Longfei Taijiquan Association of Great Britain

Letter from the Chairman
Longfei News Letters - Volume 3, Issue 1

In this issue we finalise the profile of Professor Li Deyin. He comments on Push Hands, the mysticism of Taijiquan and the meaning of Taiji, as well as touching on the profundity of the "I Ching". These are all key aspects to a greater understanding of the art of Taijiquan.

THE 5TH WORLD WUSHU CHAMPIONSHIPS

Simon Watson reports on the 5th World Wushu Championships including the latest developments.

YANG CHENG FU

There is continuation of Yang Cheng Fu's ten important points for correct practice. While many of Longfei's advanced students will have studied these principles in detail, we hope they are helpful to the understanding for the newer student. 

At any rate, it takes a lifetime for these to become firmly established in our everyday training. The commentaries are mine; they are however inspired by my own reading of others' translations.

We continue our survey of Qigong practice with some guidance to correct practice. The observations are from Professor Zhao Bao Feng, former president of The Qigong Clinic, Baidahe, China, April 1999.

MASTER WANG'S SPRING VISIT

This year we covered a great deal of material. First there was the gathering in Glasgow with Derek's group. The weekend training took in basics of Taiji, the 24 routine, Xingyi Quan, Ta Lu, Qigong and Maclachlan's Brew Bar. 

In Hertfordshire two meditational Qigong methods, one Buddhist and one Daoist were featured with pushing hands, Ta Lu and sensitivity training. 

The sensitivity training is proving to be very popular with all groups, as was the Friday evening studying applications. My thanks to Steve Price for organising an evening with his students in Stanmore.

Master Wang will be back to continue the good work during the weekend of the 25th and 26th November. We will be looking to continue the two man Tui Shou, Ta Lu and sensitivity training.

LONGFEI SUMMER CAMP

Please don't forget Dudley and the Longfei Summer Camp on the 21st, 22nd and 23rd July. Please book early to save disappointment.

PROFESSOR LI IN JERSEY AND GLASGOW

If you would like a weekend in Jersey with Prof Li, he will be there on the 29th and 30th of July. Derek Daly will be host to Prof Li in Glasgow on 15th and 16th July.

ANN LO

Congratulations to Ann Lo who won gold for her Sword in the British Open Tai Chi Chuan Championships.

ANDREW AUSTIN

A double whammy for Andrew, who won gold medals for his Taijiquan and his Taiji Sword, in the British Open Tai Chi Chuan Championships. Congratulations to AndrewÍs student, Helen, who won a Bronze medal for her Taijiquan.
Thank you all for flying the flag for Longfei.

Richard Watson

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