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Wushu Tai Chi Qigong Australia Inc

Website:   www.wtqa.org.au
Postal:      PO Box 246, Ashburton, Victoria  3146
Email:       membership@wtqa.org.au
News:       secretary@wtqa.org.au

Co-operation, Education, Excellence

 
While we have finally emerged from the pandemic, the last few months may be challenging to some.  Many have had to deal with health challenges.  Nations have had to deal with wars, conflicts, natural and economic challenges.    Domestically, the effects of inflation can be easily felt.

One of the reasons for practicing Wushu Tai Chi and Qigong is to train ourselves to deal with challenges.  We can deal with challenges better when we work together.  In our practices, we aim to coordinate our body movements.  Perhaps if we can extend that coordination to our families, work groups, associations, we can overcome challenges better as a team.  

Our informal WTQA motto of "Co-operation, Education, Excellence" is apt to describe WTQA as an association of practitioners working together, helping each other in overcoming challenges we face.

Sam Au
President
on behalf of WTQA Committee
 
Welcome to New Members
On behalf of the Committee, I would like to welcome the following new and upgraded members:
21st WTQA Festival - 24th Sep 2023
The Committee decided that the coming WTQA Festival will be held on 24th September instead of August as previously announced.  The later date of the Festival is due to the availability of venue.  This later time will allow us more time to prepare for the event.  The event will be held at Boroondara Sports Complex, Balwyn North, Victoria.

The Festival, In addition to providing opportunities for members to compete, is a perfect opportunity for us to get together, re-connect with each other, and make new friends of shared interest.  Further more, the Committee hopes this and similar events in future will help to promote Wushu, Tai Chi and Qigong in general and our WTQA organisation members and instructor members in particular.  
 
Please note that at this year's Festival, Wushu event will be performed on wooden floor instead of carpet.  Please see below for more information.

The Festival can only go ahead if we have your participation as competitors, judges, organisers, marshals or helpers.  If you can help in any way, please email sam@wtqa.org.au.

WTQA Wushu competition carpet
Due to cost of storage and transport, the WTQA Committee decided to no longer retain the Wushu competition carpets.  WTQA aims to continue to organise Wushu competition, but the competition will be conducted on wooden floor instead.

The two carpets are 4 x 14 m in dimension.  They are blue / brown in colour and are in good condition as far as we can ascertain.  There is a trolley for the transport of the carpets.   According to our records, the carpets were valued at over $4000 at time of purchase.  Instead of selling the carpets, WTQA would prefer one of our members could take over the carpets.  A donation to WTQA would be appreciated.  Please contact Sam Au at sam@wtqa.org.au if interested.

Wushu, Tai Chi, & Qigong Research and Development

Melbourne University’s Beginner Tai Chi programme

Article by Jenny Harrison
 
It was an honour to be involved with Melbourne University’s Beginner Tai Chi programme.  Julia Zhu is basing her PhD study on the effectiveness of online learning, specifically for those with hip and knee osteoarthritis. An expert panel of Tai Chi Masters and instructors was brought together to discuss which postures of the Beijing 24 would be appropriate to teach online.  Consumers who have osteoarthritis were also consulted.  After agreeing which postures would be safe and ‘teachable’ for an online programme, I was tasked with not only the job of developing a new Form, but presenting it as a 12-week programme.  The expert panel expressed its wish that the programme respect the Art of Tai Chi, meaning the principles of movement and martial applications were to be included.  It was not to be just another online programme teaching an isolated Form.

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Can virtual community-based cardiac rehabilitation program help reduce cardiac events?

 
Currently our member Dr Guoyan (Emily) Yang at Western Sydney University's NICM Health Research Institute (NICM HRI), is leading a clinical trial on cardiac rehabilitation for Chinese migrants in Australia. This trial at NICM HRI is currently recruiting participants to volunteer for a study investigating the feasibility, acceptance, effects and cost-effectiveness of a new co-designed, community-based cardiac rehabilitation program for Chinese migrants in Australia. This cardiac rehabilitation program includes health education, shared medical appointment and virtual Tai Chi classes.

