tai Chi Applications, you may also contact Jose Rodriguez for details.

Contact: JR Rodriguez IV
8 Temple Drive, Green Meadows III, Q.C.

Some On-Line References:
http://sites.google.com/site/usahuayueliuhebafa/history
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Liu_He_Ba_Fa
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wang_Xiangzhai
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wu_Yi_Hui
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chan_Yik_Yan
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Zhan_zhuang
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Pushing_hands
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Yin_and_yang
http://worldtaichiday.org/WTCQDHlthBenft.html
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/tai-chi/SA00087

Smile, Breathe and Go Slowly*: Peace Blossoms Internal Arts Society Organizes the 2011 World Tai Chi and Qigong Day in the Philippines

2011-04-12T18:13:00.000-07:00

On April 30, 2011, the country’s biggest gathering of tai chi and qigong enthusiasts happens at the Valdes Hall of Veterans Memorial Medical Center (VMMC) on North Avenue, Quezon City. The World Tai Chi and Qigong Day (WTCQD) celebration is an annual event that is celebrated across 70 countries all over the world. Peace Blossoms Internal Arts Society (Peace Blossoms), a recreational club founded in 2008, has been hosting and organizing this global activity for four years now. Its predecessors, Spring of Harmony Internal Arts Club and Blue Dragon Society, in partnership with the Chevalier Monks of Christ, have been organizing the WTCQD celebrations since 2003.

Antonio Delgado, President of Peace Blossoms, says “We are celebrating World Tai Chi and Qigong Day to express unity and radiate positive energy towards our environment; at Peace Blossoms, our focus is to radiate peace, love and harmony through the practice of tai chi.” Delgado adds that the celebration will also put the Philippines on the map of countries that practice tai chi. “Starting at 10am on April 30, different countries from all over the world will be doing tai chi together, so because of the different time zones, the effect will be such that the whole world will be doing tai chi together for 24 straight hours,” Delgado explains.

Like Delgado, Irene Chia, Director of Peace Blossoms, also stresses that the group aims to promote peace, harmony and unity among diverse groups through the practice of tai chi and qigong. Peace here pertains to peace on all levels, be it physical, mental, emotional, psychological, economic, or spiritual.

Chia adds, “Peace Blossoms sees its role as an agent of change that moves people from diverse backgrounds towards the transformation of their consciousness.” The organization believes that there can only be real change in society if there is change in consciousness. She also adds that the more people who have transformed their consciousness, the quicker this process of change will be. “We want to help people become better, more caring, more loving persons, and to become more ‘evolved’ beings for the greater good of humanity,” Chia says. By hosting this event, the group also hopes to educate the general public about the health and healing benefits of tai chi and qigong.

This year’s celebration will revolve around the history and development of tai chi, including the evolution of different tai chi styles and lineage. Chia will give a lecture on tai chi and qigong’s rich history. Her talk will be highlighted by live demonstrations from different tai chi groups and individuals, mostly coming from members and affiliates of Peace Blossoms. Program will showcase different Chen, Yang, Wu, Sun routines, including demos of Wudang Tai Chi, Kung Fu Fan routine, and Tai Chi for Health demo (diabetes). Finally, the Senior Citizens Group from Brookside Hills Subdivision, Cainta, Rizal will lead the group shibashi, accompanied by live electronic music courtesy of Blend:er.

To give the opening remarks and read the opening statement of this year’s WTCQD celebration will be Karen Tanada, one of the organization’s officers. Tanada is the Executive Director of Gaston Ortigas Peace Institute, an NGO that works on peace issues. Dr. Edgardo Uyehara of VMMC will talk about tai chi’s role in rehabilitation therapy. Delgado will expound on the science and application of the group’s Tai Chi for Health Programs: Tai Chi for Diabetes, Arthritis, Osteoporosis and Back Pain. Jundio Salvador, owner of Pan De Amerikana Bakery and Garden Restaurant and supporter of Peace Blossoms’ efforts in promoting tai chi and qigong for health, will give the closing remarks.

Tai chi is an ancient Chinese form of movement which integrates mind-body coordination, proper breathing and cultivation of internal energy (chi). It is considered to be the melting pot of the internal arts, and one of the earliest sources of the different martial art styles that we know today. Tai chi relaxes the mind and body and helps fight stress, improve balance, flexibility and posture. Regular practice generally leads to better mind and body health. Qigong, on the other hand, is defined by the National Qigong Association in the US as “an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention.” Tai chi, specifically, is a form of qigong. Millions of people from all over the world practice qigong to maintain health, heal their bodies, calm their minds and reconnect with their spirit.

