• Wuji "Teaching Meditation"  - FRI, July 21: 4:00pm - 5:20pm
Workshop will consist of standing meditation and Wuji-based philosophy. The Wuji Seminar is designed to enhance a teacher's Tai Chi program; includes a handout.

Still meditation: Part 1 NO-MIND Meditation (Chaos to Wuji - awaking the Chi and reverse breathing). Part 2 TEACHING Meditation (poem on the philosophy of life)

Contact:
Tel: 330-948-1282

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When he was only six years old, his father – the grand master Ruo-Shui Cai started teaching him the traditional Fujian (or Fukien) Shaolin Temple’s Kungfu. After five years of rigorous and intensive Tong-Zi-Gong, Zhuang-Gong, Luohan Quan, and Shaolin Quan training, he and his younger brother, Dr. Damu Cai (of course, at that time, Damu was not yet a doctor), were sent to the Grand Master Zi-Shen Zhuang’s home for more intensified and strict kungfu training. Everyday, except a few holidays, Ying and Damu got up at 4:00 am and run 3 miles to Master Zhuang’s home to be taught privately by Master Zhuang for two hours before open class students arriving, then practiced under Master’s sons’ guidance with open class students for another two hours. In the afternoon, after school, they practiced two more hours. In the evening, before the bed time, they practiced two hours again. Through such an intensified training and thanks to the great quality of Masters Zhuang, Ying Cai had grasped a variety of traditional Chinese martial arts including both southern and northern styles. Eleven years later, Ying Cai left the hometown Quanzhou City to pursue his college degree and was very fortunate to learn the legendary Grand Master Wan Laisheng’s Zi-Ran-Men and other classic Chinese martial arts. Benefited from the rigorous Tong-Zi-Gong training in his youth age, after more than 45 years of his first Kungfu lesson, Ying Cai still can do the splits and have to practice as often as possible. Since his 90 years old father, the grand Master Ruo-Shui Cai is still practicing and wants his sons do so.

• Shaolin Di-Shu – The Secret Fighting Arts of the Great Master Wu-Mei
FRI, July 21: 8:30pm - 9:50pm
A rarely-known history of the secret ancient Shaolin Kungfu, “Shaolin Di-Shu Quan-Fa”, will be presented. The origin, the lineage, and the evolution of the superb martial arts will be reviewed. Demonstrated with exceptional movements, the great functions of the ancient Kungfu for body-conditioning and self-defense will be discussed.

Contact:
Tel: 618-467-2477

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Master Jin Cai Cheng was born in Wen Xian County, Henan, China. He started to study Chen Style Tai Chi at the age of seven. He further his studies with Grandmasters Chen Zhao Kui, Chen Mao Sen, Chen Tu Yuan, Wang Xian and Feng Zhi Qiang. He studied and served as an assistant instructor with Grandmaster Chen Zhao Kui 1973-1981. He promoted Chen Tai Chi and served as Coach/Secretary in local and provincial martial art associations in China. The Chen Family Committee awarded Master Cheng an official certificate as the 19th Generation Disciple of the 18th Generation Grandmaster Chen Zhao Kui, August 18, 2005. Master Cheng has served in National and International Martial Arts Tournaments as an Official, Advisor, Master’s Demonstrator and Seminar Instructor. He is the President of the U.S.A Chen Tai Chi Federation. He specializes in all Chen forms, Weapon forms, Push Hands and Chin-na. He is a noted writer for the Tai Chi Magazine and Chinese Newspapers. Master Cheng presently resides in Houston, Texas.

