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Archives for 2012

Extinct Species: Teachers With Spare Time

By Chris Leave a Comment

It’s been a very hectic two weeks! I’ve probably made over 200 telephone calls and sent numerous emails to primary school teachers regarding our ‘Pozitive Kidz are happy kidz’ workshops.

I’ve managed to book some workshops and programs, but it’s been very difficult to get most teachers to answer the phone even after several attempts.

Why?

Because teachers with spare time are an extinct species.

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Filed Under: Reflections, Schools

School Kids’ Tai Chi

By Chris Leave a Comment

Well, it’s that time of the year.

The school term has started and teachers are buzzing around getting things ready; parents are dropping off and picking up their excited (or crying) children  from school.

And I’m busy contacting primary schools and booking my ‘Pozitive Kidz are happy kidz’ workshops.

I enjoy running these workshops because it’s fun, energetic and challenges my presentation skills, as I have to adapt according to the age of the children.

For example, when I work with the preps (5-year-olds) I become more animated, use clear and simple language and use my props and toys to reinforce key themes.

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Filed Under: Reflections

Lao Tzu

By Chris Leave a Comment

When I let go of what I am, I become…Lao Tzu

Filed Under: Uncategorized

Step Back and Repulse Monkey

By Chris Leave a Comment

Here is a short clip showing the late master Cheng Tin Hung in 1986 demonstrating ‘Step Back and Repulse Monkey’.

I’ve been practicing this technique, left and right side, and wasn’t aware until now there are two more applications – against a reverse punch. That’s a total of four applications for ‘Step Back and Repulse Monkey’.

 

[youtube]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YBxIng2L0X8[/youtube]

Filed Under: Self defence, Wu Style Tai Chi, YouTube Tai Chi Tagged With: Self defence, Tai Chi Tip. Master Cheng Tin Hung

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WHAT OTHERS HAVE SAID

SPORTS CHI
“An excellent interactive workshop. Chris was informative and engaging providing useful connections to AFL skills.  I absolutely loved it!”
Anita – Football player

“(Chris) was fantastic by way of enthralling around 26 footballers aged between 15 and 19 for 90 minutes at Glen Waverley Hawks. Most impressive!”
Peter Nash
–Coach

CHAIR CHI
“Very positive comments from all the staff. It was terrific and so many staff members said how they slept soundly that night.”
Kathy Prince – Ringwood North Primary School

TAI CHI
“The Tai Chi form is beautiful and I have gained valuable relaxation and stretching techniques.”
Tess Searle – PA

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