Seminars
Seminars
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We host
a variety of seminars. In a given year we will typically host
at least two weekend-long seminars and several half day seminars.
The topics of the seminars span a wide range of topics, such as Taijiquan
forms, push hands, weapons, breakfalls, joint locks, double daggers,
and much more.
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Rochester Seminars
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--- Coming Up --- Northern Wu Taijiquan Sword, with Tina Zhang, August 15 - 17, 2008 Taijiquan Martial Applications with Tim Cartmell, October, 2008 Please let us know if you would like to be on our seminar mailing list. --Past Seminar-- 19 Form, Spear Drills with Chen Xiao Wang, July 21-23, 2001 Cannon Fist with Ren Guang-yi, July 27-28, 2002 Push Hands with Bob Loce, January 11, 2003 Southern Asian Fights Arts with Joe Salomone, January 10-11, 2003 Principles of Joint Locks with Dick Cooper, March 23, 2003 William Chen, April 12, 13, 2003, Chen Village Broadsword with Bob Loce, April 27, 2003 Push Hands with Bob Loce, Sunday, September 28 Peter Ralston, First Weekend in October, 2003 Chi Sun ("Body Sticking") with Ian Ball, Sunday, November 2, 2003 Push Hands with Stefan Berwick, June 11,12, 2005 Tim Cartmell, Entries into Throws, Ground Defense for Stand-up Fighters, spring 2007 Tim Cartmell, Clinch Clinic, Fundamentals of Throws, Entries into Throws, Ground Defense for Stand-up Fighters, January 12-14, 2008 Heiko Rommelman and Jeff Giunta, Fundamentals of Martial Throwing Techniques, March 16, 2008 8 Treasures (Ba Duan Jin) Qigong with Bob Loce, March 25, 2008 |
Date: June 11, 12 2004
Times: 9:30AM - 12:00PM, 1:30PM - 4:00PM
Where: K&L Fitness
964 Ridge Rd.
Webster, NY
Cost: $110
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In this combat oriented Taiji seminar, Stephan Berwick will teach traditional Chen Taijiquan push hands. Instruction will cover detailed body mechanics and practical martial applications, anchored in the traditional "8 skills ", or Ba Fa, of classical Chen Taijiquan.
Stephan Berwick will also offer an evening session on Chen Taijiquan Sparring. Details will be announced to seminar participants.
Stephan
Berwick, a winner of the first International Chen Style Taijiquan Association
Excellence Award, has almost 30 years experience in Chinese martial arts.
A dedicated martial arts researcher and practitioner, Stephan conducted primary
research on Chen Taijiquan at Taiji’s birthplace, Chenjiagou.
As a Chen Taiji specialist, Stephan instructs a wide variety of students —
from the physically challenged to experienced defense professionals.
Visit www.truetaichi.com
To register or for more information contact
Bob Loce
RLoce@rochester.rr.com, 585-671-2653
Taijiquan Chi Sun ("Body Sticking") workshop
Led by Ian Ball
Date: Sunday, November 2
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Cost: $40
This seminar will be limited to 24 attendees. Please pay early to be registered.
See mailing information below.
Location:
K&L Fitness, 964 Ridge Rd.
(In the back of the Hegedorn's Building)
Webster, NY (at the North East Corner of Rochester, NY)
Details:
Chi-Sun literally means "Stick - Body". The name implies that the
individual must stick to their partner while in stationary or moving postures.
Chi Sun is purported originated when Wu Tai Kwai was trained by his grandfather,
Wu Kam Chuan. According to reliable sources of the history of the Wu family,
Wu Kam Chuan invited a mongolian wrestler to stay at his home and train. Wu
Tai Kwai developed and adapted his throw down techniques based on his interaction
with the mongolian wrestler. Although the Wu family officially does not recognize
Chi Sun, many of the students of Wu Tai Kwai have knowlegde or have actively
practiced Chi Sun. WTK number two student, Lee Cheung Shik, taught Chi Sun
on a regular basis. LCS birthday banquet always included Chi Sun demonstrations.
