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Judges' Seminars Article

Union Instructor Anthony Stadlen has sent a longer version of his Judges� Seminars Article that appeared in The Spring Issue of Tai Chi Chuan Magazine.

... I want to emphasize again the sheer fun of learning together from these great teachers. The Judges� Seminars go beyond the need for fair and consistent judging. They give us the beginnings of insight into other styles, and renewed respect for our own. They reveal all styles as aspects of the multifaceted proliferation, but underlying unity, of Tai Chi.

Read the article in full
More from the magazine will appear on the site soon.

Photographs from the London Comp

Photographs from the London Competition for Traditional Tai Chi Chuan can be found at http://picasaweb.google.co.uk/londoncompetition

International Events of the year in China

The TCUGB Chinese Liaison Officer Faye Yip has let us know about some exciting events in China, Faye is organising trips for UK participants.
11th international Tai Chi Festival & Competition
14th � 22nd October 2008 in Handan City, China
Probably the biggest gathering on Tai Chi in the world.�There were over 4000 enthusiasts and athletes from all over the world attended in previous competitions and�has�seen�some of�the highest level of practitioners and finest teachers�in China.
The festival and competition consists of various styles of Taiji (Chen, Yang, Wu, Woo and Sun and many other smaller styles of Taiji), therefore enthusiasts of all level and disciplines are welcome to participate.
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Itinerary, competition rules, cost and booking form is available at:
11th International Taiji / Tai Chi Festival and competition Oct 2008 - Han Dan China (Yong Nian - home town of Yang Lu Chan and Woo Yu Xiang)�
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3rd World Traditional Wushu / KungFu Festival
28th Oct � 2nd Nov 2008 in Shi Yan City (Wudang Mountain), China
Building upon the succes of the two previous fesitvals hosted in Zheng Zhou (Shaolin Temple). the 3rd World Traditional Wushu Festival is going to be hosted by the City of Shi Yan where the legendary Wudang mountain is located.
The festival is accompanied by a Traditional Wudshu forms competition on any traditionals styles, Taiji, Xing Yi, Wing Chun, Lau Gar, Bagua............. all ages and�levels are welcome. It is going to be a great opportunity to meet people amd make new�friends. In the last festival, the UK team had a fantastic time and�brought back�a�collection of�medals.
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Itinerary, Festival detais, cost and booking form is available at:
The 3rd World Traditional Wushu Festival, Shi Yan City / Wudang mountain
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There is also an optional 4-day cultural tour in Beijing�after the Festival should you wish to�extent your visit to China.
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For further information please contact Chinese Liaison Officer Faye Yip on faye@deyin-taiji.com or 01902 883835.

The TCFE European Championships 2008

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Information, rules and entry form for the championship are available on the The TCFE European Championships 2008 webpages.

The London competition for traditional Tai Chi Chuan - Results

Wild Gym: 50 ways to get fit outdoors

Wild Gym: 50 ways to get fit outdoors at Guardian Books

Wild Gym contains over fifty outdoor exercises including details of where and when it can be done safely and how much (if anything) it costs. As well as explanations of how each outdoor exercise benefits the body, and why they are superior or different to similar exercises performed indoors; it also has a host of case studies and handy tips from real people who can pass on their practical or motivational know-how to beginners.

This month we�d like to offer you the chance to win one of five copies of Guardian Books� latest publication, �Wild Gym: 50 Ways to Get Fit Outdoors� by Peta Bee.
Simply email your answer to the following question to the Promotions & Publicity Officer. first five correct answer will recieve a copy.
Update: all the books have been won due to the overwhelming response and a list of winners will be posted soon.

Martial Arts Logo Research

Anat Errel has approached the TCUGB to get some help with her research.
A graduate student in a university in Taiwan, and she is writing her master's thesis on martial arts logos. She need to collect information from as many teachers as possible.
Since she is in a design department, she also needs to have a creative side to her thesis. She is looking for teachers who will be interested in a new logo design.

Here are the questionnaire and a covering letter both in MS word format.

Tai Ji Circle workshop and demonstration, raises �1500

Union instructor Chris Jones of the tai ji circle let us know about a great event to help Chinese earthquake victims.

Against the backdrop of Guanyin (Chinese Buddha of compassion), Shifu Quan Jun Liu lead this special qi gong workshop held to raise funds for the Chinese earthquake victims in Sichuan province.
Many people attended from all over London, and we are so happy that the workshop fees and sale of goods and generous donations have raised over �1500 for the cause. St Paul's Church also kindly donated the use of their hall for this special day.

The Event was so successful that The Tai Chi Circle will be organising another event on the 14 June 2008:
Saturday 2.00 � 7.00 pm
INCREASE YOUR ENERGY AND HELP THE earthquake families OF CHINA
2.00-5.30 pm � Jing Qi Gong Workshop
5.45 -6.15 pm � Performance of Chen Tai Ji and Weapons forms

More Details

JING QI GONG
A second chance to try �cleansing the body� exercises for health and learn the next stage with Shifu Liu

Shifu Liu will continue teaching Jing Qi Gong, a special standing qi gong exercise for improving health and well being. The first movements work
on �cleansing� the body, the 2nd stage is building more internal energy. This is a qi gong set from famous Shaolin monk, Hai Deng.

