Judges' Seminars Article
Monday 30 June 2008 at 09:40 am Union Instructor Anthony Stadlen has sent a longer version of his Judges’ Seminars Article that appeared in The Spring Issue of Tai Chi Chuan Magazine.... I want to emphasize again the sheer fun of learning together from these great teachers. The Judges’ Seminars go beyond the need for fair and consistent judging. They give us the beginnings of insight into other styles, and renewed respect for our own. They reveal all styles as aspects of the multifaceted proliferation, but underlying unity, of Tai Chi.
Read the article in full
More from the magazine will appear on the site soon.
Photographs from the London Comp
Sunday 22 June 2008 at 11:50 am
International Events of the year in China
Sunday 22 June 2008 at 11:41 am The TCUGB Chinese Liaison Officer Faye Yip has let us know about some exciting events in China, Faye is organising trips for UK participants.11th international Tai Chi Festival & Competition
14th – 22nd October 2008 in Handan City, China
Probably the biggest gathering on Tai Chi in the world. There were over 4000 enthusiasts and athletes from all over the world attended in previous competitions and has seen some of the highest level of practitioners and finest teachers in China.
The festival and competition consists of various styles of Taiji (Chen, Yang, Wu, Woo and Sun and many other smaller styles of Taiji), therefore enthusiasts of all level and disciplines are welcome to participate.
Itinerary, competition rules, cost and booking form is available at:
11th International Taiji / Tai Chi Festival and competition Oct 2008 - Han Dan China (Yong Nian - home town of Yang Lu Chan and Woo Yu Xiang)
3rd World Traditional Wushu / KungFu Festival
28th Oct – 2nd Nov 2008 in Shi Yan City (Wudang Mountain), China
Building upon the succes of the two previous fesitvals hosted in Zheng Zhou (Shaolin Temple). the 3rd World Traditional Wushu Festival is going to be hosted by the City of Shi Yan where the legendary Wudang mountain is located.
The festival is accompanied by a Traditional Wudshu forms competition on any traditionals styles, Taiji, Xing Yi, Wing Chun, Lau Gar, Bagua............. all ages and levels are welcome. It is going to be a great opportunity to meet people amd make new friends. In the last festival, the UK team had a fantastic time and brought back a collection of medals.
Itinerary, Festival detais, cost and booking form is available at:
The 3rd World Traditional Wushu Festival, Shi Yan City / Wudang mountain
There is also an optional 4-day cultural tour in Beijing after the Festival should you wish to extent your visit to China.
For further information please contact Chinese Liaison Officer Faye Yip on faye@deyin-taiji.com or 01902 883835.
The TCFE European Championships 2008
Wednesday 18 June 2008 at 9:31 pm
Information, rules and entry form for the championship are available on the The TCFE European Championships 2008 webpages.
The London competition for traditional Tai Chi Chuan - Results
Monday 09 June 2008 at 7:58 pm The London competition for traditional Tai Chi Chuan - Results
Wild Gym: 50 ways to get fit outdoors
Monday 09 June 2008 at 7:52 pm
Wild Gym: 50 ways to get fit outdoors at Guardian BooksWild Gym contains over fifty outdoor exercises including details of where and when it can be done safely and how much (if anything) it costs. As well as explanations of how each outdoor exercise benefits the body, and why they are superior or different to similar exercises performed indoors; it also has a host of case studies and handy tips from real people who can pass on their practical or motivational know-how to beginners.This month we’d like to offer you the chance to win one of five copies of Guardian Books’ latest publication, ‘Wild Gym: 50 Ways to Get Fit Outdoors’ by Peta Bee.
Simply email your answer to the following question to the Promotions & Publicity Officer. first five correct answer will recieve a copy.
Update: all the books have been won due to the overwhelming response and a list of winners will be posted soon.
Martial Arts Logo Research
Sunday 08 June 2008 at 10:55 am Anat Errel has approached the TCUGB to get some help with her research.A graduate student in a university in Taiwan, and she is writing her master's thesis on martial arts logos. She need to collect information from as many teachers as possible.
Since she is in a design department, she also needs to have a creative side to her thesis. She is looking for teachers who will be interested in a new logo design.
Here are the questionnaire and a covering letter both in MS word format.
Tai Ji Circle workshop and demonstration, raises £1500
Sunday 08 June 2008 at 10:05 am
Union instructor Chris Jones of the tai ji circle let us know about a great event to help Chinese earthquake victims.
Against the backdrop of Guanyin (Chinese Buddha of compassion), Shifu Quan Jun Liu lead this special qi gong workshop held to raise funds for the Chinese earthquake victims in Sichuan province.
Many people attended from all over London, and we are so happy that the workshop fees and sale of goods and generous donations have raised over £1500 for the cause. St Paul's Church also kindly donated the use of their hall for this special day.
The Event was so successful that The Tai Chi Circle will be organising another event on the 14 June 2008:
Saturday 2.00 – 7.00 pm
INCREASE YOUR ENERGY AND HELP THE earthquake families OF CHINA
2.00-5.30 pm – Jing Qi Gong Workshop
5.45 -6.15 pm – Performance of Chen Tai Ji and Weapons forms
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