The basic objective of Chi-Sun is to train a person to dynamical respond to
attacks in real time by using circular walking methods, and a variety of throw
down techniques in conjunction with the eight elements of Tai-Chi. Chi -Sun
consists of two training methods:
1. Stationary/Walking
2. Circle walking
The stationary/walking involves one person walking in semi-circles around
the front of the stationary partner. This prepares the person for the footwork,
weight transfers and techniques used in the circle walking training method.
The circle walking method involves walking in a circle with your partner.
Either partner can initiate a change in direction, and the size of the circle.
One person controls the waist, while the other partner controls the head.
These positions will alternate during the walking. Basic walking and footwork
shall be introduced. Small circle, and large circle walking shall be shown
in addition to the transitions from large to small and vice versa. Changing
directions, and changing from waist to head and head to waist control shall
be presented. The basic techniques for throw down shall be demonstrated as
part of the conclusion of the seminar.
Ian Ball Martial Art Bio
Ian studied Wu style for 14 years. He spent 2 years in Hong Kong studying with Sifu Lee Cheung Shik, who was the number 2 student of Wu Tai Kwai, and was renowned for throw down technique. He learned Chi Sun from Sifu Lee Cheung Shik. him. In addition, Ian learned the sword, saber, and spear form, 9 palace and da lu moving push hands, from him. When hereturn from Hong Kong in 1994, Ian won the Canadian National moving push hands competition in hia weight category. Ian also studied with 2 first-generation disciples of Wu Kung Yi, Wong On Wing, and Wong Yim.
This seminar will be limited to 24 attendees.
Please pay early to be registered. See mailing information below.
To register send a check made out to Robert Loce to
Robert Loce 736 Hailey Dr Webster NY 14580
For more information contact Bob Loce
RLoce@rochester.rr.com, 585-671-2653
Push
hands workshop
Led by Bob Loce
Date: Sunday, September 28
Time: 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Location: K&L Fitness, 964 Ridge Rd.
(In the back of the Hegedorn's Building)
Webster, NY (at the North East Corner of Rochester, NY)
Details:
This seminar will provide an overview of taijiquan push hands techniques.
We will work a wide range of practices in a systematic manner, discussing
and practicing martial aspects of the patterns. Key principles of the techniques
will be presented, as well as certain strengths and weaknesses.
The patterns will generally not be taijiquan style dependent and are usually
practiced by several styles. Practicing and teaching all details of many patterns
is clearly not possible in this length of time, so, as stated above we will
focus on core lessons from each practice.
This seminar is the first of a series of seminars on push hands and push hands
applications. We are planning Fall and Winter seminars to cover joint locks,
Chinese wrestling from Wu taiji, and advanced push hands patterns, such as
da lu, taiji ba gua, and 9 palace push hands. The prerequisite for the advanced
push hands seminar is an ability to perform the basic peng, lu, ji, ahn sequence
that is the basic two-hand practice used by most taiji styles. That fundamental
sequence, as well as other patterns, will be taught in the September 28 seminar.
This seminar is open to practitioners of all martial arts. A background in
taijiquan or push hands is not necessary. Practitioners of arts such as jujitsu,
judo, aikido, wing chun, preying mantis, ... have brought interesting perspectives
to these drills.
More details on push hands as taught in this class can be found at taichiworkout.net/ph.html
Please send an email or call Bob
Loce at 585-671-2653.
Chen
Village Kwan Dao with Ren Guang-Yi
Date: April 7, 8, 2001
Times: 9:00AM - 12:00PM, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
(may vary,stay tuned)
Location: Rochester, NY
Cost: $155 before March 1, $180 after March 1
$100 for one day
The Kwan dao, or General Kwan's knife, is said to have been the favorite weapon of Chen Wang Ting, the founder of Chen Family Taijiquan. The knife is heavy and long (roughly 7 feet). Practicing the Chen Village Kwan dao form is an excellent means to develop internal strength.
Ren Guang-yi is a ten-year disciple of Chen Xiaowang, the nineteenth generation standard bearer of the Chen Family. Master Ren Guang-yi teaches the traditional style of Chen Family Taijiquan that has been passed down from generation to generation in Chenjiagou Village. He is a first place winner in international taijiquan competitions in form and push hands. He holds classes in New York City and Philadelphia, conducts seminars across the country, and has made available instructional videos of many Chen Village taijiquan practices.
