Tai Chi Push Hands Workshop Burke VA
With Stephen J. Goodson, August 18th and 25th 2018
Workshop Co-Sponsored by Kris Brinker (Just Breathe Tai Chi)
Come join Kris Brinker and Stephen J. Goodson for a 2-day workshop—over two Saturdays—dedicated to building skills in Push Hands.
This soft two-person exercise teaches Ti Fang, the core skill of Taiji as a soft Martial Art. Following the tradition of Mr. Robert W. Smith, Professor Cheng Man-Ching and the Tai Chi Classics.
When: August 18 and 25 (2 Saturdays) 10am–5:30pm both days
Where: Accotink Unitarian Universalist Church 10125 Lakehaven Court, Burke, Virginia 22015 (Google it)
Price:
Early bird before August 3: $250 both days
After August 3: $285 both days
Prerequisite to attend the class: You must be able to independently demonstrate proficiency in a Tai Chi form. We will make reference to, and rely on, your knowledge of the postures many times. Push Hands beginners, advanced players
Space is limited to 30 students so register early!
Workshop Content
August 18: Push Hands, the first of Taiji’s three two-person exercises.
We will examine the shape, structure and ‘the game’ the Grasp Sparrow’s Tail exercise. Using just the four postures of Push Hands we will explore the traditional exercise and uncover the purpose of the light, four-ounce touch.
August 25: Ti-Fang, the soft uprooting method unique to Tai Chi. This session will explore the subtle technique that allows “4 ounces to deflect a thousand pounds”. Using drills and practical tests, students will gain a deeper understanding of the substance and function that is built into Tai Chi’s two-person exercises and the form—literally no speed, no strength and a light, four-ounce touch.
Advance Registration Required
About Stephen J. Goodson
Stephen is a senior student of the late Robert W. Smith. Mr. Smith was a very well rounded martial artist and first western student of Cheng Man-Ching. Professor Cheng and Mr. Smith wrote the seminal English text on the art called, “T’ai Chi, the Supreme Ultimate Exercise for Health, Sport and Self-defense”. Stephen is an accomplished teacher with almost forty years of experience, author of a new book on Tai Chi’s Dalu two-man practice, and has clearly demonstrable skills in Bagua, Hsing-Yi and Tai Chi.
