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SUMMARY:Martial Arts Festival 2024 加拿大武術節  推手比赛Push Hands Competition
DESCRIPTION:MartialArts Association Canada (MAC) we have been organizing the annual Martial Arts Festival at Improve\, Canada’s first and largest home improvement centre. This year our Martial Arts Festival consist of 2 parts: \n\nPart A\, the opening ceremony and the excellent performances by the top class martial arts masters from the famous Wudang Mountains\, and the young team of Wayland Wushu Academy\, a top school in Canada\,  and other international martial arts.\nPart B\, the free style Taichi Push Hands competition.\n\nPart A took place already on 29 Sept 2018\, while we are now working on Part B: Taichi Push Hands competition\, so this page only provides detailed info about Part B. \n1. Competition \n\nWhat is Push Hands ? It is a practice method of Taichi\, a dynamic and powerful interaction between 2 students. It is similar to the sport of wrestling.\nWhat is Push Hands Competition world finale? It is the 2019 World Finale (DQS Push Hands Competition in China)\, a large event in Da Qing Shan (i.e. Daqingshan or DQS) Mountain\, a mountain sport resort along the Yellow Sea seaside in Shandong Peninsula China in April 2019. The World Finale prize including cash will be awarded to top winners by organizer in China and sponsors in Rizhao city\, nearby the well known tourism destination Qingdao(German name as Tsingtau)\, a coastal city in China where 2008 Summer Olympics Sailing/Yachting took place(Qingdao International Sailing Centre).\nDo I qualify ? You do not need to have any Taichi background\, no previous qualification required\, because the Competition Rule is so simple\, so the Push Hands Competition is for everyone. We will prepare you with free training\, see the Workshop Schedule below.\nI want to compete\, what is the procedure ? A. you register; B. you attend the free training workshop to learn Push Hands and the rules; C. if you will be selected to be a Team Canada member\, you will be offered uniform and flight to China to win the world title. Contestant Benefit details as below.\n\n1.1. Workshop Schedule: \nThis workshop is for the beginners and to prepare the Push Hands Competition. \n\nTime: 6 Jan 2019 Sunday\, 9:00-10:00am(Form)\, 10:00-11:00am(Push Hands)\nLocation: Bayview Hill Community Centre\, 114 Spadina Rd\, Richmond Hill\, ON L4B 2Y9\nFee: free of charge\n\n  \n1.2. Contestant Benefit: \nAdmission fee is free for general public audience. We welcome everyone to see the dynamic of Push Hands Competition\, in depth workshop and seminars led by experts. \n\nEvery audience also has an opportunity to win the cash prize of $5000 provided by Improve mall to purchase products in any shops in the mall.\n\nRegistration fee $30 for contestant\, who wants to win this Push Hands Competition(Canadian Competition): \n\nSame as audience\, all contestants also have a chance to win $5000 offered by Improve mall.\nContestant who wins this Canadian Competition\, will qualify as Team Canada member to go for the 2019 World Finale (DQS Push Hands Competition in China)\, a large event in Da Qing Shan (i.e. Daqingshan or DQS) Mountain\, a mountain sport resort along the Yellow Sea seaside in Shandong Peninsula China in April 2019. The World Finale prize including cash will be awarded to top winners by organizer in China and sponsors in Rizhao city\, nearby the well known tourism destination Qingdao(German name as Tsingtau)\, a coastal city in China where 2008 Summer Olympics Sailing/Yachting took place(Qingdao International Sailing Centre).\nIn addition to the benefit listed above(2)\, the top 3 Canadian winner will be also awarded a 1 week free accommodation in DQS Mountain resort: free hotel and food during the World Finale\, and also win free round trip flight to China from Canada.