200
8 Summer Training Camp with
Master George Xu and
Master Yu ChenYong from Tian Jing, China
Yang Ban Hou Style, Ba Gua, 5 Elements Xin Yi, Zhao Bao Tai Ji, Chen Style Tai Ji, Broad Sword, Qi Kung, Push Hand, and Tai Ji fighting
June 10-15, 2008
(Tuesday through Sunday)
at the YMCA camp in La Honda, California, USA
click here to visit the YMCA camp info.
Each year Master George Xu hosts this awesome week-long taiji camp, held in the beautiful coastal redwoods near Santa Cruz, California. He is an excellent teacher and one of the rare, high-level masters sharing internal secrets openly.
Master Yu Chen Yong Born in 1943 Tian Jing, China. Started his training as a wrestler in 1953 then moved to Tai Ji in 1957 with famous Master Wu and Master Niu. He also studied Ba Gua with famous Master such as Gao Yi Shen and Yang Ban Hou large frame Tai Ji with Master Niu Lian Yuan and Zhao Bao Style Tai Ji with Master Hou and Master Yue. One of his teacher is the very famous master Han Mu Xia whom defeated the Russia champion wrestler in 1930, which he then went on to win 10 gold metal from 10 different countries. The metals are now in the China National Historical Museum. In 2000, the master performance in Tian Jing master Yu got 1st place for the title of "best Master performance". In 2005, Master Yu acquired famous master Zhao Bao Tai Ji title from Wu Dang Mountain.
Master Yu will be teaching all his secrets in this year's summer camp in California.
Click here to read Master Yu's chinese profile
Tuition: $600. Includes room and board and camp t-shirt. Add $40 if you register after May 20. Participants in 2007 camp, $580. Send $100 non-refundable deposit. $15 camp shuttle one way.
Space is limited !!!! Please register early.
Must register before May 20 to reserve space.
General Camp Information
Where: The Jones Gulch YMCA Camp (click link to see map). A van will be available for transportation from the San Francisco Airport for $15, one way.
Transportation: The shuttle van will be at San Francisco International Airport at the USAirways outdoor departure top level (2nd floor) 12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m. on June 10. (Look for the Taiji Camp sign.) Call George Xu at 415-664-4578 when you arrive. If you arrive before or after take the Blue Super Shuttle from the airport to the home of George Xu, 4309 Lincoln Way, SF, next to Golden Gate Park. We can take you to camp from there, too ($15 each way). Shuttles may not be exactly at these times, try for earlier flight if you can. Also departure time should be later in the afternoon on Sunday, if possible.
Lodging: Dorm-style bunks are provided. Participants bring their own bedding or sleeping bags. Setting up your own tent is permitted. Separate housing for couples is available. Bring: Sleeping bag, pillow, flashlight, plenty of workout clothes, towels, toiletries, swimsuit, notebook, camera. No animals, guns, alcoholic beverages, or drugs.
Food: Three complete meals prepared by a professional staff in a commercial kitchen are provided daily. Participants must provide their own specialty food for unusual diets and food allergies. Vegetarian food is available, please reserve in advance
Daily Schedule
Tuesday
| Time | Event |
| 1:00 pm | Check-in |
| 6:00 - 7:00 pm | Dinner |
| 7:00 - 8:00 pm | Free time (rest and recreation) |
| 8:00 - 10:00 pm | Introductory Demonstrations |
Wednesday - Saturday
| Time | Event |
| 7:00 - 8:00 am. | Yang and Chen style Tai Ji basic training, Ba Gua, Xin Yi basics and Qi Kung training |
| 8:00 - 9:00 am | Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 10:00 am | Free time (rest and recreation) |
| 10:00 am. - 12:00 pm | Gravity and Pun Jing training, Reaction and Potential force training, Push Hand, Xing Yi Internal Fighting, New Tai Chi Secrets from China, Nei Gong training. Yang Ban Hou large frame usage and comparison with Chen style Tai Ji. Xin Yi and Ba Gua basics, principle and 4 power training(earth power, ying yang dan tien power, zhong din power, and space power) (Saturday 10:00a.m. wear camp T-shirt for camp photo) |
| 12:00 - 1:00 pm | Lunch |
| 1:00 - 3:00 pm | Free time (rest and recreation) |
| 3:00 - 5:30 pm | Yang Ban Hou Style Tai Ji form and Push Hand (Group 1) Master Yu |
| 3:00 - 4:30 pm | Chen Style Tai Ji broad sword (Group 2) with Master George Xu |
| 4:30 - 5:30 pm | Xin Yi Six Harmony and 10 animals form (Group 2) with Master George Xu |
| 6:00 - 7:00 pm | Dinner |
| 7:00 - 8:00 pm | Free time (rest and recreation) |
| 8:00 - 10:00 pm | Push hands, 2-man training; and lectures. |
Sunday
| Time | Event |
| 7:00 - 8:00 a.m | Camp Review, Qigong, Tai Ji basic exercise, Yi (mind) and Qi (energy) training, spiral training and power stretching. |
| 8:00 - 9:00 a.m | Breakfast |
| 9:00 - 10:00 am | Free time (rest and recreation) |
| 10:00 - 12:00 p.m | Camp form Review |
| 12:00 - 1:00 p.m | Lunch and check out |