GrandMaster Chen ZhengLei:

Workshop Topics:

Friday, September 20
LaoJia ErLu (Cannon Fist or Pao Chui) in 2 parts

The Old Frame Second Routine trains you to develop the expressiveness of TaiJiQuan power to bring out the gongfu of the art. The movements build on the foundation of LaoJia YiLu to enable you to learn how to use rou (softness) to express and develop gang (hardness or power). This is an important form if you want to fully develop your full range of TaiJi skills.

1. Fri 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM - Morning session, Part A

2. Fri 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Afternoon session, Part B (continuation from A)

Saturday, September 21
LaoJia YiLu in 2 parts

The Old Frame First Routine is the foundation form of the Chen system and the source form of many other styles of TaiJi. The focus is to develop your internal strength and softness. YiLu is the “yin” to ErLu’s “yang.” They both have elements of the other, but the ability to balance both aspects and to change freely from one to the other is essential in achieving high levels of skill.

3. Sat 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM -  Morning session, Part A

4. Sat 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM - Afternoon session, Part B (continuation from A)

Sunday, September 22
Jian (Straight sword) in 2 parts

Often considered the weapon of choice of the scholar, training with the jian helps develop very precise movement and good focus. The movements of the form are said to be “like a swimming dragon” light and fluid. The form contains a full complement of sword techniques from piercing, hacking, slicing to parrying. Working with weapons will enhance your awareness of your movements and improve your empty hand routines as well.

5. Sun 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM - Morning session, Part A

6. Sun 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM - Afternoon session, Part B (continuation from A)

Box lunches available for Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for $11. You can also join us for dinner with Chen ZhengLei on Saturday for $25 per person.

Monday, September 23
18 Posture Form (Jing or Essence form)

Learn and practice the 18 Essential Postures routine which was created to provide many of the health benefits of LaoJia YiLu practice in a shorter format that can be learned more quickly. Here is an opportunity to study the form with the person who designed it! Basic warm-ups and silk reeling exercises will precede practice of the form. This is the perfect session for an introduction to the benefits of TaiJi while also being appropriate for experienced students who want to gain insight to refine their movements and improve the health benefits of their practice.

7. Mon 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Learn and practice fundamental skills of silk reeling exercises for improving joint health, strength and flexibility, Discover the Qi nurturing benefits of meditation and Qigong practices used by the Chen family. Learn and practice a selection of movements from the 18 Essential Postures routine which was created to provide many of the health benefits of LaoJia YiLu practice in a shorter format that can be learned more quickly. 

Fees:

 $75.00 for One session (morning or afternoon)
$140.00 for Two Sessions
$195.00 for Three Sessions
$245.00 for Four Sessions
$290.00 for Five Sessions
$325.00 for Six Sessions
$350.00 for all Seven Sessions!
$60 Monday only or $45 when combined with any other sessions. See first registration option for special package deal on all 7 sessions from Friday through Monday!

Above rates are discounted for pre-registration with payment. Add $25.00 fee if registering or  paying at the door.

Location:

Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & Tai Chi
1195 Baltimore Annapolis Blvd #6
Arnold MD 21012

Contact:

Shifu Billy Greer
Phone: 410-431-5200
E-mail: info@JingYing.org

Make checks payable to:
Jing Ying Institute

For meal options including a banquet with GM Chen on Saturday evening, go to meals.