Issue 30

Just a few words...
Welcome to our July 2012 newsletter. Firstly a reminder that holiday
classes run for 3 weeks in July. Please try and come along to
Leederville, Dianella or Kingsley during the break and keep up the
practice during the term break.
Holiday classes will be held in the Term 3 break and Term 4 break at
Leederville, Dianella and Kingsley. Please note that holiday classes
are $5 per session to cover the cost of the venue.
- Leederville classes as normal on Sundays
- Kingsley classes are on Tuesdays at 7pm
- Dianella classes on Thursday at 7pm
World TaiChi day on the 28th April was a huge success and it was a
fantastic day that gave many people the opportunity to see what
the world of Taichi has to offer. There were different Taichi styles
demonstrated on the day for Perth to see. Thanks to all who went
along to support our academy.
Do you have any friends or family that you think would enjoy the
lifestyle and health benefits of Taichi? Bring them to your next Taichi
class to try it out! They will love it! They can sign up at the beginning
of each term!
If you would like to write any articles for the newsletter please feel
free to forward them to me any time before the next newsletter is
due.
Mayli Foong
Upcoming Events
22 July 2012 - Park Lesson Location TBA
28 October 2012 -Park Lesson Location TBA


Leederville News - TaiChi
Each Sunday, members of the Taichi family from
level 1 to Federation meet for some Taichi, a chat
and sometimes coffee or lunch afterwards.
But before the coffees and lunches there is lots of Taichi practice!
From 9-10am instructors take levels one, two, three and four. From
10-11am Level 5 and Federation complete and practice the taichi
form. Afterwards, most weeks from 11-12pm there is sword
practice.
Over the last few months, from December to March, Sifu taught the
sword form to about 15 students. Sarah has been kind enough to
carry on the sword class in his absence. To all of the Leederville
instructors, THANK YOU!


The Mundaring Tai Chi Group
The Mundaring Group meets each Wednesday evening in a
community hall called “The Hub”. 2012 saw the return of Tony Wong
as our instructor after he took a year off. The Group sustains
between nine and 15 attendees all of whom have been attending for
about five years now. Wednesday nights at “The Hub” provide an
alternative to the Monday night classes at Glen Forrest and some of
our group attend both nights. A number of us also congregate on
Sunday mornings in the local Mundaring Sculpture Park for an hour
or so of Tai Chi.
The sessions are divided into two parts; an hour of long form Tai Chi
followed by half an hour of sword practice. On Sundays we also
practice the 28 Form Tai Chi. Having been privileged to have
received sword instruction from Grandmaster Fu we spent last year
consolidating the form with James. So this year we have started
from the beginning again with both long form and sword refining
each move in greater detail.
We would like to take this opportunity to thank James, Chris, Sean
and Mark for their instruction and sharing the year’s sessions
between them through 2011. It was very much appreciated by us all.
We also thank Tony for his continued assistance and patience with
his instruction.
Robert Atkins


Cannington News
As always our Federation and Advanced members continue their
support, they train hard each week and have become a great and
inspiring group of friends. Perhaps the only disappointment at
present is the lack of new students joining our ranks. Any
suggestions you have as to how we can spread the word on the
benefits of Tai Chai and increase our numbers would be welcome.
Our best wishes to Betty Durston for a speedy recovery from a
broken wrist, by the time this newsletter is released we hope to see
you back at Tai Chi.
Jenny Gliddon has been taking a sabbatical this term to concentrate
on her studies, we wish her all the best and look forward to having
her back next term.
Val
Cannington Venue


Excerpts from World Taichi Day (www.worldtaichiday.org)
World Taichi day began as Qi (chi) wave to begin in New Zealand
and to continued throughout the world on the same day throughout
the world.
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day 2012
Reports from the world!
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day events have wrapped our world in good
will, health education, and Qi.
Below are some reports that have come in, but first our personal
report of the World Tai Chi & Qigong Day - World Healing Day event
in Perth, Australia. See below WTCQD founders doing tai chi with
wild kangaroos.
It was profound! Our program was held at an Aboriginal sacred area
known as Monger Lake, and was opened with a deeply moving and
stunning Aboriginal dance performed by Suri (Sermsah Bin Saad).
These images left everyone with a profound knowing that something
of great import was about to begin on Saturday.
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World Tai Chi & Qigong Day and World Healing Day was officially
proclaimed by the City Government of Perth, Australia by the
Mayor's Office Rep. Councilor Rogers.
The Governors house of the State of Western Australia was so
intrigued with the potential health cost savings that Tai Chi and
Qigong offer the world, that the founders of WTCQD - WHD and
Perth Australia World Healing Day and World Tai Chi & Qigong
Day organizers have been invited to attend an official dinner this
coming Friday at the Governor's house.
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day founders, Bill and Angela Wong-
Douglas, did Tai Chi with some of Australia's most noted residents,
and including with a local kangaroo mob.


