Just a few words...
Welcome back to Master Ful Master Fu returned to Perth a few weeks ago, after visiting Johor Baru, Malaysia for a TaiChi demonstration. Master Fu was treated to dinner and TaiChi performances from Malaysia, Spain and Singapore. Master Fu will soon be off overseas again promoting TaiChi so please pop by and say Hil
Term 3 has just come to a close as we are looking forward to some nice spring weather approaching in the coming weeks. Hopefully this will mean that we all can once again enjoy practicing some TaiChi in the outdoors. Remember that when practicing your TaiChi, make sure that you are wearing loose, relaxed clothing and you are not looking directly into the sun. Otherwise your body does not stay relaxed and you will not get the most benefits from your TaiChi Chuan.
A few of you may have noticed that Hetty and Karl have not been to TaiChi in the last few weeks. Unfortunately Hetty is quite unwell at the moment and the word is, she misses the friendly faces each week. We send Hetty and Karl all of our strength, love and best
wishes and hope to see them at TaiChi again soon.
Mayli Foong
Midland Demonstration
Last week a few of us (Denise, Ruth, James, Mary, Val and Mayli) ventured down to Midland for the Time of Your Life Festival at the Old Midland Town Hall.
We showed the audience some of our TaiChi moves - 8 Form, 28
Form, Sword and Saber. It was amazing the amount of interest that the TaiChi created. People who were walking around the festival stopped in their tracks to watch our performance onstage!
Many people approached us afterwards to say how much they enjoyed watching our TaiChi. Thanks Mary for organising the demonstration and thanks to all who attended.
Primary School Tai Chi
Mrs Jieqi Zhang (Chinese Language Teacher) at Oberthur Primary School, Bull Creek recently asked if I would be interested in running classes at their school for either students or teachers.
A short demonstration was performed by Hetty, Karl, Yvonne, Nan, Ken & I at the school's assembly on Friday 5 August and my thanks to each of them for attending on such a very cold morning. As a result of this there has been an expression of interest from several teachers wanting to learn our Yang style Tai Chi and I will be holding beginner classes between 8 & 8.30am one day a week for the last term of this year as a trial run.
A big welcome back to Grand Master Fu, although we have not had a chance to see him personally since he returned to Perth
Holiday Classes
Term Three, 2011 concludes on 24th September 2011. 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
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 COs. 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 2011
Academy fees are $135 each term (concession $110). Federation fees are $290 when due on the 1st July 2011.
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, Roslyn Walker, James Skeet, Peta Diffen and Mary Aspinall.
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.
understand his health has greatly improved and we all look forward to seeing him soon.
Val & Jenny
The Health Benefits of TaiChi
It has been well known in China for number of years that TaiChi is beneficial to health and well being; but here is the supporting opinion for the USA.
The following excerpt from Harvard University's Harvard Health Publications, "The Health Benefits of Taichi", explains why we, the TaiChi practitioners are on to a good thing!
The full article is available at http://www.health.harvard.edu/ newsletters/Harvard Womens Health Watch/2009/May/The-health benefits-of-tai-chi
This gentle form of exercise can prevent or ease many ills of aging and could be the perfect activity for the rest of your life.
Tai chi is often described as "meditation in motion," but it might well be called •• medication in motion.•• There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, which originated in China as a martial art, has value in treating or preventing many health problems. And you can get started even if you aren't in top shape or the best of health.
In this low-impact, slow-motion exercise, you go without pausing through a series of motions named for animal actions - for example, "white crane spreads its wings" - or martial arts moves, such as "box both ears." As you move, you breathe deeply and naturally, focusing your attention - as in some kinds of meditation
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Any fees not paid within 12 months of the due date will result in a lapse of membership. Students whose membership has lapsed will have to re-apply and pay $50 in addition to the normal $290. This fee will only be waived in exceptional circumstances.
As the World Yong Nian Tai Chi Federation is a non-profit organi sation, 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
Roslyn Walker.
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
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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.
