News News From the TCFE 2012-04-21T11:14:43+02:00 John http://www.tcfe.org/news/news.php webmaster@tcfe.org tag:tcfenews,2012:News Pivot Copyright (c) 2012, Authors of News Official German Championships in Taijiquan (Tai-chi-chuan) 2012-04-21T11:14:00+02:00 2012-04-21T11:12:00+02:00 tag:tcfenews,2012:News.98 Hanover, the 18th of April 2012The German Taijiquan Open are the first official German Championships in Taijiquan (Tai-chi-chuan): www.germantaijiquanopen.de. In the Chinese country of origin and in the rest of Europe competitions in Taijiquan already have a longstanding tradition. Now several organizations cooperate under the patronage of the German Taijiquan and Qigong Netzwork (TQN) to establish these national German Championships. The competition will feature forms and push hands, the latter of which is a kind of standing-wrestling. The competition will take place from the 25th to the 27th of May 2012. Nils Klug, one of the main organizers of the event, states:  We would like to establish this professional tournament here in Germany and let it win recognition and positive resonance abroad to help all Taijiquan enthusiasts to meet, compete and exchange in a friendly atmosphere!The city of Hanover became the venue for the tournament early on. Konstantin Berberich from the CTND explains this: In our view the international connections, the infrastructure and central position of Hanover alone make it one of the best choices as a venue for the event. Also the green surroundings and nice atmosphere around the Centre for University Sports close to the famous Hanover gardens give it a very positive feeling in general.Jan Leminsky from WuWei further points out the importance for a first-time competition in Taijiquan:  Tournaments present a great opportunity to boost your motivation to train. They also help test your skills. Thus we hope that the Taijiquan skills of all participants will in the long run benefit from the German Taijiquan Open (GTO) and that the tournament will also help to present our art on a wider scale to the public.Venue: Zentrum für Hochschulsport (ZfH), Am Moritzwinkel 6, 30167 Hanover, GermanyThe organizers:Taiji Europa, the European Portal for Taiji and Qigong WuWei, the Competence-Center for Tai Chi and Qi Gong Chen-Style Taijiquan Network Germany (CTND)In close cooperation with the Taijiquan & Qigong Netzwerk Deutschland e.V. (TQN) Facebook Hanover, the 18th of April 2012

The German Taijiquan Open are the first official German Championships in Taijiquan (Tai-chi-chuan): www.germantaijiquanopen.de. In the Chinese country of origin and in the rest of Europe competitions in Taijiquan already have a longstanding tradition. Now several organizations cooperate under the patronage of the German Taijiquan and Qigong Netzwork (TQN) to establish these national German Championships. The competition will feature forms and push hands, the latter of which is a kind of standing-wrestling. The competition will take place from the 25th to the 27th of May 2012. Nils Klug, one of the main organizers of the event, states: „ We would like to establish this professional tournament here in Germany and let it win recognition and positive resonance abroad to help all Taijiquan enthusiasts to meet, compete and exchange in a friendly atmosphere!“

The city of Hanover became the venue for the tournament early on. Konstantin Berberich from the CTND explains this: „In our view the international connections, the infrastructure and central position of Hanover alone make it one of the best choices as a venue for the event. Also the green surroundings and nice atmosphere around the Centre for University Sports close to the famous Hanover gardens give it a very positive feeling in general.“

Jan Leminsky from WuWei further points out the importance for a first-time competition in Taijiquan: „ Tournaments present a great opportunity to boost your motivation to train. They also help test your skills. Thus we hope that the Taijiquan skills of all participants will in the long run benefit from the German Taijiquan Open (GTO) and that the tournament will also help to present our art on a wider scale to the public.“

Venue: Zentrum für Hochschulsport (ZfH), Am Moritzwinkel 6, 30167 Hanover, Germany

The organizers:

In close cooperation with the Taijiquan & Qigong Netzwerk Deutschland e.V. (TQN)

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]]> Admin Event Reports 2012-04-15T12:54:00+02:00 2012-04-15T12:54:00+02:00 tag:tcfenews,2012:News.97 Links to reports on the 9th Taijiquan & Qigong Federation for Europe Congress/Forum and several other European events have been added to the Event Reports page.Members are reminded that ey can send reports or links to reports of any European events to John Links to reports on the 9th Taijiquan & Qigong Federation for Europe Congress/Forum and several other European events have been added to the Event Reports page.

