WORKSHOP Session 1 + 2 + 3 + 4: “The Foundation”, “The Foundation and Form”, “Sensing Hands” and “Sword Form & Fencing”

Session #1  “The Foundation”

9:00 am – 11:00 am

Session #1 will cover the mechanics of movement in Tai Chi, as well as the breakdown and application of these mechanics to postures from the beginning up to the first “Snake Creeps Down”. Participation in session #1 is a prerequisite for participation in any other session.

Session #2 “The Foundation and Form” 

(Session 1 required)

11:00 am – 12:00 pm 

Session #2 will be a further exploration of the movement mechanics with breakdown and application to postures in the remainder of the Tai Chi form.

Session #3 “Sensing Hands” 

(Session 1, & 2 required)

1:30 pm – 2:30 pm 

We will focus on the choreography of Tui Shou (Sensing Hands), as well as  “listening”, and  “neutralizing” our partner’s push. We will also do exercises that will use “listening” as a way to create the right-timing” for a push.

This session is appropriate for people new to Sensing Hands.

Session #4  “Sword Form & Fencing”  

(Session #1, 2 & 3 required; must already know CMC Sword form)    

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

Session #4 will look at the applications of Session #1 content to the Sword Form, as well as Sword Form Corrections. We will also be doing Sword Fencing exercises that can be practiced alone, in addition to applying those exercises in partner work.