2) Fees
In future there will be no half-yearly payments of Federation fees. This system has lead to a lot of confusion in the financial and membership records.
Annual Fees will be due at the beginning of July each year to bring all members in line. At present these fees are set at $290.00 and are to be paid in full when due. Students can only join the Federation on the 1 July otherwise students will be required to pay normal student term fees until that date.
- on your bodily sensations. Tai chi differs from other types of exercise in several respects. The movements are usually circular and never forced, the muscles are relaxed rather than tensed, the joints are not fully extended or bent, and connective tissues are not stretched. Tai chi can be easily adapted for anyone, from the most fit to people confined to wheelchairs or recovering from surgery.
The benefits of tai chi are generally greatest if you begin before you develop a chronic illness or functional limitations. Tai chi is very safe, and no fancy equipment is needed, so it's easy to get started.
Tai chi in motion
A tai chi class might include these parts:
Warm-up. Easy motions, such as shoulder circles, turning the head from side to side, or rocking back and forth, help you to loosen your muscles and joints and focus on your breath and body.
Instruction and practice of tai chi forms. Short forms - forms are sets of movements- may include a dozen or fewer movements; long forms may include hundreds. Different styles require smaller or larger movements. A short form with smaller, slower movements is usually recommended at the beginning, especially if you're older or not in good condition.
Qigong (or chi kung). Translated as "breath work" or "energy work," this consists of a few minutes of gentle breathing sometimes combined with movement. The idea is to help relax the mind and mobilize the body's energy. Qigong may be practiced standing, sitting, or lying down.
No pain. big gains
Although tai chi is slow and gentle and doesn't leave you breathless, it addresses the key components of fitness - muscle strength, flexibility, balance, and, to a lesser degree, aerobic conditioning. Here's some of the evidence:
Muscle strength. In a 2006 study published in Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, Stanford University researchers reported benefits of tai chi in 39 women and men, average age 66, with below-average fitness and at least one cardiovascular risk factor. After taking 36 tai chi classes in 12 weeks, they showed improvement in both lower-body strength (measured by the number of times they could rise from a chair in 30 seconds) and upper-body strength (measured by their ability to do arm curls).
Tai Chi Levels
TERMS
In a Japanese study using the same strength measures, 113 older adults were assigned to different 12-week exercise programs, including tai chi, brisk walking, and resistance training. People who did tai chi improved more than 30% in lower-body strength and
25% in arm strength - almost as much as those who participated in resistance training, and more than those assigned to brisk walking.
"Although you aren't working with weights or resistance bands, the unsupported arm exercise involved in tai chi strengthens your
upper body," says internist Dr. Gloria Yeh, an assistant professor at
Harvard Medical School. "Tai chi strengthens both the lower and upper extremities and also the core muscles of the back and abdomen."
!ADVANCED 16 TERMS
FEDERATION COMPLETION OF LEVELS 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 AND ADVANCED (12 TERMS)
OR
Alternatively at the end of LevelS 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 (Pink)= $15 per session Holiday classes= $5 per session
Flexibility. Women in the 2006 Stanford study significantly boosted upper- and lower-body flexibility as well as strength.
Balance. Tai chi improves balance and, according to some studies, reduces falls. Proprioception - the ability to sense the position of
General News
Authentic Yang Family Tai Chi Merchandise
New DVDs, Uniforms and other merchanidise 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
one's body in space - declines with age. Tai chi helps train this sense, which is a function of sensory neurons in the inner ear and stretch receptors in the muscles and ligaments. Tai chi also improves muscle strength and flexibility, which makes it easier to recover from a stumble. Fear of falling can make you more likely to fall; some studies have found that tai chi training helps reduce that fear.
Aerobic conditioning. Depending on the speed and size of the movements, tai chi can provide some aerobic benefits. But in the Japanese study, only participants assigned to brisk walking gained much aerobic fitness. If your clinician advises a more intense cardia workout with a higher heart rate than tai chi can offer, you may need something more aerobic as well.
