Camps are different from workshops - which are usually only one day and 1- 6 hours in duration, and also from seminars - normally 2 days and 4-6 hours per day. Camps are usually residential and usually last 5 days. This gives me time to know people and for them to know me and one another, and helps to create a relationship akin to that between me and my master, in particular it gives people the time to build up the courage to ask questions.
The format (save when dealing with new centurions) is that I ask individuals who are more or less experienced to show or explain techniques or concepts, then, if anything is unclear or incorrect we have a discussion and try to find a better way. I learned this method of instructing when serving in the Royal Hong Kong Police. It works.
In most camps we cover hand form, pushing hands, self defence applications for all and weapons for the more advanced. Where people have met the basic requirements they may do the Nei Kung (Internal Strength training), which is separate from the regular camp training. Separate arrangements also apply to other specialised training such as Xian Jia Baduanjin.
For those who are interested they may if they wish be awarded a training or instructor's certificate for no extra charge. My nine level certification system is based on Chinese chess.
In all cases the cost given is for training only; accommodation and food will be extra. REDUCED prices are available for full-time students and unemployed and those coming from Eastern Europe. Pl. ask for details.
The camps all cater for all levels. I will put more details up soon.
Dan's Home 12 February 2012 from 11:00-13:30 and 13:30-16:00.
Gillingham, Kent 29 January 2012. See leaflet for details.
Battle, England 26 February 2012. See leaflet for details.
Cluny Church Centre Morningside, Morningside, Edinburgh, Scotland Saturday 31 March 2012. First Session 9:30am - 1:30pm. Second Session 2pm - 6pm.
Jyvaskyla,Finland 4-5 February 2012.
Aachen, Germany 3-4 March 2012. See leaflet for details.
Paris, France 17-18 March 2012. See leaflet for details.
Meran/o, Italy 22-24 June 2012. See web for details.
Horsham, England 5-7 May 2012.
Paris, France 17-20 May 2012. See leaflet for details.
The British Open will be at Blackbird Leys Oxford on Apr 15. See BCCMA web for events and dates. For details see the 24th Festival and British Open TaiChi Chuan Rules and The Entry Form pdf/doc.
The Oriental Arts Centre runs workshops:
Workshop, with Othmar Vigl, Sunday 21 January 2012.