??“Chinese Culture and Martial Arts Training Camp”

23rd November – 1st December 2013? ?

 

Double Dragon Alliance welcomes you to take part in our sixth “Shanghai Camp”; visit some of the area’s most scenic spots, study with high-level martial arts masters and experts in Chinese arts and culture, make new friends and experience traditional Chinese culture and hospitality firsthand.

 

This year, the 9-day workshop will be held in Shanghai and Nanxun, a beautiful, scenic area and one of China’s famed water towns.?

 

Our event will give participants a chance to sample traditional Chinese food and culture, including, 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, Taiji Quan, Qigong, Tong Bei Quan, Push Hands and San Shou, among others.

The emphasis will again be on internal training, deepening practitioners’ knowledge, working on how to “use” the form and on enhancing one’s health and longevity, rather than on learning new forms.?

There will also be classes and introductions to traditional Chinese health therapies, such as Tuina (acupressure massage), calligraphy and Chinese painting.?

Early booking is recommended, as there is a maximum of 40 participants at this year’s camp.

DETAILED ITINERARY?

Day 1. 23 November? In the morning, there will be Qigong practice, followed by a sightseeing trip to the Botanical Gardens and/or old French Concession, stroll along the Bund waterfront overlooking the Yellow River and Pudong, plus visit the colourful Xin Tian Di.

Day 2. 24 November? Early morning training with Master Shou Guan Shun in Yang Style Taiji, basic foundation exercises and Push Hands practice.?

After lunch and in the afternoon, internal training and form work. In the evening, we will have an interactive TCM Tuina class with Dr Li Yong, where participants will have an opportunity to experience and learn some Tuina massage and try out the massage techniques themselves.?

 

Day 3. 25 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.?

 

Day 4-5. 26 – 27 November ? After breakfast, we will travel to Nanxun, famous for its waterways, old town and ancient gardens, for 2 days of sightseeing and training in this picturesque environment. Training and classes will continue throughout the trip, interlaced with sightseeing and walks around this famous area steeped in Chinese folklore.? Return to Shanghai on the evening of 27th November.?

 

Day 6-8. 28 – 30 November? Early morning training in the park, followed by full day training. In the evenings there will be lectures and classes by guest instructors in push hands, sparring and applications, qigong and tuina massage.?

 

Day 9. 1 December ? In the morning there will be a demonstration by the camp masters and special guests from among Shanghai’s leading martial artists, plus an interactive push hands seminar and workshop. Following, there’ll be a banquet lunch, where everyone will have a chance to meet the masters informally and ask some final questions. Afterwards, there will be a closing ceremony and group photographs, where participants will be presented with their camp certificates.

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?

 

Breakfast ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 7am – 8am

Early morning session ? ? ? 8am – 9am

Morning Class ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 10am – 12pm

Lunch & Rest? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 12pm – 4pm

Afternoon class? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 4pm – 5pm

Dinner & Rest? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? ? 5pm – 8pm

Lectures/Push Hands/Sparring Techniques and Tuina 8pm – 9:30pm?

 

SEMINAR COSTS?

 

The fees are: 15,000Rmb, or ?1500, ?1850 or US$2400.?

For participants returning from previous camps there is a discount fee of: 13,500Rmb, ?1,350, ?1650 or US$2150. ?

 

This includes all training, accommodation, meals, transportation and trips for the 9-day event. Participants are responsible for hotel fees for the evening of 22nd November and 1st December. ?

(We will arrange a special shuttle collection from Pudong International airport, for guests arriving on 22nd & 23rd November for an additional fee of 150Rmb)? 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 31st July 2013.?

Final payment for the camp is due by 1st October 2013. Cheques or money orders should be made payable to?

 

ROSALIND STEPHANIE OLIVER, and should be sent to: –

 

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

Or payment can be made via wire transfer to our bank account, details available on request.

 

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 1st October 2013 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 accompanying spouses and friends who are not training: 10,000Rmb, ?1,000, ?1215 or US$1590.

 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

 

Please apply for a visa at your local Chinese embassy. You can use this programme 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 not usually cold, but there can be rain, so it’s best to bring some warm clothes and an extra pair of shoes.

 

Accommodation is based on two people sharing a standard twin room.? Participants should indicate on their registration form, whom they wish to share with, or we can allocate guests to share accommodation. There is a single room supplement of ?55 for those wanting a private room.

 

Register now to be a part of this wonderful experience and to enjoy the flavour of traditional Chinese culture in one of the most exciting places in the world!

 

For further information, please contact ROSE OLIVER MBE at: –

?roseinchina2006@yahoo.co.uk / roseinchina2000@yahoo.com

Tel: 0086? – 13564190544 (mobile) / Fax: 0086 21- 53827534 (office hours)

 

Address:

Rose Oliver MBE, 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.?