Tai chi for medical conditions
When combined with standard treatment, tai chi appears to be helpful for several medical conditions. For example:
Arthritis. In a 40-person study at Tufts University, presented in October 2008 at a meeting of the American College of Rheumatology, an hour of tai chi twice a week for 12 weeks reduced pain and improved mood and physical functioning more than standard stretching exercises in people with severe knee osteoarthritis. According to a Korean study published in December
2008 in Evidence-based Complementary and Alternative Medicine,
eight weeks of tai chi classes followed by eight weeks of home practice significantly improved flexibility and slowed the disease process in patients with ankylosing spondylitis, a painful and debilitating inflammatory form of arthritis that affects the spine.
Low bone density. A review of six controlled studies by Dr. Wayne and other Harvard researchers indicates that tai chi may be a safe and effective way to maintain bone density in postmenopausal women. A controlled study of tai chi in women with osteopenia
(diminished bone density not as severe as osteoporosis) is under way at the Osher Research Center and Boston's Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.
Breast cancer. Tai chi has shown potential for improving quality of life and functional capacity (the physical ability to carry out normal daily activities, such as work or exercise) in women suffering from breast cancer or the side effects of breast cancer treatment. For example, a
2008 study at the University of Rochester, published in Medicine and Sport Science, found that quality of life and functional capacity (including aerobic capacity, muscular strength, and flexibility) improved in women with breast cancer who did 12 weeks of tai chi, while declining in a control group that received only supportive therapy.
Heart disease. A 53-person study at National Taiwan University found that a year of tai chi significantly boosted exercise capacity, lowered blood pressure, and improved levels of cholesterol, triglycerides, insulin, and C-reactive protein in people at high risk for heart disease. The study, which was published in the September 2008
Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, found no improvement in a control group that did not practice tai chi.
Heart failure. In a 30-person pilot study at Harvard Medical School,
12 weeks of tai chi improved participants' ability to walk and quality of life. It also reduced blood levels of B-type natriuretic protein, an indicator of heart failure. A 150-patient controlled trial is under way.
Hypertension. In a review of 26 studies in English or Chinese published in Preventive Cardiology (Spring 2008), Dr. Yeh reported that in 85% of trials, tai chi lowered blood pressure- with improvements ranging from 3 to 32 mm Hg in systolic pressure and from 2 to 18 mm Hg in diastolic pressure.
Parkinson's disease. A 33-person pilot study from Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis, published in Gait and Posture (October 2008), found thal9'eople with mild to moderately
severe Parkinson's disease showed improved balance, walking ability, and overall well-being after 20 tai chi sessions.
Sleep problems. In a University of California, Los Angeles, study of
112 healthy older adults with moderate sleep complaints, 16 weeks of tai chi improved the quality and duration of sleep significantly more than standard sleep education. The study was published in the July
2008 issue of the journal Sleep.
Stroke. In 136 patients who'd had a stroke at least six months earlier,
12 weeks of tai chi improved standing balance more than a general exercise program that entailed breathing, stretching, and mobilizing muscles and joints involved in sitting and walking. Findings were published in the January 2009 issue of Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair.
Newsletter 25
Just a few words...
Welcome to 2011 and the year of the Rabbit!
The first term as now come to a close, and we will be having holiday
classes for the next few weeks. Please ask at your venue for updates to
class times.
I am sure that I am speaking for many people, when I say that I enjoy Tai
Chi for two reasons. Firstly, for the health benefits, and secondly for the
familiarity of seeing so many friendly faces each week. Each week, it is
great to be able to spend some time completing the 85 form, working on
the finer points and learning more about the Authentic Yang Style Tai Chi
that we know and love.
I would like to thank all the people that make Tai Chi possible each week;
all the teachers that tirelessly provide their time and expertise as well as
Ros, Peta, James and Mary who complete all the administration work. On
behalf of all of us at Tai Chi, a BIG THANK YOU!
