April 15, 2007

Tai Chi Application in Self-defense
With Master Chen Bing
Directly from Chen Village, China
May 1-4, 2007

Conducted numeral successful Tai Chi workshops in North America, Korea, Japan and Singapore, Master Chen Bin, from Chen Village in China and a direct descendant of the Chen style Tai Chi creator, will come to Houston this year to conduct a workshop on Tai Chi application in self-defense. Master Chen is a three-time National Push-Hand Champion from China, He has won many international Tai Chi competition Gold Medal, and head of Tai Chi coach at the University of Shanghai for many years before he returned to Chen Village, the origin of Chen style Tai Chi. The workshop provides an excellent opportunity for local Tai Chi practitioners to learn and improve their skills in the beautiful Chinese art of Tai Chi, which was created by Master Chen Bin’s ancestor more than 400 years ago. In addition to its many health benefits, practice of Tai Chi also increases one’s self-defense capabilities, as will be demonstrated and practiced in the workshop. Since all major styles are derived from the original Chen family Tai Chi, the application principles presented in this workshop apply to all practitioners of different styles, making it a perfect opportunity to enhance the understanding of Tai Chi for everyone.

Topics:

(1) Chen Style 19 Step Routine
Time: May 4th (Friday) 7:00pm-10:00pm
Fee: $60 if paid before March 16, 2007 ($70 at door)

(2) Tai Chi Application in Self-defense Workshop (From beginner to advanced)
Times:
May 6th (Saturday); 9:00am-12:00pm & 2:00pm-5:00 pm
May 7th (Sunday); 9:00am–12:00pm & 2:00pm–5:00 pm
Fees:
$190 for both days if paid before March 16, 2007 ($210 at door)
$110 for one day if paid before March 16, 2007 ($120 at door)

(3) Private Lessons
Time: May 1-4, 2007; Can be arranged to fit trainee's schedule.
Fee: $50/hr/person. (group lesson fee $40/hr/per person up to four persons)

June 8, 2006

New Austin Location!

International Shaolin Wushu Center Austin
Asian American Cultural Center
11713 Jollyville Road
Austin, Texas 78759
(512) 771-4404
spettengill1@austin.rr.com

May 9, 2006

It's Summer!

Not sure what to do this Summer?
Get off that couch and join in on one of our classes.