Special Events

For Special Events registration & additional information, contact:
Sifu Tony: wongwaiyi@hotmail.com

OR

Call: (415) 378-8661


• 2010, August 31 - September 7: Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang in the Bay Area
  Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang will be in the Bay Area in August and September. Workshops and other event TBA later. Contact Sifu Tony for more details.

• 2010, March 1 - April 29:Grandmaster Chen Qingzhou in the Bay Area
  Grandmaster Chen Qingzhou will be in the Bay Area in March and April. Workshops and other events TBA later. Contact Sifu Tony for more details.

• 2009, August 29 & 30:Workshop with Master Chen Xiaowang
  
  Chen Xiaowang, Standard Bearer of Chen Taiji, will be teaching: The complete original Chen Style Xin Jia Yi Lu (New Frame First Form)
  
  *Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. each day
  *Location: St. Mark's Episcopal Church (Parish Hall), 600 Colorado Ave. (two blocks from Middlefield Rd. & next to Hoover Park), Palo Alto, 94306
  *Cost: $220 for both days or $120 for one day. Bring CASH (additional $20 cost if paid after 8/22) to workshop if check not received in mail by 8/22/09 or bring check to McKenzie Park on 8/22/09 between 11:00 am - 1:30 pm
  **Capacity:Limited to 30 participants: RSVP and registration are required to Nathan Ng at artoftaiji@gmail.com.
  **Make check payable to: Anthony Wong & send check to American Chen Taiji Society, P.O. Box 156, Moffett Field, CA 94035.
  
  ***Special close group get together is arranged for Master Chen's out of town disciples and workshop hosts (e-mail Sifu Tony for more information)
  
  ***Special Dinner after workshop (6:00 p.m.) on August 30: Cost is $30 per person. RSVP to Nathan at artoftaiji@gmail.com Nathan will let you know the location of the restaurant in Palo Alto.
  
  ***Short Xin Jia review classes ($20 per class) are available on 7/19/09 and 8/16/09 from 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Westlake Community Center, 145 Lake Merced Blvd, Daly City, CA.
  
  Master Chen Xiaowang: a 19th Generation of Chen Family Taijiquan; widely acknowledged as the "Standard Bearer" of Chen Family Taijiquan. He is the direct descendant of Chen Wang Ting, the founder of Taijiquan. Master Chen Xiaowang began his training at the age of eight under the tutelage of his father and then under Chen Zhaopei and Chen Zhaokui. He is one of the best Chen Taijiquan practitioners in the world and particularly famous for his fa jin ability. Master Chen Xiaowang will be teaching the Chen Style Xin Jia Yi Lu, and applications at the workshop. Chen Style Taiji Xin Jia Yi Lu was created in a more systematic way by the legendary 17th Generation Grandmaster Chen Fake, based on the principle and movements of the Lao Jia Yi Lu in combination with his lifetime martial art experience. The Xin Jia system was brought back to Chen Village by Chen Zhaokui to spread this new system, which has more obvious circles, storing and releasing powering with very graceful movements. Don't miss the chance to learn the original Xin Jia first form that Master Chen Xiaowang learned from his uncle, Chen Zhaokui. Click here for: Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang's picture

• 2009, March - April:Master Chen Youze Workshop
  
  Master Chen Youze: a 20th Generation of Chen Family Taijiquan; widely acknowledged for his distinctive Fa Jing power; Three-time national confrontational push-hand champion; National coach, and son of Master Chen Qingzhou, will be teaching Chen Style Lao Jia Taiji, Applications, 5 kinds Chen Taiji Push hand drills, pole shaking and basic 8 energies training.
  
  You can email Sifu Tony at wongwaiyi@hotmail.com or call (415) 378-8661 for all SF Bay Area workshops and/or to arrange an out-of-state workshop during the months of March and April.Click here for Master Chen Youze's workshop schedules and biography: Master Chen Youze's Workshop Schedules & Biography

• 2009, February 27:Chen Taiji Lao Jia Performance at the 2nd Annual YogaPalooza at Stanford University
  
  Master Tony Wong will perform Chen Taiji Lao Jia First Form and lead the group to practice four primary energy of Taiji at this event.
  
