2009 Workshops & Special Classes

2009 Seminars

No experience is necessary to attend these workshops unless noted!

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Chinese Wudang Master Shan Guiwen

We are proud to announce that Master Shan Guiwen will be visiting Great Bay on Sunday July 19, 2009 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to teach the Wudang Tai Chi Long Form, applications and qi gong. The daoist style tai chi form is 600 years old and very traditional. The form features are agile, changing and natural, and includes elements of Xingyi, Bagua and Taiji. 

Master Shan Guiwen is chairman of the Zhang Sanfeng natural style Wudang martial arts.  He has received gold medals in China's martial arts tournaments and was champion of the first world Taijiquan health conference, champion of Xingyiquan in the Hong Kong international wushu festival 2004, and champion of Baguazhang in the Chinese masters invitational tournament.

Cost for this special day is only $80.00 but will be limited to 20 participants only. Sign up early!

Tai Chi Fan Skills

 for Beginners through Intermediate

Date TBA

Instructor: David Bodoh

Tai Chi Fan Play has many beautiful movements as well as many martial techniques. It is back at Great Bay this year by popular demand. Tai Chi Fan  is a good addition to any Tai Chi player's repertoire. An overview of fan techniques and an introduction to the Flowing Water Fan form will be covered.  No previous fan experience is necessary but some Tai Chi experience is required.  Fans will be available to borrow or purchase.

Tai Chi Wooden Ball Form

Date TBA

 

A more comprehensive approach to Tai Chi ball training than the introductory class.  Paul Mahoney will review many of the basic ball patterns and will also teach a short Tai Chi ball form that incorporates most of the important patterns. Meditation with the ball will also be practiced.  No previous ball experience is necessary but some Tai Chi experience is required.

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Qigong for Cancer Patients

CHI KUNG AND TAI CHI PRINCPLES TO STRENGHEN YOUR IMMUNE SYSTEM

with Ramel Rones
Next date TBA

 Each day millions of people worldwide practice Chi Kung and Tai Chi Chuan, which has been known for centuries to promote deep relaxation, and excellent health, to prevent injuries and illnesses, and to improve martial skills. Practicing Chi Kung or Tai Chi not only contributes to better health but also leads to longevity and illness prevention.

 

Chi Kung and Tai Chi has steadily become a popular form of mind/body exercise as more and more people in the west discover the rich rewards of living in a holistic way. Chi Kung and Tai Chi are a journey through the mind, the body, and the spirit, that can be practiced by everyone. Increasingly, you can see people practicing in the park – moving slowly in a meditative state.

 

But, what will this seminar give you?

 

This seminar clearly introduces the principles of both Chi Kung and Tai Chi Chuan which will strengthen your immune system, from a modern and unique perspective. This seminar will teach you to fine-tune your mind/body skills and create balance among them. For the intermediate and advanced practitioner, it includes important directions and instructions, that will help you improve and expand your knowledge of the mind/body connection.  In the end, you will understand and experience the ultimate goal of Chi Kung and Tai Chi:

 
• Understand the 5 building blocks and their connection to your immune system

 

• Develop symmetry and balance between strength and flexibility

                         

• Improve circulation of blood and qi (or “chi”) energy

 

• Learn how to increase bone density

 

• Massage internal organs with gentle movement

 

• Boost your immune system, using breath work, to help heal chronic conditions.

 

• Improve your quality of life and daily physical performance

 

• Learn and improve your martial arts skills.

 

Ramel Rones (a martial arts gold medalist) works as a Scientific Consultant of Mind/Body Therapies at the Dana Farber Cancer Institute, and the Harvard and Tufts Medical Schools, as well as co-author of numerous scientific publications. He is the author of the book Sunrise Tai Chi and of the best-selling DVDs “Sunrise Tai Chi” and “Sunset Tai Chi”. Ramel resides in Boston, MA.

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Tai Chi Ball Training

Ball training is considered by many Taiji masters, to be an essential training tool for the serious practitioner, as well as for beginners, who want to progress faster with their practice. With the practice of just a few of the ball patterns, the student will gain proficiency in many aspects of their Taijiquan. Paul Mahoney has more experience with the wooden training ball, than most Taiji instructors in America. Paul has long been fascinated with the ball training. He taught himself, how to make these balls, more than a decade ago, and is now the leading manufacturer, and supplier of these balls in the world. Balls are available to purchase or borrow. Instuctor: Paul Mahoney	Ball training starts when a student starts learning Tai Chi.
Great Bay instructor David Bodoh practices a Fan form.	Tai Chi Fan (date TBA) The Fan forms, with beautiful movements as well as many martial techniques, is back this year by popular demand. The is a good addition, to any Tai Chi player’s repertoire. Students will learn to circulate and extend their Qi (Chi) while learning the Fan Forms. Fans will be available to purchase. Instructor: David Bodoh

2009 Special Classes

Call or email to enroll:  978/388-1322 or email paul@greatbaytaichi.com

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Shaolin Chin Na

Begins April 11, 2009  Saturdays 11:40 - 12:40 p.m.

This class is appropriate for both beginners and more advanced students.  Paul Mahoney will teach this 10-week course to introduce new students to the "seize and control" art that is an essential part of martial tai chi.  The more experienced students will learn to refine their Chin Na techniques.  Discounts for Great Bay Club members.

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Call Paul Mahoney at 978/388-1322 to enroll in these workshops with a credit card
or send a check payable to paul@greatbaytaichi.com


Phone: 978/388-1322
Visa, M/C and Discover cards are accepted

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