Traditional Taiji Training in the footsteps of Patrick Kelly > Master Huang Sheng Shyan(Huang Xingxian) > Cheng Man Ching > Yang Cheng Fu. For those who wish to learn deeply.
Monday 16 September 2013
Wednesday 4 September 2013
Wednesday 24 July 2013
Here’s some nice Taiji links:
CMC at play:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fSYPOhSgiis
Luke, Aaron, Dave& Jean (students of Patrick) demonstrating at Tai chi Caledonia
PH:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCj08l3D4sU&feature=youtu.be&a
Quickfist
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt-jtJOqthw
Michael Plotz (Taiji brother and German student of Patrick) a bit of a long intro ( 2mins) in German but eventually it gets to the demo
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDLYnR4Tw5g
Enjoy!
JOe.
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Northern School of TaijiQuan
www.communigate.co.uk/ne/taijiquan
Monday 3 June 2013
Taiji Seminars Durham & London
Deeply refined teachings using 5 inner senses, in the footsteps of Mst Huang Xingxian & Patrick A Kelly.
Sat 10th Aug - LONDON (9.45) 10am-5pm £50
Joe Harte is a Senior Instructor under Patrick Kelly with
35 yrs martial arts experience, 20 years intensive Taiji.
The Hub, Woodberry Grove, London N4 1SN
(5mins walk from Manor House underground station)
Bring lunch, use of kitchen, outdoor training if fine.
Suitable for: Those who have some Taiji experience. This seminar will cover the deeper aspects of Taiji training beyond just outer movement. Working through the smooth, accurate, released & aligned body we begin the process of awakening the ‘Deep Mind’. Concentration on the 5 inner senses, allows review of current habitual patterns and Taiji then becomes a continuous catalyst for deep inner change and refinement – leading to gentleness with inner strength and profound peace of mind.
5 Loosening Exercises: of Huang Xingxian are a deeply refined training in themselves. Smoothly co-ordinating the body, we then learn how to begin moving the mind ahead of the movement. Understanding how releasing habitually held muscle states whilst exploring the detailed alignment of the joints within the 5 stage vertical circle gives rise the elusive Taiji jing.
Taiji Short & Long Form
Within the outer sequence we explore the continuously changing 5 natural muscle phases, giving rise to spring like forces that arise within the ebb and flow of movement. This deeply concentrated method builds to enhance Mind intention (Yi), Energy flow (Chi), and awareness (Ding Jing). Through the sequence of muscle state changes, as the body settles the earliest connections begin to form and forces rise. Stretch and pressure build through the body like a gently inflating balloon or the ‘bending of the Bow’.
Set Pattern Pushing hands: Each of these precise partner exercises are designed to explore our responses to sensitively applied incoming forces. In this way we can learn to remain undisturbed with the mind deep whilst softly yielding and neutralising. In bringing the deep mind states from the Loosening exercises and Forms into the partner work one may equate this with learning to deal calmly with situations in outer life.
The applications or returning of a partners force within each of the set patterns calls for a high degree of co-ordination and timing. This is the refined martial aspect of the Taiji - Just as the Zen Master Archers ‘allow’ the shot to release itself seemingly doing nothing, so in Taiji we allow the returning of the partners force through a wave of un-stretching muscles and they are thrown.
8 Paths Energy Transformation: Ancient Daoist meditations circulate the harmonised energy using intention and awareness through the 8 special channels.
Prior Booking required: E mail: joetaiji@gmail.com
Mobile: 0772 083 9621
www.communigate.co.uk/taijiquan
Sat 10th Aug - LONDON (9.45) 10am-5pm £50
Joe Harte is a Senior Instructor under Patrick Kelly with
35 yrs martial arts experience, 20 years intensive Taiji.
The Hub, Woodberry Grove, London N4 1SN
(5mins walk from Manor House underground station)
Bring lunch, use of kitchen, outdoor training if fine.
Suitable for: Those who have some Taiji experience. This seminar will cover the deeper aspects of Taiji training beyond just outer movement. Working through the smooth, accurate, released & aligned body we begin the process of awakening the ‘Deep Mind’. Concentration on the 5 inner senses, allows review of current habitual patterns and Taiji then becomes a continuous catalyst for deep inner change and refinement – leading to gentleness with inner strength and profound peace of mind.
5 Loosening Exercises: of Huang Xingxian are a deeply refined training in themselves. Smoothly co-ordinating the body, we then learn how to begin moving the mind ahead of the movement. Understanding how releasing habitually held muscle states whilst exploring the detailed alignment of the joints within the 5 stage vertical circle gives rise the elusive Taiji jing.
Taiji Short & Long Form
Within the outer sequence we explore the continuously changing 5 natural muscle phases, giving rise to spring like forces that arise within the ebb and flow of movement. This deeply concentrated method builds to enhance Mind intention (Yi), Energy flow (Chi), and awareness (Ding Jing). Through the sequence of muscle state changes, as the body settles the earliest connections begin to form and forces rise. Stretch and pressure build through the body like a gently inflating balloon or the ‘bending of the Bow’.