  Location: Stanford University - Arrillaga Center for Sports and Recreation
  Time: 3:30 - 4:15 p.m.
  This is one of Stanford BeWell's all campus events. Stanford invites students, faculty, staff and friends to come together to experience an Unwind Event together.

• 2009, February 22:Taiji Stress Release Workshop
  
  Location: Stanford University - Rodin Garden (next to Cantor Arts Center/Museum)
  Time: 10:00 am - 12:00 pm
  
  There will be a 2-hour long workshop held by Nathan Ng to help students of Stanford University take a break from studying for midterms. There will be continuous 15-20 minute sessions throughout the two hours so that students can drop by and participate in the stress release exercises at their convenience. Each 15-20 minute session will consist of the following exercises:
  
  Silk Reeling Exercises (SRE)
  4 energy drills
  Standing Meditiation
  
  Students are welcome to stay for as many sessions as they would like. These exercises will help the students relieve their stress, feel more energized and be more mentally focused. All are welcome to join and participate in this event!

• 2008, October 4 - 5:Workshop with Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang
  Chen Xiaowang, Standard Bearer of Chen Taiji, will be teaching:
  - Chen Style Xinjia First Form and Applications - Oct. 4
  - Chen Style Qigong and Introduction of Xinjia Second Form (Pao Chui) - Oct. 5
  
  *Date: October 4 and October 5
  *Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. each day
  *Location: Willow Glen United Methodist Church (Kohlstedt Hall)- 1420 Newport Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
  *Cost: $220 for both days or $120 for one day. Bring CASH (additional $20 for late payment) to workshop if check not received in mail by 9/26/08 or bring check to McKenzie Park on 9/28/08 between 9:00-10:30 a.m.
  
  **Limited to 30 participants: RSVP and registration are required. Click here to download a registration brochure: Registration Brochure
  
  ** Make check payable to: Anthony Wong & send check to American Chen Taiji Society, P.O. Box 156, Moffett Field, CA 94035.
  
  ***Special close group get together is arranged for Master Chen's out of town disciples and workshop hosts (e-mail Sifu Tony for more information)
  
  ***Special Dinner after workshop (6:00 p.m.) on October 5: Cost is $30 per person. Location: Taiwan Restaurant, 1306 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, (408) 289-8800
  
  ***Short Xin Jia review classes ($20 per class) are available on 9/21/08 at 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Westlake Community Center, 145 Lake Merced Blvd, Daly City AND on 9/28/08 at 9:00-10:30 a.m. at McKenzie Park, 707 Fremont Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 (Park next to tennis court and walk toward playground)
  
  Master Chen Xiaowang: a 19th Generation of Chen Family Taijiquan; widely acknowledged as the "Standard Bearer" of Chen Family Taijiquan. He is the direct descendant of Chen Wang Ting, the founder of Taijiquan. He began his training at the age of eight under the tutelage of his father and then under Chen Zhaopei and Chen Zhaokui. He is one of the best Chen Taijiquan practitioners in the world and particularly famous for his fa jin ability. Click here for: Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang's picture

• 2008, July - August:Master Chen Youze Workshop
  
  Master Chen Youze: a 20th Generation of Chen Family Taijiquan; widely acknowledged for his distinctive Fa Jing power; Three-time national confrontational push-hand champion; National coach, and son of Master Chen Qingzhou, will be teaching Chen Style Lao Jia Taiji, Applications, 5 kinds Chen Taiji Push hand drills, pole shaking and basic 8 energies training.
  
  You can email Sifu Tony at wongwaiyi@hotmail.com or call (415) 378-8661 for all SF Bay Area workshops and/or to arrange an out-of-state workshop during the months of July and August.Click here for Master Chen Youze's workshop schedules and biography: Master Chen Youze's Workshop Schedules & Biography

• 2008, May 25:Taiji Sphere and Taiji Bang (Ruler) Workshop - China Earthquake Fundraising
  
  Click here for: Taiji Workshop picture
  
  Click here for: American Red Cross Certificate
  
  Master Wong Wai Yi (Tony) and Master Tony Mak will be giving a workshop on Chen Family Taijiquan training techniques on Taiji Sphere and Taiji Bang. They are both Chen Taiji Masters from the 20th Generation of Chen Family Taijiquan and International Taiji Gold Medalists. Wuji Qigong and Stand will also be emphasized at the beginning of the workshop to prepare participants for proper body alignment and connection.
  