Sien Long Chong, and ChenTaiji.com group adds their Perth
energy to this wave.
Yang style Tai Chi'ers hailing from Perth's Tai Chi Academy of
Fu Sheng Yuan also add their Qi to the worldwide wave.


Yong Nian TaiChi Federation Membership
Recently there have been a few queries regarding Federation
membership. This is for both new and existing Federation members.
Acceptance into the Federation is 1st Jan or 1st July each year only.
If students qualify between these dates, the student will be required
to pay normal student term fees until that date.
Although it is preferable foe fees to be paid annually in July each
year, fees will now also be accepted half-yearly. Annual fees are set
at $290, half yearly fees are $145 and are to be paid in full when
due. Unfortunately no discounts can be given to the Federation Fees.
Messages from Members
Sword for Sale
A near new sword is available for sale priced at $100ono. If anyone
is interested in buying it please contact Val on 0402 695 437.


Yang Style TaiChi - World Yong Nian TaiChi
Yang style is the most widely practiced form of Tai Chi in the world.
Many of the offshoots such as Beijing 24 and modified Yang style are
recent manifestations based on the traditional form. Yang Lu Chan
(1799-1872), also known as Yang the Invincible was the founder of
the Yang style. His art has been handed down for the past 160 years.
Yang Cheng Fu (1883-1936, third generation of the Yang family), one
of China's great martial artists, standardised the 85 movement form.
In the 1920s he was captured on photos performing each of the 85
postures. It is this form which is known as the authentic Yang style.
Furthermore, it includes the Traditional Yang Sword Form (51
Movements), Traditional Sable Form, Stick and Spear Form and the
work of Tui Shou and Fa Jin.
Yang Cheng Fu's relative and disciple, great Grand Master
Fu Zhong Wen, inherited leadership of Yang style, representing the
fourth generation. He was still strong, healthy and practicing Tai Chi
right up to his death at the age of 92.


Yang Cheng Fu's grand-nephew, Fu Sheng Yuan
is the fifth generation to receive the entire transmission of the family
art. He is nowadays the world's foremost authority on Yang style Tai
Chi, and has many followers throughout the world. Great
Grandmaster Fu Sheng Yuan was awarded the 8th Dan grade by the
Chinese Wu Shu Association in China.
Grandmaster Fu's son, Master Fu Qing Quan
(James) is following in his ancestors' footsteps. He is the sixth
generation to inherit the full transmission of Authentic Yang
Family Tai Chi. Master James Fu was the national Chinese
champion for Tai Chi weapon in 1988 and for Tai Chi form in
1989. He has been awarded a 7th Dan grade by the Chinese
Wu Shu Association.


General News
Authentic Yang Family Tai Chi Merchandise
New DVDs, Uniforms and other merchandise has just landed! Please
see James Skeet on Sunday at Leederville to have a look!
Parking at Leederville
The Leederville Council has informed us that parking at West
Leederville Town Hall is only free in the Western half of the carpark
(the carpark closest to the hall) when the hall is hired. Tickets need
to be purchased if you park on the Eastern side of the car- park.
Any Website Contributions?
FuShengYuan has a website http://www.fushengyuan-taichi.com.au/
Chris Fu teaches Taichi in Canningvale and also maintains the
website. Chris is creating a page for Students and Instructor’s
testimonials and contributions.
If any students or instructors have testimonials on how Taichi or
Master Fu has helped to make their life better or have other
contributions please send them though to Chris Fu on
yang_taichi@hotmail.com.
Have something to say?
•Do you have a suggestion or photos for the Newsletter?
• Do you want to congratulate someone?
• Want to tell people your story of how you got involved in Tai Chi?
Then feel free to contact Mayli either at the Sunday classes,
or email mayli@iinet.net.au