Suitable for all, no experience is necessary even if you missed the 1st workshop ... If you can't make the workshop join us for the demonstration
and donate what you can.

Workshop and food, suggested fee �40.00

ALL SALES & FEES WILL BE SENT TO HELP THE EARTHQUAKE VICTIMS

Venue: St Paul�s Church Hall, Top end of Camden Square, London, NW1.

Please email to book a place for the workshop to: info@taijicircle.com or call mobile: 07921765848

20TH BRITISH OPEN TAI CHI CHAMPIONSHIPS & FESTIVAL OF CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS � RESULTS

Full Results list

Form

Beginner Hand Forms:- 1. Lewis Thomson (Shaolin Kung FU); 2. S. Sachsenmeir (Wu Academy); 3 A. Denney (shaolin Mizong).

Beginner Weapon Forms:- 1. S. Sachsenmeir (Wu Academy); “. N. Lomas (Wu Academy); 3. P. Lomas (Manchester Chen Tai Chi).

Intermediate Internal Hand Forms:- 1. S. Sachsenmeir (Wu Academy); 2. J. Whiting (Lee Fairweather TCC Centre); 3. P. Ling (Lee TCC Centre)

Intermediate Internal Weapon Forms:- 1. C. Assing (Deyin TJQ Institute); 2. R. Capener (Lu Jun Hai Zhen Wei Academy); 3. Rudy Rys (Belgium Wudang TCC).

Veteran Forms:- 1st equal E. Batchelor (Wudang) & G. O’Connor (Jerry Nicholls TCMABTA); 2. R. Mansell (Yang); 3. T. Hardiman (Lee TCC Centre).

Intermediate External Hand Forms:- 1. S. Talaimojeh (Lu Jun Hai/ Zhen Wei Academy); 2. C. Ettinoffe (Black Dragon SOMA); 3. A. Patel (Lu Jun Hai/ Zhen Wei Academy).

Intermediate External Hand Forms:- 1.Z. Talalmujeh (Lu Jun Hai/ Zhen Wei Academy); 2. S. Darling (Kixx Martial Arts); 3. S. Talaimojeh (Lu Jun Hai/ Zhen Wei Academy).

Junior Hand Forms:- 1. S. Khan (Black Dragon); 2. N. Sadheura (Lu Jun Hai/ Zhen Wei Academy); 3rd equal S.S. Matto (Lu Jun Hai/ Zhen Wei Academy) & L. Lancaster (Lu Jun Hai/ Zhen Wei Academy).

Open External Hand Form:- 1. Xun Y Dong (Lu Jun Hai/ Zhen Wei Academy); 2. J. Torrance (TCMA); 3. A. Lynch (Lu Jun Hai/ Zhen Wei Academy).

Open External Hand Form:- 1. A. Lynch (Lu Jun Hai/ Zhen Wei Academy); 2. S. Baldwin; 3. K. Lancaster (Lu Jun Hai/ Zhen Wei Academy).

2 Person Hand Form Sets:- 1. Z. Talalmujeh & S. Talaimojeh (Lu Jun Hai/ Zhen Wei Academy); 2. A. Lynch & K. Kilminster (Lu Jun Hai/ Zhen Wei Academy); 3. K. Buckley & Partner (Kixx MA).

2 Weapon Form Sets:- 1. Z. Talalmujeh & S. Talaimojeh (Lu Jun Hai/ Zhen Wei Academy); 2. A. Lynch & K. Kilminster (Lu Jun Hai/ Zhen Wei Academy); 3. N. Lomas & M. Pearl ( Wu Academy).

Open Men Internal Hand Forms:- 1. W. Starkey (Long Fei); 2. A. Rafi (Manchester Chen TCC) 3. R. Razanin (Iran).

Open Ladies Internal Hand Forms:- 1. Xun Y Dong (Lu Jun Hai/ Zhen Wei Academy); 2. N. Day (Deyin TJQ Centre) 3. J. Lee (Wudang).

Open Internal Weapon Forms:- 1. C. Assing (Deyin TJQ Centre); 2. N. Day (Deyin TJQ Centre) 3. K. Sweeny (Kung Fu Fan).

Open Ladies Tai Chi Hand Forms:- 1. N. Day (Deyin TJQ Centre) 2. J. Lee (Wudang); 3. Xun Y Dong (Lu Jun Hai/ Zhen Wei Academy).

Open Men Tai Chi Hand Forms:- 1. R. Rezanin (Iran); 2. A. Rafi (Manchester TCC Centre); 3rd equal W. Starkey & B. McKinlay (Long Fei).

Open Tai Chi Sabre:- 1. O. Ibrahim (3 Treasures); 2. J. Lee (Wudang); 3. S. Davies (Oriental Art Centre).

