Canadian Taijiquan Federation

We have confirmed our presentations for the annual symposium, Saturday, October 3! These include: The Foundations & Academics of Taichi -David Porter... Cultivation of Five Personal Attributes in Tai Chi -Randall Templeton Back to Basics Baduanjin Level 1 for Qi Cultivation and Increased Endurance: A Deeper Look at the Positive Effects of Traditional 8 Brocade Qigong -Malcolm MacQuarrie Forum Discussion - Tai Chi instructional approaches: Teach formalized/regimented postures, or teach a form with less structured approaches for students We are looking forward to brief, lively discussions at the end of each presentation. Please bring your thoughts and experience to the teaching approaches discussion.

Call for Papers The Canadian Taijiquan Federation is planning an autumn event to mark the Harvest Moon in October 2020. This Symposium will be held on Zoom and in person if this is legally and sensibly permitted. Current planned date October 3, 2020 to be confirmed. We invite practitioners, teachers, and contemplatives to submit a paper to the CTF by September 1, 2020. The program will be confirmed by September 15, 2020. ... For details, please visit http://taichitongren.ca/call-for-papers-2/

Not much space? This form can be done in a hotel room while working or travelling. Sifu Malcolm MacQuarrie demonstrates Tai Chi in a Box.

With heavy hearts we share the passing of Sifu Michael Kirwin, friend and member of the Board of the Canadian Taijiquan Federation. See our blog for the full story at http://taichitongren.ca/michael-kirwin-passing/

What a lovely celebration at Cold Mountain Internal Arts for the year of the Rat. Thanks to Sifu Steve Higgins and his club for hosting, and providing fellowship and great demonstrations. Also to the JingMo troupe for another fabulous display. This year we had a grand lion and a baby dragon.

Tanya Korovkin gives us the history and internal principles of taiji sword in our latest blog post. This is reprinted with her kind permission and courtesy of Cold Mountain Internal Arts. Head over to Taiji Tongren and have a look. http://taichitongren.ca/tai-chi-weapons/

Some exquisite tango at our celebrations! Thanks Steve Yee.

Another great day to celebrate the year of the pig (boar). Detail oriented workshops on Taichi principles, superb performances from several clubs with sword, fan, saber, dagger and open hand, and tango! The lion graced us with a blessing for this year. And the food - sharing everyone's delicious cooking to finish the day. Thanks to everyone for playing and sharing. Thanks especially to Steve Higgins of Cold Mountain Internal Arts for hosting us in his space.

Join us at Cold Mountain Internal Arts for Chinese New Year Celebrations. Saturday, February 9, 2019 Registration for workshops 9:15 a.m. 9:30 - Silk Reeling w. Steve Higgins of CMIA... 10:30 Converting Silk to Steel (defensive applications) w. Steve Higgins of CMIA (Lunch 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.) 1:00 Tai Chi Ball (free balls provided!) w. Malcolm MacQuarrie of Threads of Gold Tai Chi 2:00 Circular defensive applications w. Jonathan Krehm of Wu’s Academy 3:00 Lion Dance 3: 15 Performances and demonstrations: Tai Chi hand and sword, groups, Wudang, daggers, dance, FUN!!! 5:30 Pot-luck (BRING FOOD!) Free admission, donations welcome! 519-240-7694 / [email protected]

Our Tongren newsletter is now online! We are excited to announce that the collected knowledge and experience of our members will be available at the new Tongren site. Come on over and have a read of the President's welcome and our first article by Steve Higgins of Cold Mountain Internal Arts. We will be loading historical articles as well as new material. Sign up to have them sent to your inbox. Join the Federation and take part in this growing family of tai chi players. http://taichitongren.ca/blog/

Happy New Year! This is the year of the dog.