Union Instructor: Zabeth Reid
Main Instructor: Master Simon Watson
Special Workshops with Master Simon Watson from the Longfei Taijiquan Association of Great Britain
Simon is the chairman of Longfei Taijiquan Association & President of the English Daoyin Yang Sheng Gong Association.
Simon began training in tai chi (Taijiquan) in 1974 and is one of only three disciples of the famous Professor Li Deyin, nephew of Li Tianji. Li Tianji nicknamed ‘Long Fei’ is regarded as one of the “Ten Best Wushu Masters of China”.
Simon is also a 1st generation disciple of professor Zhang Guangde (Daoyin Yang Sheng Gong). In 2019 he received his 7th Duan from Beijing Sports University for his 30 years commitment to Daoyin Yang Sheng Gong.
“Ba Duan Jin” (8 Brocades of silk) Professor Zhang Guangde’s version. ‘Ba Duan’ means 8 section or part, and ‘Jin’ means brocade or tapestry, which indicates a symbol of beauty. So a Ba Duan Jin is a set of 8 beautiful Chinese fitness exercises using body and limb movements co-ordinated with breathing and use of the mind. There are different versions of Ba Duan Jin some going back centuries.
Morning session from 10 am to 12.30 pm (doors open 9.45 am):
Cost: £25 or £45 including afternoon workshop too.
Event Contact Email: zabtaichi@gmail.com
Event Location: Davis Hall, Howell Hill, West Camel, near Yeovil, Somerset, BA22 7QX
Event Weblink: http://www.baoslungfeitaichi.co.uk/events/
Event Phone Number: 07747 616 166