Set Pattern Pushing hands: Each of these precise partner exercises are designed to explore our responses to sensitively applied incoming forces. In this way we can learn to remain undisturbed with the mind deep whilst softly yielding and neutralising. In bringing the deep mind states from the Loosening exercises and Forms into the partner work one may equate this with learning to deal calmly with situations in outer life.
The applications or returning of a partners force within each of the set patterns calls for a high degree of co-ordination and timing. This is the refined martial aspect of the Taiji - Just as the Zen Master Archers ‘allow’ the shot to release itself seemingly doing nothing, so in Taiji we allow the returning of the partners force through a wave of un-stretching muscles and they are thrown.
8 Paths Energy Transformation: Ancient Daoist meditations circulate the harmonised energy using intention and awareness through the 8 special channels.
Prior Booking required: E mail: joetaiji@gmail.com
Mobile: 0772 083 9621
www.communigate.co.uk/taijiquan
Thursday 16 May 2013
Taiji workshop London?
Can you help?
I'm looking to run a Taiji workshop (in the footsteps of Huang Xingxian / Patrick Kelly) in north London, Manor House / Finsbury park/ Stoke Newington area poss Aug 10th.
I am looking for a reasonably cheap venue, or outside park location with nearby shelter if it rains.
Any local info please?
I used to live near manor house years back and will be visiting my folks in the summer so the opportunity exists to do some training.
A few of my students may come, others most welcome.
Perhaps you run a martial arts school in the area and would be interested in hosting the day? normally 10am-5pm Who am I? see www.communigate.co.uk/ne/taijiquan
Many thanks JOe.
Wednesday 1 May 2013
St. John's-in-the-Vale, nr Keswick
Comfortable, self-catering, shared en-suite bunkrooms of 4-6 people, 3 miles from Keswick.
14hrs High Quality Taiji Training; 2 nights B&B,
Incl: Cooked breakfasts, Lunches, Snacks, Fruit, & all teas, coffees, squash etc.
Full Weekend Cost: £110; Day Visitors £45/£35
Prior Booking with deposit E mail: joetaiji@gmail.com
Sunday 21 April 2013
April 27th World Taiji Day?!
I’m told April 27th is world Taiji Day.
How strange to me that it is just one day!
I think you’ll find those who make the effort to find their inner world through Taiji are influencing their outer world, not just on one day of the year, but every day and every moment of their lives…
Friday 29 March 2013
Monday 18 March 2013
Tai Chi DAYSEMINAR-FINDHORN - with Joe Harte
Sat 23rd March 2013. (9.45am) 10–5pm
Cluny Hill College, Forres, Scotland, IV36 2RD
Full Day £45 Intro only 10-11.30 £15, Morning Only 10-1 £25
Indoor shoes only. Lunch option £5
Please let ...us know
Booking at seantaijifindhorn@yahoo.co.uk
Phone: 07799105138 / 01309 691009
Development of Inner Strength and Harmony in the footsteps of Master Huang XingXian & Patrick Kelly. Begin the process of awakening the Deep Mind through the 5 inner senses. ALL WELCOME! Irrespective of style.See more
Monday 11 February 2013
Free Tai Chi (Taiji) Taster Class
Sun 17th Feb - ALL WELCOME!
12-1pm Oriental Museum, Durham, DH1 3TH.
If dry outside the Teikyo Uni building entrance (opposite the Museum) bring warm layers
or inside museum if wet or very cold.
For class regulars we continue on 'till 2pm - coffee after?
Saturday 9 February 2013
Friday 8 February 2013
2013 Durham Taiji Seminars
Open Seminars with Joe Harte.
Taiji in the footsteps of Huang XingXian & Patrick Kelly – in Co. Durham.
Next Seminar: Mar 2Days Sat.9-Sun.10
Progressive multilayered seminars suitable for people with some experience - ALL welcome irrespective of style. Each seminar has a particular theme, and begins by introducing the basic methods for those not so familiar with our system – You are most welcome to come and find out what we do.
Joe Harte is a long-time student and Senior Instructor under Patrick Kelly. Using deep concentration on the 5 inner senses he aims to lead people beyond just the outer movement into subtleties of the deeper inner practice.
2013 Seminar Dates:
Mar 2Days Sat.9-Sun.10
Mar 1Day Sat.23.Findhorn, Scotland.
Apr 1Day Sat.27
Jun 2Days Sat.22-Sun.23
Sep 1Day Sat.14
Nov Lakes Residential - Fri eve.8–Sun.10
(Note: ½ day & either sat or sun of 2Days possible)
5 Loosening Exercises
ShortForm
LongForm
Fixed-pattern Pushinghands
Applications
8 Paths Meditation
Training Times: 10am-1pm; 2pm-5pm
Possible outside training if dry and bright so be prepared. Bring lunch & a drink.
