In cooperation with The Golden Flower Tai Chi School, Axion Tao Centre and the Great River Taoist Center we organize workshops and training with Laoshi Scott M. Rodell.
Moving Beyond Form to Function
April 27-29, 2012, Doornenburg and/or Utrecht, The Netherlands
Why: Thousands practice Chinese sword forms, but few have been trained in their actual martial use. Chinese swordsmanship in the modern era is almost a lost art, this seminar is a rare opportunity to study this art.
What: The seminar carries students from a basic understanding of how to use a blade in combat through the basic cuts to an elemental understanding of swordsmanship.
Students learn proper grip and stance, basic cuts, two-man drills, and free swordplay, and leave with an understanding of Chinese swordsmanship.
Who: While those who have previously studied a taiji jian form will find the techniques presented most familiar, all styles of Asian and European swordsmanship are welcome, regardless of background or skill level.
April 27 and 28 are reserved for the more experienced swordsmen. April 29 is open to all sword enthusiasts.
The Instructor: Scott M. Rodell, author of “Chinese Swordsmanship, The Yang Family Taiji Jian Tradition,” “Taiji Notebook for Martial Artists”, & “A Practical Guide to Test Cutting for Historical Swordsmanship” is Director of the Great River Taoist Center (www.grtc.org) and is an International-Recognized teacher of Chinese Historical Swordsmanship. Rodell leads regular training in the US, Europe and Australia.
Equipment: Eye Protection is Required (safety goggles or approved fencing mask), full protective gloves are strongly recommended, please bring your own. There will be a limited number of sturdy wooden swords available during the seminar, please bring one of your own if available.
Registration: Fill in the registration form and e-mail to sword@goldenflower.nl.
More details will be sent after registration.
Costs: The open seminars will cost € 95,- per day. The Experienced Level workshops cost € 115,-. There are discounts for members of the Golden Flower Tai Chi School, the Stichting Taijiquan Nederland, Great River Taoist Center and Stichting Jianfa.
If you are a (Tai Chi) teacher there will be an extra discount if you bring your students.
Location: The seminars will be held in Utrecht, the Netherlands. There is a direct train connection from Schiphol Airport to Utrecht city centre. There will be a list available with nearby restaurants and hotel facilities in and around Utrecht. If you have any questions, feel free to ask.
Dates: Friday April 27 to Sunday April 29, 2012
Times: 10 AM - 5 PM
Place: Doornenburg and/or Utrecht
Download: flyer [1.400 KB]
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