  Other US National Taiji Gold Medalists will demonstrate Chen Taiji empty hand forms, Chen Taiji 5 kinds of push hand patterns and weapons at the workshop. Taiji Masters from different taiji schools are invited and welcome to join the demonstration at 12:00 p.m.
  
  Taiji Sphere: a training tool to train the dan tein connection and rotation; a very useful tool to implement and increase internal strength with applications. It's an important tool to make the dan tein come to live.
  
  Taiji Bang: a training tool to train "qin na"(capture and grasp) technique that enables students to learn the principles of "qin na" and to be able to apply the internal strength to hand techniques.
  
  ***We have several Taiji Spheres from China, but bring a medicine ball, volleyball, or bowling ball just in case. We have taiji bangs for the participants to use.
  
  Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Sunday
  Location: Daly City Westlake Park Community Center, 145 Lake Merced Blvd. (cross street is John Daly Blvd), Daly City, CA 94015
  Cost:$100 suggested (you can always make more donation and it's tax deductible). All proceeds go to Red Cross for the China Earthquake Fund.
  RSVP: Registration is required. Email Sifu Tony at wongwaiyi@hotmail.com
  Make check payable to: American Red Cross (China Earthquake Fund)
  
  If you are unable to come to the workshop, you may still make a donation by sending a check directly to:
  
  Attn: Michael Wong (China Earthquake Fund)
  c/o American Red Cross
  85 Second Street, 8th Floor
  San Francisco, CA 94105
  
  Here is the link to the San Jose Mercury news regarding our China earthquake fundraiser: China Earthquake Fundrasing Tai Chi Workshop

• 2008, May 24: Martial Art Master Demonstrations for China Earthquake Fundraising
  Martial Art Masters from all over Bay Area will perform a demonstration at Santa Clara Convention Center between 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
  
  Tickets ($20 each) may be picked up at Li's Wu Shu Academy, 10268 Bandley Drive, #107, Cupertino. Write check payable to: Tiger Claw Foundation. Call (408) 973-8880 for more details.

• 2008, May 11:Mother's Day Celebration
  Chen Taiji Demonstration led by Sifu Vivian (Chen Taiji Gold Medalists) - empty hands forms, Chen taiji spear, and push hands. Cupertino Memorial Park (corner of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Mary Ave) at 12:40 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.

• 2008, April 10:Master Tony Wong will be starting off the Asian Pacific Islander (API) Heritage Month celebration with a Chen Taiji (Lao Jia) demonstration and a taiji fundamental and applications workshop at Foothill College Student Lounge at 12:00 p.m.

• 2007, September 1 - 2: Workshop with Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang
  
  Chen Style Xin Jia First Form and applications - September 1.
  Push hands drills - September 2.
  Private session will be offered only to taiji instructors and invited guest - August 31(email Sifu Tony for more information).
  
  * Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 2:30 - 5:30 p.m. each day
  * Location: Willow Glen United Methodist Church (Kohlstedt Hall)- 1420 Newport Ave, San Jose, CA 95125
  * Cost: $220 for both days or $120 for one day. Bring CASH (additional $20 for late payment) to workshop if check not received in mail by 8/28/07.
  * Limited to 30 participants: RSVP and registration are required. Email Sifu Tony at wongwaiyi@hotmail.com to receive a registration brochure.
  * Make check payable to: Anthony Wong & send check to American Chen Taiji Society, P.O. Box 156, Moffett Field, CA 94035.
  
