Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang

Study the original form of Taijiquan with the 19th generation inheritor of Chen Style

Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang is the undisputed head of the Chen style. His seminars are always popular, as Chen Xiaowang is not only a great practitioner of the Chen style Taijiquan but also a wonderful teacher taking great care to teach the correct principles of the art. He doesn't concentrate just on correcting the look of postures but has an amazing ability to correct the inside of the body and create the right qi feeling. This is invaluable both to beginners and experienced Taijiquan practitioners. Here is an excellent opportunity to work with the top Taijiquan Master.

Special seminars 4 - 9 June 2008

Chen Style Taijiquan

If you are interested in any of the seminars, please fill in the form below or contact CIAA directly.

Yin-Yang Qigong

This is a set of twelve traditional Qigong exercises (based on Yijinjing) for health and internal energy cultivation. Its soft and gentle movements are designed to enable a free flow of qi to all parts of the body.
Suitable for all levels of experience.

when:	Wednesday 4 June, 10:00 - 17:00
where:	Recital Room, South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA
cost:	£70 in advance / £80 cash on the door

Chen Taijiquan Xinjia Yilu Form

This is a more advanced and dynamic form, based on the standard Laojia form but containing more coiling, folding and fajin (explosive moves). It places greater demand on students' concentration and co-ordination and thus helps to speed up their progress.
Open only to students who know either Loajia form or at leat part of the Xinjia form.

when:	Thursday 5 June & Friday 6 June, 10:00 - 17:00
where:	Garden Room/Dance Studio, South Hill Park, Ringmead, Bracknell RG12 7PA
cost:	£140 in advance / £150 cash on the door (£80 / £85 Thursday only)

Chen Taijiquan Laojia Yilu Form - advanced instructions

In addition to correcting students' postures and movement, Master Chen will also go into more detail about the use of dantian and 'qi circulation' in individual movements of the form.
Knowledge of the complete Laojia form is essential. If you do not know the whole Laojia form, you can still apply but mention this fact and if there is space, we will contact you.

when:	Saturday 7 June & Sunday 8 June, 10:00 - 17:00
where:	Alfred Sutton Primary School, 148 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1JR see directions and a map
cost:	£140 in advance / £150 cash on the door (£80 / £85 Saturday only)

Chan Si Gong & Fajin

Master Chen will teach Chan Si Gong (Silk Reeling exercises) and basics of the Chen style fajin (explosive power release).
The Silk Reeling exercises are important in the development of the qi flow in the body and ultimately they help to develop Chan Si Jin - silk reeling energy - the core of Taijiquan. These spiralling, coiling movements exercise all joints, help to develop connections within the body and also train dantian rotation.
The skill of fajin is difficult to acquire and Master Chen's instruction and hands-on help can be invaluable.
Suitable for all levels of experience.

when:	Monday 9 June, 19:00 - 22:00
where:	Alfred Sutton Primary School, 148 Wokingham Road, Reading, RG6 1JR see directions and a map
cost:	£40 in advance / £45 cash on the door

Your booking will be confirmed.
Please send a cheque (by 31 May) payable to "Chen Xiaowang" to: CIAA.
After 31 May, pay by cash on the door.