COMING SOON 2010

25th July (Sun 10am-1pm
AUCKLAND: PUSH HANDS
Intensive session at Malisa's place.

TBC, August, midday.
AUCKLAND: MID-WINTER MEAL OUT
Details to be confirmed.

28-29th August (Sat/Sun). 10.30am-2.30pm daily
AUCKLAND: 42 FAJING TRAINING ROUTINE
Intensive session at Malisa's place (12.30pm byo lunch).

19th September (Sun). 10am-1pm
AUCKLAND: PUSH HANDS
Intensive session at Malisa's place.

26th Sept (Sun), 1-4pm.
AUCKLAND: TAI CHI TEA AND TALK
Howick/Pakuranga Netball Centre - further details to be confirmed.
An inspirational, informative and amusing afternoon not just about tai chi.
Includes demos, video (short movies and light-hearted clips) and presentations.
30 min cuppa so you can meet attendees from our other classes.

22-25th October (Fri-Mon) Labour Weekend.
AUCKLAND: TAI CHI CAMP (Old Frame)
Details to be confirmed.

7th November (Sun). 10am-1pm
AUCKLAND: PUSH HANDS
Intensive session at Malisa's place.

5th Dec (Sun), 1-4pm.
AUCKLAND: CHRISTMAS FUNCTION
Howick/Pakuranga Netball Centre - details to be confirmed.

SOME PAST EVENTS
(Click below to see photos)

18th July (Sun). 9.30am-12.30am
AUCKLAND: OLD FORM ONE
Intensive session, How/Pak Netball Centre, Lloyd Elsmore Park..

2010, 23rd May (Sun). 10am-1pm
AUCKLAND: 13 STEP (New Frame One)
Intensive session at Malisa's place.

2010, 9th May (Sun). 10am-1pm
AUCKLAND: PUSH HANDS
Intensive session at Malisa's place.

2010, 24th April (Sat) 9.30-11.30am
AUCKLAND: WORLD TAI CHI AND QIGONG DAY
Barry Curtis Park, FlatBush (400 metres past Buddhist Temple, Stancombe Road)
Free event, weather permitting, bring a friend, a cushion/seat and thermos!
Starts with a mass Tai Chi demo from all attendees (Silk-Reeling or Qigong)
then its demos (open fist and weapons) from experienced students, teachers and visiting clubs.
Then its over the road to the Buddhist Temple cafe afterwards for those interested.

2010, 27th (Sat) February.
AUCKLAND CENTRAL: Mini Workshop for Club Newbies
Intensive 3 hour session dedicated to those relatively new to the
Zhan Zhuang, Silk-Reeling, 4 & 13 Step forms. get up to speed quickly.
Taken by Malisa at Grey Lynn location, 1-4pm. Please register with Malisa.

2010, 26th (Fri) February.
AUCKLAND CENTRAL: Lantern Festival Demos
An excellent showcase of Auckland's MA talent between 6pm and sunset.
As usual club members will be demoing for about 20 mins.
Photos here

2009, Tues 29th December, 9.30-12.30
AUCKLAND: Club Mini Workshop
General consolidation and personal corrections.
Finish with shared lunch.

2009, Sun 29th November, 1-4pm.
AUCKLAND: Club Christmas Event
Photos here

2009, Sat 17th October, 10.30-1.30pm
AUCKLAND: Club Mini Workshop
Cannon Fist (Old Frame Two) and lunch, Malisa's place.

2009, Sun 11th October, 1pm
AUCKLAND: Group Lunch/Trip Buddhist Temple Dannemora
Limited places due to the small cafe there.
Visit the Pressed-Flower Exhibition (free) afterwards.
Corner Stancombe and Chapel roads.
Photos here

2009, Sat 10th October, 12.30pm
AUCKLAND: Teachers/Assistants GetTogether
Lunch, gossip and meeting (short) at Malisa's place
No need to bring anything.

2009, Sun 27th Sept 1-4pm
AUCKLAND: Club 10th Anniversary
Slideshow of archivedhen photos and video,
reminscences, demos, inspiring clips and afternoon tea.
Netball Centre, please bring a plate.
Photos here

2009, 13th September, 9-5pm
AUCKLAND: Chin Woo Wushu Competition
Includes Tai Chi Demos/Competition
David Chen scored a medal here.
Farm Cove School - Photos here

2009, Sun 30th August, 9.30am (3hrs)
AUCKLAND: Club Mini Chen Workshop
Chen Old Frame Two (Cannon Fist) - for intermediates
Malisa's Place - visitors welcome to enquire.