• Push Hand Application - FRI, July 21: 5:30pm - 6:50pm   
• Self Defense - FRI, July 21: 7:00pm - 8:20pm
• Chin Na (Joint lock) and Counter Chin Na - SUN, July 23: 8:30am - 9:50am 

Contact:
Tel: 713-270-6797

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Doctor Shaoming Cheng was born in China. He started his martial arts training when he was six. He studied martial arts from several famous Chinese martial arts masters, including grandmaster Sha GuoZheng, one of the best Xingyiquan and Baguazhang Masters of his generation. Dr. Cheng has won first place medals in both China and the United States. Dr. Cheng has been teaching Hsingyiquan, Baguazhang, and Taijiquan for sixteen years, eight of those in the United States. Dr. Cheng has served as a judge at numerous international martial arts tournaments and performed at the “Masters Demonstration” at these tournaments. Dr. Cheng received his Ph.D. from the University of Georgia in 2005. Currently Dr Cheng is teaching Chen Style Tai Chi at the University of Texas at Austin, Texas.

• Xing Yi Quan  - SUN, July 23: 7:00am - 8:20am
Xingyiquan is one of the major styles of internal martial arts. It was invented by General Yue Fei in the 12 Century. Xingyiquan is famous for its unique fighting techniques. Its movements are very similar to external styles, but Xingyi also focuses on internal energy development. Xingyiquan has its special walking techniques (Shang Ti Shi) and hands movement (Pi, Zhu, Bong, Pao, Heng). This seminar will teach some basic Xingyi steps and a short Xingyi form.

•  Traditional Ba Gua Zhang - SUN, July 23: 8:30am - 9:50am
Baguazhang is an internal martial art that increases energy through simultaneous circle walking, forms practice, and breath control. Baguazhang is literally translated as Eight Trigram Palm. This style is one of the three internal styles of China. The other two styles are Hsing Yi Quan and Taichi Quan. As with Hsing Yi and Taichi, the practice of Bagua generates Qi (internal energy) for both health and combat purposes. Baguazhang uses palm techniques exclusively, and this is reflected in the name, Eight Trigram Palm. This makes Bagua distinct from Xing Yi and Taiji styles, both of which incorporate fist techniques. This seminar will teach traditional Dong Style Baguazhang.

Contact:
Tel: (512) 363-3677

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Sifu David Chin is the original indoor student of Sifu Kuo Lien-Ying. After many years of seclusion Chin Sifu has decided to share the application set that Kuo Lien-Ying taught him many years ago in San Francisco. Sifu Chin was also fortunate enough to work in depth with Master Ng Yim-Ming the Tibetan Hop Gar master and was appointed the official representative of the Hop Gar system in the U.S. You can now find Sifu Chin in the quite military town of Fayetteville North Carolina.

Chris Heintzman has practiced martial arts for over twenty years. His study has included Kali, Pu Kang Tang Soo Do, Okinawan Kobudo, and American Karate. For the last eight years he has practiced Hop Gar Kung Fu under the guidance of Sifu David Chin. Chris currently teaches Hop Gar in Carrboro, North Carolina. Chris also teaches Tai Chi for the Chatham County Council on Aging and at the Plum Spring Clinic in Chapel Hill, NC.

• Guang Ping Tai Chi Form - SUN, July 23: 7:00am - 8:20am
This seminar will teach the first form of the Guang Ping System

• Practical Tai Chi for Combative Application - SUN, July 23: 8:30am - 9:50am
This seminar will give students an eye opening look at the explosive techniques of Tai Chi Chuan. Since many of the movements are shared among the arts all students are welcome and no prior experience is necessary. Last year we worked exclusively with the idea of fa jing. This year we will concentrate on some of the other aspects of tai chi such a chin na, and suai jiao.