  ** Special Dinner after workshop on September 2: Cost is $25 per person. Location: Taiwan Restaurant, 1306 Lincoln Ave, San Jose, (408) 289-8800
  
  * Short Xin Jia review classes ($20 per class) are available on 8/19/07 at 10:00-11:30 a.m. at Westlake Community Center, 145 Lake Merced Blvd, Daly City AND on 8/26/07 at 9:00-10:30 a.m. at McKenzie Park, 707 Fremont Avenue, Los Altos, CA 94024 (Park next to tennis court and walk toward playground)
  
  Master Chen Xiaowang: a 19th Generation of Chen Family Taijiquan; widely acknowledged as the "Standard Bearer" of Chen Family Taijiquan. He is the direct descendant of Chen Wang Ting, the founder of Taijiquan. He began his training at the age of eight under the tutelage of his father and then under Chen Zhaopei and Chen Zhaokui. He is one of the best Chen Taijiquan practitioners in the world and particularly famous for his fa jin ability. Click here for: Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang's picture

   

• 2007, May 19 - 20: Chen Style Taijiquan Xin Jia "yi lu" (first route) and Chen taiji qigong (5/19), & push hands and applications (5/20) with Master Chen Xiaoxing.
  
  Xin Jia Yilu review class with Sifu Tony will be held on 5/13 at Daly City Westlake Community Center next to the Gym from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m. (see location address below). $15 for this review class.
  
  Time: 8:30 to 11:30 a.m. & 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
  Cost: $200 per person for both days or $120 for one day.
  Workshop Location: Cubberley Community Center, Studio D, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto, CA
  Dinner: Cost is $20 per person. Location: TBA
  
  Free Demonstration: 8:00 - 9:00 p.m. on May 17, 2007.
  Location: Westlake Community Center, 145 Lake Merced Blvd, Room 14, Daly City.
  Voluntary donation to ACTS: $10
  
  Master Chen Xiaoxing: a 19th Generation of Chen Family Taijiquan. He is the direct descendant of Chen Wang Ting, the founder of Taijiquan. He began his training at the age of eight under the tutelage of his father and then under Chen Zhaopei and Chen Zhaokui. He is one of the best Chen Taijiquan practitioners in the world and the Principal and Head Coach at the Chen Taiji School in Chen Village (Chenjiagou). Master Chen Xiaoxing will be teaching the Chen Style Xin Jia Yi Lu form and applications at the workshop. Xin Jia Chen Taiji was created in a more systematic way by the legendary 17th Generation Grandmaster Chen Fake, based on the principle and movements of the Lao Jia in combination with his lifetime martial art experience. The Xin Jia system was brought back to Chen Village by Chen Zhaokui to spread this new system, which has more obvious circles, storing and releasing powering with very graceful movements. Master Chen Xiaoxing's older brother, Chen Xiaowang, widely acknowledged as the "Standard Bearer" of Chen Family Taijiquan will continue the Xin Jia teaching in the September 1 - 2, 2007 workshop.
  
  Click here for: picture of Tony with Master Chen Xiaoxing

   

• 2007, May 12:Chen Taiji demonstration at Cupertino Memorial at 1:15 p.m. for the Mother's Day Event.

   

• 2007, April 27 - 28:Two days workshop from 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. These workshops will focus on detailed knowledge of the Hun Yuan taiji system with applications created by Grandmaster Feng Zhiqiang that blends traditional Chen-style taiji with Xinyi Quan and internal "gong" exercises. Qigong and push hands exercises will be taught as well.
  
  Location: Northside Community Center - 488 N. 6th Street, San Jose, CA
  
  Check: http://www.hunyuan-taiji.org/md_workshop.html or call Michael Dorgan at 408-294-9079 for details.

   

• 2007, April 26:Free demonstrations and lectures from 8:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. on Hun Yuan Taijiquan System by Master Chen Xiang (Head instructor at the Feng Zhiqiang Martial Arts Academy in Beijing) and Master Feng Xiuqian (Master Feng Zhiqiang's daughter)Location: Westlake Community Center, 145 Lake Merced Blvd, Room 14, Daly City, CA.

   

• 2007, March 31 - April 1:Workshop with Master Chen Bing
  Time: 9 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
  Cost: $100 per day or $180 for two days
  Location: ADDISON-PENZAK JEWISH COMMUNITY CENTER - Levy Family Campus, 14855 Oka Rd. Suite 201, Los Gatos, CA
  
  Instructions: Chen Style Taijiquan Xin Jia "yi lu" (first form), Chen Taiji push-hand patterns with an emphasis on the eight energies, and applications review.
  
