tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-43957492319341711772024-03-19T02:48:38.982+00:00JOetaijiTraditional Taiji Training in the footsteps of Patrick Kelly > Master Huang Sheng Shyan(Huang Xingxian) > Cheng Man Ching > Yang Cheng Fu. For those who wish to learn deeply.JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.comBlogger39125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-27661992677420935782018-10-04T00:17:00.000+01:002018-10-04T00:17:12.154+01:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">Kahlil Gibran on Love <br />
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When love beckons to you, follow him,<br />
Though his ways are hard and steep.<br />
And when his wings enfold you yield to him,<br />
Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you.<br />
And when he speaks to you believe in him,<br />
Though his voice may shatter your dreams<br />
as the north wind lays waste the garden. <br />
For even as love crowns you so shall he crucify you. Even as he is for your growth so is he for your pruning.<br />
Even as he ascends to your height and caresses your tenderest branches that quiver in the sun,<br />
So shall he descend to your roots and shake them in their clinging to the earth. <br />
Like sheaves of corn he gathers you unto himself.<br />
He threshes you to make you naked.<br />
He sifts you to free you from your husks.<br />
He grinds you to whiteness.<br />
He kneads you until you are pliant;<br />
And then he assigns you to his sacred fire, that you may become sacred bread for God's sacred feast. <br />
All these things shall love do unto you that you may know the secrets of your heart, and in that knowledge become a fragment of Life's heart. <br />
But if in your fear you would seek only love's peace and love's pleasure,<br />
Then it is better for you that you cover your nakedness and pass out of love's threshing-floor,<br />
Into the seasonless world where you shall laugh, but not all of your laughter, and weep, but not all of your tears.<br />
Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself.<br />
Love possesses not nor would it be possessed;<br />
For love is sufficient unto love. <br />
When you love you should not say, "God is in my heart," but rather, "I am in the heart of God."<br />
And think not you can direct the course of love, for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course. <br />
Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself.<br />
But if you love and must needs have desires, let these be your desires:<br />
To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night.<br />
To know the pain of too much tenderness.<br />
To be wounded by your own understanding of love;<br />
And to bleed willingly and joyfully.<br />
To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving;<br />
To rest at the noon hour and meditate love's ecstasy;<br />
To return home at eventide with gratitude;<br />
and then to sleep with a prayer for the beloved in your heart and a song of praise upon your lips.<br />
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I will re create something soon.
JOe.
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JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-62883073078480222832014-06-16T20:00:00.003+01:002014-06-16T20:02:23.468+01:00Mind MovesBy Joe Harte
The Taiji classics say the mind leads and the energy and body follow. But as my teacher Patrick Kelly asks “how many actually consciously train that way?”
For the most part people move the body in some unconscious instinctive way and then bring their awareness into an often static held posture.
How to break that cycle of move and listen, move and then become aware, is at the core of our training and transforms external movements, however slow, smooth, and beautiful into true Taiji.
To begin the training to move the mind takes guidance and constant reminders so as not to forget to make the effort. The attempt should be to move the mind and use intention to lead every movement within the form, and then slowly bring that into the much more difficult scenario of partner work and the fixed pattern pushing hands. Master Huang (Huang Sheng-Shyan) said there are no secrets in Taiji just things too small to be seen. Patrick Kelly, Master Huang Xingxian’s long time inner school student, says that if there is a secret it’s knowing where to put the mind and at what time.
This moving of the mind training begins with awareness which in itself has an intention buried within it. That is to say by its very nature moving the awareness through the body has an implied intention. Patrick Kelly teaches a training method that begins the first timing of the mind with the movement of the body itself. We contract muscles to lift the body, and then release muscles to let it fall. In the rising wave of contraction/ lifting the mind is trained to move with the rising movement. Then within the releasing of muscles and body falling the mind moves down.
The timing of the mind relative to the activation/ de-activation of the body is usually introduced to new starters by asking them to press their feet into the ground to begin the lifting process then let the minds awareness follow that movement up. This is really just to introduce the idea and is in fact the opposite of what the classics state because in this instance the body is active and the mind passive i.e. the body has been activated (by some means) and then the mind follows.
Some period of practise is necessary to allow people to get used to the idea of consciously moving the mind. Once that stage is reasonable and comfortable it becomes possible to begin to draw the mind up and down more or less simultaneously with the body movement whist at the same time becoming aware of the first two muscle state changes – muscle contract and muscle release.