Contact:
Tel: 910-485-0039

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Master Shi Yan Feng is a 34th generation Shaolin disciple and martial monk from the Songshan Shaolin Temple, Henan Province, China. He started his kungfu training at the age of 4. His formal training in Shaolin Temple began at the age of 6 under the supervision of Master Shi Wan Heng for Traditional Shaolin and Tong Zi Gong. At age 8, he was chosen to be a part of the Henan Mountain Shaolin Temple Martial Arts Performance Team. He was the youngest in the group which comprised of only monks with exceptional martial arts skills visiting and performing in 35 countries. In 1998, he was a part of the "Shaolin Kungfu of China" World Tour. From 1995 through 2002, Shi Yan Feng has traveled and performed nationally in China and internationally to 30 countries. In between tours, about every six months, he continued his training while teaching students at the Shaolin Temple Wushu Guan. In 2000, he participated in a Shaolin Temple competition of its best students winning first place in straight sword, broadsword, monk's staff, and long fist. His last tour in July 2002 brought him to Houston and Dallas. After returning briefly to China, he came back to Houston to continue to spread Shaolin Kung Fu and its philosophy.

Shi Yan Feng specializes in Traditional Northern Shaolin, Shaolin Long Fist, Modern Chang Quan, Ditang Quan, Qigong, Baduanjin, and all the 18 Shaolin weapons.

• DAMO STRAIGHT SWORD - FRI, July 21: 2:30pm - 3:50pm 
created and passed on by Bodhidharma, the first Indian monk who came to the Shaolin Temple, it is known as the “Gentleman of all Weapons”. The straight sword attacks like the flying dragon. Attacks are hidden and produced in stillness. Practice of this form requires precise footwork and control of wrist. Often considered as a Yin weapon because of its flexibility and use of focused power, straight sword practice tempers the Yang forces that usually dominate the energy exhibited by martial artists.

• SHAOLIN 2 MAN POLE - FRI, July 21: 4:00pm - 5:20pm

• SHAOLIN FAN - FRI, July 21: 5:30pm - 6:50pm   

Contact:
Tel: (832)298-1919 or (832)248-3748

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Tai Peter Hom has been practicing Taiji for over 60 years and has been teaching combination style Qigong and Taiji for 25 years. He is a professional member of NQA and certified practitioner of AOBTA.

• Qigong Connection for Taiji, Push Hands, and Other Arts
FRI, July 21: 2:30pm - 3:50pm 
To do qigong properly, we have to cultivate the 3 key elements. The first key element is regulating the breath. What is breath? Of course, for qigong, it is mainly from the tantien. We are going to discuss where is the tantien located, and how it happens to create more life force and power. Then we can make a connection with our movement to put qi to work the way we want.

The second key element is regulating the body movement. When the body is not comfortable, the qi will not flow properly. If the posture is not very correct, we may get injured or experience negative side effects. We will talk about centering and naturally adjusting yourself to make your posture correct.

The third key element is regulating the mind. If your mind is clouded, it cannot guide the qi to move your body very well. We have to know how to use the mind-will to get all 3 of the key elements to work together. Then our qigong will be better and our shen will be created on a higher level.

Once we incorporate the 3 key elements into qigong practice, you will be amazed at how qi applies to taiji, push hands, healing, and other arts.

• Medical Meridian Qigong for Healing (Qi Dancing for Relaxation and Enjoyment)
FRI, July 21: 5:30pm - 6:50pm    
This is not a new concept from the traditional Chinese way of qigong. In the old time of China, Qi Dancing had been done in many many Imperial Palaces. The way we present it, using modern music and rhythm, helps us to cultivate our qi in social life and daily life. This way we don’t have to lose our leisure time, and we can have more fun and enjoyment.

Qigong Dancing helps us to calm our mind for relaxation, releasing stress, and to get the qi flowing through the meridian system in the proper way. Then we can gain more energy at the same time because we create more circulation for the qi and the blood. This will help us to reach our goal to cultivate the essence and transform it into qi for healing the body. Then, transforming the qi into shen to harmonize the mind will help us to have a better life. Finally, if we do this very well, we can return to the Tao.

Contact:
Tel: 504-889-2669

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Rong Biao Lang, from Tianjin, China, is a 5 time China National Wushu Grand Champion, 1 of 3 persons to receive this title, alongside Jet Li and Yang Wen Qin. He has been granted the title “One of China’s Top 10 Athletes” and is known as the “NanQuan King”.