You may order a Kwan dao in advance of the seminar. Also, Chen Xiao Wang's video tapes of the Kwan dao form are now available. $50+$4 shipping. Use the contact info below for ordering.
Robert Loce 736 Hailey Dr Webster NY 14580
For more information
contact Bob Loce
RLoce@rochester.rr.com, 585-671-2653
Two-Person Spear Drills taught by
Grandmaster Chen Xiao Wang
Dates:
Saturday, Sunday, Monday evening
July 21, 22: 19-posture form with reeling silk
July 23: Two-Person Spear Drills
Location: Rochester, NY
Cost:
- 19 form: $170 before July 1, $200 thereafter
($110 for one day)
- Spear drills: $50
In the Saturday and Sunday sessions of this seminar Master Chen will teach the Chen style 19-posture short form. Chen style Taijiquan is one of the most profound and subtle forms of Taijiquan and it is also the oldest. As an introduction to the two main varieties of the Chen style long form, Master Chen Xiaowang has created the 19 Movement Short Form, which combined movements from both forms while being much easier to learn. Master Chen will teach the form in detail and provide instruction on reeling silk (chan si gong) within the form after the attendees are able to perform the basic choreography.
The Monday evening session will consist of three hours of two-person spear drills. We will work a series of multiple attacks and defends.
Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang
Chen Xiaowang is the principal representative of the Chen family Taijiquan in the present generation. He has served in the Chinese National People's Assembly as the sole deputy elected from Taijiquan circles. Winner of the gold medal in Taijiquan at the First International Wushu Championship held at Xi'an, China in 1985, and several times the gold medalist at National Championships, he has fostered a huge number of talented people in Taijiquan. He has students all over the world, and student's students - sometime up to five generations - some 1500 of them prizewinners. To date his classes have been attended by about 60,000 people. In 1988 he was recognized by the Government of China with a special award for contributions to Taijiquan development.
Video
In the video the form is shown divided into its four sections; initially each movement of each section is shown separately from front, back, left and right, and then each section is shown in whole from front and from back. The whole form is shown in a high, middle and low stance. Together with Master Chen's video demonstrating Chan Si Gong, this video is designed to be a learning tool to help you deepen and refine your practice by examining and copying movement.
For more information
on the seminar or to order Chen Xiao Wang's video on the 19-posture form
contact Bob Loce
RLoce@rochester.rr.com, 585-671-2653
Top
Cannon Fist, AKA
Chen style taijiquan lao jia er lu (old farme second set), is usually studied
at the advanced level. It is a vigorous empty hand routine, punctuated throughout
with fa jing, the relaxed, explosive release of energy typical of Chen taijiquan.
Comprised of 43 techniques, Cannon Fist trains the Chen taiji boxer to issue
devastating force and technique in a relaxed and coordinated manner. The form
also develops chan si jing, or "reeling silk energy," which is critical to the
execution of Chen taijiquan forms. With an emphasis on speed and power, delivered
with the style's unique requirements, Cannon Fist is a rare example of the explosive
power of Chen Style Taijiquan.
Ren
Guang-yi is a ten-year disciple of Chen Xiaowang, the nineteenth generation
standard bearer of the Chen Family. Master Ren Guang-yi teaches the traditional
style of Chen Family Taijiquan that has been passed down from generation to
generation in Chenjiagou Village. He is a first place winner in international
taijiquan competitions in form and push hands. He holds classes in New
York City and Philadelphia, conducts seminars across the country, and has made
available instructional videos of many Chen Village taijiquan practices including
Cannon Fist. For more information on seminars, classes or videos by Ren
Guang-yi visit the International Chen Style Taijiquan Association website: http://renguangyi.com/
You may order
videos in advance of the seminar.
For more information
contact Bob Loce Top Push
Hands Worksop with Bob Loce
Date:
Janaury 11, 2003 This seminar will
provide an overview of taijiquan push hands techniques. We will work a wide
range of practices in a systematic manner, discussing and practicing martial
aspects of the patterns. We will practice several of the joint locks, leg entrapments,
and striking methods associated with the patterns. Key principles of the techniques
will be presented, as well as certain strengths and weaknesses. The patterns
will generally not be taijiquan style dependent and are usually practiced by
several styles. Practicing and teaching all details of many patterns is clearly
not possible in this length of time, so, as stated above we will focus on core
lessons from each practice.
