You to the third annual “Chinese Culture and Martial Arts Training Camp” in Shanghai, for a unique opportunity to study with some of the highest level masters in China and experience traditional Chinese culture, friendship and hospitality firsthand.
The 9 day seminar will be held in and around Shanghai, one of the most exciting and dynamic cities in the world, surrounded by many beautiful, traditional old towns, villages and countryside steeped in history.
The event will give participants a chance to sample the flavour of traditional Chinese food and culture, including Beijing Opera and Traditional Chinese Medicine, and meet and 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 make your form work and on enhancing one’s health and longevity, rather than on leaming new forms.
Participants will also be able to experience and/or learn traditional Chinese health giving treatments, such as Tuina (acupressure massage) from a qualified and highly skilled Doctor. (Depending on participant numbers).
There will also be visits to some cultural centres and galleries of traditional Chinese artwork, where they can enjoy Chinese tea ceremonies and see traditional handicrafts for themselves.
Classes need a minimum of 5 students each and more instructors and classes will be included according to demand.
Early booking is recommended as there is a maximum of 45 participants.
The event begins in Shanghai on November 15th 2008 and ends on November 23rd 2008.
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Shanghai’s Cheng Huang Miao at night.
Shanghai’s famous landmark – The Oriental Pearl Tower and the waterfront in Pudong.
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Day 2.16 November In the morning we will have an interactive Chinese Medicine Tuina demonstration by Dr Li Yong, where participants will have an opportunity to “taste” and try out the Tuina health massage techniques for themselves. In the afternoon, training will begin in the classes of students’ choice. In the evening we will have a Qigong class with a guest instructor.
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?”Lion Forest” in Suzhou – “China’s Venice”??????????????? Mo Gan Shan (Mo Gan Mountain)
Day 3.17 November Early morning we will have qigong and basic training exercises in the park. After breakfast, full day training begins, where students train in the classes of their choice. In the evening, there will be lessons by the masters and/or guest instructors. Tuina treatments will also be available; early booking is recommended. (Depending on participant numbers).
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“Yuan Tou Dragon” in Wuxi?????????????????????????? Ling Mountain Great Buddha in Wuxi
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Day 4.18 November Early morning training and breakfast, followed by an all day sightseeing trip to Hang Zhou, famous for its magnificent West Lake and ancient temples and pagodas. The lake, which is surrounded by mountains and forests, is one of China’s most beautiful and scenic areas, described in ancient Chinese legends as “Heaven on Earth”.
Day 5-6.19 & 20 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 treatments; 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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The”San tan yin yue” in Hangzhou’s West Lake (“The three moon reflectors”)????? Qian Dao Lake (1000 Island Lake) in Zhe Jiang
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Day 7.21 November Early morning training and breakfast, followed by a sightseeing trip to Mo Gan Shan, a picturesque village set in the hills. We will visit a Buddhist temple and shrine on top of the “mountain”, situated amongst an unspoiled, natural forest and park. In the evening we will return to Shanghai for a splendid, traditional vegetarian feast at the renowned Yu Fo Jade Buddhist temple.
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Day 8.22 November In the morning there will be an exhibition and workshop, by some of Shanghai’s leading martial artists and practitioners; plus a performance of Peking Opera. Followed by a banquet lunch, where everyone will have a chance to meet the masters informally. Afternoon classes continue in the classes of students’ choice. In the evening there will be classes and lectures in push hands, sparring, qigong and Tuina massage.
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?Day 9. 23 November Early morning training in the park, followed by the last class in the art of the students’ choice. Plus, a general question and answer session with some of the camp masters; a final chance for everyone to polish up their skills, ask questions about a variety of issues and cover any remaining problems in the participants’ individual training. Followed by a closing ceremony and group photographs, where everyone will be presented with their certificate and camp souvenir.
Should participants wish to lengthen their stay, or continue to study with any of the masters, then we can help arrange accommodation and tuition.
Early morning session 7am – 8am
Breakfast 8am – 10am
Morning Class 10am – 12pm
Lunch & Rest 12pm – 3pm
Afternoon class 3pm – 5pm
Dinner & Rest 5pm – 8pm
Lectures/Push Hands/Sparring Techniques and Tuina 8pm – 10pm
The fees are: ￡850, ?1300 or US$1700.
For participants returning from last year’s camp there is a discount fee of: ￡800, ?1200 or US$1500.
This includes all training, accommodation, meals, transportation and trips for the 9 day event. (Including collection from Pudong International airport, for guests arriving on 14th 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 2008 August 31st.
Final payment for the camp is due by 2008 October 31st.
Cheques or money orders should be made payable to ROSALIND OLIVER, and should be sent to:-
ROSALIND OLIVER, c/o Yong He Tang Art and Culture Centre, Room 805-807, Huai Hai East Building, 128 Pu An Rd, 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 2008 October 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.
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.
Overestimate your stay in China by an additional 2-4 weeks.
Make sure you have at least six months left on your passport and bring at least two passport photos.
Weather in Shanghai at this time 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.
Additional masters will be invited to teach according to the number of participants. Each class/master must have a minimum of 5 participants.
There will also be guest instructors, teaching Push Hands, Internal “secrets”, sparring techniques, qigong and Tuina, among others.
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:-
Telephone: 0086 21- 62577091 evenings Beijing time, 0086 21 – 13564190544.
Disclaimer: Please note events, programme and teachers maybe subject to change.