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Master Dong Zeng Chen On Maui   2 comments

Master Dong will be here Aug 6, 7 and 8th.

Reminder….

For three days Master Dong will be at the Pukalani Community center.  As we have talked about in class, the best day for most of my students is Saturday morning form 9 to 12. This class will be the first and second sections of the long form.

Here are some Photos from last years workshop:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The deadline  is now to sign up.  I have already sent the following form to everyone but if you didn’t get the e-mail, here is another copy:

☯ Pukalani Community Center Taiji Workshop Registration ☯
August 5-7 , 2011
Name: _________________________________________
(Print Name: First, Last)
Phone numbers: Home: ________________________ Business/Cellular: _________________________
Email address: ______________________________ Mailing Address: ____________________________
Emergency contact name and phone number ___________________________________________________
Attending: ((( FINAL DEADLINE — JULY 26, 2011))))))
DATE FORMAT TIME AND FEE AMT PD
Friday – Aug 5 Weapons : 9a-11a – Sword ($45) ______
1p-3p – Knife ($45) ______
3:30p-5:30p – Short Form ($40) ______
Entire day ($130 includes lunch) ______
Saturday-Aug 6 Long Form: 9a-12n -Section 1 & 2 ($50) ______
(Lunch NOT provided) 3p-6p All Section (1,2 &3) ($50) ______
Entire day : $100 ______
Catered: Dinner $20 ______
Additional dinner guest(s): ($20 @) ______
Sunday: Aug 7 Advance Sets: 9a-12n Fast Set ( Fa Jin) ($55) ______
2p-5p Slow Set ( Kai He) ($55) ______
Entire day ($110 includes lunch)
DEADLINES (You attention and cooperation to this are appreciated):
• For the entire workshop, please pay $325 before July 4, 2011
• For payments received after July 4, 2010, the amount due is $340.00
• Dinner count and payments for Sat dinner by July 26, 2011
Total Enclosed: ________
Lunch is provided on Friday and Sunday for those participating in the entire workshop. Dinner will be
catered on Saturday evening (Catered dinner -additional fee) We will provide water on all 3 days.
A 3 break is scheduled on Saturday for participants to enjoy a drive down to the beach, sight see in the
upcountry area ( lavender farm, winery, Haleakala), pick up Maui items to take home, enjoy a massage or just
relax. There are restaurants or eateries within walking distance from Pukalani Community center such as
Serpico’s ( Pizza, Salads and Sandwiches), Pukalani Superette ( Bentos), Wei Wei (Chinese), Subways,
Foodland (Deli fare), Starbucks, Minute Stop ( Chicken, Sandwiches), Mc Donald’s & Pizza Hut ( take out
only) If you have a car – La Provence, Polli’s, Casanova’s, Rodeo General Store have wonderful lunches and
more.
Menu:
Friday – Lunch : Sandwiches ( Fish, Spinach Nut Burger or Turkey and Chips)
Saturday – Dinner Menu – to be advised
Sunday- Lunch: ( to be advised)
Please make checks payable to : Audrey Allencastre
Mail to : Dong Tai Chi Maui 286 Kolohala Drive Kula Hawaii 96790

OR e-mail me (corygw57@yahoo.com)  if you have to sign up late and I’ll try to get you in touch with Geri or Audrey

Posted July 28, 2011 by The Maui Taoist in News and Events

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Taiji Applications: Open Right and “Ward-off Left”   Leave a comment

“The peacock spreads its wings” is the second and third move in the Yang (Dong) Style. Here are some photos of the posture and two common applications.

First, neutralize the incoming attack by circling your arm to the right.

Next pull down to the jade table...this will pull the attacker off balance towards their "front door" forcing them to decide whether to be pulled down or to pull back.

Most people will instinctively pull back, so you step in blocking their retreat and then...

Finish by throwing them out the back door using "Left ward-off" by turning your waist and shifting your weight forward, tripping them over your leg. See how much fun Taiji is!

Alternatively, if your opponent does not pull back, you can follow up the original movement with your left hand, keeping them from closing in on you with a shoulder strike...

and apply "Brush knee and push"

Finish them off out their front door in the original direction that they were moving.

Thank you to Wanda for assisting in this project.