Dear Members and China Adventure 2015 Friends,
Last summer, our association sponsored a fabulous and memorable 14-Day adventure to celebrate Grand Master Yang Zhengduo’s 90th Birthday.
I volunteered to gather photos and organize them to be placed on our association’s website.
See http://2009.yangfamilytaichi.com/events/2015/photos.php .
Warmest Regards,
Ray Tom
Stockton, Ca.
YCF Center
(updated 6-13-16)
(updated 5-14-16)
July 22 – 27, 2016
Western Connecticut University, Danbury CT, USA
Organized by the IYFTCCA North America Teacher Academy Training Program.
Grandmaster Yang Jun will offer a three-day Tai Chi Chuan Teaching Methods (Tai Chi Kung) training camp for the Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Teaching Method (Tai Chi Kung) 10 Movement Hand Form. Emphasis will be given on the practical teaching of Tai Chi Chuan, the 5 Tai Chi Chuan Directives, Tai Chi Chuan philosophy, the 10 Essential Principals of Tai Chi Chuan, and Tai Chi Chuan theory. Following the three days Tai Chi Kung, there will be two days academic program on Anatomy, Body Mechanics, Chinese Terminology, Pedagogy, History of Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan, Administration and Management of a TTM-1 Camp, taught by Academy faculty.
The camp is offered for:
*TTM-1 (previously QICP) stands for Teacher’s Training Method-1, entry level certification to teach the 16 Movement Form.
For further information please contact Mari Lewis
Cell: 203-2477326
PO Box 1003, Weston CT 06883, USA
The Fall/Winter issue (#37) of the journal is available for members at :http://2009.yangfamilytaichi.com/members-only/journals.php .
In the Hand Form, Body Shape is closely linked to Footwork. The different stances have corresponding body shapes. Please note that no matter what footwork is used, the body shape must follow the Principles directing us to maintain the proper alignment resulting in smooth, easy movement and natural breathing.With three exceptions, when performing movements using the Bow Stance, the upper body inclines slightly forward, lining up the back with the angle of the back leg. Additionally, the upper body will either face forward or open to the side, depending on the requirements of the particular movement. For example, in Push, the upper body inclines in the forward direction and also faces the forward direction. In Bend Bow Shoot Tiger the upper body inclines in the forward direction and is open toward the left.The three exceptions mentioned above are Left Ward Off, Single Whip and Fan Through the Back. In these three movements the upper body does not incline in the forward direction but remains upright, straight up and down.
When performing an Empty Stance, the body should lean slightly forward so that the Kua of the weighted leg is nearly over the Yong Chuan, Bubbling Well. Be sure to line up the back knee with the back toe direction, keeping the tail bone centered. With Empty Stances using the ball touch, the body faces forward. White Crane Spread It’s Wings and High Pat on Horse are examples. With Empty Stances using the heel touch, the body opens toward the side. Raise Hands and Step Forward and Fist Under the Elbow are examples.