This year’s celebration is made possible with the help of our sponsors (in alphabetical order) and donors: AquaHealth, Big Banners, Blend:er, Department of Rehabilitation Medicine (Veterans Memorial Medical Center), Rosanna L. Duavit, Dulcofiber and Boehringer Ingelheim (Phil.) Inc., Hilot Pinoy, Rey Jose, Jugno’s Monster Pizza, Kebab Fil-Sian Grill, Julie Lim, Pan de Amerikana, Richard Paredes, Premium Gift Center, Inc., Premium Graphics Asia Center, Inc., and Sassa Activewear.

The program will run from 9am to 12 noon on Saturday, April 30, 2011. It is free and open to the public. Hilot practitioners from Hilot Pinoy will be present during the event to offer massage therapy for a minimal fee. For inquiries about the 2011 World Tai Chi and Qigong Day, please contact Irene Chia through 0917-845-6856 (mobile), 436-1860 (landline), or email her through peace.blossoms.society@gmail.com. For more information on tai chi and Peace Blossoms Internal Arts Society, visit the website on peaceblossoms.weebly.com

*”Smile, breathe and go slowly” is a quote from Thich Nhat Hanh.

Note: Thank you Peace Blossoms for this article.

A Message from Earl

2010-12-28T10:34:00.001-08:00

First of all, I would like to thank the people who are constantly visiting and promoting the site. The Philippine Tai Chi Network, although small, has helped a few people who have been searching for Tai Chi mentors in the Philippines.

It gives me joy to read people's emails and queries. This just proves that the Tai Chi community in the Philippines should continue to come together to promote this art. In this regard, I am opening a new link where we can post queries, announcements, etc... we are a community now and with that, I would like to provide a place where everyone can participate and exchange ideas. In the new PTN forum, not only can we post and answer questions but also give each other support. For the practice of Tai Chi is not something detached from ourselves... the practice of Tai Chi sinks and is manifested in the way we live.

Tai Chi is more than what is seems to be... it transforms one's heart, one's mind, and one's soul. This blog site cannot offer the people what Tai Chi really provides... this site however, provides the gateway to put the seeker's quest to the next level.

Would you like to take the red pill or the blue pill? The choice is yours.

Click here to view the PTN FORUM

Train with Master Giezi Miranda

2010-12-28T09:14:00.000-08:00

Master Giezi Miranda is a certified Tai Chi Teacher who studied under Master Fung Jun Li, disciple of Wang Xian. He won many Tai Chi competitions, among these are the most prestigious China & HK Tai Chi Competition, and the HK Master's Game Competition. He lived in Hong Kong for 19 years, and now resides in the Philippines. You can contact him directly at 09152856003.

Email: sanpablopang@yahoo.com
URL: http://www.giezi.blogspot.com/

The gentle and strong way of Tai Chi

2010-12-28T09:12:00.000-08:00

Below is an article by HENNESSY JEAN RANGAS last November 2010

It was 6 a.m. on a Sunday but instead of sleeping in, I was up early and walking briskly to attend my morning session of Tai Chi. Though I was only accompanying a friend, I wanted to observe and see for myself if the moves are really as elegant as the ones depicted in images and videos I saw online.

I had always wanted to practice a martial art both for fitness and for self-defense but I was too scared to break any bones. The fact that Tai Chi (literally translated "Supreme Ultimate Boxing") was actually a fighting style that employed gentle movements got me even more interested. It made me think about old kung fu movies and the cool moves of Bruce Lee, Jackie Chan and Jet Li.

The instructor that morning was Antonio "Ton" Delgado. His unassuming nickname and pleasant demeanor hides the fact that he is a Tai Chi and Qi Gong Instructor from the Peace Blossoms Internal Arts Society. According to their website, the society “is a non-profit, non-sectarian, and non-political recreational club with the mission of promoting and integrating peace and harmony in the myriad activities of daily life since a life lived in radiant peace blesses one with the natural treasures of health, wealth, success, and prosperity."

To read more, click on the link below:
The gentle and strong way of Tai Chi - Lifestyle - GMANews.TV - Official Website of GMA News and Public Affairs - Latest Philippine News

Thank you Irene Chia for the email.

