25th ANNIVERSARY EVENT 2015
The College of Richard Collyer, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2EJ
INSTRUCTOR PROFILES
Angus Clark: Angus is a Movement for Health Explorer,
Enabler and Educator. He is founder of The School of Living
Movement; Author of The Complete Illustrated Guide to
Tai Chi; Illustrated Elements of Tai Chi; Secrets of Qigong.
The sessions: Tai Chi Essence - Exploring Processes of
Release in Solo Postures and Pushing Hands.
Michael Davies: Michael has been practicing Tai Chi for 35
years, Yang style. In recent years he has developed a
simplified fusion of Cheng man-ching form and 24 Step
Form. He now focuses on exercise & Qigong aspects of
Chinese Internal Health Arts, particularly with a stick
(wand).
The session: The Taiji Boating Wand is a gentle moving
form that manipulates a bamboo pole around the body in
spiral and circular patterns, creating a therapeutic effect,
increasing circulation and loosening joints. The session will
guide participants through selected movements from the
form and is suitable for beginners. Bamboo sticks (wands)
approximately four-foot in length will be provided for the
session.
Peter Dekker: Is an independent researcher focussing on
weapons of the Qing dynasty; mostly edged weapons and
archery equipment. He combines researching period
accounts, texts and artwork with the study of antique
artefacts and training with antiques or close reproductions.
The sessions: The workshops will teach some of the basics
of historical sword sparring, that applies various
movements from known forms. Bring wooden sword.
John Hine: is a founder member, Senior Instructor and
Honorary President of the Tai Chi Union. He is a Sifu in and
has been teaching Yang Tai Chi, Shaolin Kung Fu, Hsing I
Chuan and Bagua Chang for most of his adult life.
The sessions: Saturday – Using the “locks” in the Tai Chi
form to move Chi around your Body
Sunday – Tai Chi Qigong
Ian Kendal: Ian has been practicing Wudang Tai Chi since
1992 and is a full-time Senior Instructor, under his teacher
Dan Docherty. Ian promotes Wudang Tai Chi Chuan as an
effective martial art for self-defence and exercise method
for students of all ages within his school Tai Chi Brighton.
The session: The difference between self-defence and
fighting and why it's important. The recognition of threat,
and appropriate use of force to de-escalate visual, verbal
and physical violence. Practical explanation of selected Tai
Chi Chuan principles through contact and non-contact
movement drills to allow you to escape, evade, divert and
disrupt an attack.
Jean Luc Lesueur: began martial arts training at the age of
11, and has studied and taught in France, Japan and China.
Jean Luc`s main teaching is of Tai Ki Ken, Yi Quan, and Shuai
Jiao a form of Chinese wrestling.
The sessions: Introductions to Shuai Jiao techniques and
exercises.
Master Yazi Liu: is from Xian Yang city China. He has over
40 years’ experience of both external and internal forms of
martial arts. He now trains exclusively in Zhao Bao Tai Ji, Qi
Gong,and Tui Na (acupressure massage).
The session: the first section of the Zhao Bao form, with an
explanation and practice of the Qin Na applications
contained within the form. If time allows this will be
followed by push hands, and applications contained within,
as well as use of Qi gong. This workshop is suitable for
intermediate to advanced level of practitioner
Bob Melia: Bob has been practising and teaching Chinese
Martial and health arts for 40 years. He introduced
traditional Sun style into Spain and promoted the style in
Europe and the Far East. Bob also practices and teaches
Hunyuan Taiji and qigong. He is able to teach the complete
Sun style of Taiji, Xing Yi and Bagua Zhang and has also
developed a shortened Sun style system.
The sessions: Saturday- Hunyuan Qigong suitable for all
levels. Sunday- Sun style 13 step form suitable for
beginners and anyone interested in a different form.
Thomas Nowakowski: During last 32 years Thomas has
taught Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong in many countries. He is
co-founder The Tai Chi Art Centre in Prague, International
Push Hands Meeting in Prague and founder of the Tai Chi
Art Centre London.
The sessions: Tai Chi Shapes of Balance. Study and
comparison of Basic Forms of Tai Chi. Solo and pair work.
Franziska Rüscher: started to learn Taiji Quan and Qigong
on 1987 and has been teaching since 1991. She studied in
Europe with Foen Tjoeng Lie, Petra and Toyo Kobayashi,
Yang Zhen He and in China with
An Jian Qiu and Tang Li Long.
The sessions: Saturday- Dragon Qi Gong. The exercise of
the Dragon comes from Wudang Five Animal Qigong and is
a routine with writhing arm and body movements in
combination with steps. Itis a challenging exercise that
expands the range of motion. Sunday- Wudang Hui Chun
Quigong- "return of spring" is an interplay of meditative
movements with standing positions.
Daria Sergeeva: is an International Instructor and vicepresident of the Federation of I Liq Chuan in Russia. I Liq
Chuan® (literally translated as Mental-Physical Martial Art)
is an art of cultivating consciousness based on Tai Chi and
Chan (Zen) principles of non-assertion, non-resistance,
harmony of yin and yang, oneness and the present
moment.
The sessions: Saturday- The best from Iliqchuan: unifying
mind and body as education. Sunday- Iliqchuan: structure,
relaxation and energy.
Simon Watson: Simon is Senior Technical Advisor to
Longfei Taijiquan Association of Great Britain. Since the
formation of Longfei in 1991 he has trained extensively
with his father (Richard), Professor Li De Yin and Master
Wang Yanji. He has had a successful career in British Taiji
competition and has been team captain to the British
Wushu Team for both the European and World Wushu
Championships.
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