Many have been asking how Master Fu has been going. Sifu, after
spending many months in Perth has gone for some R&R in Shanghai with
Master James Fu. Master James reports that Sifu is in good spirits and is
going very well.
The annual Taichi workshop and instructor’s class will be taking place in
May this year. It will be taking place in 3 parts:
1. The Taichi workshop is scheduled for May 21, 2011 in Weihai China
2. Advanced Training and Instructor’s Workshop on 27 May, 2011 in
Shanghai
3. The 1st Conference of the World Yong Nian Tai Chi Federation will be
hosted in Yokohama Japan on June 3 2011.
Mayli Foong
For the Diary!
We have adjusted the term dates slightly for 2011. The terms
start on the first week of each school term. Term 2 starts on
Easter Sunday.
Starts on Sunday Finishes on Saturday
Term 1 30th January 2011 9nd April 2011
Term 2 24th April 2011 2nd July 2011
Term 3 17th July 2011 24th September 2011
Term 4 9th October 2011 17th December 2011
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 Instructorʼs 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 sent
them though to Chris Fu on yang_taichi@hotmail.com.
The Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Motto
We all see the four characters: Diligence (Zhin),Perseverance
(Hen), Respect (Li) and Sincerity (Zhen) each time we go to Tai
Chi Class. But what does it mean?
Master Fu Sheng Yuan emphasises the importance of these four
principles in the development of Tai Chi Chuan.
Zhin - Diligence
Hard work and effort is a prerequisite for skilled development.
Daily practice on a regular basis will ultimately be rewarded by
beneficial results.
Hen - Perseverance
It is important that a long enduring sense of purpose should be
cultivated. A sense of purpose combined with regular daily
practice will service to achieve that purpose.
Li - Respect
Respect for your master, teacher and fellow man is paramount.
Deal with others taking into consideration their backgrounds and
in the light of their expectations. Mutual respect serves to
enhance a sense of community and solidarity in a society where
individuals treat each other with respect.
Zhen - Sincerity
Sincerity in attitude or motivation is a prerequisite for learning Tai
Chi Chuan. In order to achieve, a genuine resolve to pursue your
goal must exist. Deal with others sincerely if you wish them to
reciprocate. Maintain sincerity in the fore of your dealings with
others and you will achieve a smooth flow in relationships.
Excerpt from: Authentic Yang Family Tai Chi, Master Fu Sheng
Yuan
Armadale : My Tai Chi Story
My name is Mark Reader and I am an instructor at the Armadale
branch.
It was the early 1980’s and I was 19 working as an apprentice in
Sydney when I was first introduced to a Chinese tradesman
named Hon, who practiced Tai Chi. As soon as I heard about Tai
Chi, I knew that I was going to do Tai Chi as it felt and sounded
right. When I asked Hon to teach me, he refused - which shocked
me, but as there were limited places to learn, I reluctantly let my
dream go for another day....Always too busy with work and sport
and friends I told myself.
Fast forward to 2007 and I with a career change that meant that
I wasn’t working as much overtime and time on my side because
the cricket season was over, my time for Tai Chi arrived.
I remember when I saw the advertisement for Tai Chi in the local
paper, I thought that was for me. When I walked into the hall and
met Mary for the first time, the challenge had just begun.
Through Mary and David’s instruction I started to learn the 85
form, practicing hard to develop my Tai Chi. It was only after
completing the 85 form that I then realised that I wasn’t as good
as I thought and that my real training had just begun. It was only
through sheer hard work in 2010 that I was asked to help out
and instruct at Armadale with Mary.
I jumped at the chance to teach, and then all the fears arrived...
Was I good enough to instruct? Would the students develop
through my instruction? But to my surprise, my Tai Chi got better
and the students appreciate me as a teacher.
I can now understand why Hon didn’t wish to instruct me. Now
that I have confidence in my Tai Chi, I will confidently do my Tai
Chi out in the open space in the park so that people will ask
me more and it may trigger as much of an interest in them as it
did to me.