\nIn addition to the benefits listed above(2)\, the 2nd place Canadian winner will be also awarded a 2 weeks free accommodation in DQS Mountain resort: free hotel and food during the World Finale\, and also win free round trip flight to China from Canada\, plus a free training program led by famous Taichi instructor.\nThe top 1 winner of the final match will be awarded the title as Canada Champion. In addition to the benefits listed above(2)\, the top 1 winner will be also awarded a 3 weeks free accommodation in DQS Mountain resort: free hotel and food during the World Finale\, also win free round trip flight to China from Canada\, plus a free training program led by famous Taichi instructor.\n\n \n1.3. Coach and Referee Team \nKelvin Ho 何家伟:  Vice President of MartialArts Association。 Kelvin Ho has been teaching the Practical Method system since 2011. He has received medals in various Taiji competitions in Greater Toronto Area. \nFrank Ding President of Health Qigong Canada\, well known Taichi instructor.  \nVice President of MartialArts Association\, 副會長 高木水，1984年开始师从于形意拳技击家张占魁老先生的徒孙马兴元老师习练形意拳和八卦掌。 \nJenny Yee Taichi gold winner\, instructor. \nMary Zhang Vice President of CNTV.  \n  \n1.5. About Joseph Chen Zhonghua (陈中华)\nJoseph Chen Zhonghua (陈中华)\, courtesy name Dongliang (栋梁)\, born in 1961\, Shandong Province\, China\, is a Chinese martial arts practitioner\, teacher and author. Chen studied with two outstanding eighteenth generation Chen Style Taijiquan (陳式太極拳) experts\, Hong Junsheng (洪均生; 1907 – 1996) and Feng Zhiqiang (冯志强\, 1928-2012). He and his family emigrated to Canada in 1985. This has allowed him to actively promote Hong’s transmission of Chen t’ai chi ch’uan(also known as the Practical Method) through his students\, seminars\, books\, instructional videos and websites around the world. In 2005\, he was designated the International Standard Bearer of Hong’s Practical Method by the Hong family in a ceremony held in Jinan (济南)\, China. Since 2006\, Chen has run a residential taijiquan training program on Daqingshan (“Big Green Mountain”; 大青山)\, Shandong Province (山东省)\, China. Martial arts enthusiast from all over the world can train according to traditional Chen taijiquan methods following the lineage from Chen Fake to Hong and Feng。 \n2. Martial Arts Festival 2018 Organizing Committee2018 加拿大武術節 組委會成員\nHonorary Chairman 組委會榮譽主席﹕ \n\nCharles Jiang\, MPP candidate\nJoseph Chen Zhonghua (陈中华)\, well known Taichi master\, the founder of Practical Method Taiji\nCharity DiPaola\, representative of Ontario Ministry of Tourism\, Culture and Sport\n\nChairmen 組委會主席﹕ \n\nOleg Chekhter\, President of MartialArts Association Canada 加拿大武艺会(MAC)會長\nSean Mu 牟森\, President of Wudang Daoist Culture Development Centre 中国武当道家文化发展中心创始人總裁\nAnna Misnik\, President of Five International 飛舞國際總裁\n\n  \nDirectors 組委會主要成員: \n\nAlexandra Bel\, Marketing Director of Improve Canada\nDara Jacobs\, Director of Events of Improve Canada\nKarl Yu(planning and sponsorship)\nYouli Liu 劉有利(stage)\nTom Zhang 張進(stage)\nJack Gao(technical) 加拿大武艺会副會長\nKelvin Ho\, Chief Instructor of Practical Method Taichi Toronto\, 加拿大武艺会副會長\nWenqi Li\, Chief Instructor\, Wayland Li Martial Arts Centre 李文啟武術學院\nJack Yin\, 健然易經\, 華夏文化體驗館 漢服\nSarmen Sinani(technical) 泛美運動會散打亞軍\nMenghui Nie(organizer主办人)\n\nOrganizer主办单位： MartialArts Association Canada(MAC) 加拿大武艺会，中国武当道家文化发展中心，加拿大武当道家文化发展中心联合主办Co-Organizers协办单位： Improve Canada\, 山东日照市大青山国际太极拳培训中心\, Practical Method Taichi TorontoStrategic Planning策划单位： Grandsky Strategic Marketing Consulting 碧云天战略营销顾问公司Media Sponsors西人媒体: CityTV\, CP24\, iMagazineChinese Media华人媒体: CNTV加拿大國家电视台\, LiveCanada Streaming TV\, 拟邀请 约克论坛等。 \n[toggles class=”PartnersClass”][toggle title=”Partners合作夥伴“]Sensei Bert Freeman of Toronto Academy of Karate\, Fitness & Health; Du Yunfeng\, 武林泰斗张桐嫡传弟子\, 国家一级武术裁判杜雲峰; Five International Gallery; Beauties of Asia; Majestic Auction; 昆明硅谷文化傳播公司-红旗微信平臺(Red Flag WeChat Platform); You&Me Florists(真情花店); 加拿大维也纳合唱团. \n \n [/toggle][/toggles] \n[toggles class=”sponsorshipClass”] [toggle title=”Sponsorship Package 活动赞助方案“] 总共30个booth位置，设置在商场的街道上。Each booth size 10’x10’. 冠名赞助：独家，$18000 \n\n赞助单位的名字放在标题的前面；\n挂在主会场（一楼表演大厅）\n送VIP会员票10张；\n送宣传画册整版广告（头版）\n主持人不断提及\n所有的新闻报道提及\n三个Booth位置宣传\n\n金赞助：两家，$9000 \n\n挂在主会场（一楼表演大厅）\n送VIP会员票5张；\n在宣传画册整版广告（封二、封底）\n主持人经常提及\n所有的新闻报道提及\n二个Booth位置宣传\n\n銀赞助：$3000 \n\n送VIP会员票3张；\n在宣传画册整版广告（内页彩色）\n主持人偶尔提及\n所有的新闻报道提及\n一个Booth位置宣传\n\n企業產品Booth：$500 \n\n一个Booth位置宣传\n在宣传画册半版广告（内页彩色）\n\n学校招生Booth：$200 \n\n一个Booth位置宣传\n半个小时上台表演机会
