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A TAIJI SEMINAR HELD IN DURHAM  (Caption): Sifu Joe Hart (left) pushing hands with one of the particpants By Phil Doherty A TAIJI seminar has been held in the regfion to teach students about muscle power. The course was run by Sifu Joe Harte at the East Durham College, Houghall Campus Conference Hall, Durham on Saturday, June 19th between 10am to 5pm. Sifu Joe Harte took the participants through the five muscle phases, which two are so subtle they appear hidden. Joe said: "Master Huang Sheng Shyan our founder said there are no secrets in Taiji just things too small for people to see. "In Taiji what is largely hidden from view is that as the Taiji Form is practiced we deliberately cycle through the five muscle phases of which two are so subtle they seem ‘secret’ or hidden from general view. "In our system we seek increasing
clarity
and control of those muscle phases – whilst simultaneously
developing a clear
and strong intention from the deep mind and awareness on a deep level. "In
the pushing hands we seek to receive our partners force and draw them
out whilst
redirecting the forces and taking control of their centre before
returning the
force through the elastic stretch and un-stretch - just
like the releasing of an arrow from a
bow." The seminar used the following elements, forms and partner-work, set pattern pushing hands to explore the five different muscle phases. Joe added: "The seminar went very well and the students enjoyed learning the subtly on the muscle phases."Its interesting that the faster you contract the muscle, for instance, the less force you can generate from the muscles. "One of the reasons Taiji is practised slowly is so the particpants can feel the five muscle phases. If they are in control of their muscles they will be effectively pushing themselves the ground. "The Taiji classics state the Yi, or intention, leads the Chi or energy and then the body movement follows. Easy to say! "Taiji is a perfect method to make that bridge. Initially slow, it allows the deliberate training of the mind ahead of the body whilst simultaneously deepening awareness. "Later when well trained, the slow becomes fast." Next Seminar. For more information on Taiji or to book a place in the next seminar Phone Joe on: 01740 629452
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LIONS ROAR WITH BLACK BELT GRADINGSTWO members of the Lions Karate Club have achived their Shodan black belts. Brodie Leigh, 13, and Lewis Lumley, 9, were awarded their grades at a ceremony at their dojo at Easington Lane Primary School, Easington, County Durham. The club meets three times a week at the primary School and is taught by instructor and club leader James Luke. Chief Instructor - also called James Luke, 49, the grandfather of the club leader - has been running Lions Karate Club for the last two years. He said: "These kids have worked really hard to get the black belt. "Reaching this level in martial arts requires intense co-ordination and intelligence." Lewis achieved his 1st Dan after three years of training and Brodie after four yes by attending classes three times a week. On average it takes six months for students to move up to the next rank. Lewis mother Carol said: "What a fantastic achievement for a nine-year-old. "Lewis has always been a very active child and sport orientated. He is definitely not one for sitting indoors on computer games." Sharon Leigh, of Hetton, is equally proud of her daughter Brodie's incredible success. Mrs Leigh said: "Brodie has really worked hard to get where she is. "She started karate when she was only eight and we are all delighted with her achievements." The club caters for all ages. Anyone interested should turn up at a training session which are held every Tuesday and Thursday at 6pm in Easington Primary School. MAY EDITION - WRITE
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THE MEDALS (Caption): Left to Right, Danny Huziyenco, David Beck, Chris Sayers, Sergiy Huziyenco, Jessica Cairns, Liam Banks and Laura Wheatley. Laurie Cairns and Ben Kelly not pictured By Phil Doherty BUSHIDO Judo Kwai students returned fom the Newcastle Area British Judo Council with a fist full of medals. The tournament was held at the Parks Sport Centre, North Shields on Saturday 17th April. Chief Instructor Chris Dawson, 6th Dan, said: "Senior member Sergiy Huziyenco won the silver medal in a very talented kyu grade open while Laurie Cairns age 16 won a bronze in the ladies kyu grade open. "Laura Wheatley, Jessica Cairns, Liam Banks and David Beck all had a very good day with all four taking silver medals. "Ben Kelly won a bronze while Chris Sayers and Danny Huziyenco were awarded runner up medals. "Well done to all the team for putting up such a spirited display." The Bushido Judo Kwai trains at Wallsend Boys Club, Station Road, Wallsend. BUSHIDO JUDO HONOUR LOYAL STUDENT  (Caption): Ben Kelly who was awarded his 3rd Kyu Chris Dawson, 6th Dan, said: "Ben joined the Bushido Judo Kwai in October 2003 and showed he
was quick to learn and was also very competitive.
"After a while he took a break from Judo, but since his return Ben has gone from strength to strength competing at Judo championships in Bedford, Newcastle, Seghill, Dumfries and just recently his last competition as a junior at North Shields, where he won the bronze medal in the very talented Boys Open. "April 29th saw Ben turn sixteen and with
the grade of 3rd kyu (Green Belt) is not only our most recent
senior but a very good example to our junior members.
"Well done Ben." |
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