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Bill & World Tai Chi & Qigong Day, Our second annual World Tai Chi and Qigong Day was awesome! We had Tai Chi demonstrations from all five houses of Tai Chi - Chen, Yang, Wu, Hao and Sun by some of the areas top instructors. Master Jia Wu Zhong and his students demonstrated Chen, Sun and contemporary 42 forms for our guests. Sifu Chris Bouguyon also had the guests performing simple Qigong exercises and demonstrated the Tai Chi for Arthritis Program which is based on Sun Style Tai Chi. Guests were treated to 1 hour workshops by each school so they could learn more about these wonderful arts. Specials guests included Jon Mize, Director of Sports and Fitness for "The J" - Aaron Family Jewish Community Center of Dallas (The hosts of our event) and Dr. Scott Zashin, Rheumatologist and published author of "Arthritis Without Pain" who discussed the benefits of exercise, and more specifically Tai Chi, in helping to manage pain. KeKino Institute of Healing provided our guests free massage and reiki as part of our natural exploration of health section. Raffles were held for free Tai Chi classes, autographed books, iPod Shuffle and Gift Baskets. We welcomed over 200 guests with more than 160 having never experienced Tai Chi before today! The J has offered to continue hosting the event thus giving our World Tai Chi Day Dallas a permanent home and Dr. Scott Zashin has agreed to speak next year as well. For next year, we are planning to bring in Chen Bing from China (direct descendant of Chen Style Tai Chi creator) and well as Yong Qing (Grand Champion 2002) from Phoenix AZ to demonstrate and host workshops for our guests. ain Bill, I read the letter during the welcome presentation as well as the proclamation from the Governor of Texas. Next year will be even better!! Sifu Chris Bouguyon |
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