News!
On Saturday, July 5th, there will be no classes at Chinatown Tai Chi Center. A Poll was taken and almost everyone was planning something special for that day. Our long weekends are few and far between so enjoy yourselves. Have a happy and safe fourth and don’t forget to return on Monday July 7th.
I would always like your feedback so if you did not get to vote about the fourth or have something to share please send me an email.
Chinatown Tai chi Center is a school that teaches and trains all year round. We need the support and attandance of all of our students in order to maintain our excellent facilities. We're about to begin our summer schedule. New students can begin classes on Monday, June 2, and Saturday, June 7.
Sign up now and begin to learn this life art. It will change the way you think about exercise.
To the students of Chinatown Tai Chi Center and visitors to our web site:
There will be no classes on Saturday, May 23rd, or on Memorial Day, Monday, May 26th. Have a wonderful and safe holiday.
Regular classes will resume on Wednesday, May 28th.
Saturday, May 10, 2008, the 10 a.m. and 11 a.m. classes will be held at Unity Unitarian Church, 732 Holly Avenue (Holly and Grotto), St. Paul. The 9 a.m. class is cancelled for that day. You can find directions at http://www.unityunitarian.org/mapdirections.htm
Enter the church on Holly Avenue. Our sign will be on the door. We'll meet in the Kinesthetic Room downstairs. Someone will be near the door to direct you.
Classes will resume at our usual location Monday, May 12.
Welcome to the new students who signed up on Saturday, 4/19/08, at the Introduction to Tai Chi seminar.
To any other prospective student who signs up and pays for the 2-month beginner's class before May 1, 2008, you will also get a special introductory price. Contact Sifu Calph via e-mail or call the number below for more information.
Posted By: Sifu Calph
On March 14, 2008 at 18:18
Introduction to Tai Chi Chuan--April 19, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join us Saturday, April 19, for an Introduction to Tai Chi. Tai chi is a powerful health art. It lubricates and stretches the joints, strengthens the body, increases the circulation of blood and internal energy, and is good for overall physical and mental health and balance.
If you would like to attend, click the "send us mail" link below or call Sifu Calph at 651-699-2863 with questions. A nominal fee of $5 will be charged for the hour and can be used against your first month's tuition.
Grandmaster Wong's Visit in September
It's not too early to start thinking about Grandmaster Wong's visit in the fall. We'll need a place to hold our banquet. Those who will be testing must make a committment soon. I would like to have a limited demonstration this year. Anyone who wants to be a part of the demonstration will be considered but no one will be required to take part.
Chinatown Tai Chi Center will be temporarily located at 1549 University Avenue on the dates listed in the table below.
St. Thomas More Church (formerly known as IHM and St. Lukes) will have its annual antiques and collectibles sale in the gymnasium during this time.
We will return to 1550 Summit Avenue for Monday, March 10, and Wednesday, March 12; then we're back to 1549 University for Saturday, March 15. Monday, March 17, we will be back to our regularly scheduled classes at 1550 Summit Avenue.
| Monday | Wednesday | Saturday |
| 2/25 1549 University Avenue | 2/27 no classes | 3/1 1549 University Avenue |
| 3/3 1549 University Avenue | 3/5 no classes | 3/8 1549 University Avenue |
| 3/10 1550 Summit Avenue | 3/12 Push Hands | 3/15 |
I have taken photos of the front door and front window of the store front we will be using, and the back door. Parking on University Avenue after 4:30 weekdays should be free.
There's a parking lot directly behind the building. To get to the parking lot, if you are coming from the North or South on Snelling Avenue, turn East on Sherburne Avenue (one block North of University Avenue). Go one block to Asbury Street and turn South. Turn right (West) into the alley until you see the Chinatown Tai Chi Center sign on the door. The parking lot is directly across the alley from the door.
If you are coming down University Avenue, turn North on Asbury Street, one block East of Snelling Avenue, till you get to the alley, then turn left (West).
Introduction to Tai Chi Chuan--April 19, 12:30 p.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Join us Saturday, April 19, for an Introduction to Tai Chi. Tai chi is a powerful health art. It lubricates and stretches the joints, strengthens the body, increases the circulation of blood and internal energy, and is good for overall physical and mental health and balance.
If you would like to attend, click the "send us mail" link below or call Sifu Calph at 651-699-2863 with questions. A nominal fee of $5 will be charged for the hour and can be used against your first month's tuition.
February 7th is the official beginning of the Chinese Year of the Rat.
If you were born between the following pairs of dates, according to the Chinese zodiac, you are a Rat; your elemental sign is also listed.
| 31 January 1900 - 18 February 1901: | Metal Rat |
| 18 February 1912 - 5 February 1913: | Water Rat |
| 5 February 1924 - 24 January 1925: | Wood Rat |
| 24 January 1936 - 10 February 1937: | Fire Rat |
| 10 February 1948 - 28 January 1949: | Earth Rat |
| 28 January 1960 - 14 February 1961: | Metal Rat |
| 15 February 1972 - 2 February 1973: | Water Rat |
| 2 February 1984 - 19 February 1985: | Wood Rat |
| 19 February 1996 - 6 February 1997: | Fire Rat |
| 7 February 2008 - 25 January 2009: | Earth Rat |
Here are some interesting links to pages telling about the Rat:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rat_(zodiac)
http://www.squidoo.com/2008YearoftheRat
http://www.holymtn.com/astrology/rat.htm
http://www.susanlevitt.com/tao-thisyear.html
http://www.legendinc.com/Pages/MiscellaneousPages/Zodiak/ChineseZodiak.html
(The validity of these websites is not guaranteed and the information is not approved or disapproved of by your Sifu.)
Our Chinese New Year celebration will be Saturday, February 9th. Go to the Members area for more information.
We have resumed our regular class schedule at Chinatown Tai Chi Center. We are excited to announce that the push hands class is continuing from 6:00 pm to 6:45 pm on Wednesday evenings. Anyone from 16 Form and above are invited to this class.
Testing will now be held every other month (see the Members section for more information).
Private lessons are available Monday evenings and Saturday mornings for $5.00 fee. Private lessons are 20 minutes long and are taught by advanced students. If two students are working on the same thing, a private lesson can be shared.
The official beginning of Chinese New Year (Year of the Rat) is February 7, 2008. Keep watching this space for more information on our Chinese New Year Celebration.
I intend to develop myself in a positive manner and avoid anything that would reduce my mental growth or my physical health.
I intend to develop self-discipline and respect in order to bring out the best in myself and others.
I intend to participate in class consistently, practice what I learn constructively and defensively to help myself and others, and never be abusive or offensive.
This is the schedule for the remainder of December and the beginning of January.
No classes December 22, 24, 26, and 31 (in red). Classes as usual on the other dates.
| Monday | Wednesday | Saturday |
| 17 | 19 | 22 |
| 24 | 26 | 29 |
| 31 | 2 | 5 |
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