This seminar is
open to practitioners of all martial arts. A background in taijiquan or push
hands is not necessary. Practitioners of arts such as jujitsu, judo, aikido,
wing chun, preying mantis, ... have brought interesting perspectives to these
drills.
More details on
push hands as taught in this class can be found at
http://taichiworkout.net/ph.htm
For more information
contact Bob Loce Top
Date:
Janaury 10-11, 2003 The Academy of
Chinese-Indonesian Fighting Arts is pleased to announce that Master Joe Salamone
will be returning for another two-day seminar on the teachings of Great Grandmaster
Willem Reeders’ unique system of Chinese Gung Fu and Indonesian Silat.
For more information
contact Sifu George Reyngoudt or visit http://www2.rpa.net/~61mmr/
8
Treasures (Ba Duan Jin) with Bob Loce The eight treasures
is one of the most widely practiced qigong sets in China. It is often considered
valuable due to its tendon (fascia) stretching and qi circulation properties.
The focus of this class on the 8 treasures will be on learning many details
of this exercise set. Parallels will be drawn to taijiquan reeling silk exercises.
We will first work the set for about 10 minutes to give everyone a quick view
of it. Then we will go into the details of each move for about 1.5 hours. We
will finish with performing the set using your newly learned details for about
20 minutes.
Note that prior
experience in taijiquan is not necessary to learn the eight treasures. In fact,
the eight treasures are not a standard part of taijiquan curriculum. They are
a stand-alone conditioning set.
More details on
the 8 treasures as taught in this class can be found at For more information
contact Bob Loce Top
Principles
of Joint Locks with Dick Cooper Attendance is
limit to 18 people, so pay early to register. Or, contact us to get on a list
for a possible June 1st session.
The Chen Taijiquan
Broadsword form is a classic weapon routine and is a clear example of the ferocity
of Chen Village Taijiquan. Basic usage involves winding the saber around the
upper body like a shield, cleaving, slicing, piercing, space clearing moves,
and reinforced use of the blade. The form is composed of 13 techniques in a
sequence of 22 moves.
The Chen Village
broadsword form can be used to enhance training for any martial art. The form
utilizes very dynamic footwork that can be light and agile allowing you to slip
by an opponent's weapon. It may also be performed using rapid shuttling attacks
and space clearing moves. Fa jing, the explosive refined force of Chen Taijiquan
is utilized in moves throughout the form.
Broadswords may
be ordered in advance. Several will be available to borrow.
More details on
Chen Village Broadsword as taught in this class can be found at Grappling
Seminar with Tim Cartmell Agenda There is a possibility that an additional session or private
lessons could be Clinch Clinic Ground proofing, fundamemtals of throws, entries into
throws Fundamentals
of Martial Throwing Techniques Hosted
by Bushido Kai and Rochester Chen Style Taijiquan Date: Sunday,
March 16 Time: 1
- 4 PM Location:
Empire Martial Arts Throwing techniques
are a major component of almost all martial arts and martial sports. This
seminar will teach several simple and effective throwing techniques. For each
technique, principles and practices will be presented to allow you to perform
the throw with sound mechanical principles, thereby minimizing the required
effort. This seminar will teach throws that include reaps, leg hooks, sweeps,
and hip throws. The instruction and practices will focus on particular examples
of those technique, and will demonstrate several variations of each. The throws
will be performing using tee shirts, and will not rely on your opponent wearing
a gi. The seminar will begin with
review of breakfalls. If you are uncomfortable taking falls, you can work with
a partner to the point of fitting in for the throw. At least several people
at the seminar will be practicing in this manner Heiko Rommelman Jeff Giunta Classical
Northern Wu Style Tai Ji Sword with Tina Zhang Hosted
by Rochester Chen Style Taijiquan Dates/Times Cost Attendence is limited