2009, Sat/Sun 15-16th August, 9.30am-12.30pm
AUCKLAND: Club Mini Chen Workshop
Chen Old Frame Two (Cannon Fist) - for beginners
Malisa's Place - visitors welcome to enquire.

2009, 27th June to 7th July
KUALA LUMPUR: Club Tai Chi Temple Mountain Retreat
Stay at a Buddhist Temple complex nestled in morning mist high above the rural valleys of Malaysia.
The air is clean, the tropical heat forgotten and the only sound is that of monkeys in the forest below.
Includes 25 hrs of daily Chen style Tai Chi training (demos/forums included) with plenty of time to relax
or bus over to the huge theme park/Casino/restaurants complex 5km away.

Next is 3 nights stay in central KL (Chinatown) with daily morning
training at the nearby ChinWoo stadium (Malisa's former club) and all the food
you care to sample in Petaling Street. Lots of interesting places to visit.

Then we journey south to visit a few Chen clubs for
Tai Chi Exchange and common training in Johor Bahru and Singapore.
Photos here

2009, Sat 25th April:
AUCKLAND: Club World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Event
9.30am warm-ups, start 10.00am sharp, finish by 11.30. Details TBC
Always very popular and well attended with a variety of demos.
Other tai chi clubs welcome to participate with us (contact Malisa)

2009, Sun 12th April, 9.30am
AUCKLAND: Club Mini Workshop
Chen Fan - revision/consolidation (2hrs)

2009, Sun 22nd Feb, 9.30am
AUCKLAND: Club Mini Workshop
Chen Broadsword - revision/consolidation (1hr)
Chen Sword - revision/consolidation (1hr)

2009, Sun 15th Feb, 7-10pm
AUCKLAND: Club Pizza and Movie Night
We've got the Pizza you bring the drink (or whatever additional eats you want)
At Malisa's, cushion/blanket recommended! Bring a friend.
Movie plus Club archival clips/photos

2009, Fri 6th Feb: LANTERN FESTIVAL
AUCKLAND: Albert Park 7.30pm or so
Our group is demo-ing at around 7.30pm. Contact Malisa if you want to join in the fun.
The martial art stage is one of the most popular corners of the park during Lantern Festival.
Afterwards lots of other interesting sites, foodstalls, lantern displays and entertainment to see.

2008, Sat/Sun 5-7th December:
BRISBANE: Grandmaster Zhu Tiancai's Workshops
Malisa's renowned master (19th gen) returns from Chen Village to provide
a variety of Chen workshops/events for beginners and experienced alike.
Master Zhu is one of the top handful of Chen stylist's world-wide.
This is the beginning of 4 monthly visits to Brisbane by both
Master Zhu or Ng Malisa to provide regular, comprehensive and
top quality Chen Taijiquan teaching on the eastern seaboard.

2008, 21st Nov - 3rd December:
AUCKLAND: Grandmaster Zhu Tiancai's Workshops
Malisa's well known master (19th gen) returns from Chen Village to provide
a variety of Chen workshops/events for beginners and experienced alike.
Master Zhu is one of the top handful of Chen stylist's world-wide.
Its been almost 10 years since someone else of his reputation
has been to NZ so do make the most of it!

2008, Sun 16th November:
AUCKLAND: Club End of Year Meal at Thai Flame restaurant.
12 midday Botany West. Bar opens at midday, meal at 12.30
Buy more pay less! Discounted ($17) and BYO.
Not to be missed, see teacher for tickets.
(120+ attendees in winter 2008)

2008, Sun 9th November:
AUCKLAND: Parnell Rose Garden Festival Demos
This is a great Spring weekend of fun and festivity in Auckland.
Lots of dance, music, food and craft on display.
We are demo-ing at two locations:
Archway Entrance - 1:15 (tbc) - have a go lesson
Pohutakawa Dance Stage - 2:40pm

2008, Sat/Sun 11-12th October:
AUCKLAND: ChinWoo NZ Annual Competition Events
Kelvin and David get Gold and Silver in the Taiji section.
Click here for some photos

2008, Thurs 10th December:
AUCKLAND: Botanic Gardens Demo for International Day of the Older Person .
Very well patronised and organised by Age Concern. Enjoyable time had by all.
Click here for photos.

2008, Sat/Sun 4-5th October:
WELLINGTON: ChinWoo NZ 10th Anniversary - Demonstrations
Our club, as a ChinWoo associated club, is providing Chen demonstrations for our distinguished international visitors.
Have a fun weekend, get involved in a demo, see the skills of overseas masters.
Free entry, banquet meal (Sat night) $35.
Contact Malisa for details or involvement in performances.

