Master Simmone Kuo's studio overlooking Portsmouth Square.
This was not the original studio as previously stated!
The original was located just down the street.
(Thanks to Randall Fung for the accurate information!)
Almost the entire 2009 Guang Ping Yang Taijiquan convention attendees!Interested in photos from previous years' conventions? Check 'em out!
Master Hui Liu explains posture in her Seated Meditation workshop.
Attendees of Seated Meditation
Master Hui Liu working with students on hand positioning during seated meditation: laogong point on the palm of the hand rests on the stomach meridian of the leg
(Liongqui - ST34).
Seated in a chair, the feet should be parallel and the legs should ideally be
bent at a 90 degree angle.
Participants: Sophie Nichanian, Marilyn Cooper, Alex Antipa, Cat Light.
Master Y.C. Chiang speaks on Methods of Good Practice
Y.C. beginning the movement "Punch Under Elbow"
Master Chiang demonstrating Chin To Toe at 87 years of age
Three Masters: Henry Look, Hui Liu, Y.C. Chiang
Eric Lelaquais explains Tuishou during his workshop
Eric Lelaquais and David Chosid help demonstrate techniques and body structure
Julie Boddorf and Eric Lelaquais push hands
Master Paul Taylor and his senior student demonstrate a 2-person equilibrium drill
Students of Paul Taylor's workshop help each other sense the Zhong Ding!
Master and Association President Randy Elia welcomes participants
Master Elia explains the focus of personal will, spirit and intention
in taijiquan and hsing yi practice
Workshop participants listen before moving into action
Morning form!
Morning stretches! Go Sophie!
Robert Bergman (Spirit Boxer) discusses training under Master Kuo
and the Taoist Three Essentials
Robert Bergman
Masters Don and Cheryl Lynne Rubbo explain Cultivating Power
(Extraordinary Practice for Extraordinary Times)
Participants of Cultivating Power listen intently
Cultivating Power Workshop
Cultivating Power WorkshopAfter two days of training...we break bread!
Good conversation, good friends...a very good time.
