Program 2024

TINA TSAMOUTALIDI:

COURSE 1: 18 movements Form Chen Style Taiji (陈太极拳十八式) (3 sessions)

It is a simplified and smaller version of the traditional form of the 74 techniques Chen Lao Jia Yi Lu (陈太及老家一路), created by Master Chen Zhenglei (Chen Zhenglei, 11th generation succes-sor of the Chen Tai Ji Chuan family) and is widespread. The form is suitable even for beginner students because it has all the elements of Chen Tai Chi while the sequence is easier. It offers the experienced practitioner the space to express and develop the basic principles, energies and tech-niques of Chen. The form is divided into 2 sections. • From the first to the tenth technique where the practitioner is introduced to the various foot positions. • From the eleventh to the eighteenth technique, with a higher difficulty index of one and has side moves, kicks, jumps and spins from the last section of Lao Jia Yi Lu. The benefits of practicing Chen Tai Chi are many. In addition to its combative ap-plication, it promotes good health, on a physical and mental level. For all levels.

DIMITRIS TSOLAKIDIS:

COURSE 2 Wu Qin Xi - 5 Animals Frolics (3 sessions)

This is a particularly interesting Qigong Form, which can significantly contribute to the promotion of physical, psychological and mental health. It was created by the Chinese Federation of Qigong for Health (Jianshen Qigong), based on the Traditional Forms of the 5 Animals of the famous physician Hua Tuo, of the Eastern Han Dynasty (25-220 AD). Health care comes through imitating the movements of the Tiger, the Deer, the Bear, the Monkey and the Crane, and the temperament of each animal. The practice is fun and suitable for everyone. For all levels.

MARKUS MARIA WAGNER:

COURSE 3: Walking Neigong for Taijiquan  (3 sessions)

We will work on several Methods for developing Jin („Internal Energy“), especially Peng-Jin through Walking Exercises. Those Methods come from the Wu and Yang Styles from Hong Kong, Taiwan and Malaysia, but should be applicable to any Style of Taijiquan.

After training the „Walking Drills“ (which can be done leisurely during a daily walk in Nature) we aim to transfer the Body-Awarenes, „Energy-Permeability“, Left-Right Coordination, Hand-Feet Connection and subtle internal Body Tension to be acquired by these Practices to other Areas of most Taiji-Curricula,

-we will experiment with using it to produce (soft) Fa-Jin

-we will work on integrating it into Taiji-Form. This can either be the Form you are used to practice or a part of the seldom taught Wu/Yang Style-Branches I learned, of which I will teach the Specifics based on a Sequence of the respective Form. For all levels.

EMI CHATZIPANAGIOTI:

COURSE 4:  Wudang Hui Chun Qigong “The return of spring” (2 sessions) 

The revitalizing effect of Hui Chun Qigong results from the stillness in motion in a standing positions on one hand which stimulates the flow of Qi internally, and on the other hand from the moving patterns of energy flow, which increase the exchange of Qi between Heaven-Earth-Man. The exercises are easy to learn. The secret of successful practice consists of precision and attention while the inner smile enhances the outcome. It consists of 9 images.

It is the cornerstone of the Wudang Pai system and symbolizes spring, growth, the cultivation of life energy and joy. It emphasizes the energies of the three San Bao treasures: Jing – Qi – Shen. For all levels.

KOSTAS MOUKAS

COURSE 5: Introduction to XING YI QUAN (3 sessions)

Xing yi quan (形意拳) is the style of form (xing) and intention (yi). Together with Baquazhang and Taijiquan they form what Sun Lutang pioneered as the "inner fist". Three different styles but with the same principles. Xing yi quan is an internal style but with quite external characteristics. And a comment on what interior style means. It is that kung fu effort that tries slowly and with inner and purposeful breathing to build in the body those qualities and characteristics that give meaning to universal movement. In movement with absolute connection of the whole body. In the movement that combines mind, breath and strength. For all levels.

KOSTAS ATHANASIOU

COURSE 6: Shaolin Changhu Xinyimen (3 sessions)

Based on the manual of "Shaolin Boxing", "Shaolin Changhu Xinyimen" was created by the famous monk Huiwei during the Song Dynasty. It originally had thirty-six movements but was composed by a student named Hai Dan into sixty-six movements. Shaolin Changhu Xinyimen Quan has the characteristics of strong and powerful, hard and soft element with special variable shape techniques, unique movements and fighting practices. It has special exercises to improve techniques, fighting techniques and self-defense. For all levels.