This Thursday after class Chris Pippard of Isleworth T'ai Chi Ch'uan asked Mark if he would teach a day workshop just of applications from the Form(s). I was glad he'd asked as several students of mine had asked about this, and I had never got around to asking myself. Mark's students can get a good bit of time for applications in the Sunday drop-ins, late Thursdays and 121s such as Dave's and my Dance lessons. However, more is good! Mark would like to do a Sunday session, say 1-7pm, like our regular partnerwork days. It is likely to be held at a Tooting venue, although Derinton Road may be busy on Sundays. The choice of dates is as follows: Sunday 24th February, 13th April, or 25th May 2008 so that it will take place the same weekend as a partnerwork workshop. Please let me know your preferences so that we can book the most popular day. Also this will give Scottish students plenty of time to arrange if they would like to come down to London for the events. I will also arrange one of the sessions during Mark's next weekend visit to Aberdeenshire to be on applications, so that those who cannot travel will not miss out.
Most postures of the Form have numerous applications, and even in beginners' all classes we briefly show at least one, lest our Form become vapid arm waving... However, if like me you are as interested in the martial aspect of T'ai chi as in its other sides, then this day is for you. There will be ample demonstration, time for questions and hands on time with a partner. As always the atmosphere and attitude we seek to encourage is one of friendly camaraderie and exploration. Students from other schools are also most welcome, please get in touch first to check suitability.
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