A Message from Dr. Paul Lam

2010-12-28T09:03:00.000-08:00

Hello Everyone,

Some of you may have heard this exciting news. The biggest medical study using my Tai Chi for Arthritis program produced the result that, "Tai Chi Relieves Arthritis Pain, Improves Reach, Balance, Well-Being". Leigh Callahan, PhD, the study's lead author, associate professor at the University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill School of Medicine and a member of UNC's Thurston Arthritis Research Centre said: "Our study shows that there are significant benefits of the Tai Chi course for individuals with all types of arthritis, including fibromyalgia, rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis." Here is a youtube video or alternatively you can read more from this link.

Click here to read more...

Thank you Ed Sevilla for the email!

TAI CHI IS FOR CHILDREN, TOO!

2010-12-28T08:57:00.000-08:00

Join Peace Blossoms Internal Arts Society's Children's Tai Chi Classes

Peace Blossoms Internal Arts Society, a group that promotes the internal arts tai chi and qigong, is launching a tai chi program for children aged 5 to 12. So if you're a parent looking for an affordable, positive and constructive way to channel your child's emotions and energy, attend one Saturday session and see if your child likes it!

What is tai chi?

Tai chi is an ancient form of gentle physical exercise that promotes fluid movement and harmony of body and mind, skeletal and muscular systems, and the left and right brain. Yoga, tai chi and qigong's health benefits have been studied for nearly 2,000 years in China and India. According to one Chinese Master, these three disciplines are the most advanced achievements in body exercise and mind conditioning ever to be developed.

Children can benefit from tai chi

Children's minds and bodies grow at phenomenal rates, so they constantly need to adjust to stressful changes. Tai chi addresses these challenges because it promotes balance, flexibility, strength, coordination and good posture, among other things. Tai chi lets children work at their own pace and does not add to their stress by avoiding competition.

Professor Shona Bass, Professor of Population Health at the Centre for Physical Activity and Nutrition Research in Deakin University, Australia, says that children get an intrinsic reward "from seeing themselves progress and develop (on their own), rather than being in competition with other children".

Regardless of one's age or size, physical and mental wellbeing are all about moving chi or energy. And that is what tai chi does--it stimulates, moves and builds energy.

15 good reasons why your child should get into tai chi

1. Tai chi is fun and easy to do.
2. It improves concentration or focus, posture, balance, strength, flexibility and coordination.
3. It improves children's breathing and general health.
4. Your child will make more friends and enjoy interacting with other children.
5. It stimulates the mind because the sessions incorporate imagery, visualization and games, thereby enhancing learning and creativity.
6. Tai chi has been proven to help children's performance in sports and academic studies.
7. It improves blood circulation and increases circulation of oxygen to the brain and the rest of the body, thereby strengthening the immune system.
8. Tai chi encourages calm behavior. Studies have shown that tai chi can help children with ADD or ADHD reduce anxiety, hyperactivity and inappropriate emotions. Tai chi allows children to get rid of excessive energy and aggression in a healthy and positive manner. It provides a therapeutic method of stimulation to bring about calmness.
9. It also instills love for movement.
10. It develops discipline and listening skills, as well as increase their attention span to enable them to learn the movements and postures.
11. Tai chi helps children handle tension and release stress.
12. It doesn't promote competition and lets children learn and practice at their own pace.
13. Tai chi builds confidence and self-esteem by putting them in touch with their body and mind and helping them form a positive self-image.
14. Tai chi helps lower blood pressure. Yon Lee, a tai chi instructor at Harvard University, performed a study that concluded that children who did tai chi for 30 minutes at least once a week lowered their blood pressure by an average of 10%.
15. Tai chi promotes relaxation and happy feelings.

SCHEDULE & FEES

Saturdays, 4pm at UP Diliman Sunken Garden (during good weather)

Fee: P200 per child for a one-hour session

First meeting is on December 4, 2010

We can accommodate 4 to 10 children per session. To reserve a slot, or to get more details about the program, please contact Ime Morales through 0906-245-7910 or morales.ime@gmail.com

Thank you Irene Chia for emailing this announcement.

This is not "Tai Chi"

2010-08-14T21:52:00.000-07:00

Hello! I know that this is not "Tai Chi" but I think this opportunity is really good and I would like to share it with you in case you are interested. There is a Yoga Alliance-certified Teacher's Training (TT) in Boracay, Philippines led by Mr. Clayton Horton and Ms. Mo-ching Yip.