Mundaring Group learns the sword
The Mundaring group was very privileged to be taught the sword
form by Sifu during 2010. Sifu, supported on occasions by Sean,
Chris, James and Julius, travelled to our hall in Mundaring each
Wednesday evening, between his busy overseas commitments
and gave us an hour of his time. We had between 12 and 15
students, with two new additions to the group, including one
from the Monday night Glen Forrest class. The class was very
enthusiastic and absorbed a lot of information each week as Sifu
set a cracking pace. Periodically when Sifu was away on overseas
commitments Tony conducted thorough revision and
reinforcement allowing us to catch our breath and polish what
we had learnt from the Grand Master.
Some members also had the opportunity to practice in the local
park on Sunday mornings (see photo) helping to reinforce our
learnings. All in all it was a fantastic experience attending a
class conducted by Sifu, a rare opportunity for our group. I think
everyone really enjoys doing the sword. It is a very satisfying
form of Tai Chi to experience, as an extension to the traditional
85 Tai Chi Chuan.
We had the opportunity to thank Sifu and his supporters for
teaching us the sword when he attended our Xmas function at
the end of our last class for 2010.
The Mundaring group continues to attract between 12 and 15
attendees each Wednesday night. We conduct a one hour session
of Tai Chi Chuan followed by a second hour of sword, under the
tutorship of Tony Wong. As Tony has a tutorial clash this term
Chris Brennan and James Skeet have kindly stepped into the
breach to take our class, for which we are very appreciative.
A smaller number of around 6 members attend a practice session
in the local park on Sunday mornings between 8.30am and
9.45am. While it is somewhat testing doing Tai Chi on not so
smooth grass this is made up for by the pleasant surroundings
including birds singing in the trees.
Robert Atkins
General News
Been wanting to buy a Tai Chi Cotton shirt?
If any students are interested in buying chinese top casual cotton for
Tai Chi use ( beige or white) costs about $60, pls contact Annie on
0413 455 912 or taichiannie@yahoo.com
Authentic Yang Family Tai Chi Merchandise
New DVDs, Uniforms and other merchanidise has just landed! Please
see James Skeet on Sunday at Leederville to have a look!
Parking at Leederville
The Leederville Council has recently 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.
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 (Pink) = $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.
2) Fees
In future there will be no half-yearly payments of Federation fees.
This system has lead to a lot of confusion in the financial and
membership records.
Annual Fees will be due at the beginning of July each year to bring
all members in line. At present these fees are set at $290.00 and
are to be paid in full when due. Students can only join the
Federation on the 1 July otherwise students will be re- quired to
pay normal student term fees until that date.
Any fees not paid within 12 months of the due date will result in a
lapse of membership. Students whose membership has lapsed will
have to re-apply and pay $50 in addition to the normal $290. This
fee will only be waived in exceptional circumstances.
As the World Yong Nian Tai Chi Federation is a non-profit organization,
all fees must be paid in full at $290 and Federation members
are not eligible for discounts under any circumstances.
If you have any queries regarding Federation fees, please see
Roslyn Walker.
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
be- fore 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, lami- nated 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 or
Annie Chew.
Fees 2010
Due to the ever increasing costs we are forced to increase our
fees. We have tried to keep the increase to a minimum and hope
that you will understand the Academy’s position.
As from the first term in 2010 the Academy fees will increase
from $120 to $135 each term (concession $110). Federation fees
will be increased from $250 to $290 when due on the 1st July
2010.
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, Roslyn Walker, James Skeet, Peta Diffen, Alan
Guy, and Mary Aspinall.
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 2011
Term Start Date End Date
Term 1 Sunday 30th January 2011 Saturday 9nd April 2011
Term 2 Sunday 24th April 2011 Saturday 2nd July 2011
Term 3 Sunday 17th July 2011 Saturday 24th Sept 2011
Term 4 Sunday 9th October 2011 Saturday 17th Dec 2011
Holiday Classes
Term One, 2011 concludes on 9th April 2011. 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