These practice sessions include both 16 form sword, a very basic 2-minute set (see videos in right column), and sections from the Taiji Circle Sword form that Jully Kang taught us last spring (also in right column — please let me know if this link does not work).

I have a few swords to borrow, and can order more as needed.

Like all Taiji, the movements are both challenging and relaxing, plus no matter how long you practice, you can always improve :-).

For anyone interested in getting started with yoga in a class with access to chairs for those with less mobility, here’s an opportunity to take a 6-week introduction to yoga.  This class will be part of the SICL program, and will be held at Delta College on Wednesday afternoons.  Anyone interested in participating will need to join SICL.  The $30 fee covers ALL SICL classes, not just yoga.

Here’s the SICL announcement, with information about joining and enrolling in all of their offerings.

SICL Spring Newsletter 2015 Final Final (1)  See page 8 for a description of intro to yoga.

So sorry I was not able to announce this Friday, just came up, and I really really gotta do this — check me out on Good Morning Sacramento instead of at the mall.

Take a walk.  Try another group.  Or stay home in bed if you get this notice 🙂

Help me spread the word.  Thanks.

A serious problem.  If you experience this, you will want and need to deal with it — carefully.  Exercise can help, if you take it slow, take time to heal, and be gentle with yourself.

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Thank you, thank you, thank you all for the fellowship and joy that we share all year round.  Here’s just a very few pics from our holiday buffet.  Please upload more to share.

Dear Tai Chi Teachers, Students, and Friends,
Help us celebrate the World’s Tai Chi & Qigong Day on Saturday, April 26, 2014 in Stockton. We are having a picnic to gather and meet Tai Chi friends from SF, Sunnyvale, San Jose, Sacramento, Stockton, Modesto, and other locations to share knowledge and experience the performing of Tai Chi, also to enjoy the Tai Chi culture.
Date & Time: Saturday, April 26, 2014, 10:30 am – 2:00 pm
Location: Swenson Oaks Park
6803 Alexandria Place, Stockton, CA

Cost: $5.00 / per person. (If you want to order a lunch box and water)
Other: Since this is an outdoor event, please bring your own hat. You can also bring you own easy stool for rest.
RSVP: before Sunday, 4/20/2014

Jully Kang – cell phone: (209) 605-9989 email: jklotus2000@yahoo.com

Directions to Swenson Park:

I-5 & Benjamin Holt. Go EAST on Benjamin Holt. Turn LEFT on Alexandria Place. The park is located of Swenson Park Golf Course.

尊敬的老師們、拳友們：
欣逢世界太極氣功日，我們真誠地邀約大家來相聚，以拳會友，交流學習，促進拳藝的進步。我們可以集體演練，各團隊分別演練，也可以分拳種交流拳藝心得；同時也將會有老師們的演練。我們希望能夠藉這次聚會與大家共享太極文化的歡愉。
時間： 4月26日星期六上午10：30 － 下午2：00
地點： Swenson Oaks Park。 6803 Alexandria Place, Stockton, CA
費用： 每人$5 （代辦食物和水）
其他：由於場地是在室外，請各人自備遮陽帽，也可以自帶方便折凳以作休憩。

同時請在四月二十日前把你們的人數報來以便準備工作
聯絡人：劉秋珠 (209) 605-9989
jklotus2000@yahoo.com

This is one Stockton festival that you’ve GOT TO SEE. Every year better than the last, and also inspiring.

Weberstown Walkers were well represented this year. “Our” advanced Tai Chi teachers, Master Tam and Jully Kang (Tai Chi Circle), both led their groups through beautiful forms, including both fan and sword forms. Take a look:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/118053777@N06/12895449764/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/118053777@N06/12895052155/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/118053777@N06/12895543454/

http://www.flickr.com/photos/118053777@N06/12895088615/

Remember that all are welcome to learn these forms, for free, at the Weberstown Mall Walk. Remember also that these forms only look easy. Doing them well takes years and years of practice. Benefits — flexibility, balance, peace of mind — kick in right away. Start now.

Thanks to Daniel for taking and sharing these videos.

A class member has posted several videos from Jully Kang’s Tues/Thurs/Sat classes at the Mall. Take a look to see what this group is up to:

http://www.flickr.com/photos/118053777@N06/

Jully’s classes start with QiGong warm up and breathing exercises, move through careful practice of basic forms and then on to swords or fans. These sessions are open to all, and success is in your hands. Just be ready to work hard, long, and consistently :-). All it takes is dedication, flexibility and balance will come.

Delta College will be having a Chinese New Year celebration on January 30, and Jully Kang will lead a class for those interested in demonstrating Yuanji dance at that celebration.

Time of the class has not been decided. Jully will teach a version of dance #5 that is different from the video posted in the prior blog. I haven’t found a video of the version Jully is using. That video of the original dance #5 can give you a sense of the way Yuanji dance incorporates, and changes, the Tai Chi and QiGong movements we’re already familiar with.

I’ll continue to go over basic Yuanji and QiGong forms on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 9 am near Dillards for anyone who is just learning and/or wants some extra practice. Please drop by and try some of these easy-to-follow stretching and relaxing exercises. Good for mind, body and spirit.