This is a unique opportunity to visit Shanghai and other scenic areas, study with some of the highest-level masters in China and experience traditional Chinese culture, friendship and hospitality firsthand.
This year, the 9-day workshop will be held in Shanghai and Nan Xun, a beautiful, ancient water town, still steeped in history and tradition.

As in previous years, the event will give participants a chance to sample the flavour of traditional Chinese food and culture, including Beijing Opera, Calligraphy, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Tuina massage, as well as train with some of Shanghai’s finest martial artists and health practitioners.

Classes will include Yang Style, Chen Style, Wu Style, Hao Style and Sun Style Taiji Quan, Qigong, Xing-Yi Quan, Ba Gua Zhang, Tong Bei Quan, Push Hands and San Shou, among others.

The emphasis will be on internal training, how to “use” your form and on enhancing one’s health and longevity, rather than on learning new forms.

This is a unique opportunity to visit Shanghai and other scenic areas, study with some of the highest-level masters in China and experience traditional Chinese culture, friendship and hospitality firsthand.
This year, the 9-day workshop will be held in Shanghai and Nan Xun, a beautiful, ancient water town, still steeped in history and tradition.

There will also be classes in traditional Chinese health giving treatments, such as Tuina (acupressure massage) from a highly skilled TCM doctor.

Plus, during the 9 days, we will visit several cultural centres and galleries dedicated to traditional Chinese artwork, where guests can enjoy traditional Chinese tea ceremonies, see traditional handicrafts for themselves and meet some of the artists.

Due to the current economic situation, we have endeavoured to keep costs down to a minimum to enable fellow martial arts enthusiasts and lovers of Chinese culture to participate, so early booking is recommended, as there is a maximum of 25 participants at this year’s camp.

 

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Day 1. 21 November? In the morning, we will visit Master Wang Ming Bo for Qigong and Taiji practice. Afterwards we will adjourn for a welcome banquet, followed by a sightseeing trip to some of Shanghai’s landmark spots, like Pu Dong’s Oriental Pearl Tower, Yu Fo Buddhist Temple, which houses some of the largest and rarest pieces of Jade and Buddha statues; Cheng Huang Miao, with its myriad little shopping streets, where guests can buy traditional gifts, and in the evening stroll along the Bund waterfront overlooking the Yellow River and visit the colourful Xin Tian Di.

 

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Day 2. 22 November? In the morning we will train with Master Shou Guan Shun at Zhong Shan Park for Yang Style Taiji, Xing Yi Basics and Push Hands practice.
After lunch and through the afternoon, training will begin in the classes of students’ choice.

In the evening, we will have an interactive Chinese Medicine Tuina demonstration by Dr Li Yong, where participants will have an opportunity to experience and learn some Tuina massage and try out the Tuina health massage techniques for themselves.

 

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Day 3. 23 November? In the early morning we will have qigong and basic training exercises in the park. After breakfast, full day training begins. In the evening, there will be lessons in push hands, application techniques and/or Tuina.

 

Nan Xun and Zhou Zhuang, two ancient water towns

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?Day 4-6. 24 – 26 November?? After breakfast, we will travel to Nan Xun, famous for its scenic waterways, classical Chinese architecture and ancient gardens, for 3 days of sightseeing and training in the town’s picturesque environment. We’ll stay in a converted “Family Home”, providing modern quality hotel accommodation, whilst retaining the charm of an old Chinese home, complete with the classically ornate, wooden 4-poster beds.??
Training and classes will continue throughout the trip, interlaced with sightseeing around this beautiful old town and its surrounding areas.
Our expert guides will also show us some of the sites not usually available to the average tourist, with peeks inside some of the great houses and inner sanctums of the old officials and government leaders’ homes.
On the evening of 26th November we will return to Shanghai.

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?Day 7-8. 27 & 28 November? Early morning training in the park, followed by full day training in the classes of your choice. On the first evening there will be lectures and classes by guest instructors in push hands, sparring and applications, qigong and tuina massage; the second evening there will be a visit to Shanghai’s famous Nanjing Road, Shanghai’s “Oxford Street”, plus guests can experience a luxurious foot massage treatment at one of Shanghai’s traditional health centres.

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Day 9. 29 November?? In the morning there will be an exhibition by some of Shanghai’s leading martial artists and practitioners, plus a performance of Peking Opera acrobatics. Followed by a banquet lunch, where everyone will have a chance to meet the masters informally and ask some final questions. Followed by the closing ceremony and group photographs, where everyone will be presented with their camp certificate and souvenir.

 

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Should participants wish to lengthen their stay, or continue to study with any of the masters, we can help arrange accommodation and tuition.

TRAINING SCHEDULE

Early morning session????????? ?7am? -? 8am
Breakfast?????????????????????????? 8am – 10am
Morning Class????????????????????? 10am? – 12pm
Lunch & Rest??????????????????? ? 12pm – 3:30pm
Afternoon class????????????????? ?3:30pm – 5pm
Dinner & Rest??????????????????? ?5pm? – 8pm
Lectures/Push Hands/Sparring Techniques and Tuina 8pm – 10pm

SEMINAR COSTS

The fees are: ?750, ?900 or US$1270.
For participants returning from last year’s camp there is a discount fee of: ?700, ?850 or US$1200.?
This includes all training, accommodation, meals, transportation and trips for the 9-day event.?? (Including collection from Pudong International airport, for guests arriving on 20th November)
Participants should purchase their own visas and airplane tickets to and from Shanghai.
A non-refundable deposit of ?250, ?300 or US$400 is payable by 2009 October 31st.
Final payment for the camp is due by 2009 November 15th.
Cheques or money orders should be made payable to ROSALIND OLIVER, and should be sent to: –

ROSALIND OLIVER, C/o Yong He Tang Art & Culture Centre, Room 805, Huai Hai Tower East Building, 128 Pu An Road, Shanghai, China, 200021.

Participants bringing 5 or more students/friends will receive a discount of 25% off their own fee. Participants bringing 10 or more students/friends will receive their own place at camp free.
Cancellations before 2009 November 1st will receive a refund of all funds, minus their deposit.
If, due to unforeseen circumstances, the event is cancelled, participants will receive a full refund of all monies paid.

Cost for spouses/friends who are not training: ?450, ?750 or US$900.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Please apply for a visa at your local Chinese embassy. You can use this program to facilitate your visa application, and to give exact dates. For any further assistance or information about your visa application, please contact Rose Oliver.
You should overestimate your stay in China by an additional 2-4 weeks; so make sure you have at least six months left on your passport.

Weather in Shanghai at this time of year is still fairly warm and mild, but there can be rain, so it’s best to bring a few warm clothes and/or an extra pair of shoes.
Accommodation is based on two people sharing a double room.? Participants should indicate on their registration form who they wish to share with, or we can allocate guests to share accommodation. There is a single room supplement for those wanting a room by themselves.

Each class/master must have a minimum of 5 participants to run their class; additional masters will be invited to teach according to the number of participants.
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Register now to be a part of this unique experience and to taste the flavour of genuine traditional Chinese Culture in one of the most exciting places in the world!

For further information and to receive application forms, please contact ROSE OLIVER at: –

?roseinchina2006@yahoo.co.uk? / ?roseinchina2000@yahoo.com
Telephone: 0086 21- 53821396(office hours Beijing time)? / ?0086? – 13564190544 (mobile)

Address: Rose Oliver, C/o Yong He Tang Art & Culture Centre, Room 805, Huai Hai Tower East Building, 128 Pu An Road, Shanghai, China, 200021.

Disclaimer: Please note events, programme and teachers maybe subject to change.

 

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