Tai Chi Levels
LEVEL 1 1 TERM
LEVEL 2 1 TERM
LEVEL 3 1 TERM
LEVEL 4 1 TERM
LEVEL 5 2 TERMS
ADVANCED 6 TERMS
FEDERATION COMPLETION OF LEVELS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 AND
ADVANCED (12 TERMS)
OR
Alternatively at the end of Level 5 an application can
be made to be tested by Grand Master Fu and on
passing the test advance into Federation
Instructors (different colour each year - (renewable in January)
Visitors = $15 per session
Holiday classes = $5 per session
Class Fees
As the Tai Chi form contains 85 moves, we teach one or two new
moves each week, while revising the previous week’s moves. By
structuring our classes this way, students are less likely to miss


learning moves. As such, we are unable to offer discounted fees to
students who miss classes.
Federation Membership— Qualification & Fees
1) Eligibility as a Federation Member
In order to keep the standard of Yang Style Tai Chi at a high level,
eligibility for Federation Membership will be as follows:
a) take a test ($100 fee applies) or :
b) wait an additional 4 (four) terms when eligibility becomes
automatic.
Therefore, it is important that students RETAIN their TERM
REGISTRATION Cards. The 8 or 12 terms qualification period does
not have to be consecutive which is why it is necessary to keep the
cards in a safe place.
Acceptance into the Federation is 1st Jan or 1st July each year only.
If students qualify between these dates, the student will be required
to pay normal student term fees until that date.
2) Fees
Although it is preferable foe fees to be paid annually in July each
year, fees will now also be accepted half-yearly.
Annual fees are set at $290, half yearly fees are $145 and are to be
paid in full when due. Unfortunately no discounts can be given to the
Federation Fees.
As the World Yong Nian Tai Chi Federation is a non-profit organisation,
all fees must be paid in full at $290 and Federation mem- bers
are not eligible for discounts under any circumstances.


If you have any queries regarding Federation fees, please see James
Skeet.
Dress Code
While we do not require our students to purchase uniforms upon
learning Tai Chi, we do request that students wear black pants and
white or black shirts (either short or long sleeved) and comfortable,
flat shoes to class. Jeans and shorts are highly inappropriate for Tai
Chi, so please do not wear them to class. Due to hygiene reasons,
students must wear shoes at all times when at class. Tai Chi pants
and shirts are available for purchase from James Skeet at Leederville,
or from your venue’s instructors.
Students are reminded that wearing membership cards is
compulsory. Many students attend more than one class each week,
and a current card will assist instructors to know who is financial.
Students ignoring this requirement may be asked to pay a visitor’s
fee of $15 where they are not known.
Warm-Ups
It would be appreciated if students and instructors would arrive for
class on a timely basis and participate in the warm-up exercises
before class. People who have been weapons training or practicing
before class may be excused from the warm ups, however, it would
be appreciated if they would lower their voices when chatting during
the warm-ups.
Merchandise
We offer a range of items designed to help students in their practice
of Tai Chi. This includes T-shirts, both long and short sleeved, pants,
books, DVDs and music CDs. We also have laminated posters of Sifu
performing each move of the Tai Chi, Sword and Sabre forms,


laminated lists of the 85 and 28 forms, window stickers and
embroidered patches.
Check with your instructor with what’s currently available, or come
and browse the range on Sundays with James Skeet.
Fees 2012
Academy fees are $135 each term (concession $110). Federation
fees are $290 when due on the 1st July 2012.
Tai Chi Administration
Please note that any queries regarding the administration of the Fu
Sheng Yuan Tai Chi Academy (Perth, WA) are to be directed to Grand
Master Fu, James Skeet, Mary Aspinall, Cheree Motomura and Lin
Baker.
Protocol
When attending Tai Chi sessions, please pay your respects to Great
Grand Master Fu Zhong Wen, Grand Master Fu if he is in attendance
and your instructor when the class commences. When you leave the
floor pay your respects again before you depart.


Term Dates for 2012
Term Start Date End Date
Term 1 Sunday 29th January 2012
Saturday 7th April 2012
Term 2 Sunday 22nd April 2012 Saturday 30th June 2012
Term 3 Sunday 22nd July 2012 Saturday 29th Sept 2012
Term 4 Sunday 14th October 2012 Saturday 15th Dec 2012
Holiday Classes
During the holiday period, a number of venues will be holding
classes. Holiday classes are a great time to go along and revise
various moves. A $5 door fee is applicable at all venues. Please
ensure that you sign in and pay at the door.
Day Time Venue Levels
Sunday 9-10am Leederville 1,2,3,4
Sunday 10-11am Leederville 5,Adv, Fed
Tuesday 7-8pm Kingsley ALL
Thursday 7-8pm Dianella ALL