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]]> Admin TCFE European Championships 2012-02-26T14:18:00+02:00 2012-02-26T14:18:00+02:00 tag:tcfenews,2012:News.96 December 7-9 in Lignano, Italy Details to follow. A list of other events has been added to the Other European Events listings. December 7-9 in Lignano, Italy Details to follow.

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]]> Admin 24th FESTIVAL OF CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS & BRITISH OPEN TAI CHI CHAMPIONSHIPS 2012-01-21T20:21:00+02:00 2012-01-21T20:21:00+02:00 tag:tcfenews,2012:News.95 At Blackbird Leys Leisure Centre, Pegasus Rd., Blackbird Leys, Oxford; Sunday,April 15th, 2011 (doors open 9 am for competitors, 10 am for spectators).RULES OF THE FESTIVAL OF CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS & BRITISH OPEN TAI CHI CHAMPIONSHIPS Word Doc | PDF24th FESTIVAL OF CHINESE MARTIAL ARTS & BRITISH OPEN TAI CHI CHAMPIONSHIPS ENTRY FORM Word Doc | PDF April 15th, 2011 (doors open 9 am for competitors, 10 am for spectators).

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]]> Admin EUROPA TAICHI 2012 2011-12-11T12:22:00+02:00 2011-12-11T12:20:00+02:00 tag:tcfenews,2012:News.94 Third meeting of internal martial arts ! taichi chuan, bagua, hsing I, tuishou...EUROPA TAICHI - from 7th to 10th of June 2012 - in PARIS France, England, Germany, Italia, Spain, Russia...Practicers from everywhere in EUROPE will be there to share and show their passion! It will be a great occasion! Registration More information: europataichi2012@ffwushu.frEuropa Taichi Paris 2012 FrenchEuropa Taichi Paris 2012 English Third meeting of internal martial arts ! taichi chuan, bagua, hsing I, tuishou...
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More information: ]]> Admin International Push Hands Meeting 2011-09-13T18:23:00+02:00 2011-09-13T18:23:00+02:00 tag:tcfenews,2012:News.93 The date for the 12th Push Hands Meeting in Hannover has now been fixed From 11 to 19 February 2012 you can look forward to the familiar format, comprising the programme for experienced practitioners together with regular options for beginners: at least one morning workshop, an introduction to free push hands and then an extra area for beginners and 'soft pushers' after the midday break. International Push Hands Meeting Hannover, Germany Internationales Push Hands Treffen The date for the 12th Push Hands Meeting in Hannover has now been fixed From 11 to 19 February 2012 you can look forward to the familiar format, comprising the programme for experienced practitioners together with regular options for beginners: at least one morning workshop, an introduction to free push hands and then an extra area for beginners and 'soft pushers' after the midday break.

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The 9th Taijiquan & Qigong Federation for Europe Congress/Forum 21 - 28 August 2011This major international event is taking place this year at the beautiful Italian location of Lignano Mare, a resort near Venice. Teachers include: Anya Meot & Francoise Cassagne, Stephane Zimmer, Antoine Li & Marianne Plouvier (France) Mario Napoli, Severini Maistrello & Gianfranco (Italy), Nils Klug (Germany) & Ronnie Robinson UKAccommodation bookings will close June 30 but you can still go and arrange your own accommodation thereafter. 9th Congress Forum TCFE The 9th Taijiquan & Qigong Federation for Europe Congress/Forum 21 - 28 August 2011

This major international event is taking place this year at the beautiful Italian location of Lignano Mare, a resort near Venice. Teachers include: Anya Meot & Francoise Cassagne, Stephane Zimmer, Antoine Li & Marianne Plouvier (France) Mario Napoli, Severini Maistrello & Gianfranco (Italy), Nils Klug (Germany) & Ronnie Robinson UK

Accommodation bookings will close June 30 but you can still go and arrange your own accommodation thereafter.

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]]> Admin 3rd edition of the Dutch North Sea Tai Chi Festival 2011-06-09T19:57:00+02:00 2011-06-09T19:57:00+02:00 tag:tcfenews,2012:News.91 19. - 21. August 2011More information on Tai Chi Festival North Sea Tai Chi in Holland this pdf. More information on Tai Chi Festival North Sea Tai Chi in Holland
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