Master Lang is currently the owner and headmaster of the Huo Yuan Jia Wushu School in Tianjin, China. Started in the year 2000, this school has already grown to a size of 700 students. Students and schools from foreign countries will travel to learn from Master Lang. He is also the Vice President of Tianjin Chin Woo Association in China.

He is a member of the Committee of Youth Union in China, coach of the Professional Wushu Team in Tianjin, China, and has been awarded the title of "One of China's 100 Outstanding Persons in the Martial Arts". His awards in competition include:

-Staff Champion in the 3rd World Wushu Championships
-Nanquan Champion in the 13th Asian Games
-Nanquan and Dui Lian Champion in the China 8th National Sports Meeting
-Individual All-around Champion in the China National Wushu Championships (Champion in Nanquan, Nan Dao, Nan Gun, Gun Shu, Di Tang Quan, Dui Lian)

• NANQUAN (SOUTHERN FIST)
Contemporary Nanquan features vigorous, athletic movements with very stable, low stances, extensive hand techniques and a vocal articulation. Power is driven from sharp waist movement with special emphasis on fast stance transition to generate power and speed in the arms.

• NANDAO (SOUTHERN SABRE)
The nandao is used mostly in contemporary wushu exercises and forms. Its blade bears some resemblance to the butterfly sword, also a southern Chinese single-bladed weapon; the main difference is the size, and the fact that the butterfly swords are always used in pairs. The nandao is mostly used two-handed due to its larger amount of weight, and it has a large metal crossguard useful in deflecting blows and hooking the opponent's weapon.

• NANGUN (SOUTHERN STAFF)
Nangun is the southern staff known for vigorous, athletic movements with very stable, low stances and intricate strikes with the staff. Being a Southern style, it requires greater leg stability and power generation through leg and hip coordination.

Contact: 972-680-7888

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Master Li has been studying Chinese Martial Arts for over 40 years. Born and raised in Macau, Master Li began training at a young age. He is a 2nd generation disciple of Yip Man Wing Chun and a 5th generation disciple of Yang Family Taiji. Master Li is a high-level Qigong Master specializing in Qigong healing. He is the Chief Instructor of Li’s School of Ving Tsun, Taiji and Qigong, President of the U.S. National Traditional Wushu Federation, Vice-President of the U.S.A. Wushu Kungfu Federation, Vice-President of the U.S. National Tai Chi Chuan Federation and Honorary President of the Hong Kong Chinese Martial Arts Association. Master Li is internationally-ranked as an 8th degree black belt and is regularly requested to conduct workshops and lectures at local universities in the Greater Kansas City area and throughout the U.S.

• Wing Chun Sil Lum Tao as Qigong- FRI, July 21: 5:30pm - 6:50pm  
Master Li will teach the internal aspects of Sil Lim Tao based on his training in the form since childhood, which originated his development as a Qigong Master. Most people practice Sil Lim Tao focusing on precise movements and structure. Now Master Li will share the secret of Sil Lim Tao as a powerful Qigong tool for increasing and improving one’s inner strength and health.

• Anti-Cancer Meditation - FRI, July 21: 7:00pm - 8:20pm
Master Li will teach how to cultivate internal, vital energy and build a surplus of essential Yin energy, as well as how to use the energy for purifying the body. Master Li will explain simple mental techniques and demonstrate slow movements to cultivate energy and get rid of pain and toxic build-up in the body.

Contact:
Tel: 816-590-6820

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Benny Meng began his Wing Chun training during 1981 in Hong Kong under Sifu Lee Hoi Sang and resumed and completed the system under Sifu Moy Yat of NYC. He started teaching Wing Chun in 1987. His passion for Wing Chun research has been fueled at an accelarating rate by his position as Curator of the Ving Tsun Museum. He is a certified Senior Instructor under the Ving Tsun Athletic Association in Hong Kong. He is currently studying Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun under Sifu Garrett Gee.