to 20 people. Your registration will be confirmed upon payment. Sword Lovers
& Tai ji Quan practitioners: About Tina
Zhang Reference:
A book of “Classical Northern Wu Style Tai Ji Quan – The Fighting
Art of the Manchurian Palace Guard” ” by Tina Chunna Zhang &
Frank Allen Tina’s
website: http://qigongforwomen.com
http://NorthernWuTaijiquan.com For more information on
Rochester Chen Style Taijiquan visit http://taichiworkout.net/
Date:
July 27, 28, 2002
Times: 9:00AM - 12:00PM, 1:30PM - 4:30PM
Where: Rochester Shaolin Kung Fu Academy
425 Stone Road
Rochester, NY
Cost: $175 before July 13, $210 thereafter
Single-day cost: $100 before July 13, $125 Thereafter
RLoce@rochester.rr.com, 585-671-2653
Times: 9:00AM - 1:00PM
Where: K&L Fitness
964 Ridge Road
Webster, NY
RLoce@rochester.rr.com, 585-671-2653
Southern Asian Fighting Arts
with Joe Salomone
Friday, January 10th, 6:00-8:30PM: $35
Saturday, January 11th, 12:30-3:30PM: $40
For both Gung Fu-Silat Seminars: $60
acifa@rpa.net, 585-293-2350
Date: Tuesday, March 25, 2008
Time 7:15 - 9:15 PM
Where: Empire Martial Arts,
Cost: $15
http://taichiworkout.net/baduan.html
RLoce@rochester.rr.com,585-402-5126
Date:
Sunday, March 23, 2003
Time 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Where: K&L Fitness in Webster,
Cost: $25
The principles of effective joint locks are common across several martial arts
such as Jujitsu, Aikido, and Chinese Chin Na from Taiji Quan (tai chi), Shaolin
Quan. In this workshop Dick Cooper will teach principles of effective wrist
locks, arm bars, and shoulder locks. These principles will include
- Areas within joints to target pressure
- Contacting an arm in a way that reduces the opponent's strength
- Aspects of extending ki while locking
- Methods of gripping, where and how to hold.
After working the principles in a static setting with a partner we will examine
entries into several of the locks.
Dick Cooper has 40 years of study in a wide variety of martial arts (8th dan
jujitsu, 6th dan Chito ryu karate, 3rd dan judo, Shaolin, iron palm, weapons,
qigong, Aikido, etc.). He has developed a great deal of martial ability, internal
strength, and teaching ability.
For more information contact Bob Loce
RLoce@rochester.rr.com, 585-671-2653
Chen
Village Broadsword with Bob Loce
Date: Sunday, April 27, 2003
Time 9:00 AM- 1:00 PM
Where: Rochester Tai Chi Chuan Center
80 Rockwood Place, Rochester, NY
http://taichiworkout.net/bs.htm
Contact Bob Loce to register or for more information
RLoce@rochester.rr.com, 585-671-2653
1/12 Friday Evening 6:00 to 9:00 PM, $40
- Clinch Clinic
1/13 Saturday 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM, 1:30 to 4:30 PM, $75
- Ground proofing
- Principles and mechanics of throws
- Set-up and entries into throws
1/14 Sunday 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM, $40
- Throwing from fight scenarios using pads and gloves
Rochester Shaolin Academy
425 Stone Rd.
Greece, NY 14616
available. We are currently looking into it.
ABOUT TIM CARTMELL:
Tim Cartmell is one of the most sought after martial arts instructors in North
America. He has over 30 years experience in martial arts such as San Soo, Xing
Yi, Bagua, Taiji, and Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. After spending over 10 years in Asia
studying various martial arts and fighting full contact matches, Tim returned
to the US to teach as well as study ground fighting under Cleber Luciano. Eight
years later he has become Clebers only black belt, and has won numerous grappling
tournaments including winning the Copa seven times, as well as taking silver
in the 2005 Mundials (World Championships) in Brazil. Tim is also a very accomplished
translator and author with his latest translation “Chin Na Fa” on
bookshelves now; he has also translated “Practical Chin Na” by Zhao
Da Yuan & “Method of Chinese Wrestling” by Tong Zhong Yi. Tim
has alos authored well respected books such as “Effortless Combat Throws,"
“Passing the Guard” w/ Ed Beneville, and “Xing Yi Nei Gong”
w/Dan Miller. His latest projects include a series of DVD’s on Stand up
Grappling and Ground Proofing. Tim teaches fulltime in Huntington Beach CA.