The tuition fees for the 3 TT's are the following:
•Sept 26-Oct 10th, level 1, 2 week TT, $1,395. USD
•Feb 13-26, 2011, Level 2, 2 week TT, $1,395. USD
•May, 1-28th, 2011, 4 week TT, $2,250.USD

Please note tuition prices listed are without accommodations, please email to Mo-ching Yip (yipmoching08@gmail.com) for other tuition that includes TT accomodations, single or shared options are available, first come first served, also outside lower budget accommodations are available.

For more information, please click on the image below:

Train with Ren

2010-05-19T19:35:00.000-07:00

SCHEDULE (private sessions):

Sundays (contact Ren for possible schedule and venue)

Mobile phone: 0928-359-2763
Email: renjiwu@gmail.com

Background:

Tai Chi

24/40 Yang
42 Combination
73 Sun Style

Qigong

8 Piece of Brocade Silk
Yi Jin Jing
Silk Reeling
Zhang Zhuan Gong

Hsing I Chuan

5 Elements linking form or Wu Xing Quan

Pakua Chang meditative circle walking

Wushu

Basic and Tan Tui 12 form Jing Wu Style

Demo: 42 Yang Style

2010-05-19T18:47:00.001-07:00

Very nice to see Rudolph Petalver in action! Poetic movements. Awesome.

Rudolph Petalver of the Chevalier of Monks and consultant of Peace Blossoms Internal Arts Society giving a demo of the 42 empty-handed competition routine during the WTCQD 2010 Philippines.

Note: Thank you Irene Chia for sharing!

Demo: Tai Chi for Arthritis

2010-05-19T18:41:00.000-07:00

This is the demo of Pan de Amerikana Tai Chi Club of the Tai Chi for Arthritis during the World Tai Chi and Qigong Day celebration 2010 Philippines. The Tai Chi for Arthritis program was developed by Dr. Paul Lam, a family physician and Tai Chi expert based in Sydney, Australia.

Pan de Amerikana Tai Club is based in Marikina City, Metro Manila. The demonstrators are students of Irene Chia of the Peace Blossoms Internal Arts Club.

Note: Thank you Irene Chia for sharing!

Matanglawin on Tai Chi

2010-05-19T18:36:00.000-07:00

Matanglawin
Feb 14, 2010
Chinese New Year episode.

Short feature on Tai Chi with the participation of Peace Blossoms Internal Arts Society, Pan de Amerikana Tai Chi Club and Corinthian Tai Chi Club

Basic Wushu Class

2010-05-09T11:29:00.000-07:00

Fitness, honing an enjoyment for sports, balance, coordination, discipline, health, camaraderie and many more

Tues/Thur/Sun 4:00-6:00pm

Tahanan Village Park or The Pergola Mall
BF Homes, Paranaque

Call or text for inquiries: 0917.326.2887

SUMMER PACKAGES
P 2,250.00 per head for a group of 3 * 30% discount
P 1,350.00 per head for a group of 5 * 60% discount

WALK-IN STUDENTS ARE ALSO WELCOME!
Please wear a white shirt, sneakers and stretchy jogging pants.
Bring a lot of water and a change of clothes.

WTCD CNN iReports

2010-04-28T17:48:00.000-07:00

Click here to view the CNN iReports: WTCD Worldwide

WTCD 2010 Programme

2010-04-14T18:59:00.000-07:00

Exclusive coverage of WTCD 2010 on April 24!

2010-03-31T19:21:00.000-07:00

Watch the latest through the web's exclusive streamed coverage of
World Tai Chi Qigong Day 2010.

Thousands of players, hundreds of cities, 65 countries, 24 time zones.

One World... One Breath.

Watch live streaming video from mycompass at livestream.com

World Tai Chi Day 2010

2010-03-31T19:15:00.001-07:00

Be a part of a significant global event!
FREE ADMISSION

April 24, 2010 (Saturday)
9 a.m. to 11 a.m.

Valdes Hall, Veterans Memorial Medical Center
North Avenue, Diliman, Q.C.

A joint project by Peace Blossoms Internal Arts Society
(formerly known as the Spring of Harmony Internal Arts Club)
and the Department of Rehabilitation Medicine - Veterans Memorial Medical Center

About the event:

World Tai Chi and Qigong Day (WTCQD), also spelled World T'ai Chi and Ch'i Kung Day, is a global annual event held every last Saturday of April to promote the related disciplines of T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Qigong. WTCQD was founded by Angela Wong Douglas and Bill Douglas and has been celebrated since 1999. It is now celebrated in over 65 countries. Bill Douglas is the author of The Complete Idiot’s Guide to Tai Chi. He also has a forthcoming novel entitled 2011: The Awakening.