  Master Chen Bing: a 20th Generation of Chen Family Taijiquan and nephew of Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing; three-time National Push-Hand Champion from China; a three-time first place winner in Push-Hand and Taijiquan in Wenxian, China; a two-time International Taiji Competition Gold Medalist; head of Taiji coach at the University of Shanghai for many years before he returned to Chenjiagou.
  
  Registration is limited to 20 participants. ***Registration required***
  Email: Amara Goodman at amarapetals@hotmail.com to receive a registration brochure or download from the Chen Family Taiji Chatroom.
  
  Free Demonstrations:
  Thursday - 3/29/07 from 8-9 p.m. at Westlake Community Center, 145 Lake Merced Blvd, Room 14, Daly City, CA.
  Wednesday - 3/28/07 from 7:30 - 8:30 p.m. at Little House (Auditorium) 800 Middle Avenue, Menlo Park, CA.
  
  This FREE demonstration is co-sponsored by Little House and Sequoia Adult School District
  
  *Donation ($10) to the American Chen Taiji Society (ACTS) will be greatly appreciated. All proceeds will go directly to the Chen Taiji School in China for scholarships to disadvantage taiji students.

   

• 2007, March 10:Chinese New Year Festival
  Chen Taiji Demonstration lead by Sifu Vivian and Chris - empty hand forms, Chen taiji spear, and Saber.
  
  Location: Cupertino Memorial Park (corner of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Mary Ave)
  Time: 3:45 to 4:00 p.m.

   

• 2006, September 30:Moon Festival Celebration
  Chen Taiji Demonstration - empty hands forms, Chen taiji spear, and push hands. Cupertino Memorial Park (corner of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Mary Ave)at 12:30 to 1:00 p.m.

   

• 2006, August 26-27:Workshop with Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang on Silk Reeling Exercises, Push hands, and Xin Jia First Form
  
  * Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 2 - 5 p.m. each day
  * Location: Cubberly Community Center, Gym A, 4000 Middlefield Road, Palo Alto (ample parking available)
  * Cost: $240 for both days or $130 for one day. Bring CASH to workshop after you RSVP if you haven't put payment in the mail already.
  * Limited to 30 participants - registration required. Email Amara Goodman at amarapetals@hotmail.com to recieve a registration brochure.
  
  Make check payable to: Amara Goodman and send to American Chen Taiji Society, P.O. Box 156, Moffett Field, CA 94035.
  
  * Dinner after workshop on 8/27: TBA
  * Short review classes ($20/class) are available on 8/13/06 at 9:00-10:00 a.m. at Cubberly Community Center, Gym A
  and on 8/20/06 at 10:00-11:00 a.m. at Westlake Community Center, 145 Lake Merced Blvd, Daly City.
  
  * Master Chen Xiaowang: a 19th Generation of Chen Family Taijiquan; widely acknowledged as the "Standard Bearer" of Chen Family Taijiquan. He is the direct descendant of Chen Wang Ting, the founder of Taijiquan. He began his training at the age of eight under the tutelage of his father and then under Chen Zhaopei and Chen Zhaokui. He is one of the best Chen Taijiquan practitioners in the world and particularly famous for his fa jin ability. Click here for: Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang's picture
  
  *** There will be a live interview with Master Chen Xiaowang on Thursday (8/24/2006)night at KTSF 26 "Talk Tonight" from 11:00 to 11:30 p.m.***

   

• 2006, June 3: Chen Taiji and Qigong demonstration at Daly City Serramonte Center
  
  Daly City Taiji (Tai Chi) class will perform Traditional Chen Taiji empty hand forms, weapons, and push hands at noon. Taiji information booth to provide Taiji class information and answer related questions will open from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.

   

• 2006, May 27-28:Chen Style Taijiquan Xin Jia "yi lu" (first route) and applications with Master Chen Xiaoxing
  
  Time: 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. & 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
  Cost: $200 per person for both days or $120 for one day
  Dinner: May 28 at 5:00 p.m. in San Francisco. Cost is $20 per person.
  