• Wing Chun & Shaolin Connection - FRI, July 21: 7:00pm - 8:20pm
This workshop will be a technical discussion on the Southern Shaolin Temple, the Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun system, Revolutionary Society Wing Chun and Red Boat Opera Wing chun. This workshop will touch on areas of history, philosohpy, and technical knowledge seldom discussed in the public as well as give participants a solid foundation in what constitutes the foundation of Southern Shaolin. Coming away from this workshop, you will have a new appreciation of just how far, wide, and deep the wisdom of Hung Fa Yi Shaolin Wing Chun reaches.

• Wing Chun Fighting Applications - FRI, July 21: 8:30pm - 9:50pm  
This workshop will be hands-on and interactive. You will learn exercises to cultivate your health, sense of reality, and self-defense skills. You'll see how Hung Fa Yi Wing Chun addresses all combat ranges as well as cultivates clearer awareness of reality and improves health. You should expect to come away with a good workout for the body and an even better workout for the mind and attitude, seeing how the physical exercises directly connect to your experience of reality.

Contact:
Tel: 937-236-6485

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Sam Ng is a 5th generation practitioner of the Choy Lay Fut system created by Great Grandmaster Chan Heung, Sam Ng has been practicing Choy Lay Fut for over 30 years. A student of the late Grandmaster To Hon Cheung, Sam Ng has been teaching Choy Lay Fut Gung Fu for over ten years. After founding the Ng Family Chinese Martial Arts Association with his son instructor Philip Ng in 1997, Sifu Sam Ng has been involved in both organizing and performing in numerous martial arts demonstrations in the Chicago-land area.

• Choy Lay Fut Basics
- FRI, July 21: 4:00pm - 5:20pm
Open to all practitioners of all levels. The primary topics discussed will include the basic stance structures, methods of generating of power, and proper execution of the techniques found within Choy Lay Fut Gung Fu. The execution and usage of the Choy Lay Fut ten elements (the basic building blocks of every Choy Lay Fut system) will be discussed and taught. Sifu Ng will also systematically break down sequences commonly found within Choy Lay Fut forms to demonstrate and explain in detail the concepts behind the movements. A basic form including the main concepts and movements contained within the Choy Lay Fut system will also be introduced and taught.

• Choy Lay Fut Combat Applications - FRI, July 21: 5:30pm - 6:50pm 
Advanced fighting concepts behind the Choy Lay Fut method will be discussed. Concepts of invasion, evasion, gating, continuation, throwing and joint locking will be introduced. Familiarity with the execution of such concepts and techniques is what enables a practitioner to prevail in a combat situation. Drills designed to enhance concept and technique familiarization will be taught. Self-Defense type combinations will also be introduced.

• Choy Lay Fut Combat Applications

Contact:
Tel: 708-373-6676

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Chun Man Sit has been practicing Tai Chi and Kungfu for more than 30 years. He is an expert on Wu style Tai Chi and a rare internal style Tai Hui (six elbows). He likes to combine ancient Chinese ideas with modern physics. He usually conducts workships in a fun and enjoyable way.

• Taiji Secrets - FRI, July 21: 11:30am - 12:50pm
These secrets are sayings from past and present Taiji masters. They are simple but profound. Understanding these secrets can help students to enter the threshold of Taiji. Excellent for students who want a true understanding of the art. (All styles welcome)

• The Art of Rooting - FRI, July 21: 2:30pm - 3:50pm 
Rooting is the art of wu-wei (non-doing). The key is to master the yin force, or gravity. We will work on power rooting, movement rooting, gravity rooting and intuitive rooting. Do the non-doing and there is nothing you cannot do.