Sponsors: (in alphabetical order)
Big Banners
Monster Pizza
Pan de Amerikana Bakery and Garden Restaurant
Premium Graphics Asia Center
Premium Gift Center

Participating Groups: (in alphabetical order)
Corinthian Tai Chi Club
Chevalier Monks of Christ
Pan de Amerikana Tai Chi Club

For more information about Tai Chi and Qigong and WTCQD, please visit www.worldtaichiday.org. To know more about the local WTCQD celebration at Veterans Memorial Medical Center, please contact

Irene Chia

Peace Blossoms Internal Arts Society

Mobile: +63 917 845 6856

E-mail: peace.blossoms.society@gmail.com

Website: peaceblossoms.weebly.com

Update: Spring of Harmony Internal Arts Club

2010-03-31T18:44:00.000-07:00

Peace Blossoms Internal Arts Society

Borne from Spring of Harmony Internal Arts Club International (January 8, 2008 - February 6, 2010), Peace Blossoms Internal Arts Society is a non-profit, non-sectarian, and non-political recreational club with the mission of promoting and integrating peace and harmony in the myriad activities of daily life since a life lived in radiant peace blesses one with the natural treasures of health, wealth, success, and prosperity.

Such mandate Peace Blossoms seeks to achieve especially through the promotion of internal arts, primarily Tai Chi and Qigong, in achieving holistic health for the self and the community.

The transformation of Spring of Harmony to Peace Blossoms reflects a growth in the club's role in the midst of greater need and advocacy for peace in Philippine society and the world in general. Everyone is challenged to become a spring of harmony through a multiple of ways, but most especially in radiating thoughts, feelings, intents and energies of bubbling peace profound. Such radiation, when amplified by others' radiation, creates an energy field of creative peace that makes positive things happen.

Peace Blossoms is a next-level challenge as it is a positive affirmation. As a next-level challenge, it calls every advocate of peace to be pro-active, creative and zealous in injecting daily life with the manifold faces of peace. As a positive affirmation, peace blossoms indicates that peace efforts and initiatives done by individuals and sectors in society already positively result in situations, by-products, conditions and developments that further promote and make fertile the space in which peace can manifest in greater creativity, happiness, health, wealth and success.

With such intent, Peace Blossoms seeks pathways and reach out to diverse groups in society in the spirit of humanity and goodwill as it actively promotes Tai Chi and Qigong in harmonizing body, mind, spirit and emotions in oneness with Nature and the Cosmos.

For more information, please contact
Irene Chia
Mobile: +63 917 845 6856
E-mail: peace.blossoms.society@gmail. com
Website: peaceblossoms.weebly.com

PUSH HANDS IN GREENHILLS

2010-01-07T16:57:00.000-08:00

Interested in Push Hands?

Regardless of your personal style (Bagua, Tai Chi, Xing Yi, etc.), come play push hands on Saturday mornings at the Greenhills Shopping Center, at the parking lot beside Gloria Maris.

I am a 15 year internal practitioner hoping to start a group where internal martial artists of any style can come together to practice free push hands with resisting but cooperative partners in a friendly, safe, and non-competitive environment. For those with no previous experience, I can teach a few basic patterns from which we can quickly progress to freestyle push hands.

- all internal martial artists are welcome
- all internal styles are welcome
- free style pushing is the main activity
- safety of participants is the top priority
- training is cooperative not competitive

IMPORTANT
Please remember to get in touch with me before you go to Greenhills. This group is still in it's infancy and there is yet no core group. Until such a core forms, I will be coordinating each meeting for interested participants.

I can be reached at pushhands.manila@gmail.com

/Tristan

UKG feat. Spring of Harmony

2009-11-28T23:54:00.000-08:00

Spring of Harmony in Umagang Kay Ganda, April 24, 2009,
Promotion of World Tai Chi and Qigong Day - Philippines 2009

I hope that the Tai Chi practitioners from our country will serve as Tai Chi ambassadors. Let us promote healthy living and practice of Tai Chi.

Kung Fu for Kids

2009-11-28T23:24:00.001-08:00

Click on the image to see an intro video

A fun workout for kids, with training tips for students, parents, and teachers

Kung Fu for Kids is an instructional program that teaches children the basics of traditional Kung Fu in a fun and exciting way. It starts with a simple, follow-along workout that introduces calisthenics and the basic stances, blocks, punches and kicks of the YMAA kids curriculum. It ends with a short cool-down routine to help children improve their balance, breathing, and mental focus.

