Classes are held atEmmanual Presbyterian Church
3520 Perry Street,
Erie, Pa.
Please contact Ed at (814) 450-0571 or aedmatt@icloud.com
for the current class times.
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Ed started martial arts training in 1960 with Judo and JuJitsu. Since 1976, he has been studying Tai Chi under Grandmaster William C. C. Chen (Yang-style), Dr. Ping-siang Tao (Yang-style and Liuhebafa), B. P. Chan (Baqua & Xingyi), Shen Maohui (Qinna and Banhou Yang-style - Taiwan), Dr. Kai Sung (Chen Pan-ling-style), and Master Peter Ralston. Ed has also studied Qigong and meditation under Rev. Tsung Tsai (Chan sect of Buddhism). He earned a Diploma of Graduation from Grandmaster W.C.C. Chen and a certificate to teach from Shen Maohui. Ed has been certified in Dr. Yang Yang's Evidence-Based Taiji program.
Summer Taiji Schedule
Tai Chi Improved Postural Stability in Parkinson’s Disease
Follow this link to the article:http://www.familypracticenews.com/index.php?id=2633&cHash=071010&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=94942
Twice-Weekly Tai Chi Eased Fibromyalgia
Follow this like to the article :
http://www.ehospitalistnews.com/index.php?id=760&cHash=071010&tx_ttnews[tt_news]=51177
Chansi Jin (Silk Reeling Energy) 2 Workshop
April 20
Exercises 11-20, from Chen Style Taiji.
Instructor: Ed Matthews
Hours: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fee: $60.00
Participation in all workshops is not necessary.
Call 814-450-0571 for details
An excellent article that can be applied to martial arts where we are constantly striving to become something or we find ourselves attached to a symbol (like a black belt) or a style (which, of course, is the best style of ALL of the martial arts styles).
Chansi Jin (Silk Reeling Energy) Workshop series
March 23 - Exercises 1-10
April 20 - Exercises 11-20
June 15 - Exercises 21-30
Instructor: Ed Matthews
Hours: 10:00 am – 1:00 pm
Fee: $60.00 ($150.00 series in advance)
Participation in all workshops is not necessary.
Call 814-450-0571 for registration and information.
Second 8 Pieces of Brocade Workshop
Another 8 Pieces of Brocade Workshop will be held at the Glenwood Park Y in Erie, PA - April 27 and May 4, from 12 noon to 3:00 PM. Cost for both sessions is $35.00 in advance, $40.00 at the door.
This is an excellent review for the students who participated in the last workshop and a start in the training for new students.
Contact the Y at 814-868-0867.
New Term of Taiji classes
The Body Awareness Spring Term of classes in Taiji, Qigong, Tui shou starts next week.
Tuesday - Beginner/Short Form, 6-7
Wednesday - Long Form, 6-7 & Tui shou, 7:10-8:10
Call 814-450-0571 for information
Martial Art vs. Real Fighting
Very good explanation by a great teacher!
http://chenghsinart.blogspot.com/2012/11/martial-arts-vs-real-fighting.html
