Hey everyone- I hope you are enjoying the Easter Holidays.

Just a quick reminder that classes start from Monday. Lots of cool new things to learn, so I look forward to seeing you in class.

This is a quick recap of the message I sent a couple of weeks ago for those that want a reminder

(There is an updated 'sword' link, as the previous one is out of stock) :

The Kung Fu classes are continuing at the same times, no no change!

The Tai Chi Level 1 class will be open to new beginners, and anyone who wants to work on the fundamentals. (Hap Ga Chi Kung, 8 Posture form, stepping and basic exercises)

The Tai Chi Level 2 class: If you want to learn the 24 posture form (you must be able to do the 8 form by yourself first), or the sword form (you must have completed the 24 form to learn this)- then please come to the Level 2 class. Please note: This will be a 'mixed' class, so you need to be able to solo practise. We will do a group warm up, then split up.  I will make sure you get some stuff to work on each lesson. If you want a 'follow along' class, please come to the level 1 class.

The form we will be covering next term is shorter and simpler than the video below- I am just sharing because some of you had never seen Tai Chi Sword before, so it will give you an idea.

If you wish to learn the sword, you will need to purchase your own sword.

A cheap, basic one is absolutely fine. You can purchase a very light one if you want to. It must be a 'straight sword', not a 'Broadsword'. Here is an example:

note:Updated from previous email.

https://www.taichilink.net/product/standard-tai-chi-straight-sword-stainless-steel-longquan/

New Free Online Lessons:

As promised: There are three brand new free courses on the online school (Reshoot of Hap Ga Chi Kung, Shooting Star Fists, and Tai Chi 'Grasp Bird's tail)- they are all available on the link below:

(Also, as a member of RC Penarth- just enter the code 'rcpenarth' at checkout to get a 50% discount on the Tai Chi 8 posture form, or the Hap Ga Fundamentals course)

NEXT TERM:

Next term starts Monday 8th April.

The timetable for the classes are on the website, as well as the dates for the year's terms and holidays.

This term is 14 weeks long- you can pay for the whole term or half term, as usual.

Here is a link to the online payment. I would appreciate you doing this before class next week, so I can make sure of numbers in each class.

Rising Crane Summer Intensive Course:

If you want to practise 6 hours per day for a week, you can really make more progress than in months of coming to 2 classes per week. I am running an intensive training camp on July 21st-27th.

Below are the details, times and prices. Numbers are limited.

Enjoy the rest of the break, and I look forward to seeing you next week!

Best wishes,

Sifu David.