This study will help inform the design of a large-scale study to determine the cost-effectiveness of the cardiac rehabilitation program and the health benefits gained from a 24-week program.

Attached are the flyers in Chinese and in English.

More information can also be fund on the trial website: NICM HRI | Cardiac rehabilitation program for Chinese migrants in Australia (westernsydney.edu.au).



Members' Events

June 2023
WULONG TAI CHI KUNG FU

Wulong is proud to announce a rare and special workshop.

In June 2023 Professor Lily Sun will teach the Yang Style Taichi Fan 28 routine at a workshop in Melbourne, Australia.

When: Sunday, 4 June 2023, 1:00 PM 5:00 PM

Where: Dance House, 150 PRINCES STREET, CARLTON NORTH, VIC, 3054

Taichi Fan – Not For Sissies!

The taichi fan has a very long history as a Chinese Martial Arts weapon. The ribbed fan was traditionally used by men in China while the solid fan was far more popular with women. The folded fan could be easily carried and not draw obvious attention as a weapon. Hence a martial artist with a fan in his hand at a social function could at one moment be the elegant scholar, and in the next, a deadly fighter.

Fighting fans were made of wood, bamboo or more commonly, metal. Taichi fans are usually wood or bamboo, while the external arts feature the metal fans which don’t require as much subtlety of technique. The outer edge was extremely sharp while each rib featured a knife-like point. As a weapon it could then be used in either a strike or piercing manner when closed or for blocking and slicing when opened. A feature of the fan in wushu is the sharp crack of sound it makes as it is opened and closed through a flick of the wrist. This startling noise was used to momentarily distract the opponent before going in to attack. So anytime you think the Taichi Fan is “sissy” think again!!

Don’t miss this rare opportunity to benefit from Professor Sun’s expert instruction.

While Professor Sun is proficient in numerous martial arts weapons, she has a particular love of the taichi fan, and has undertaken extensive additional research into its history and mastery. Professor Sun has trained extensively with the creator and recognised expert of the modern Yang Style Taiji Shan (taichi fan), Professor Yang Li, who is also a consultant master to Wulong Tai Chi Kung Fu on matters of modern taichi curriculum .

WHAT WILL YOU LEARN?

  • Clear and easy to follow instruction from Australia’s most accomplished taichi instructor – a rare and not to be missed opportunity
  • Foundation skills and techniques for the taichi fan
  • First series movements of the newest and most popular modern taichi fan routine – Yang Style Taichi Fan 28.

The workshop is suitable for all ages and skill levels from beginner to advanced.

Places are limited and registration is essential. Please download and complete the registration form at

https://www.wulongtaichi.com.au/news/2023/3/5/taichi-fan-28-workshop-4-june-2023 

and return by email to Professor Lily at info@wulongtaichi.com.au with payment before the event.

Bafa Wubu of Tai Chi, Eight Methods and Five Steps ( 太极八法五步 ) – Sifu Raymond Au

Tai Chi "Eight Methods and Five Steps” is based on the core commonalities of the five schools of Tai Chi - Chen, Yang, Wu, Sun and Hao. It incorporates the eight techniques of Tai Chi: Quiver, Stroke, Squeeze, Press, Picking, Sparring, Elbow and Lean, as well as the five steps of Advance, Retreat, Guarding, Looking Forward and Determination.

It is excellent for beginners of all ages to start the Tai chi journey. With the consistency of practice, it can ease your chronic pains, cultivate your mind, relax your body, improve your vitality, and increase your life quality and health.

** This workshop is also suitable for experienced Tai Chi practitioners of any disciplines.

Time: 9am to 12pm Cost: Members $50, WTQA members $50, Non-members $60

18 Form Yang Style Taiji (Tai Chi) Fan – Sifu Susan Berryman
The Taiji fan is a unique weapon in the Taiji Chuan weapons family. It is light and easy to carry to practice sessions. The form is created on the basis of Yang style Taiji chuan incorporating fan skills. The movements are smooth, graceful, slow and even-paced. Practising the fan routine will help increase our co-ordination especially with the hand and wrist. Most practitioners will find the form relaxing and rewarding.