After some time and effort this then leads naturally and gradually towards moving the mind a little ahead of the body movement to include the joint sensors. At this stage the practise is now tending towards the ideal of what is asked in the classics – that the mind leads. And now we can say the mind is active and the body passive.
Once that process has begun, beyond those initial timings exist a whole range of timings taking the mind slowly further and further ahead as the awareness deepens and is able to listen to more and more subtle and levels. As Patrick says it is only really possible to generate an intention from the level at which you are able to listen…….. and so slowly the deep mind awakens.
Patrick and his students teach in Zurich, and recently he opened a state of the art facility in Shanghai which visitors are welcome to http://www.9clouds.ch
For classes and Seminars in the UK Joe Harte teaches regular classes in Durham with Seminars in Durham and London and elsewhere by request
www.communigate.co.uk/ne/taijiquan
JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-5229126404109154742014-01-17T16:21:00.003+00:002014-01-17T16:21:31.765+00:00Seminars<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Regular Open Seminars in Durham & London. <br />
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Taiji in the footsteps of Huang XingXian & Patrick Kelly <br />
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Progressive multilayered seminars suitable for people with some experience - ALL welcome irrespective of style. Each seminar has a particular theme, and begins by introducing the basic methods for those not so familiar with our system – You are most welcome to come and find out what we do. <br />
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Joe Harte is a long-time student and Senior Instructor under Patrick Kelly. Using deep concentration on the 5 inner senses he aims to lead people beyond just the outer movement into subtleties of the deeper inner practice. <br />
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2014 Seminars with Joe Harte <br />
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Sat.25 Durham <br />
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Sat.1 London <br />
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Sat.22 Durham <br />
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Sat.24 Durham <br />
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Sat.12 Durham <br />
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Sat.19 Durham Yoga Group(D.Y.G)Taiji Intro <br />
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Wkend - Lakes Residential - Fri eve.7–Sun.9 <br />
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8 Paths Meditation <br />
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All Welcome - irrespective of style <br />
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Training Times:10am-1pm; 2pm-5pm <br />
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Possible outside training if dry and bright so be prepared. Bring lunch & a drink. <br />
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Seminar Fees per Day: <br />
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£40 members <br />
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£30 members training twice weekly with Joe. <br />
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Please e mail your intention to attend with £20 deposit If the day cancelled deposit returned. No re-fund for 'no-shows' Please help organizer by booking in advance as venues have to be hired and paid for – Thanks! <br />
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Email: joetaiji@gmail.com <br />
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The historic city of Durham is a great place to spend the weekend! <br />
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Seminar in your town? 1/2, 1, 2 Day seminars possible in your area, tailored to your group. Free place for organizer (if min 10 people attending) + agreed expenses such as hall hire. Discuss with JOe. <br />
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JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-2459861824828601152014-01-13T15:34:00.002+00:002014-01-13T15:35:27.142+00:00Enrolling for Tai Chi/ Taiji beginners 2014<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-21727623693654725362013-09-16T13:15:00.001+01:002013-09-16T13:15:14.715+01:00Enrolling Beginners<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/taijiquan/page18.phtml" target="_blank">http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/taijiquan/page18.phtml</a></div>
JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-78060518058936100492013-09-04T17:20:00.001+01:002013-09-04T17:20:13.411+01:00Free Taiji<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<a href="http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/taijiquan/page18.phtml" target="_blank">Free Taiji, Gala Theatre Durham, sun 8th </a></div>
JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-85058345557790894452013-07-24T14:56:00.003+01:002013-07-24T14:56:40.658+01:00Here’s some nice Taiji links:<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Luke, Aaron, Dave& Jean (students of Patrick) demonstrating at Tai chi Caledonia<br />
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<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCj08l3D4sU&feature=youtu.be&a">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BCj08l3D4sU&feature=youtu.be&a</a><br />
Quickfist<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt-jtJOqthw">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bt-jtJOqthw</a><br />
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Michael Plotz (Taiji brother and German student of Patrick) a bit of a long intro ( 2mins) in German but eventually it gets to the demo<br />
