2003 continued in the same vein as the previous year. It began again with a visit from Mark Atkinson who conducted workshops on Shujin Zhuanggu Gong (Locomotive System) and Hewei Jianpi Gong (Digestive System). The results of the accreditation exams were very encouraging with 7 Locomotive, 5 Digestive and 2 General Health accreditation awards. Well done all round. Mark will be returning in February 2004, well done to all those receiving awards. The subject of the 2004 workshop will be Sishijiushi Jingluo Dong-Gong (Meridian Dynamic Exercise with 49 postures). These are the core exercises that are the foundation of Professor Zhang Guangde's Daoyin System.

Mark Atkinson

The date for Mark's visit has been fixed for the 28th and 29th February, 2004.

Competition Success at the

BCCMANational Championships

This competition took place at Milton Keynes on the 7th September. We are used to seeing the dynamic trio from Glasgow win medals, but even by their high standards these results are quite remarkable. Between them they won 13 medals, see front cover.

Jack Cummings:

British Champion, Internal Hand Form Ð Gold Medal.

British Champion, Taijian (sword) Form Ð Gold Medal.

British Champion, Push Hands 70kg Ð Gold Medal.

Runner Up Taijijian Hand Form Ð Silver Medal.

Two-Person Sword Exhibition Ð Bronze Medal.

Joanne White:

British Champion, Internal Hand Form Ð Gold Medal.

British Champion, Taiji Hand Form Ð Gold Medal.

British Champion, Taijijian (sword) Ð Gold Medal.

Two-Person Sword Exhibition Ð Bronze Medal.

Linda Graham:

Runner Up, Internal Hand Form Ð Silver Medal.

Runner Up, Taiji Hand Form Ð Silver Medal.

Runner Up, Taijijian (sword) Form, Ð Silver Medal.

Runner Up, Push Hands Ð Silver Medal.

To maintain such a high standard over so many disciplines year on year implies hard work and dedication, my congratulations to all three of them. They are members of Derek Daly's school and members of Longfei.

Assessments Walsall 2003

Twenty delegates were successful when passing assessments last year. Over half of the examinees received credits or distinctions Ð well done. The dates for this year's camp will be 22nd, 23rd, 24th and 25th July. Enrolment will be between the hours of 1500-1800 on Wednesday.

Walsall Summer Camp 2004

We have received many suggestions to extend the number of days for our summer camp and have decided, after discussions with Professor Li, to add one more day. This means arrival on Wednesday evening instead of Thursday. Departures will be on Sunday evening or Monday morning as usual. There are to be some changes to the programme which will bring a greater variety and choice of disciplines available to the delegates. As organisers we hope to keep a fresh outlook with the new proposals as follows.

0700-0800: Breakfast in the Refectory

0830-0900: Free Practice

0900-0930: Group warm up

0930-1215: 24 Forms, Master Wang

56 Chen Style Part 1 & 2, Prof Li Deyin

42 Sword, Simon Watson

1230-1400: Lunch in the Refectory

1400-1630: Taijijian 32 Sword, Master Wang

Taiji Gong Fu Fan, Mrs Li and Simon Watson

Two Person Sword, Prof Li and Faye Yip

1645-1745: Push Hands Technique, Master Wang

Master Wang Yanji

Master Wang will visit again this year but at the time of preparing this newsletter (but see website events page) the dates were not available. The dates of his visits can be found on the accompanying booking form. The subject of this year's workshops will be the continuation of the Two-Man Sanshou Routine. In this issue Master Wang reflects on his memories of Master Li Tianji.

Professor Li Deyin Xingyi

in Hertfordshire 2004

Professor Li will visit Hertfordshire on the 26th July for our annual Xingyi workshop. The venue will be the same as previous years. Please see booking form for full details.

Professor Li Deyin

88 Standardised Yang Style 2004

Professor Li will visit Herfordshire in 2004 to repeat the long form and give students another opportunity to capitalise on last year's seminars. The dates will be the 21st and 22nd August.

Richard Watson