September 2023 Schedule
Given COVID concerns even at this late date, we are (still) requiring in person attendees to be vaccinated, and if you are eligible for a booster to have received it. Please see the visual schedule at the bottom of the page for other changes and information. (Beginners note B* classes!)
Mondays
Beginner Review
Join us to work on nailing down your Tan Tui, 16 step, 20 step, or Chujiquan. We’ll be doing some form tuning for the first hour. If you’re new, we’ll spend time getting you up to speed and teaching basics. (*B)
(All levels)
5-5.50pm WCFS or Zoom
Open Hand Applications
For the second hour of class, we’ll look at various open hand applications originating from Tan Tui up to some intermediate level forms. We’ll also give you a chance to practice your breakfalls and qin-na. (B*)
(All levels)
6-6.50 pm WCFS or Zoom
Wednesdays
Bagwork & Conditioning
Want to learn how to hit a bag, improve your punching and kicking, and get ripped? This is the class for you. Although this is typically our longer, more intense class, it’s open to all levels, and if you need to catch a breath, it’s fine. (B*)
(All levels)
5-5.50 pm WCFS or Zoom
Taijiquan
In this class we will be working on basics, push-hands and various forms including 24 and 32 form taijiquan.
6-6.50 pm WCFS or Zoom
Saturdays
Tan Tui & Tumbling
This class focuses on basic strength building, breakfalls, and tumbling skills ranging from rolls, dive rolls, and cartwheels to aerial skills such as front tucks, butterflies, and handsprings. Space is provided for those who wish to work basics or forms of any level – and coaching is provided as needed. (B*)
(All levels)
9.00am-10.30am WCFS
Intermediate Changquan
We’re back to working some contemporary wushu this month. Intermediate changquan is a nice transition form between the basics and compulsory level routines. The form will be taught in detail with skill building for jumps including the jump toe-tap, lotus kick, jump double kick, and tornado kick.
(Intermediate to Advanced)
10.30-11.30am WCFS or Zoom
Applications
This class will focus primarily on Intermediate Changquan related applications, but may also be used to review other skills (Dui Gunshu, Dui Chuji, etc) as needed.
(Intermediate/Advanced)
11.30am-12.00pm WCFS or Zoom
B* – Beginners absolutely should attend these classes if possible to ensure they get a strong foundation in forms, applications, striking, breakfalls, and conditioning.
Zoom classes are online only
WCFS classes are at West Chester Friends School
Blended classes are both online and at WCFS
Two person Chujiquan with former student and black sash Mark Poletti.
English