<a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDLYnR4Tw5g">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tDLYnR4Tw5g</a><br />
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Enjoy!<br />
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JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-64568967837005458622013-06-03T08:41:00.001+01:002013-06-30T12:05:15.522+01:00Taiji Seminars Durham & London<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Deeply refined teachings using 5 inner senses, in the footsteps of Mst Huang Xingxian & Patrick A Kelly.<br />
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Sat 10th Aug - LONDON (9.45) 10am-5pm £50<br />
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Joe Harte is a Senior Instructor under Patrick Kelly with<br />
35 yrs martial arts experience, 20 years intensive Taiji.<br />
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The Hub, Woodberry Grove, London N4 1SN <br />
(5mins walk from Manor House underground station)<br />
Bring lunch, use of kitchen, outdoor training if fine.<br />
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Suitable for: Those who have some Taiji experience. This seminar will cover the deeper aspects of Taiji training beyond just outer movement. Working through the smooth, accurate, released & aligned body we begin the process of awakening the ‘Deep Mind’. Concentration on the 5 inner senses, allows review of current habitual patterns and Taiji then becomes a continuous catalyst for deep inner change and refinement – leading to gentleness with inner strength and profound peace of mind.<br />
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5 Loosening Exercises: of Huang Xingxian are a deeply refined training in themselves. Smoothly co-ordinating the body, we then learn how to begin moving the mind ahead of the movement. Understanding how releasing habitually held muscle states whilst exploring the detailed alignment of the joints within the 5 stage vertical circle gives rise the elusive Taiji jing. <br />
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Taiji Short & Long Form <br />
Within the outer sequence we explore the continuously changing 5 natural muscle phases, giving rise to spring like forces that arise within the ebb and flow of movement. This deeply concentrated method builds to enhance Mind intention (Yi), Energy flow (Chi), and awareness (Ding Jing). Through the sequence of muscle state changes, as the body settles the earliest connections begin to form and forces rise. Stretch and pressure build through the body like a gently inflating balloon or the ‘bending of the Bow’. <br />
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Set Pattern Pushing hands: Each of these precise partner exercises are designed to explore our responses to sensitively applied incoming forces. In this way we can learn to remain undisturbed with the mind deep whilst softly yielding and neutralising. In bringing the deep mind states from the Loosening exercises and Forms into the partner work one may equate this with learning to deal calmly with situations in outer life. <br />
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The applications or returning of a partners force within each of the set patterns calls for a high degree of co-ordination and timing. This is the refined martial aspect of the Taiji - Just as the Zen Master Archers ‘allow’ the shot to release itself seemingly doing nothing, so in Taiji we allow the returning of the partners force through a wave of un-stretching muscles and they are thrown.<br />
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8 Paths Energy Transformation: Ancient Daoist meditations circulate the harmonised energy using intention and awareness through the 8 special channels. <br />
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Prior Booking required: E mail: joetaiji@gmail.com<br />
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Mobile: 0772 083 9621<br />
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JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-17083622480686467672013-05-16T11:22:00.003+01:002013-05-16T11:22:50.945+01:00Taiji workshop London?<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> I'm looking to run a Taiji workshop (in the footsteps of Huang Xingxian / Patrick Kelly) in north London, Manor House / Finsbury park/ Stoke Newington area poss Aug 10th.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">I am looking for a reasonably cheap venue, or outside park location with nearb<span class="text_exposed_show">y shelter if it rains. </span></span></div>
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<span class="text_exposed_show"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Perhaps you run a martial arts school in the area and would be interested in hosting the day? normally 10am-5pm Who am I? see </span><a href="http://www.communigate.co.uk/ne/taijiquan" rel="nofollow nofollow" target="_blank"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">www.communigate.co.uk/ne/taijiquan</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span></span></div>
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TAIJI Training Weekend – 8th & 9th (& day 10th) NOV 2013
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St. John's-in-the-Vale, nr Keswick <br />
Comfortable, self-catering, shared en-suite bunkrooms of 4-6 people, 3 miles from Keswick. <br />
14hrs High Quality Taiji Training; 2 nights B&B,<br />
Incl: Cooked breakfasts, Lunches, Snacks, Fruit, & all teas, coffees, squash etc.<br />
Full Weekend Cost: £110; Day Visitors £45/£35<br />
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Prior Booking with deposit E mail: joetaiji@gmail.com<br />