This video features Ben Warner, who has been a children's instructor since 2001, and several students of varying levels from the YMAA Boston class. Nicholas Yang, the President of YMAA, makes corrections while students demonstrate.

Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming makes a cameo appearance explaining the meaning of the Shaolin sun-and-moon greeting.

A detail section is also included with more advanced students demonstrating the techniques in greater detail for refined study.

Later sections offer Training Tips for older students, parents, and teachers, including:

Safety precautions to follow when practicing Kung Fu.
Benefits and purpose of Kung Fu training for Kids.
Appropriate time and place to use what has been learned.

The discipline and focus achieved through training Kung Fu extends to many other aspects of everyday activities in life, including academics, sports, music, and literature.

SPECIAL FEATURES: Easy follow-along workout • Cartoon Segways starring Shing (star) • Interviews with Teachers and Parents About the Benefits of Kung Fu for Kids

DVD Booklet, click here.

Have you heard about YMAA?

2009-11-28T22:26:00.000-08:00

Hello! I came across a few YMAA instructional DVDs a couple of years back and found them really helpful. Yang's Martial Arts Association (YMAA) is an organization founded by Dr. Jwing-Ming Yang (Chinese: 杨俊敏, pinyin yáng jùn mĭn), a certified Kung Fu Master by the International Kung Fu Federation. He underwent martial arts training (from age fifteen) for thirteen years under the Shaolin White Crane (Bai He) Master Cheng, Gin Gsao (曾金灶). Dr. Yang studied Tai chi chuan under Master Kao Tao (高濤). At age 17, Dr. Yang also began training Long Fist under Master Li, Mao-Ching (李茂清). He taught Taijiquan to his fellow students at Purdue University, the same educational institution where he earned his doctorate degree in Mechanical Engineering. Dr. Yang has twice been awarded Man of the Year by Inside Kung Fu Magazine (1990 and 2007), and Kung Fu Artist of the Year by Black Belt Magazine (2003).

Click on the link to learn more about Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming

You may want to check YMAA products online or view their product catalog by clicking HERE.
Although I am too late for the November sale, you can still save money when you order a bundle pack. They have the following bundle packs:

1. Tai Chi Starter Bundle (instructional materials plus uniform)
2. Fiction Bundle
3. Understanding Qigong Bundle (I just purchased this one and saved about $70)
4. Chin Na In Depth Bundle
5. Shaolin Long Fist Kung Fu
6. Classical Yang Style Taijiquan
7. Taiji Weapons Bundle
8. Kung Fu Weapons Bundle
9. Taiji Sword Bundle

I hope you will find these valuable resources. International shipping charges will cost at least 24.00 USD. Delivery will take about 2 to 4 weeks.

Train with Sam Ng Chau

2009-05-07T21:12:00.000-07:00

Contact Details:
68B Mellowville Townhouse Ilang-Ilang St., cor. Rosario Drive, Quezon City
Phone #: (02) 726-5749
Mobile #: (0917) 800-6265

About the Trainer:
1. Traditional Tai Chi practitioner since 1989
2. Traditional Tai Chi instructor since 1999
3. Trained Hsing-I with Hsing-I Coach of Philippine Wushu Federation Yu Zhi Bo and Chen Kuo Rong
4. Trained Traditional Tai Chi with Master Chuang Tzu Chen also with the disciples of Oh Kim Wah
5. Practitioner of Traditional Yang Style and Wu Style Tai Chi

Recent Activities:
1. 2006 Instructor of Traditional Tai Chi for Seniors at YMCA. Performed Tai Chi Sabre in numerous occasions.
2. 2007 Judged a Kung Fu/Wushu Competition in Binondo, invited to perform Tai Chi Sabre at Health and Wellness Fair at World Trade Center.

Schedule of Classes:
1. Classes by appointment and at a venue provided by the clients, or at (home) gym
Duration: 1- 1.5 hours
Individual Rate: P 300-500/session (depending on the location) minimum 4 students, Note: cheaper if at gym (home)
Group Rate: P 1,500/session (maximum 8 students)

Curriculum:
1. Qi Gong
2. 13 Steps/Form Tai Chuan

Free Tai Chi and Qigong Classes in Marikina

2009-05-07T21:05:00.000-07:00

When:
Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays
7:00 - 8:30 am

Where:
Pan de Amerikana Garden Restaurant
Gen Ordonez St., Concepcion, Marikina

Instructor:
Irene Chia
Spring of Harmony Internal Arts Club International

For more information: text or call (0917) 845-6856