Internal Martial & Health
Arts Day
                   
Tai Chi is the most widely known of the three main Chinese Internal Martial and Health Arts (Xing-I and Pa-Kua being the other two). The Internal Arts teach self-protection and help people lead healthy lives. Qigong (sometimes writen Chi Gung) refers to a wide range of Chinese exercises that are generally gentle though powerful ways to maintain fitness and health.
     
You may already practice an Internal Art, you may have practiced one in the past or you may simply have wondered "What is Tai Chi (or what is Qigong) and would I enjoy having a go at it?". It doesn't matter which category you are in, simply come along and have some fun in aid of a good cause.
   
The events during the day, will be suitable for people of a basic normal fitness level who are between the age of 16 and 86 (or perhaps older).
   
On Sunday the 18th May 2008, at the University of Derby's Buxton campus in the magnificent Dome (CLICK FOR MAP), you can come along and have a go at the Internal Martial and Health arts for FREE.
   
OK, so nothing is really free and this day is no different, you have to spend your time and energy having a great time and if you like, we will be accepting donations to raise money for the British Heart Foundation you can give nothing or you can give fifty thousand pounds, whatever you want and whatever you can afford.
   
The day will run from 10am to 4pm and be split into fifty minute sessions with a variety of subjects being taught:
University of Derby, Buxton - Inside of Dome
University of Derby, Buxton.
Inside of Dome.
         
(Photo courtesy University of Derby)

The Dome is a disabled friendly venue.
 
   

 
Timetable

Attendees may choose for each time slot, which one of the options 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D' or 'E' they wish to participate in.

NOTE: All the sessions should perhaps be prefaced by the words "Introduction to", obviously in a fifty minute session you will receive a taster of the topic and hopefully acquire an insight into the delights and benefits of the Internal Martial and Health Arts.
 
Session A
Session B
Session C
Session D
Session E
Register on entry for limited attendance sessions.
  9:30 am
-------------------- Doors Open --------------------
10:00am to 10:50am 

Xing-I, 5 element forms.
Bills McDonald
9 temple exercises Qigong system.
Richard Jones
Chen Style Warm-ups, Zhang Zhuang and other postures. Healing sounds.
Richard Northwood

Chen Style 11 Step Tai Chi Form.
Pete Hornby

Lian Gong Shi Ba Fa, 1st 18 "Qian Shi Ba Fa" for the treatment and prevention of stress, strains and sprains. Literally a head to toe workout.
Kevin McQuaid
Limited to 30 attendees
11:00am to 11:50am
Eight Move Energy Tai Chi Form.
Robert Agar-Hutton
Wild Goose Qigong.
Sue Johnson
Twenty-Four move Bejing Form Tai Chi.
Steve Lyall
Tai Chi talk and question session on Tai Chi principles and theory.
Dr Paul Butler
Lian Gong Shi Ba Fa, 2nd 18 "Hou Shi Ba Fa": For the treatment of problems with the major joints, tendon stretching exercises and internal organ health.
Kevin McQuaid
Limited to 30 attendees
12:00am to 12:30pm
---------- LUNCH BREAK  ----------
  12:30pm to 1:50pm

---------- DEMONSTRATIONS ----------
Richard Nortwood - Traditional Sword form
Robert Agar-Hutton - Five Move Chi-Gung
Sue Johnson - Chen Style Sabre
Shire Hill Lian Gong Shi Ba Fa Association - Qian Shi Ba Fa (1st 18) to music.
Richard Jones - Yang Style Two Person Sparring Form. 
Robert Gunning - Yang Style Tai Chi Broadsword


OTHER DEMONSTRATIONS TO BE ANNOUNCED

  2:00pm to 2:50pm  
Eight Move Energy Tai Chi Form.
Robert Agar-Hutton
Chen Style 11 Step Tai Chi Form.
Richard Northwood
Silk Reeling & Eight Brocade Exercises.
Pete Hornby
Yang style Qigong leading to the standing Hong Kong set.
Ian Howie
Masterclass eight treasure Qigong.
Dr Paul Butler
Limited to 15 attendees
  3:00pm to 3:50pm
Xing-I, 5 element forms.
Bills McDonald
Chen Style 11 Step Tai Chi Form.
Richard Northwood
Shi Ba Shi Qigong Internal Health exercises.
Steve Lyall
Chen Style Tai Chi.
Sue Johnson
Lian Gong Shi Ba Fa, 3rd 18 "Xu Shi Ba Fa" for respiratory disorders and cardio-vascular health.
Kevin McQuaid
Limited to 30 attendees
  4:00pm
--------------- FINISH ---------------
           

Attendees may choose for each time slot, which one of the options 'A', 'B', 'C', 'D' or 'E' they wish to participate in.

Content and order of the sessions is subject to change and this webpage will be updated as new information is available.
Last update: 15/05/08

       
Links to Instructors Profiles (in alphabetical order)
Robert Agar-Hutton - Click Here
Dr. Paul Butler - Click Here
Pete Hornby - Click Here
Ian Howie - Click Here
Sue Johnson - Click Here
Richard Jones - Click Here
Steve Lyall - Click Here
Bills McDonald - Not Yet Available
Kevin McQuaid - Click Here
Richard Northwood - Click Here
       
This event was conceived by Bills McDonald and organised by Robert Agar-Hutton.
   
For additional information contact Robert Agar-Hutton on 05601 257 152
         
         

Thanks are also due to the following people and organisations who are helping to
make the day a success

Hi Viz Extras   
   
   
University of Derby Staff including:
Simon Birkett, Simon Butt, Ron Chelton, Peter Dewhurst, David Gray, Tim Heap, Sara Murphy, Richard Richards, Charles Spring, Christine Sweetmore, and many others with special thanks to Marie Aldous and Briony Middleton.

British Heart Foundation staff including:
Lauren Mallinson and Stacey Smalley.
       
   
This webpage written by Robert Agar-Hutton