July Newsletter for 2023

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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: sam@wtqa.org.au

Facing Challenges

While many of us practise Wushu, Tai Chi and Qigong for health, fitness and relaxation, one important aim is to improve the ability to face challenges. Wushu, Tai Chi and many Qigong forms can be traced back to martial arts. In earlier times, people practised martial arts to defend against physical attacks, which can be life threatening.

In today's world, we face challenges in life, whether they are physical, mental, emotional or spiritual.  Sometimes we feel overwhelmed, stressed, anxious or depressed by the difficulties we encounter. In earlier times, people developed strength, self-confidence, discipline, courage and resilience through the practice of martial arts to defend themselves. These qualities continue to help us today to deal with today's life challenges.

The WTQA Festival in September will be a good opportunity for practitioners to get together, to improve their skills and understanding through competition.  Participating in the competition can be a rewarding and fun challenge. Registration is now open. Please check below for more information. Hope to see many of you there.

Sam Au
President
on behalf of WTQA Committee

Welcome to New Members

On behalf of the Committee, I would like to extend a warm welcome to:

Churn Chi Koay, our new instructor member from South Australia. Churn Chi's school is Churn Chi Qigong at Bethany Hall, 33 St Andrews Terrace, Willunga SA 5172.

21st WTQA Festival - 24th Sep 2023

The 21st WTQA Festival will be held on 24th September 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. Please note that at this year's Festival, Wushu event will be performed on a wooden floor instead of carpet.

Please find the link to 2023 WTQA Festival Rules and Regulations and 2023 Health Qigong Competition Rules here.

Registration is now open. The last day of registration is 1st Sep 2023. Please use this Registration form to register.

Friends and family members are most welcome to support their competitors. A small entrance fee of $10 is charged.

Members' Events

August 2023

Yang Taijiquan
From Theory to Application
Workshop Three

This is the first time this series of workshops has ever been conducted, and is the perfect opportunity to learn from someone with lineage back to both Yang Chengfu and Yang Ban Hou. Sifu James Gao will take you on a journey of discovery with each workshop based on 2 or 3 movements from the Yang Form. You will learn the movement, layer it with theoretical concepts, application and finally sensitivity and Tai Chi Jìn. Workshop Three will give us time to review and refine Péng and Lŭ Jìn, and work on the foundations of Jĭ and Àn Jìn, with theory from Zhang Sanfeng’s “Taijiquan Classic”.

When: Sunday 6 August 2023
Time: 10.00am to 4.00pm (including a 1-hour lunch break - Bring your own lunch)
Where: INNER MELBOURNE - To be confirmed
Cost: $195.00
Enquiries: info@jinli.com.au
Bookings: REGISTER HERE
For more information: https://www.jinli.com.au/events-list/yang-taijiquan-from-theory-to-application-workshop-three
Download Flyer: Yang Taijiquan - From Theory to Application Workshop Three Flyer

This workshop is suitable for people with some Tai Chi experience.
There is no need for you to have attended previous Workshops.
The teachings in this Workshop will stand alone.

September 2023

Restoring Natural Harmony
Weekend Residential Retreat 29th September to 1st October
Yarra Valley Retreat Centre
$450 per person

Restoring Natural Harmony comprises the Qigong cultivation techniques taught to Simon Blow when he was a resident student at the Xiyuan Hospital in Beijing, China. Featuring Guigen Qigong, learn simple flowing sets of movements for the different organ groups of the body: Spleen, Lungs, Kidney, Liver and Heart which relate to the five elements- Earth, Metal, Water, Wood and Fire. The dynamic forms and inner meditations help regulate the meridian system, and this releases stress, increases health and longevity and develops spiritual perception and awareness.

See link for more information https://www.simonblowqigong.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/3.2023-Yarra-Valley-OCT.pdf

Please contact Simon Blow simon@simonblowqigong.com for registration details

October 2023

Master Jesse Tsao
Fan and Application Workshops

Great news for all Tai Chi players,

We are proud and honoured to announce that World renowned Tai Chi Grand Master Jesse Tsao is returning to Australia to conduct workshops at The TaI chi Centre Newcastle NSW Saturday 28th and Sunday 29th October 2023. Participation is open to all, regardless of experience but places are strictly limited so get in quick.

Saturday October 28^thYang Style Fan 18 forms

Master Tsao will guide students through the 18 forms teaching techniques and applications of this very versatile lethal martial weapon. Weapon experience is not a prerequisite, and Tai Chi Fans are available for purchase at workshop

Sunday October 29^th Yang Style Applications

Master Tsao teaches the major applications of the 24 forms (applicable to all Yang Style forms ) with principles of redirecting or “borrowing” an opponent’s force first to then strike his weak point. Familiarity with Yang Style and/or the 24 forms would be advantageous but not a prerequisite.

Workshops include morning and afternoon tea, all day fruit and snacks, workbook and certificates.

Please visit the following website for details www.thetaichicente.com.au and remember if you or anyone you know is interested in taking advantage of this incredible opportunity, please make contact and register as soon as possible because numbers are strictly limited.

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 renewals reminder...

Thank you to those members who have renewed their 2023-24 membership.

If you still wish to be a WTQA member, please renew your membership as per the invoice issued in May as soon as possible. This is particularly important for members practising swords. Without renewing your membership, yours and your students' (for organisation members only) Sword Exemption will lapse as it has expired on 30 June.2023.

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

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.

WTQA APPROVED SCHOOLS, ORGANISATIONS, INSTRUCTORS

Remember to keep your website listing up-to-date! In particular, please include all the suburbs or regions that you think a potential student or client may search for in our website.

Please update your information via the WTQA website:
https://www.wtqa.org.au/instructors

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