Sat, Aug 10
|U.K.
Winchester 2024 Masterclasses
Two four-day, all-inclusive events, where you can meet, practise, and share together with taijiquan enthusiasts and experts from around the world! The first event will run from Saturday 10th August to Tuesday 13th; the second event will run from Thursday 15th August to Sunday 18th.
Time & Location
Aug 10, 2024, 8:00 a.m. GMT+1 – Aug 18, 2024, 4:00 p.m. GMT+1
U.K., Sparsholt College, Westley Ln, Sparsholt, Winchester, Hampshire SO21 2NF, UK
About the event
You may attend one or both of the events as a residential or day visitor (see below). Staying at the venue includes full bed and board, and benefits from being able to enjoy the company of other taijiquan players during the evening, whether it's practising or just sharing experiences together. Not to be missed!
August 10-13: 5 Section Taijiquan Workshop, with Master Sam Masich. We will explore 5 Section Taijiquan core-principles through solo and partner training. Learn new solo exercises to support your forms and enjoy lots of fun and gentle partner work with good-spirited taiji playmates. Suitable for students of all levels and backgrounds.
August 15-18: Three Masters, Three Styles: Chen, Yang & Wu Taijiquan with Gianfranco Pace, Sam Masich and Paul Silfverstråle. Explore the Universal Taijiquan with three of today’s most highly dedicated and skilled experts. Coming from Italy, Canada, and Sweden, Gianfranco, Sam, and Paul will share practices and insights into the three major styles of taijiquan. Special presentation—Taijiquan: Journey to the West—describing the history of the art's movement from China to the rest of the world.
Wednesday 14th August is a day off.
Costs
- 5 Section Workshop (August 10-13) 4-nights residential £650 - Check-in from 4pm August 9
- 3 Masters, 3 Styles (August 15-18) 4-nights residential £650 - Check-in from 4pm August 14
- All Events (August 10-18) 9-nights residential £1250
- 5 Section Masterclass (August 10-13) 4-days non-residential £385
- 3 Masters 3 Styles (August 15-18) 4-days non-residential £385
- All Events (August 10-18) 8-days non-residential £735
To register your interest or book the events
https://forms.gle/AGipWJLzQWXXUppH6
A 25% non-refundable deposit is required to secure your place, payable by April 15th 2024; you will receive an email with payment details after you register.
Enquiries: Patrick Foley patrick@5-section-taijiquan.co.uk
Sparsholt College is located just outside the ancient cathedral city of Winchester, U.K., in the middle of a picturesque rural landscape. It is easily accessible from several main airports. The college provides high-quality ensuite student-style accommodation and excellent on-site catering, and is the perfect residential venue with wonderful views and fantastic flexible spaces. See the facility