2008, Sun 28th September:
AUCKLAND: Club Tai Chi Tea and Talk
Discover what tai chi is really about by undestanding its origin, spread
Chinese cultural context and health benefits through entertaining video, ppt presentations,
short talks, and demonstrations. A very popular and informative event.
Half time cuppa and biccies provided.

2008, Sat/Sun 13-14th Sept:
CHRISTCHURCH: Chen Tai Chi Workshop
Old Frame/Push Hands upgrade/revision and more TBC.
Practitioners from other clubs welcome.
Contact Malisa or Denis Walker for details.

2008, Sat/Sun 26-27th July
BRISBANE: Chen Taijiquan Workshop
Sat: 10am to 3.30pm, Sun: 8.30am to 2.00pm
Revision of Old Frame One and introduces Chen Village Push Hands training
Went off very well, everyone enjoyed themselves and learnt a lot
Click here for some Photos

2008, Sun 15th June:
AUCKLAND: Club Mid Winter Meal at Thai Flame restaurant.
Buy more pay less! Discounted ($17) and BYO. 12pm Botany West.
Not to be missed, see teacher for tickets. (100+ attendees in 2007)

2008, Sat 26th April:
AUCKLAND: Club World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Event
Howick/Pakuranga Netball Centre, 9.30am warm-ups, begins 10.00am sharp.
Always very popular and well attended.
Other tai chi clubs welcome to participate with us.
Click here for some Photos

2007 (9.30-12.00, Sat 28th April):
AUCKLAND: Club World Tai Chi & Qigong Day Event
Farm Cove Intermediate School (Gymnasium), Pakuranga
We ask all class members, young and old, to join together in a mass demonstration
as part of a worldwide effort - sending a wave of healing energy around the globe.
We Kiwis are the first country to kick this off and expect at least 120 participants to help.
Demos from teachers and younger members as well as visiting groups.

Bring a thermos/cut lunch, blanket and a friend for lunch outside the Gymn on the grass weather-permitting.
Club uniform please (black/dark trousers and white tshirt/top if you have them).
Assemble 9.45am, start 10.00am sharp.

2007 (9.00-12.00, Sundays 11th/18th March):
AUCKLAND: Mini Workshops - Chen Old Frame One
Deeper revision of the internal elements of each step given by Malisa.
Held on Malisa's home training deck. BYO shared lunch.

2006-2007 23rd Dec/8th Jan:
CLUB CHINA TRIP
Chen Village (GMaster Zhu Tiancai) & Beijing (GMaster Feng Zhiqiang Workshops)
An amazing experience for the 10 intrepid members who journeyed there in the
middle of winter. They came back with stories of beautiful sights, great food, wonderful history
and cold feet. Pictures coming soon.

2006 (2.00-5.00pm, Sunday 3rd Dec) Club Christmas Function
Farm Cove Intermediate School, Pakuranga
A fun evening of cultural demos, singing, prizes and finger-food
Tickets available from your teacher

2006 (2.30-3.30pm, every Saturday starting 14th Oct): Active Auckland Free Tai Chi
Otahuhu (Murphy Park)

2006 (1-4pm Sat, 16th Sept): Old Frame One Workshop
Register at class (CTC Students $45, others $60) or ring/email Malisa.
Malisa's home training deck.

2006 (1-4pm Sat, 2nd Sept): Intensive Thirteen Step Workshop
Register at class (CTC Students $45, others $60) or ring/email Malisa.
Malisa's home training deck.

2006 (2pm Sun 27th August): Tai Chi Tea & Talk
Venue to be confirmed. Entry by tickets sold at class. This was a great hit last year.
Includes video presentation "What is Tai Chi", demos, short movie, talk on the health benfits
( from a Doctor of Geriatric Medicine), short testimonials, delicious cake and more.
Bring a friend and don't miss out.

2006 (1-4pm Sat, 1st July): Intensive Thirteen Step Workshop
Register at class (CTC Students $45, others $60) or ring/email Malisa.
Malisa's home training deck.

2006 (June): CLUB MIDWINTER XMAS BUFFET MEAL
Club Venue and Time to be confirmed.
Last year we had 80 persons - this time we're aiming at 120!

2005 (9th/10th December): INTERNATIONAL CHEN TAICHI CONVENTION
Club trip to Singapore (& Malaysia) for Master Zhu's world-wide clubs/students.

2005 1st Sunday Every Month: CLUB EXERCISE MORNING
8.30-10.00am, Manurewa Gardens, Location #17 (Urban Trees)
(Restarts in OCTOBER)