  Demonstration from 11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on 5/27/06. $10 donation to ACTS
  
  Master Chen Xiaoxing: a 19th Generation of Chen Family Taijiquan. He is the direct descendant of Chen Wang Ting, the founder of Taijiquan. He began his training at the age of eight under the tutelage of his father and then under Chen Zhaopei and Chen Zhaokui. He is one of the best Chen Taijiquan practitioners in the world and the Principal and Head Coach at the Chen Taiji School in Chen Village (Chenjiagou). Master Chen Xiaoxing will be teaching the Chen Style Xin Jia Yi Lu form and applications at the workshop. Xin Jia Chen Taiji was created in a more systematic way by the legendary 17th Generation Grandmaster Chen Fake, based on the principle and movements of the Lao Jia in combination with his lifetime martial art experience. The Xin Jia system was brought back to Chen Village by Chen Zhaokui to spread this new system, which has more obvious circles, storing and releasing powering with very graceful movements. Master Chen Xiaoxing's older brother, Chen Xiaowang, widely acknowledged as the "Standard Bearer" of Chen Family Taijiquan will continue the Xin Jia teaching in the August 27-28, 2006 workshop.
  
  Click here for: picture of Tony with Master Chen Xiaoxing

   

• 2006, April 29:The American Chen Taiji will be demonstraing (1:00 - 1:30 p.m.) at Temescal Creek Park, Emeryville, for the Earth Day Event. Demonstration includes various Taiji empty hand forms, push hands, and weapons. We are also performing for The World Tai Chi / Qigong Day Demonstration at SF Union Square (11:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.)

   

• 2006, April 2: Workshop with Master Chen Bing
  Time: 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. & 1:30 to 5:00 p.m.
  Cost: $120 per person
  Instructions: Five kinds of Chen Taiji push-hand patterns and applications review
  
  Master Chen Bing: a 20th Generation of Chen Family Taijiquan and nephew of Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing; three-time National Push-Hand Champion from China; a three-time first place winner in Push-Hand and Taijiquan in Wenxian, China; a two-time International Taiji Competition Gold Medalist; head of Taiji coach at the University of Shanghai for many years before he returned to Chenjiagou.
  
  Click here for: Master Chen Bing's picture

   

• 2006, March 11: Lunar New Year Unity Festival - Chen Taiji & QigongDemonstration
  Led by Sifu Vivian at 4:35 - 5:00 p.m. at Cupertino Memorial Park (corner of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Mary Ave)

   

• 2005, December 5: Mini Workshop with Master Chen Zheng-Lei
  Time: 7:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.
  Location: SF area (to be announced)
  Cost: $70 per person for the first 20 participants; $110 for 21st-25th participant. Workshop is limited to 25 participants.
  Instruction: first half hour - qigong; second hour - push hands; last hour - pole shaking.
  RSVP: required
  Note: NOT for beginner students.
  
  Master Chen Zheng-Lei: A 19th Generation of Chen Family Taijiquan. He is known as one of the "Taiji Jingangs" in Chenjiagou. He is a two-time Taijiquan Grand Champion at the National Taijiquan Competitions, and has won over 10 gold medals at the Henan Martial Arts Competition.

   

• 2005, September 17: Moon Festival - Chen Taiji Demonstration
  Cupertino Memorial Park (corner of Stevens Creek Blvd. and Mary Ave) at 12:50 p.m.

   

• 2005, September 10: Chen Taiji Demonstration
  City of San Jose's Guadalupe River Park and Gardens Grand Opening Celebration from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
  **Chen Taiji Demonstration is at 12:00 - 12:30 p.m. **
  The performance area is called Confluence North, which is off Joshua Street. For a map and parking directions: www.grpg.org/GrandOpening/DirectionsParking.html

   

• 2005, September 3 - 4:Workshop with Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang
  Topic: Chen Taiji 19 Forms & Applications - The Chen 19 form is a combination of postures from the three major styles of Chenjiagou Taijiquan: Lao Jia (Yi Lu), Xin Jia, and Xiao Jia.
  Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 2 - 5 p.m. each day
  Location: Workshop will be held indoor in the San Francisco downtown area (ample parking available)
  Cost: $200 for both days or $120 for one day if paid before 8/15/2005. $220 for both days or $140 for one day if paid after 8/15/2005.
  
  Limited to 35 participants - RSVP required. Click here for registration form. Make check payable to: Amara Goodman and send to: American Chen Taiji Society, P.O. Box 156, Moffett Field, CA 94035.
  
