February

Dr. John Painter will hold an intensive on Feb. 7 - 8 in Toronto, Canada. It will be on Taijiquan applications for self-defense, Part 2. Sponsored by the Canadian Taijiquan Federation, it is open to all, regardless of Part 1 attendance. Cost is $175 Canadian. Contact Roland Isla at (416) 283-0410.

Jenny Lamb will hold a Lui He BaFa (combined form Tai Chi, Xingyi and Bagua) seminar on Feb. 14 - 16 in Fairfax, VA. Limited to 15 people. Cost is $270/register before Jan. 15. Contact: Eastern Internal Arts Institute, 11215-D Lee Hwy., Fairfax, VA 22030 Tel: (703) 352-5970 Fax: (703) 385-4920.

Chris Luth will hold two retreats in February. The first is his 4th Annual "Ski Tai Chi Retreat" on Feb. 18 - 22 in Lake Tahoe, CA. It will incorporate internal arts techniques for ski performance. Cost is $965, including room, breakfasts, instruction and lift tickets.
The second is his 8th Annual "Costa Rica Rain Forest and Carribean Retreat" from Feb. 28 - March 8. Cost is $1975, including airfare, meals, lodging and rain forest tours. Contact: Tai Chi in Paradise Retreats, PO Box 962, Solana Beach, CA 92075. Tel.: (800) 266-5803

Yang Yang will hold two workshops in February. The first is on Feb. 21 - 22 in Milwaukee, WI. It will cover individual sessions of silk reeling, push hands, qigong, fajin and qinna (level 1). Cost is $180. Contact: Dee Atwood, 2060 S. 77th Street, West Allis, WI 53219. Tel.: (414) 328-9063 Fax.: (414) 546-6333.
The second, on Feb. 28 - March 1 in Jacksonville, FL, will cover the same as above. Cost is $180. Contact: Kam P. Lee, 2000-H Wells Road, Orange Park, FL 32073. Tel.: (904) 276-4080 Fax.: (904) 276-4069. Email: kplee@jax-inter.net

March

William C.C. Chen will teach an intensive one-day workshop on March 1 in Knoxville, TN. It will include form revision, applications, and push hands. Cost is $115 before Feb. 1. Contact: Larry and Steve Brown, Mountain Stream Tai Chi Chuan Assn., 2218 Hillsboro Hts., Knoxville, TN 37920. Tel. (423) 577-7315.

The 9th 1998 U.S. Open Kung Fu Belt Classic Tournament and Exhibition will be held on March 7 at San Jose State University, San Jose, CA. All styles are welcome. Contact: Fred Spencer, PO Box 9178, Fresno, CA 93790. Tel. (209) 447-9128 Fax. (209) 449-2541.

March 8th - Taoist Spine Stretch - Kate Longstaff
A one day spinal workshop with one of the few European instructors certified by Bruce Frantzis to teach Opening the Energy Gates Chi Gung. In Brixton, London. Tel: 0171 652 1231

B.K. Frantzis will hold a seminar on March 13 - 15 in El Paso, TX. Included will be breathing techniques (Fri.) and body mechanics (Sat./Sun.). Cost is $50 for Friday night/ $200 for Saturday and Sunday before Feb. 5. Contact: Center for Internal Arts, 5757 Montoya, El Paso, TX 79932; Steve Barowsky at (915) 584-4730 or Ray Abeyta at (915) 775-5536.

Yang Yang will conduct a workshop on March 14 - 15 in Chicago, IL. It will cover silk reeling, push hands, qigong, fajin and qinna (level 2). Cost is $180. Contact: Jin Guo, 720 Bordeaux Ct. #E, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007. Tel/Fax. (847) 640-1240 Email: msmccull@ilstu.edu

Elaine Waters will conduct a push hands weekend March 14 - 15 in Fayetteville, AR. Cost is $100 before March 5, $120 after. Contact: Elaine Waters, PO Box 1042, West Fork, AR 72774. Tel. (501) 839-8515.

Fong Ha will give a workshop in Yi Quan and Qi gong in Jerusalem and Tel Aviv from the March 17th to the 25th. For further information, contact: errel@netvision.net.il

March 22nd - Ba Gua at Leeds International Martial Arts Centre 2-6pm £15 beginners and experienced practitioners. 0181-314-3433.

Zhang Xuexin will conduct a seminar on Huanyuan qigong and the Taiji Eight Energies form on March 28 - 29 in Rochester, NY. Cost is $150, including $30 deposit. Contact: Bob Loce at (716) 671-2653 or email: Bobloce@aol.com

April 5th - 4th Festival of Chinese Martial Arts & 4th British Open Tai Chi Chuan Competition
This year's event moves to Oxford at Blackbird Road Leisure Centre. It will include full contact, pushing hands, internal and external demonstrations.
Contact Dan Docherty for full information on 0181 368 6815.

April 25th & 26th - Marriage of Heaven & Earth - Kate Taylor (previously Longstaff)
A weekend Chi Gung workshop in Brixton, London Tel: 0171 652 1231

Tui Shou Weekend - Master Wang Yanji A weekend seminar in Hertfordshire with a Triple Tui Shou Gold Meadlist, China. Contact Longfei Taijiquan Association. 01438 718769

April 26th - Ba Gua at Leeds International Martial Arts Centre 2-6pm £15 beginners and experienced practitioners. 0181-314-3433.

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