Tai Chi Wisdom - Tai Chi and therapy in Brighton, Hove, Lewes and Sussex

In his second visit of the year, Master Sam Masich will be teaching the Yang Style Sabre. There are two Yang Style Solo Sabre forms: the Fu Zhong Wen form and the Chen Yen Lin form. This weekend will focus on the Chen Yen Lin form.

"In contemporary Tai Chi training it is most common to see Straightsword learned and practiced before, or even instead, of Sabre training. A decided preference amongst teachers and players in preference of the sword can in fact be seen in Tai Chi society. There is however, much evidence to suggest that in Chinese martial arts in general, the training of the Sabre would ideally precede the training of the Straightsword. Sabre teaches basic blocking angles, power training, new but simple stepping patterns, and the most basic use of a short weapon. Technically speaking, this provides a prerequisite for the more advanced skills of the Straightsword such as Sticking, Sliding, Sealing etc. The problem is however that the Sabre is comparatively graceless and holds little aesthetic appeal for many practitioners. Therefore, Straightsword technique remains by and large one of the most misunderstood areas of the Taijiquan curriculum. It is important therefore to either regain the tradition of Sabre before Sword or, for instructors that know the difference, to teach the basics of short, single edged weapon use alongside the unique techniques of the straightsword." Sam Masich

Times:

Friday evening: 6.30-9.00

Saturday:10-5.30

Sunday: 10-5.30

To read Sam's Tai Chi autobiography, click here.

To help prepare fro this weekend Simon is teaching a one day workshop focusing mostly on the two person form; for more info click here.

Travel information: we have many international students attending Saminars from around the world; wherever you are coming from, getting to Brighton is straightforward and simple.

Heathrow Airport is further away (in UK terms!) but still only around 2 hours. National Express coaches run frequently throughout the day to Pool Valley Coach Station on the seafront in Brighton; tickets are around £35.60 for a return ticket. You can also travel by London Underground from Heathrow to Victoria (change fromt he Piccadilly to the Circle/District lines at South Kensington) and train (London Victoria Rail to Brighton).

The venue: located in the centre of brighton close to the shops, restaurants and beaches, Middle Street Primary has an indoor gym and an outdoor seating / eating area. For a map, please click here.