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JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-77513400399946139052013-04-21T21:31:00.000+01:002013-04-21T21:31:10.126+01:00April 27th World Taiji Day?!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">How strange to me that it is just one day!</span></div>
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JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-46246961922405599882013-03-29T16:37:00.001+00:002013-03-29T16:37:43.558+00:00Taiji Seminar Durham 27th April<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-12021700572605445762013-03-18T22:17:00.002+00:002013-03-18T22:20:18.395+00:00Tai Chi DAYSEMINAR-FINDHORN - with Joe Harte<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sat 23rd March 2013. (9.45am) 10–5pm<br />
Cluny Hill College, Forres, Scotland, IV36 2RD<br />
Full Day £45 Intro only 10-11.30 £15, Morning Only 10-1 £25 <br />
Indoor shoes only. Lunch option £5 <br />
Please let ...us know<br />
Booking at seantaijifindhorn@yahoo.co.uk<br />
Phone: 07799105138 / 01309 691009<br />
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Development of Inner Strength and Harmony in the footsteps of Master Huang XingXian & Patrick Kelly. Begin the process of awakening the Deep Mind through the 5 inner senses. ALL WELCOME! Irrespective of style.See more<br />
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JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-41368203347329652502013-02-11T13:07:00.003+00:002013-02-11T13:07:10.542+00:00Free Tai Chi (Taiji) Taster Class<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Sun 17th Feb - ALL WELCOME! <br />
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12-1pm Oriental Museum, Durham, DH1 3TH.<br />
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If dry outside the Teikyo Uni building entrance (opposite the Museum) bring warm layers <br />
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or inside museum if wet or very cold.<br />
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For class regulars we continue on 'till 2pm - coffee after?<br />
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JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-59237856085431827382013-02-09T18:13:00.001+00:002013-02-09T18:13:06.786+00:00My journey to black belt: Taiji seminar revisited...<a href="http://kickasssuec.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/taiji-seminar-revisited.html">My journey to black belt: Taiji seminar revisited...</a>JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-65268456054711104952013-02-08T10:16:00.004+00:002013-02-08T10:16:52.841+00:002013 Durham Taiji Seminars<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<strong>Open Seminars with Joe Harte. </strong><br />
<strong>Taiji in the footsteps of Huang XingXian & Patrick Kelly – in Co. Durham. </strong><br />
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<strong>Next Seminar:</strong> Mar 2Days Sat.9-Sun.10<br />
Progressive multilayered seminars suitable for people with some experience - ALL welcome irrespective of style. Each seminar has a particular theme, and begins by introducing the basic methods for those not so familiar with our system – You are most welcome to come and find out what we do.<br />
<br />
Joe Harte is a long-time student and Senior Instructor under Patrick Kelly. Using deep concentration on the 5 inner senses he aims to lead people beyond just the outer movement into subtleties of the deeper inner practice.<br />
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<strong>2013 Seminar Dates:</strong> <br />
Mar 2Days Sat.9-Sun.10 <br />
Mar 1Day Sat.23.Findhorn, Scotland. <br />
Apr 1Day Sat.27 <br />
Jun 2Days Sat.22-Sun.23 <br />
Sep 1Day Sat.14 <br />
Nov Lakes Residential - Fri eve.8–Sun.10 <br />
(Note: ½ day & either sat or sun of 2Days possible) <br />
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5 Loosening Exercises <br />
ShortForm <br />
LongForm <br />
Fixed-pattern Pushinghands <br />
Applications <br />
8 Paths Meditation <br />
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<strong>Training Times</strong>: 10am-1pm; 2pm-5pm <br />
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Possible outside training if dry and bright so be prepared. Bring lunch & a drink. <br />
Unless otherwise specified the venue is:<br />
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East Durham College <br />
Houghall Campus <br />
Houghall <br />
Durham <br />
County Durham <br />
DH1 3SG <br />
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<strong>Seminar Fees per Day: </strong><br />
£45 non members <br />
£35 members + all training Patrick Kelly's system <br />
£25 members training twice weekly with Joe. <br />
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<strong>Prior Booking with £10 deposit essential </strong><br />
Venues have to be booked and paid in advance so strictly No deposit - No place! <br />
Email: joetaiji@gmail.com <br />
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<strong>Seminar in your town? </strong><br />
1/2, 1, 2 Day seminars possible in your area, tailored to your group.<br />
Free place for organizer (if min 10 people attending) + agreed expenses such as hall hire.<br />
Discuss with JOe. E mail: joetaiji@gmail.com<br />
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JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-16851499332269832362013-02-06T10:40:00.000+00:002013-02-06T10:40:04.858+00:00Taiji Seminar Experience by Karateka<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We had a visit to my recent Taiji seminar from a couple who train in Karate researching the origins to one of their Kata back to our ‘Er Shi Ba’ or ‘QuickFist’ as we call it.<br />
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Sue writes a regular blog of her experiences in the world of martial arts.<br />
Here is a link to an updated version where my notes are added:<br />