Open Tai Chi Spear:- 1. 1. J. Lee (Wudang); 2. A. Rafi (Manchester Chen TCC); 3. K. Kilminster (Lu Jun Hai/ Zhen Wei Academy).

Open Tai Chi Sword:- 1. R. rezanin (Iran); 2nd equal Xun Y Dong (Lu Jun Hai/ Zhen Wei Academy) & & B. McKinlay (Long Fei); 3. C. Assing (Deyin TJQ Institute).

Tui Shou
Men Moving Step Tui Shou

65k 1. B. McKinlay; 2. Bob Stevenson; 3. S. Buhanna

70k 1. J. Boor-Aspinell; 2. A. Rafi; 3. B. McKinlay.

75k 1. J. Douglin; 2. M. Abosch; 3. B. Morris.

85k 1. H. Hassan; 2. T. Verhaeghe (Belgium); 3. P. Carey.

90k 1. T. Verhaeghe; 2. R. Docksey; 3. P. Lomas.

90k+ 1. K. Graham; 2. O. Ibrahim; 3. L. Healy.

Men Fixed Step Tui Shou

65k 1. B. McKinlay; 2. S. Buhanna

70k 1. L. Blundell; 2. S. Dawood; 3. A. Cox.

75k 1. M. Abosch; 2. Rudy Rys (Belgium); 3. D. Delahunty.

80k 1. H. Hassan; 2. A. Mcdonald; 3. P. Karey.

85k 1. A. St. Catherine; 2. T. Verhaeghe (Belgium); 3. D. Boyer.

90k 1. A. Sault; 2. M. Wells; 3. S. Harrison.

90k+ 1. K. Graham; 2. O. Ibrahim; 3. S. Boyd.

Ladies Fixed step Tui Shou

60k+ Draw. Joint winners Denise Halsall & Nicole Lomas;

50k+ 1. S. Sachsenmaier; 2. J. Holland

Full contact results

Match 1 Connor Ettionffe (Black Dragon) v James Howett (Dave Baker, Oxford) Winner: James Howett (Dave Baker, Oxford)

 Match 2 Samuel Eade (CKI-ASCMMAS) v Andrew Cole (KIXX Martial Arts) Winner: Andrew Cole (KIXX Martial Arts)

Matthew Pask (Black Dragon) v Angus McDonald (Wu Dang) Winner: Angus McDonald (Wu Dang)

Match 4 Lawrence Pearl (CKI-ASCMMAS) v Nicholas Evagorou (Nam Yang Pugilistic Association) Winner: Nicholas Evagorou (Nam Yang Pugilistic Association)

Match 5 John Watkins (CKI-ASCMMAS) v Paul Trudghan (Nam Yang Pugilistic Association) Winner: John Watkins (CKI-ASCMMAS)

Match 6 James Howett(Dave Baker, Oxford) v Andrew Cole (KIXX Martial Arts) Winner: James Howett (Dave Baker, Oxford)

TCUGB AGM Report

Union Chairman Dan Docherty send this report:

The AGM was convened at 1330 on April 5th at Blackbird Leys Sports Centre, Oxford. Minutes were taken by the Chairman and are brief as the Secretary was unable to attend for family reasons. Shelagh Granpierre was also unable to attend and sent apologies. Andreas Schoter and Jayne Storey resigned during the year.

There were no matters arising from the minutes of the last AGM.The Treasurer gave her report and the balance of the account was in a healthy state though there have been more demands on it including the publishing of the new magazine 4 times per year and the approval of new software for the editor to keep up to date.

Correspondence included the Sainsbury Active Family project which the EC decided to ask Ronnie to go ahead with as Promotions Officer.

The Chairman reported that the TCUGB intended to continue to run joint seminars around the country and to encourage attendance at these and judges’ workshops to build up member profiles and portfolios and this would be taken into account in assessing suitability for regarding members.

Future events include the TCFE European Internal Arts Championships to be held in Linkopping Sweden in early November and it was agreed by the EC that a TCUGB presence would be encouraged. Gary announced that Wu’s Tai Chi Academy were organizing the London Competition for Traditional Tai Chi Chuan at Queensbridge Sports Centre, 30 Holly Street, Hackney, London E8 3XW. On Saturday, June 7th.

Faye Yip announced that there would be competitions in Yongnian in September and on Wudang in October and it was hoped that there might be some TCUGB presence.

Ronnie gave the Magazine Report and stated that more material was needed especially from the BCCMA. The next issue will appear in May. He said also that he intended to attend the Special Needs Forum May Gathering and report it for the magazine.

Nominations for the EC were then announced as follows:- Dan Docherty for Chairman; Marnix Wells for Vice Chairman; Karen Limb for Treasurer/ Member Secretary; Peter Ballam for Secretary; and Faye Yip, Shelagh Granpierre, Mark Peters, Gary Wragg and David Hackett as EC members. No other nominations were received. It was announced that voting would be by internet.

Questions were than taken from the floor. In particular, concern was expressed about qualifications and it was generally agreed that the TCUGB should continue to run courses and workshops and look at other types of training.

The meeting adjourned at 1430.