Jing Ying

Chinese New Year 2008
Year of the Rat

For 2008, the Lunar New Year begins on Thursday  February 7 and the celebration ends with the Chinese Lantern Festival on Thursday February 21. The Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & tai Chi is offering a "week of workshops"  to usher in the Year of the Rat and to help celebrate the New Year.

These events are open to the general public and do not require any previous experience. We recommend that you register in advance for any workshops you would like to attend. You may register at the door, but it will be on a "space-available" basis.

Please consider donating to our Monkey for My Brother Fund
- to get a service monkey for Al Greer.


Wednesday, February 6, 2008

Cleaning Celebration from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. The day before Chinese New Year starts is the day to clean in preparation for the new year. We clean away any bad luck left over from the previous year and make room for good luck in the coming year. This is for students, their family, and friends of Jing Ying. Come help your school get ready for the new year. Bring your favorite cleaning tools. We will provide pizza and drinks. 


Monday, February 11, 2008

Free Self-defense Workshop for Women from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. This will be geared for teens and adults. Learn basic skills for avoiding trouble and protecting yourself. The workshop will start with a discussion on safety to help you avoid trouble. That will be followed with a lesson on escape techniques for situations you weren't able to avoid. Finally, self-defense techniques will be covered for fighting back when you aren't able to escape easily.

   

Free Women's Self-Defense Workshop
Price: Free
 Past Event

Tuesday, February 12, 2008

Repeated on Tuesday, February 19, 2008!

Because traffic was so bad on Feb 12 with the Severn River Bridge closing, Dr Fang has offered to repeat his workshop.

Traditional Chinese Diet and Health workshop from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Learn more about nutrition and exercise used to restore or maintain health. Dr Fang is a highly respected medical doctor trained in western and Chinese medicine. He will provide us with a combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and his own personal experience to help you improve your health.

Presented by Dr. Daohe Fang, CMD who has an acupuncture practice in Annapolis.

Daohe Fang CMD LAC
108 Old Solomons Island Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-0084 

  

Free Traditional Chinese Diet and Health Workshop
Price: Free
 

Wednesday, February 13, 2008

Free Introductory Kids Kung Fu Class from 4:00 pm to 5:00pm. Suitable for children from 5 to 10, this workshop will include an introductory lesson in Kung Fu, will provide information on Chinese New Year, and  will teach some of the basics of Chinese Lion Dance.  A child-size lion head is available for the kids to use along with drums, cymbals and a gong.

  

Free Intro Kids Kung Fu Class
Price: Free
 Past Event

 

Tea Tasting Workshop from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. You will have the opportunity to taste several premium, whole-leaf Chinese teas.

You will examine the leaf styles, and learn about steeping times for the above teas. Information about the health benefits of drinking tea will be shared and you will have an opportunity to get answers to your questions.

Presented by Lynayn Mielke of East West Tea Emporium in Arnold, Maryland. She is a tea professional with Level III Certification from the Specialty Tea Institute.

East West Tea Emporium
1300 Ritchie Highway Ste D
Arnold, Maryland 21012
410-353-7727
Open Every Saturday 12-4 p.m.

The session size is limited to 30 people and registration of $10 is required in advance. No refunds will be given for cancellations less than 48 hours before the event. Use the link below to register on-line. For more information or to register by phone, call the Jing Ying Institute at 410-431-5200. Call Lynayn Mielke at 410-353-7727 for additional information about the tasting.

Tea Tasting Workshop
Price: $10
Past Event

Thursday, February 14, 2008

Reiki Workshop from 6:30 to 7:30 pm. Love is the Energy of Reiki by Betty Brooks, owner of Touch of Light Healing Center. Raise your awareness of unconditional love as you experience the flow of Reiki energy.

Betty will give a brief presentation on Reiki and then perform a demonstration of Reiki on a volunteer. Afterwards she will perform optional mini-Reiki sessions in chairs, while you listen to music. Visit: www.reikitouchoflight.com

Reiki Workshop
Price: Free

Friday, February 15, 2008

Chinese New Year Information Workshop for Homeschoolers from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm. Learn more about Chinese culture with information about Lunar New Year Traditions. You may get to sample some typical treats and even try your hand at Lion Dance. Presented by Wendy Ng. Free

Chinese New Year, Homeschoolers Workshop
Price: Free

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Chinese Calligraphy workshop from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Learn basic brush strokes and characters from Chinese Calligraphy. We supply paper, ink and brushes for use during class. Presented by Wendy Ng. Space is limited and there is a $5.00 registration fee.

Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
Price: $5
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Free Tai Chi Class from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Practice silk-reeling exercises and basic Tai Chi movements. Discover how this ancient and low-impact form of exercise promotes joint health, improves flexibility and strength, and increases bone density.

  

Free Tai Chi Class
Price: Free

Saturday, February 16, 2008

Free Open House with refreshments and entertainment from noon to 2:00 pm. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the fun.

Lion Dance Performance at noon, followed by demonstrations of Tai Chi, Kung Fu forms and weapons.

Free Introductory Kung Fu Class from 1:00 pm to 2:00 pm. Learn about the Chinese Martial Art of Kung Fu. Suitable for beginners of all fitness levels with no experience in martial arts as well as those who have studied other martial arts. The class will cover background information, exercises, basic techniques and more. If you are curious about Kung Fu and have wanted to give it a try, now's your chance!  

Free Kung Fu Workshop
Price: Free

Sunday, February 17, 2008 - 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm

Free Shaolin Fitness, Level 1 class. This is not your standard kickboxing/aerobics class. You'll improve speed, balance, flexibility and aerobic capacity while burning fat and building core strength through the use of Shaolin training techniques. This is a non-rhythmic class so you won't have to learn moves choreographed to music and you won't have to learn forms or do sparring. Instead, you'll get a program that gives you the benefits of Pilates, yoga, aerobics and martial arts training all rolled into one fitness program with lots of exercises you can do anywhere and without special equipment! Level 1 is for beginners of all fitness levels.

Free Shaolin Fitness, Level 1
Price: Free


 

Repeat for Tuesday, February 19, 2008

Because traffic was so bad on Feb 12 with the Severn River Bridge closing, Dr Fang offered to repeat his workshop!

Traditional Chinese Diet and Health workshop from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. Learn more about nutrition and exercise used to restore or maintain health. Dr Fang is a highly respected medical doctor trained in western and Chinese medicine. He will provide us with a combination of Traditional Chinese Medicine and his own personal experience to help you improve your health.

Presented by Dr. Daohe Fang, CMD who has an acupuncture practice in Annapolis.

Daohe Fang CMD LAC
108 Old Solomons Island Road
Annapolis, MD 21401
(410) 224-0084 

  

Free Traditional Chinese Diet and Health Workshop
Price: Free
 

 

On Sunday, February 24, 2008 we will have a workshop with Master Willy Lin. Click here for more info on our  Push Hands and Qinna Workshop by Master Willy Lin.