  Dinner: After the workshop, dinner will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 4, at Canton Seafood Restaurant (three blocks from the workshop). $20 per person.
  
  Short workshops or private lessons are available from 8/30 - 9/2/2005 on a first come first serve basis through appointment. Fee: $150 per hour for one person; or $200 total if two people want to do an hour together.
  
  Master Chen Xiaowang: a 19th Generation of Chen Family Taijiquan; widely acknowledged as the "Standard Bearer" of Chen Family Taijiquan. He is the direct descendant of Chen Wang Ting, the founder of Taijiquan. He began his training at the age of eight under the tutelage of his father and then under Chen Zhaopei and Chen Zhaokui. He is one of the best Chen Taijiquan practitioners in the world and particularly famous for his fa jin ability.
  
  Click here for: Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang's picture

   

• 2005, May 27 - 29:Three-Day Intensive Taiji Camp
  Cost: $300 for 3 days (includes lodging and meals)
  Location: YMCA Point Bonita in the Marin Headlands section of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area
  
  The American Chen Taiji Society will be offering a special intensive training opportunity. Participants will be trained in:
  
  - Taiji Basic Footwork Drills; Wuji Qigong standing and correlation with push-hand and application drills; Chen Family Taiji Sphere.
  
  - Yi Quan basic stances and internal alignment; Yi Quan basic maneuvering and footwork; Yi Quan testing strength drills.
  
  Click here for: Three-Day Intensive Taiji Camp Agenda
  
  Master Wong Waiyi (Tony): a 20th Generation of Chen Family Taijiquan; disciple of Master Chen Qingzhou; one of the very few Taiji Masters outside of China granted the "Ming Shi" (Renowned Master) title by the International Taijiquan Conference of Wenxian, China; International Taiji Competition First Grade Award & Gold Medalist.

   

• 2005, May (exact date not confirmed yet): Workshops with Master Lu Zhiyou
  Master Lu Zhiyou: Senior disciple of Grandmaster Qingzhou; President and head coach at City of Luohe Municipal Chen Style Taijiquan Association; Push hands champion in Henan Province.

   

• 2005, April 23-24: Workshop with Master Chen Bing
  Time: 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. & 2 - 5 p.m. each day
  Cost: $180 for both days or $100 for one day
  Instruction: 5 kinds of Chen Taiji push-hand patterns and applications
  
  Master Chen Bing: a 20th Generation of Chen Family Taijiquan and nephew of Chen Xiaowang and Chen Xiaoxing; three-time National Push-Hand Champion from China; a three-time first place winner in Push-Hand and Taijiquan in Wenxian, China; a two-time International Taiji Competition Gold Medalist; head of Taiji coach at the University of Shanghai for many years before he returned to Chenjiagou.

   

• 2005, March 25: Welcome dinner for Master Chen Xiaoxing
  Time: 7:00 p.m.
  Location: Ming's Diner at 2129 Taraval Street, San Francisco, CA
  Cost: $20 per person
  
  ** only 35 seats available and half of them has already been reserved, so please

   

• 2005, March 24: Workshop with Master Chen Xiaoxing
  Time: 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
  Cost: $25 per person for the first 20 Tony's students or his students' students who register for this workshop.
  
  $30 per person for regular admission
  
  Location: Westlake Park Community Center at 145 Lake Merced Blvd, Room 14 (or outside at courtyard), Daly City, CA 94015
  
  Instruction: Pole shaking techniques to increase fa jin and solo Taiji movements. Please bring your own pole.

   

• 2005, March 17: Taiji Demonstration
  Hosted by Traditional Chen Taiji Club at San Jose State University, Central Plaza at 11:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.signup today!

   

• 2004, October 7: Master Chen Bing in the Bay Area
  Master Chen Bing will be conducting a 3-hour push hands seminar in the Bay Area on 10/7/2004 evening. NO BEGINNER! Contact Sifu Tony directly if you are interested. There are only a few spaces left.

   

• 2004, October 2: Brisbane City's Street Festival
  12:30 to 1:00 p.m. on San Francisco Ave in Brisbane
  Chen Family Taiji System by Peter, John, Steve, Chris, Vivian, and Singkin. Everyone is welcome to come support this event.