Unless otherwise specified the venue is:
East Durham College
Houghall Campus
Houghall
Durham
County Durham
DH1 3SG
Seminar Fees per Day:
£45 non members
£35 members + all training Patrick Kelly's system
£25 members training twice weekly with Joe.
Prior Booking with £10 deposit essential
Venues have to be booked and paid in advance so strictly No deposit - No place!
Email: joetaiji@gmail.com
Seminar in your town?
1/2, 1, 2 Day seminars possible in your area, tailored to your group.
Free place for organizer (if min 10 people attending) + agreed expenses such as hall hire.
Discuss with JOe. E mail: joetaiji@gmail.com
Taiji in the footsteps of Huang XingXian & Patrick Kelly – in Co. Durham.
Next Seminar: Mar 2Days Sat.9-Sun.10
Progressive multilayered seminars suitable for people with some experience - ALL welcome irrespective of style. Each seminar has a particular theme, and begins by introducing the basic methods for those not so familiar with our system – You are most welcome to come and find out what we do.
Joe Harte is a long-time student and Senior Instructor under Patrick Kelly. Using deep concentration on the 5 inner senses he aims to lead people beyond just the outer movement into subtleties of the deeper inner practice.
2013 Seminar Dates:
Mar 2Days Sat.9-Sun.10
Mar 1Day Sat.23.Findhorn, Scotland.
Apr 1Day Sat.27
Jun 2Days Sat.22-Sun.23
Sep 1Day Sat.14
Nov Lakes Residential - Fri eve.8–Sun.10
(Note: ½ day & either sat or sun of 2Days possible)
5 Loosening Exercises
ShortForm
LongForm
Fixed-pattern Pushinghands
Applications
8 Paths Meditation
Training Times: 10am-1pm; 2pm-5pm
Possible outside training if dry and bright so be prepared. Bring lunch & a drink.
Unless otherwise specified the venue is:
East Durham College
Houghall Campus
Houghall
Durham
County Durham
DH1 3SG
Seminar Fees per Day:
£45 non members
£35 members + all training Patrick Kelly's system
£25 members training twice weekly with Joe.
Prior Booking with £10 deposit essential
Venues have to be booked and paid in advance so strictly No deposit - No place!
Email: joetaiji@gmail.com
Seminar in your town?
1/2, 1, 2 Day seminars possible in your area, tailored to your group.
Free place for organizer (if min 10 people attending) + agreed expenses such as hall hire.
Discuss with JOe. E mail: joetaiji@gmail.com
Wednesday 6 February 2013
Taiji Seminar Experience by Karateka
We had a visit to my recent Taiji seminar from a couple who train in Karate researching the origins to one of their Kata back to our ‘Er Shi Ba’ or ‘QuickFist’ as we call it.
Sue writes a regular blog of her experiences in the world of martial arts.
Here is a link to an updated version where my notes are added:
http://kickasssuec.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/taiji-seminar-revisited.html
the original (full) blog link here: Note comments
http://kickasssuec.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/my-experiences-of-taiji-seminar.html
Ciao JOe.
Sue writes a regular blog of her experiences in the world of martial arts.
Here is a link to an updated version where my notes are added:
http://kickasssuec.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/taiji-seminar-revisited.html
the original (full) blog link here: Note comments
http://kickasssuec.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/my-experiences-of-taiji-seminar.html
Ciao JOe.
Tuesday 8 January 2013
Free Tai Chi Taster Sun 20th Jan
Free Tai Chi Taster
Winterton Spa & Leisure
Sun 20thth Jan 2pm–3.30pm
Tai Chi
Health, Happiness and Wellbeing
Ancient Wisdoms for a modern world
Our Tai Chi is a complete integrated system following ancient teachings of lineage masters - You will learn:
• Smooth accurate outer Body Movement and Postural Alignment
• To release physical holding patterns & emotional tension
• To awaken the Deep Mind & quieten ‘Mental Chatter’
Begin the process of deep inner change and connect
to your innate intelligence and true nature.
Understand Others – Change yourself
Joe Harte has 35 years experience.
A journey that has taken him from the outer practises of Kung Fu and Jujitsu
to the last 20 years of deep inner practise with Taiji and Meditation.
If we can change one thing, ourselves, then we find in so doing the world around us seems to change in response….
- Free Taster Class -
Winterton Park Spa & Leisure,
St Luke's Church, St Luke's Crescent, Winterton Park
Sedgefield, Co. Durham, TS21 3NL
This event is completely Free but numbers dependent.
Please register your interest by leaving your name at the desk
Or call Chris on 07803205132
If sufficient interest there is the possibility of a follow on introduction course – watch this space!
Wintertonpark.co.uk
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