where he has combined the stand up fighting of Xing Yi, Bagua, and Taiji with
the ground work of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu to create his Shen Wu curriculum. For more info on Tim Cartmell, his products and what
he teaches please visit http://shenwu.com
Clinch fighting is arguably the single most important factor
in sport and street fighting because it bridges the gap between striking distance
and grappling distance, and is considered by many the key aspect to dominating
your opponent. Every combat sport has their version of the clinch; Muay Thai,
Greco Roman Wrestling, Folk Wrestling, even boxing. Clinch work is one of the
most critical aspects of any fighter’s repertoire. The clinic will include
• Basic arm and body positions
• How to gain the “upper hand” in the clinch
• How to strike in the clinch
• Attaining superior position and maintaining it
• Clinch strategy
• How to escape the clinch
"Ground proofing" refers to a set of drills and practices
that Tim has for surviving on the ground if you are a stand-up fight. An important
aspect of ground proofing is the ability to get up in a protected manner. The
other topics will center around stand-up grappling - how do fight once someone
has a hold on you (e.g., headlock, grabs, ...). He will teach body mechanics
and step-by-step details of the moves. Some of the seminar material will come
from his latest video: http://youtube.com/watch?v=OuP6cApKAD8
Additional note on not taking falls at the seminar:
If you are uncomfortable taking falls, you can perform the material
at the seminar up to the point of "fitting in." That is a common practice
at seminars that include throwing and at least several people are planning to
attend and learn the material in that way.
Contact Bob Loce to register or for more information
RLoce@rochester.rr.com, 585-402-5126
Instructors: Heiko Rommelman, Jeff Giunta
1270 Creek
St, Webster, NY
Contact Bob Loce to register or for more information
RLoce@rochester.rr.com, 585-402-5126
Instructor Bios
Heiko has well over 20 years of Judo and Jujitsu experience. He was a member
of the U.S. Jujitsu Team from 1987 - 1990 and was a Gold Medalist at the 1990
World Jujitsu Championships. Heiko has also represented the U.S. at five Pan-Am
Championships (2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007) for Judo Kata and was a 3 time
Gold Medalist at the 2007 Pan Am Championship. He is the Activities Director
at the YMCA/YWCA International Judo Camp (New York) and an instructor at the
Spirit of the Eagle International Judo Camp (Ohio). He is also the Co-Developer
of the Ground Defensive Tactics taught and used by the Rochester Police Department
Defensive Tactics Unit. For more details go to http://bushidokai.net/
Jeff has 15 years
of Judo and Jujitsu experience. He has also represented the U.S. at five Pan-Am
Championships (2001, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2007) for Judo Kata. He has been a coaching
staff member at Spirit of the Eagle International Judo Training Camp in Ohio
for five years. For more details go to http://bushidokai.net/
Contact Bob Loce to register or for more information
RLoce@rochester.rr.com, 585-402-5126
Friday
8/15, 6:30 – 8:30 PM: Sword drills
Saturday 8/16, 9 AM – 12 PM, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Wu Sword Form
Sunday 8/17, 9 AM – 12 PM, 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM: Wu Sword Form
Friday $30 if attending
Sat/Sun, $45 otherwise
Sat/Sun $175
Location
Empire Martial Arts
1270 Creek St.
Webster, NY 14580 (northeast suburb of Rochester, NY)
Robert Loce
RLoce@rochester.rr.com, 585-402-5126
During the Tang
Dynasty (618-509 B.C.) of Chinese history, the double-bladed sword became very
popular, especially among royal officials and scholars. Many considered the
sword to be the king of short-range weapons with its relatively small and lightweight
for personal combat. Northern Wu Style Tai Ji Sword form retains a strong historical
flavor and features a complex interweaving of the internal martial arts movements
with applications from this profound system. The practice involves a combination
of Tai Ji quan principles and techniques of traditional sword.
Tina Zhang is a
professional Tai ji Quan and Ba Gua Zhang instructor and a disciple of Northern
Wu Style Tai Ji Quan Master Li Bing Ci, Beijing and an accomplished author of
internal martial arts books. With her unique teaching style, all levels of practitioners
will be greatly benefited.
Or call 585-402-5126