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LOCATION:Improve Canada mall\, 7250 Keele Street\, Vaughan\, Ontario\, L4K 1Z8\, Canada
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SUMMARY:VIP 9‑Day Taichi & Taoist Wisdom Retreat
DESCRIPTION:October 29 to November 6\, 2026\nOakville (Canada)→Beijing → Wudang Mountain → Shenzhen (China)\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n✨ Event Highlights\nA journey that blends ancient serenity with modern brilliance: \n\nTwo peaceful days in Beijing\, staying at the enchanting Purple Jade Villa 紫玉山庄\, a hidden oasis where deer\, peacocks\, swans\, llamas and doves wander freely inside a vast metropolis.\nFive immersive days on Wudang Mountain\, the legendary cradle of Taichi\, Taoist wellness\, ancient medicine\, and thousand‑year‑old philosophy.\nA final day in Shenzhen\, China’s vibrant “Silicon Valley”\, exploring robotics\, drones\, high‑tech innovation\, and enjoying world‑class seafood.\nA beautiful blend of tradition and modern wonder\, returning to Canada with refreshed spirits and unforgettable memories.\n\n \n🗓️ 9‑Day VIP Retreat Plan\nThursday\, October 29 → Friday\, November 6\, 2026\n \n🏯 Beijing — 3 Days\nForbidden City · Great Wall · TCM Wellness · Purple Jade Villa\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\nDay 1 — Oct 29 (Thu) \n\nVIP airport greeting\nCheck‑in at Purple Jade Villa\nGarden walk & tea welcome\nOptional TCM consultation for members with health concerns\nEvening gentle Taichi\n\nDay 2 — Oct 30 (Fri) \n\nPrivate curator‑led tour of the Forbidden City\nLunch near Jingshan Park\nVisit Tong Ren Tang for herbal diagnosis\, pulse reading\, acupuncture\nEvening Taichi at Purple Jade Villa\n\nDay 3 — Oct 31 (Sat) \n\nPrivate trip to Mutianyu Great Wall\nTaichi practice on the Wall\nReturn for spa or TCM treatment\nEvening Taoist philosophy introduction\n\n \n🏔️ Wudang Mountain — 5 Days\nTaichi Training · Taoist Longevity · Temples · Internal Alchemy\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nDay 4 — Nov 1 (Sun) \n\nFlight to Shiyan → private transfer to Wudang\nSunset meditation at Golden Peak\nWelcome ceremony\n\nDay 5 — Nov 2 (Mon) Choose your academy: \n\n道微草堂\n武当道家传统武术馆\n武当师行道院\n\nTraining: Taichi foundations\, breath work\, internal alignment Afternoon: Taoist tea ceremony Evening: Calligraphy meditation \nDay 6 — Nov 3 (Tue) \n\nTaichi sword or staff\nLongevity methods: meridian stretching\, Dan Tian breathing\, Five‑Animal Frolics\nTaoist cosmology lecture\n\nDay 7 — Nov 4 (Wed) \n\nPurple Cloud Temple\, Nanyan Temple\, Zixiao Palace\nHerbal medicine workshop\nSunset cliffside Taichi\n\nDay 8 — Nov 5 (Thu) \n\nOne‑on‑one corrections with senior masters\nPhotography in Taoist robes\nClosing ceremony for health & longevity\n\n \n🌆 Shenzhen — 1 Day\nRobotics · Drones · High‑Tech Innovation · Seafood\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nDay 9 — Nov 6 (Fri) \n\nFlight to Shenzhen\nVisit Nanshan High‑Tech Zone\nRobotics & drone innovation centers\nSeafood dinner overlooking Shenzhen Bay\nEvening walk at OCT Harbour\nReturn flight to Canada\n\n \n⚠️ Caution / Tips\n\nRespect temple etiquette: silence\, slow movement\, no loud conversations.\nWeather in late October: cool in Beijing\, mild in Wudang\, warm in Shenzhen.\n\n📰 Chinese Media 华人媒体\n中国武当网 (China Wudang Official Website) \n🤝 Co‑Organizers 协办单位\nOakville Boat Club \nFive International
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LOCATION:Improve Canada mall\, 7250 Keele Street\, Vaughan\, Ontario\, L4K 1Z8\, Canada
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