The Organising Committee is inviting everyone interested in Tai Chi, Qigong and Wushu to take part in the forthcoming inter/multidisciplinary Conference in Sydney at Macquarie University on Tai Chi, Wushu and Qigong in Today’s World.

The aim of the Conference is to provide a venue for an interdisciplinary forum with the intentionally broad scope to bring together Australian and international scholars, practitioners and teachers from different fields and various directions including, but not limited to cultural, literary, philosophy and social studies, sports and medicine. The conference will include paper and poster presentations, workshops and seminars by practitioners, teachers and researchers.

The round table/forum is also envisaged during the Conference where the challenges and problems will be discussed.

More information…

Tickets can be purchased at Eventbrite (free for Presenters, Volunteers and Students and 50% discounted for members of Wushu & Tai Chi NSW).

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By Howard Choy (Cai Hong 蔡洪), B.Arch. (UNSW), Principal of Shou Yi Taijiquan and Qigong in Berlin and Europe.

Abstract

There is a lot of misunderstanding and mis-information about the traditional Chinese concept of Qi 氣in Taijiquan and Qigong, as they became main-stream and globalised.

Some modern “masters” promoted Qi as being some kind of magical force that can throw you to the ground without even touching you, have you ever wonder why it works to some but not to others? How do you “fajing” with Qi? How can one man with Qi can withstand being pushed by 10 without losing his balance? What does it mean to circulate and to utilize your Qi for health and for self-defence?

How can I get more Qi? Come and find out, Howard can explain and show you how to cultivate and use your Qi in an efficacious way. Hopefully with this understanding, it will take you to another level in internal practice and improve your Taijiquan and Qigong further.

In a span of more than 50 years, Howard has practised, taught and studied with some high-quality lineage holders in both the Chen and Yang Family Taijiquan (Chen Xiao-Wang and Yang Sou-Chung), as well as in Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu and Lohan Qigong with Chen Yong-Fa. Howard has a practical and no-nonsense approach to the Internal Arts.

Come and join us, all are welcome, no matter what style or which school of Taijiquan and Qigong you come from. This is a one-off event and we are here to share, to ensure the continued survival and proper propagation of this unique Chinese cultural heritage.

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About the Presenter:

Howard Choy (Cai Hong 蔡洪), B.Arch. (UNSW), ex. Chief Instructor and Principal of the Sydney Tai Chi and Qigong Centre, was born in China more than 60 years ago and migrated to Australia at an early age. He has kept his language and culture intact through his continual involvement with Tai Chi, Qigong, Choy Lee Fut Kung Fu and Feng Shui throughout his life. Howard is now based in Berlin and teaches mainly in Europe but visits Australia from time to time.

February 24 @ 2:00 pm – 4:00 pm

Willoughby City Council invites everyone to the annual Chinese New Year Festival, one of the largest Chinese New Year celebrations in Sydney.

The Festival, hosted by Willoughby City Council and the Chinese Cultural Centre NSW, starts at 10.00 am on Saturday 24 February and  will include a Welcome Ceremony at 11:00 am, followed by spectacular Dragon and Lion Dances in Chatswood Mall.

This year’s entertainment program includes a Chinese Kung Fu, magic show, acrobatics, folk dances and much more. A variety of market stalls selling arts, craft and delicious Chinese food will line Chatswood Mall from 10:00 am – 5:00 pm, against the backdrop of colourful New Year decorations.

For more details: https://www.willoughby.nsw.gov.au/EventDetails.aspx?PageID=1892&eventid=5098

The International Health Qigong Federation in conjunction with Tai Chi Australia will conduct the series of Health Qigong Seminars & Workshops in Melbourne from April 21 to April 22, 2018. They will be followed by (optional) Duan Wei examination (Level 1, 2 and 3).

We are privileged to have three highly acclaimed exponents of Health Qigong as the facilitators. Professor Zhang Wen Chun from Jiang Xi University of Chinese Medicine is the Vice President of the Chinese Medical Qigong Association whose PhD students conduct research on the benefits of Qigong for Health. Professor Liu Xiao Lei from the Beijing Sport University specialises in Health Qigong for people with Parkinson’s disease and, for the first time in Australia, there will be a specialised workshop where she will will share details of her research. She will be joined by fellow Health Qigong Master Zhu Jing Yuan, Chinese Health Qigong Association to teach Health Qigong exercises to help relieve symptoms of PD.

The programme fee is $400 and includes seminars in theory and philosophy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Workshops. 10% discount  applies if full payment is made by 30^th March 2018. Further special discount is available to the members of Wushu & Tai Chi NSW (for details contact nsw@wushu-council.com.au). A Certificate will be presented to all who successfully complete the course on the final day.

Additionally, a Health Qigong Duan (Grading) examination will also be held for those interested in sitting the Duan exams (Level 1,2 and 3). The cost will be: Duan 1: $100; Duan 2: $120; Duan 3: $140. Professional and Associate members of Wushu & Tai Chi NSW can apply to the association for contribution towards the cost of Grading.

For more details and booking see http://www.taichiaustralia.com.au/TCANews/qigong-forum-april2018.