<a href="http://kickasssuec.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/taiji-seminar-revisited.html">http://kickasssuec.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/taiji-seminar-revisited.html</a><br />
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the original (full) blog link here: Note comments<br />
<a href="http://kickasssuec.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/my-experiences-of-taiji-seminar.html">http://kickasssuec.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/my-experiences-of-taiji-seminar.html</a><br />
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Ciao JOe.</div>
JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-9726939865954209542013-01-08T13:48:00.001+00:002013-01-08T13:48:54.544+00:00Free Tai Chi Taster Sun 20th Jan <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Free Tai Chi Taster <br />
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Winterton Spa & Leisure <br />
Sun 20thth Jan 2pm–3.30pm <br />
<br />
Tai Chi <br />
Health, Happiness and Wellbeing <br />
Ancient Wisdoms for a modern world <br />
<br />
Our Tai Chi is a complete integrated system following ancient teachings of lineage masters - You will learn: <br />
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• Smooth accurate outer Body Movement and Postural Alignment <br />
• To release physical holding patterns & emotional tension <br />
• To awaken the Deep Mind & quieten ‘Mental Chatter’ <br />
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Begin the process of deep inner change and connect <br />
to your innate intelligence and true nature. <br />
Understand Others – Change yourself <br />
<br />
Joe Harte has 35 years experience. <br />
A journey that has taken him from the outer practises of Kung Fu and Jujitsu <br />
to the last 20 years of deep inner practise with Taiji and Meditation. <br />
If we can change one thing, ourselves, then we find in so doing the world around us seems to change in response…. <br />
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- Free Taster Class - <br />
Winterton Park Spa & Leisure, <br />
St Luke's Church, St Luke's Crescent, Winterton Park <br />
Sedgefield, Co. Durham, TS21 3NL <br />
This event is completely Free but numbers dependent. <br />
Please register your interest by leaving your name at the desk <br />
Or call Chris on 07803205132 <br />
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If sufficient interest there is the possibility of a follow on introduction course – watch this space! <br />
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<a href="http://wintertonpark.co.uk/" target="_blank">Wintertonpark.co.uk </a><br />
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JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-65433454070673505202012-12-30T23:34:00.003+00:002012-12-30T23:34:27.789+00:00<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Kahlil Gibran on Love <br />
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When love beckons to you, follow him, <br />
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Though his ways are hard and steep. <br />
<br />
And when his wings enfold you yield to him, <br />
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Though the sword hidden among his pinions may wound you. <br />
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And when he speaks to you believe in him, <br />
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Though his voice may shatter your dreams <br />
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as the north wind lays waste the garden. <br />
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For even as love crowns you so shall he crucify you. Even as he is for your growth so is he for your pruning. <br />
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Even as he ascends to your height and caresses your tenderest branches that quiver in the sun, <br />
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So shall he descend to your roots and shake them in their clinging to the earth. <br />
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Like sheaves of corn he gathers you unto himself. <br />
<br />
He threshes you to make you naked. <br />
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He sifts you to free you from your husks. <br />
<br />
He grinds you to whiteness. <br />
<br />
He kneads you until you are pliant; <br />
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And then he assigns you to his sacred fire, that you may become sacred bread for God's sacred feast. <br />
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All these things shall love do unto you that you may know the secrets of your heart, and in that knowledge become a fragment of Life's heart. <br />
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But if in your fear you would seek only love's peace and love's pleasure, <br />
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Then it is better for you that you cover your nakedness and pass out of love's threshing-floor, <br />
<br />
Into the seasonless world where you shall laugh, but not all of your laughter, and weep, but not all of your tears. <br />
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Love gives naught but itself and takes naught but from itself. <br />
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Love possesses not nor would it be possessed; <br />
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For love is sufficient unto love. <br />
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When you love you should not say, "God is in my heart," but rather, "I am in the heart of God." <br />
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And think not you can direct the course of love, for love, if it finds you worthy, directs your course. <br />
