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The Peter Harris Award for Student of the Year 2009 went to Joe Gowing. Joe is a 2nd Duan from the Kingskerswell class. We are delighted he has won this award as he epitomizes the Tai Chi spirit and is a dedicated student, an excellent practitioner and a true gentleman.
2008 winner Barbara Ridler presenting the award to Joe.
At the end of the autumn term at Kingskerswell, the students below were all awarded their Intermediate Certificates.
Fred James, Denise James, Philip Moon, Pauline Harrap, Jill Elliott and Jane Gray.
October-November 2009
Nottinghamshire - York - Worthing - Devon - London
Autumn 2009 Seminars - various topics
Nigel Sutton will be touring the UK during October and November delivering seminars to students from all regions of the Zhong Ding Organisation. The tour will include hosting the Zhong Ding Autumn Camp in the East Midlands.
A brochure outlining times and dates can be downloaded here. The costs for each seminar vary so please contact local organiser on the brochure to confirm prices.
If you are interested in attending this session, please contact the relevant local contact for the event.
Walesby Forest Outdoor Adventure Activity Centre
Brake Road,
Walesby, Newark, Nottinghamshire NG22 9NG
Friday 30th October 2009 - Sunday 1st November 2009
Arrive from 18.00 on the Friday
Depart 16.00 on the Sunday
Come and join your fellow Zhong Ding Members for a weekend of training with Master Nigel Sutton and other Senior Zhong Ding instructors in this tranquil forest location in the East Midlands.
You will be able to start the day with some early morning form practice before breakfast and then attend a range of seminars throughout the day delivered by Nigel and other senior instructors.
The weekend will begin on the Friday evening and continue through to 4.00pm on the Sunday. If you are unable to attend the whole weekend, it is possible to book for parts of the weekend.
There will be a grading on the Saturday evening followed by a social event. Dormitory accommodation will be provided as well as simple home cooked meals (full board).
To view and download a brochure with the draft schedule for the weekend and the price list, please click here.
If you wish to attend the event, please complete an application form and send it with payment to: Graham Ball, 12 Hillside Drive, Southwell, Nottinghamshire NG25 0JZ.
If you have any questions about the event then please contact Don Harradine at d.harradine@sky.com or telephone 01623 798583.
Master Nigel Sutton will present the second part of the Yang Long Form at a class in Kingskerswell on Saturday, 18 July.
Please note: this is for senior students by invitation only.
Details: Kingskerswell Hall, 10 am to 4 pm. Red Packet, plus £4 to cover hall fees.
Contact John if you need further information.
Zhong Ding 21
Monday 17 August 2009 - Monday 31 August 2009 (14 nights)
Paradise Sandy Beach Resort, Pulau Pinang, Malaysia
(Information below from the parent Zhong Ding site.)
Following the successful celebrations of 20 years of Zhong Ding with the Official Opening of our Pulau Pinang Training Centre in 2008, Zhong Ding International will be celebrating its 21st Birthday with a grand festival of taijiquan.
The venue will be the Paradise Sandy Beach Resort on beautiful Pulau Pinang. During the 15 days (14 nights) at the four star resort, course participants will enjoy luxurious accommodation, beautiful beaches and the excellent cuisine for which Penang Island is famed.
Intensive instruction will be given in all aspects of Zhong Ding Taijiquan including the teachings and legacy of Master Liang He Qing, Master Lau Kim Hong, Master Lee Bian Lei, Master Xu Shu Song and Master Tan Ching Ngee. Special instruction will be given in the Yang style long form of Master Liang He Qing together with the complementary fast and qigong forms.
In addition special guests will introduce the participants to how their practice of taijiquan has informed the main arts that they practice.
This will be an excellent opportunity to deepen your understanding of the taijiquan of the Zhong Ding Association, whilst meeting old friends and making new ones.
The highpoint of the festival will be a Gala Day of Taijiquan featuring experts and exponents from several different styles of taijiquan, offering seminars and performances.
So start saving now and book your place early. Earlybird, instructor and group discounts are available. For details contact Nigel at ncs8@tm.net.my or speak to your instructor.
Brian Robson - 4th Duan
At a recent Seminar conducted by Master Nigel Sutton, Brian Robson, Senior instructor at our Kingskerswell class, was promoted to Master Instructor 4th Duan.
Brian has been practising Tai Chi for over twenty years, and is one of the founding members of Zhong Ding South West.
He is not only an excellent teacher, but a superb practitioner of our art, both technically and in his conduct.
We are sure everyone will join in congratulating Brian for this much-deserved award.
Barbara with the Peter Harris Award
On 18th September 2008 our friend and fellow Tai Chi student Peter Harris died after a short illness. Peter was an assistant instructor in the Kingskerswell class, and is sadly missed.
In honour of Peter's memory, the 'Peter Harris Perpetual Award For Student Of The Year' was created. This award will be presented at the end of each year to the student who, in the Instructors' opinion, has shown the biggest improvement as well as the most dedication. All senior instructors are eligible to vote for their candidate.
The inaugural award went to Barbara Ridler. Barbara is from the Kingskerswell class, but for several years trained with Mike Bearne in Kingsteignton. She recently had a 'special' birthday, but her energy and enthusiasm would put anyone half her age to shame!
Barbara passed her full Instructors exam at a recent seminar, and is a shining example to us all of what can be achieved with dedication.
