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Watch Liping demonstrating Swimming Dragon Quan Full Form in 2020 in Humboldt.

Swimming Dragon Workshops by Qi Dragon

Live Online 13-Day Swimming Dragon Taichi Form III Workshop
Hosted by San Francisco Zen Center
Prerequisite: none

Date / Time:

Oct 12, 2020 / 7:30am – Oct 28, 2020 / 8:45am (no classes on weekends)

All sessions will be online via Zoom

Taiyi Swimming Dragon Quan is a gentle and flowing form of movement that combines Taichi, Qigong, and yogic stretching into one. This rare Taichi style, once a secret Yu family heirloom, circulates and cultivates Qi, as well as enhances balance, flexibility, and coordination. Join us for this study from the comfort of your home! Watch the Swimming Dragon form on Youtube.

Accessible to all levels, no previous experience of any swimming dragon forms necessary.

A recording of each class will be available to view for 5 days, so you can review or catch up if you missed the real time class.

Schedule – all times are PT (Pacific Time)

7:30 – 8 am	Taichi Qigong Warmup Routine
8 – 8:30 am	Step by Step study of Swimming Dragon Taichi Form III
8:30 – 8:45 am	Q&A

Distant Learning of Swimming Dragon Taichi Form I or Form II
Now you can study for 6 months the Swimming Dragon Form I through our videos in the comfort of your own home!
These videos are very detailed step-by-step instruction of the form from our 12-day Zoom Live Workshop.

Registration: Enroll at online Qi Dragon School

Swimming Dragon Events Hosted by Other Organizations

2010 Tassajara Swimming Dragon Taichi Group

2014 Tassajara Swimming Dragon Taichi Group

Tassajara Swimming Dragon Taichi and Zen Retreat:
May 2-9, 2019

Zen and Swimming Dragon Taichi

(Thursday-Thursday)

with Dr. Liping Julia Zhu and

No previous experience necessary.

42 CEU credits/CE Contact Hours available for L.Ac. & RNs.

An extra $50 CEU certificate fee to be paid on site to Qi Dragon.

Harmonize, balance, improve health and cultivate a sense of well-being through Taichi, Qigong, and Zen.

On this retreat we will practice one form of Tai Yi Swimming Dragon Quan—a gentle, flowing form of movement that combines Taichi, Qigong, and yogic stretching. This rare Taichi style, once a secret family heirloom of Daoist Grandmaster Yu Anren, circulates and cultivates Qi and enhances balance, flexibility, and coordination. The combined practices of Taichi, Qigong, and Zen offer a lyrical and restorative experience for the body and mind that is enjoyable and vital for people of all ages. Watch Swimming Dragon Taichi on Youtube.

REGISTRATION for Tassajara events: Online registration will be available on Tassajara website around early to mid February 2017. Book immediately as this workshop fills up quickly.

Mail: Forms in printed Tassajara brochure
Online: sfzc.org/tassajara
Phone reservations open in February 2017
888-743-ZEN2 (9362)
How to make a reservation

Please know Qi Dragon does not handle any of registration of Tassajara events. Please check Tassajara website to determine the exact date when registration starts.

Grandmaster Yu visiting SF in 2015

Taiyi Swimming Dragon Quan in Golden Gate Park

Master Liping Zhu

Tai Yi Cheng Feng Jian 太乙乘风剑
Tai Yi Riding the Wind Sword or Swimming Dragon Sword 10-Month Swimming Dragon Taichi Sword (Tai Yi Riding the Wind Sword) Workshop (Total 40 Classes)
starting June 9, 2016 Thursdays 7:30am-9amPrerequisite: None

We are excited to announce that Master Liping is planning to teach a 10-month Tai Yi Riding the Wind Sword workshop starting first Thursday of March, 2016. Master Liping will take a year break from teaching the 12 week Swimming Dragon workshops in order to teach this sword form. It has been several years since this form was last offered to the community. Please get yourself ready for this fun training. You will need to get your own sword. We ask a minimum of 10 students commited to the full course training and the class is limited to 16 students. There is no credit for missed classes and you may make up the missed section with senior students in class. For reservation, please send a check payable to Qi Dragon, 275 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA94121. This IS your only opportunity to learn this style for the next 3 years.

No previous experience is necessary. No drop-ins.

Dates: Thursdays 7:30am-9am starting June 9, 2016 – April 2017 ( Total 40 classes. No classes on Thanksgiving and Christmas New Year weeks. There will be ongoing practice classes led by senior students when Liping is away. You will be notified if there will be additional skipped instructional classess along the way. We will make sure the total number of classes are offered. No instructional or practice class on rainy days.) We will start each class with either the swimming dragon form or the warmup routine before learning the sword moves.

Location: Golden Gate Park 6th Ave & Fulton
Instructor: Master Liping Zhu L.Ac.
Total cost:
Full Payment: Regular $900 by May 31, 2016; Early Bird $850 postmarked by May 15, 2016; Retaker* $700 by May 15, 2016. (*retaker refers to those who have finished learning this sword form before with Qi Dragon)
Installment Payment: There is an option of three installment payments of $320 (post marked by May 15, 2016 and August 15, November 15, 2016). $30 fee applies for each late payment. This class is limited to 16 students. Early registration to reserve your spot is highly recommended! No partial participation of this workshop is accepted. Students are responsible for any missed classes.

Registration: Please read the cancellation/refund policy and disclaimer statement related to this workshop before your registration. If you pay via Paypal, please use the paypal button below for your payment and list your phone number, mailing address, email address and emergency contact info at the remark section. We will obtain your signature at the first class if you are a new student to Qi Dragon classes. You can also send this 10-Month Taichi Sword Registration Form with your check payable to Qi Dragon, 275 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA94121.

Paypal Registration for 10 Month Riding the Wind Sword Form

10-Week Swimming Dragon Taichi SwordRefinement WorkshopPrerequisite: students who have completed the full Swimming Dragon Sword form

Dates: May 18, 2017 – July 27, 2017 Total 10 classes. （No class on June 29)
Time: Thursdays 7:30am-9am No drop-ins.
Instructor: Master Liping Zhu L.Ac.
Location: Golden Gate Park 6th Ave & Fulton
Alternate Location in case of rain: Gruenwald Press, 1663 Mission St, entrance on Plum St, door code 352. All parking meters are free before 9am. (If it is just wet, we are still meeting in the park; If you have to use window wipers for your car, we will meet at Gruenwald Press. Please also check email notices for class changes. If you are not sure, please call 415-828-2699.)
Tuition: $275 Regular; $250 Early Bird (postmarked 2 weeks prior); $300 at the door.
Registration: Please read the cancellation/refund policy and disclaimer statement related to this workshop before your registration. Use the paypal below for registration.You may also send a check payable to: Qi Dragon Healing Center, 275 20th Ave, San Francisco, CA94121. Please indicate the workshop name and date.

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