**This workshop is suitable for students who practise Yang style Taiji.
**Good revision for those who have learnt the form and would like to practise with the intention of learning the Fan 36.
**If you sign up for this workshop and do not possess a fan please contact us for options.

Time: 9am to 12pm Cost: Members $50, WTQA members $50, Non-members $60

Enquiry/Booking: Email to hongkongclub.taichigroup@gmail.com
Website: https://hongkongclubtaichigroup.blogspot.com/
"We have added a few new venues to our program for this year.  I'm excited that we will be returning to Norfolk Island for retreats on both the 1st and 2nd 64 during August and September; Atherton on the beautiful Tablelands of Far North Queensland during June; the charm of Euroa a rural country town in Victoria and the lush coast rain forest of Yarrahapinni on the mid north coast of NSW in late November. For detailed information click on the links below." from Master Simon Blow
 
If you are interested please contact Simon by email simon@simonblowqigong.com as soon as you can and I will send you the registration forms. There will be limited spaces available so please book early to avoid disappointment.

16th to 19th June -  Atherton, Far North Queensland  see more info
https://www.simonblowqigong.com/workshops/da-yan-wild-goose-qigong-retreats-1st-64-movements/

28th  August to 12th September -  Norfolk island   see more info
  https://www.simonblowqigong.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-Norfolk-Island.pdf

14th to 21st October - Euroa, Victoria   see more info
https://www.simonblowqigong.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-Euroa-Oct.pdf

21st November to 1st December - Yarrahapinni, New South Wales  see more info
https://www.simonblowqigong.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/2023-Yarrahapinni-Nov.pdf

Supreme Ultimate Tai Chi school - Sifu Konrad Dorn

 

Online Qigong class every Saturday at 10am.

First class free.  No need to book, just go to the link below at 10am to join in:
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/@supremetaichi/streams
 

Bafa Wubu Tai Chi

Eight Method Five Steps is a new routine that the State General Administration of Sports in China recently organized and compiled.  Released last year the new standard Tai Chi short form, replaces the B24 and demonstrate the core principles of five main styles of Taijiquan.  This form is suitable for beginners and advanced students and instructors from other schools. 

Thursday 6:30pm Zoom Class
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/6601675549?pwd=aHVQemJJdHJkeGNRcnRraEVJN0pldz09
Meeting ID: 660 167 5549
Passcode: 660167
As you can see, there's plenty of room for your event information!
Once you've finished your planning for the events in the coming months, please send us the details.
Email: sam@wtqa.org.au

Membership payments... 

As a volunteer association, we are always looking for ways to share and lighten each others' load, and every little bit helps...
If you are not using internet banking and are paying by cheque or money order, please consider making your payments at the bank. Take your cheque or money order to your nearest Westpac branch, complete a deposit slip and ask the teller to include your surname with the deposit.

Details for the bank:
     Account Name:       Wushu Tai Chi & Qigong Australia Inc.
     BSB:                         033106
     Account Number:    315036
Membership renewals and upgrades...
The Treasurer will be sending renewal invoices very soon.  Please respond promptly and appropriately to make Karen's job easier.

If you were once an individual member but have now started teaching a class or two, please upgrade to Instructor Membership. If you are operating as a school, please upgrade to an organisation membership. If you now practice with a sword or two, please make sure you have completed the required applications to be included in our WTQA Sword Exemption.
Maintaining your First Aid training
As a WTQA instructor, it is a requirement of your membership for you to maintain appropriate first aid training.   As an WTQA organisation members, there should be first aiders, with up-to-date training, present during class as much as practical.  The appropriate Provide First Aid training should be renewed every three years.  Every year, the CPR refresher training should be undertaken.  
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