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Yang-Style 32 Tai Chi Sword The Tai Chi Sword practice is a beautiful extension of the essential Tai Chi principles. Since few high-quality sword workshops are offered, Hong Yang will conduct very special step-by-step Tai Chi sword workshop. She will share the basic sword information for beginners and also offer in-depth details for those who have learned the sword forms. Hong will help you feel comfortable with the sword as an extension of your body. This sword workshop will improve your open hand tai chi and the flow of your chi (Qi) in addition to improving your sword form. During the workshop, Hong will introduce and review movements 17 to 24 of the Yang 32 form for beginners and add in-depth details for experinced sword practitioners. About the Instructor Dr. Hong Yang started tai chi when she was 5 years old with family inheritance. Hong has been focusing on both Tai Chi theory (Tai Chi philosophy) and Tai Chi forms/skills to fulfill the two sides of Tai Chi: “Yin” and “Yang.” After she obtained the Yang side training and achieved world Tai Chi Quan championships in Tai Chi hand forms, Tai Chi Sword, and Tai Chi push hands; she put the championship titles aside to deepen the Yin side, Tai Chi philosophy and the classics of Traditional Chinese Medicine studies. Hong earned her PhD from Nanjing University of Chinese Traditional Medicine. With both Yin and Yang of Tai Chi, Hong’s life mission is to share the richness of Tai Chi to help participants improve Tai Chi skills for a healthy body and embody Tai Chi wisdom for a quality life. Fees $350 early bird discount expires February 1 $375 regular price Cancellation Policy: Until April 1, the cancellation fee is $50. No Refunds after April 5. If you prefer to mail a check made out to Tai Chi Zen Institute with a note with your full name, address, email and phone number, contact Linda Scott at lscott1530@gmail.com for details. LOCATION (Not online) Homewood Suites by Hilton, Carlsbad - North San Diego County 2223 Palomar Airport Road, Carlsbad, CA 92011, Front Desk tell: 1 (760) 431-2266 Suite reservations available at a discounted workshop rate. The link for reservation: https://www.hilton.com/en/book/reservation/deeplink/?ctyhocn=SANHWHW&groupCode=CHW904&arrivaldate=2026-04-16&departuredate=2026-04-19&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT If you have more questions for your reservation, call Rachel Lynch: (760) 494 5445 or Email: rachel.lynch@hilton.com Lodging at workshop rate: One bedroom King Bed Suite includes sleeper sofa, breakfast and free wifi for $179 plus tax a night. One bedroom Two Queen Beds Suite includes sleeper sofa, breakfast and free wifi for $189 plus tax a night.
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