   

• 2004, September 25:Chen Taiji Picnic for Tony's Groups
  Barbeque at 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at McKenzie Park, 707 Fremont, Los Altos
  RSVP to: tradchentaiji@yahoo.com
  
  ** Tony will hold class from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. **

   

• 2004, September 19: 2004 Moon Festival
  11:00 a.m. in SF Chinatown on Washington Street near Wentworth Alley. Chen Family Taiji System by John, Anita, Vivian, Chris, Peter, and Singkin.

   

• 2004, September 18: Demonstration at Cupertino Northwest YMCA
  2:00 p.m. - Chen Style 24 Cannon Fist by Sifu Tony.

   

• 2004, June 5: Master Demonstration in the Bay Area

   

• 2004, June 5: Healthy Kids Promotion Day at Cupertino Northwest YMCA

   

• 2004, April 10: 12th Annual UC Berkeley Chinese Martial Arts Tournament

   

• 2004, March 5 - 26: Grandmaster Chen Qingzhou in the Bay Area
  Grandmaster Chen Qingzhou will be in the Bay Area in March 2004. If you are interested in attending any of the following events, please contact Tony Wong.
  
  
• 2003, October 26: Bay Area Taiji Exhibition

   

• 2003, August 23: Daly City Lincoln Center Grand Opening Event: Chen taijiquan demonstration is at 12:00 - 12:15 p.m.

   

• 2003, August 3: "WUSHU FESTIVAL" sponsored by World Traditional Sports Federation (WTSF): Union Square, San Francisco; 11:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.; **Chen taiji demonstration is at 12:00 - 12:30 p.m.**

   

• 2003, July 30: Chen Taiji Demonstration at SF YMCA's 150th Anniversary Celebration sponsored by Stonestown YMCA: City Hall, San Francisco; 12:00 - 2:00 p.m.; Loren Chin's demonstration is at 12:30 p.m.

   

• 2003, May 17: Chen Taiji Demonstration: Serramonte Shopping Center, Daly City; 12:30 p.m.; Other demonstrations before and after the Chen Taiji demonstration, beginning about 11:30 a.m.

   

• 2003, April 30: Chen Taiji Demonstration: Foothill College campus, Los Altos Hills; 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. at main dining room in Foothill College cafeteria, Asian Pacific Islander Month Closing Ceremony

   

• 2003, April 19: Competition results of Tony's students competing in the 11th Annual Berkeley Chinese Martial Arts Tournament at UC Berkeley

   

• 2002, September thru mid-December: Chen Qingzhou

   

• 2002, September 14 & 15: Chen Taiji Demonstration: Commercial Street, San Francisco - Autumn Moon Festival

   

• 2002, June 30: Chen Taiji Demonstration: Mountain View Cuesta Park

   

• 2002, May 18: Chen Taiji Demonstration: Serramonte Shopping Center

   

• 2002, March 23: Gu Zheng - Chen 48 Taiji Performance: San Francisco State University

   

• 2002, February 10: Chen Taiji Demonstration: Cupertino's Northwest YMCA - Celebrating Chinese New Year

   

• 2002, January 20: Chen Taiji Demonstration: S.F. Chinese Culture Center - 2001-2002 Ability Awards Poster Presentation Ceremony

   

• 2002, January 5: Chen Taiji Demonstration: Cupertino's Northwest YMCA & San Jose"s East Valley YMCA - Open House

   

• 2001, September & November: Chen Qingzhou

   

• 2001, September 3: Chen Xiaowang Demonstration Workshop

   

• 2001, August 19: Demonstration of Chen Family Taijiquan YiLu at the International Martial Arts Festival: Justin Herman Plaza, San Francisco

   

• 2001, May 5: Chen Taiji Demonstration: Serramonte Shopping Center

   

• 2001, March 30: Chen Taiji Demonstration: S.F. Chinese Culture Center

   

• 2001, Spring-Summer: Chen Youqiang

   

• 2000, August: 2000 San Francisco California International Wushu Festival

   

• 2000, July: Chen Zhengzhong

   

• 1999, April: Chen Qingzhou