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Love has no other desire but to fulfill itself. <br />
<br />
But if you love and must needs have desires, let these be your desires: <br />
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To melt and be like a running brook that sings its melody to the night. <br />
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To know the pain of too much tenderness. <br />
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To be wounded by your own understanding of love; <br />
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And to bleed willingly and joyfully. <br />
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To wake at dawn with a winged heart and give thanks for another day of loving; <br />
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To rest at the noon hour and meditate love's ecstasy; <br />
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To return home at eventide with gratitude; <br />
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And then to sleep with a prayer for the beloved in your heart and a song of praise upon your lips.</div>
JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-6423211600763598552012-12-12T14:22:00.001+00:002012-12-12T14:23:22.303+00:00Searching<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
after the ma<strong>D</strong>ness<br />
purch<strong>A</strong>sing frenzy<br />
the white n<strong>O</strong>ise of sadness <br />
<br />
illumina<strong>T</strong>ions all gone<br />
the void… “wh<strong>A</strong>t now?” <br />
which plast<strong>I</strong>c fulfilment? <br />
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<strong>J</strong>oyless and empty <br />
the dawn brings the b<strong>I</strong>ll<br />
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JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-16144993932978418832012-12-12T14:17:00.000+00:002012-12-12T14:18:15.987+00:00The Source<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
The sea of life that ebbs and flows<br />
Tumultuous<br />
or glassy smooth<br />
<br />
Revealed deep within the rhythm of the Dao<br />
The source<br />
Within you…. now<br />
<br />
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<span lang="EN-GB" style="mso-ansi-language: EN-GB;"><span style="color: purple;"><a href="http://taiji-europa.eu/tai-chi-taiji/tai-chi-tales/why-i-like-tai-chi/joe-harte/" target="_blank">http://taiji-europa.eu/tai-chi-taiji/tai-chi-tales/why-i-like-tai-chi/joe-harte/</a></span><o:p></o:p></span></div>
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JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-19763722033737250782012-11-07T17:14:00.003+00:002012-11-07T17:14:48.323+00:00Lake District Taiji Seminar extra places <div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Lake District Taiji Seminar</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">A few extra places have just become available for this weekends Seminar</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Fri eve 9th - Sun 11th Nov </span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">2 nights B&B plus 14 hrs high quality training.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">£60 to £100 all in - sliding scale of charges</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Day Visitors welcome - booking only.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;"><br /></span>
<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">E mail for full details ASAP if want a place.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">joetaiji@gmail.com</span><br />
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JOehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16860300737994592321noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4395749231934171177.post-50682613344141530842012-10-30T12:35:00.002+00:002012-10-30T12:35:52.698+00:002013 Durham Taiji Seminars<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Dates now set (as far as they can) for my 2013 seminars.<br />
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Please Note - Advance Booking is essential with £10 deposit.<br />
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Also my regular classes continue at Houghall College in Durham.<br />
All Welcome. <br />
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<strong>Regular Taiji Classes:</strong><br />
<strong>Tues</strong> - Intermediates / Seniors – 7-10pm <br />
<strong>Thurs</strong> - New starters / Returners welcome 7-8.30pm (Others 7-10pm)<br />
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<strong>Forthcoming Seminars:</strong><br />
<strong>Open Seminars with Joe Harte – Durham </strong><br />
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<strong>2012: </strong><br />
Nov Lakes Residential - Fri eve.9–Sun.11 <br />
Dec. ½ Day or 1Day possible – Sat29 or Sun30 – <strong>Let me know if you are interested please.</strong><br />
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<strong>2013:</strong> <br />
Jan. 1Day Sat.26 <br />
Mar. 2Days Sat.9-Sun.10 <br />
Apr. 1Day Sat.27 <br />
Jun. 2Days Sat.22-Sun.23 <br />
Sep. 1Day Sat.14 <br />
Nov. Lakes Residential - Fri eve.8–Sun.10 <br />
<strong>(Note: ½ day & either sat or sun of 2Days possible) </strong><br />
<br />
<strong>Shortform </strong><br />
<strong>Longform </strong><br />
<strong>Fixed-pattern Pushinghands </strong><br />
<strong>Meditation </strong><br />
<strong><br /></strong>
<strong>All welcome. </strong><br />
<br />
Full Details on website:<br />
<a href="http://www.commigate.co.uk/ne/taijiquan">www.commigate.co.uk/ne/taijiquan</a><br />
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For a seminar in your area <br />
– Minimum 10 people & organiser gets free place E mail Joe: <a href="mailto:joetaiji@gmail.com">joetaiji@gmail.com</a><br />
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