Contact:
Tel: 913-829-4914

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Master Fred Spencer studied Choy Lee Fut in San Francisco, Ca. He was a disciple of Master Jew Long he studied for 10 years. He continued as a disciiple of the Chen Family, Mastr Chen Yong-Fa Fu Hang Ng, Chan Kit Fong. In 1994 Master Spencer won a Silver Medal in China doing Choy Lee Fut. In 2004 Master Spencer went to the Chen Heung Village in Ging Mui in the Kwantang Providence, China. Master Spencer has been in Choy Lee Fut for 35 years.

• Choy Lay Fut - FRI, July 21: 8:30pm - 9:50pm 

• Yang Taiji - SUN, July 23: 7:00am - 8:20am
Master Fred studied Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan as a disciple of Grandmaster Fu Zhong Wen. He also studied with Grandmaster Wen’s son, Fu Sheng Yuan. In 1994 & 1995, Master Spencer won 2 Gold Medals in Yang Style Tai Chi in China. Master Spencer has 30 years in Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan.

Contact:
Tel: 559-442-0558

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Dr. Steve L. Sun, a 10th degree black belt and Ph.D. in Civil and Environmental Engineering from the University of Pennsylvania, is founder of the Siu Lum Studio and Martial Arts Academy in Havertown, PA. He began training at the age of 10 under his father, Grandmaster Chun Sun. After further training with other masters, in 1985, Dr. Sun was received as the 31st generation disciple by the Shaolin Temple, in Henan, China. A recipient of many awards, in October 1998, Dr. Sun has also published two books. The first, entitled Tai Chi Chuan Wind & Fire Wheels was awarded 7 “Most Golden Awards” by the World Chinese Medicine and Herbs United Association. In November 1999, he published his second book, Advanced Tai Chi Chuan Wind & Fire Wheels. In September 1999, he received the “World Most Outstanding Achievement in Martial Arts Golden Award” and in December 1999, an Honorary Doctorate in Martial Arts from the International Martial Arts University, Los Angeles, CA. In August of 2000, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award from the USA Wushu Kungfu Federation. In September 2001, he received the “American Outstanding Lifetime Achievement” Award from the International Martial Arts Federation. He is also a certified International Judge as well as a Licensed Professional Engineer and a Certified Oriental Medical Doctor. In June 2004, he was awarded a Ph.D. in Oriental Medicine. Dr. Sun is the recipient of 2 Lifetime Achievement Awards, from the International Martial Arts Federation in 2005 and the Action Martial Arts Magazine in 2006.

TAIJI WIND-FIRE WHEEL
Taiji Wind & Fire Wheels is a seldom seen double-handed weapon. The rhythm of the form must be graceful and based on a sound rooting of the body. The goal of Wind Fire Wheels is harmony of body, mind, and weapon as well as applications. Wind & Fire Wheels can be used as a special implement in Martial Arts which promotes health. They also contribute to human health and the training in Chi-Kung. They contribute to a significant increase of inner strength.

• Part I - FRI, July 21: 11:30am - 12:50pm 
• Part II - FRI, July 21: 2:30pm - 3:50pm 
• Part III - SUN, July 23: 7:00am - 8:20am

Contact:
Tel: 610-789-1119

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Master Yun Xiang Tseng, fondly known as "Chen", was a child prodigy in Chinese martial and healing arts. At age six, he was chosen by his master Li to learn the ancient Taoist philosophy, Tai Chi, Qigong and Healing at Wudang Mountain. After immigrating to the US in 1990, he began sharing the ancient teachings according to his master's wishes. His mission is to spread the joy of Taoist living to the Western world in order to make it a more peaceful and healthier place to live.

• Wudang Swordplay Part I & II
Wudang is famous for it's swordplay and taiji as seen in the movie "Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon". Through this workshop you'll learn Wudang sword basics unique to this lineage and learn how to use the sword in combat from Wudang Master Yun Xiang Tseng.

• Part I - FRI, July 21: 7:00pm - 8:20pm
• Part II - SUN, July 23: 8:30am - 9:50am 

Contact:
Tel: 970-221-3130

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