Free Seminars with admission to the MMA expo - June 12 - 13, 2010



A unique free seminar with admission to the MMA Expo.
No experience necessary. Street clothing is suitable.
Register on site at Booth 116. Space is limited

  • Tai Chi - Martial Applications
    • Sneaking up on trees is one thing. But what do you do when you catch one? Learn some of the martial applications of tai chi.
  • Tai Chi Tuishou (Pushing Hands) Clinic
    • Many of the most useful “techniques” for mixed martial artists are found in the mid-range grappling skills of tai chi tuishou (Pushing Hands). Come and learn skills that can help you control your range, your mind, and your opponent.
  • Tai chi Internal Power Exercises. - Root, agility and instantaneous power.
    • Sometimes it is not what you do but how you are. Internal martial arts like Tai Chi, Xingyiquan and Baguazhang, have a unique way of looking at body structure, and bio-energetics. This clinic will address some simple but effective exercises for improving your ability to generate power spontaneously from any position.
  • Tai Chi - Neutralizing skills
    • Overcoming 1000 pounds with 4 ounces.
  • Xingyiquan five elements for MMA
    • For nearly 1000 years, xingyiquan has been a preferred method for training soldiers quickly and effectively. It has also been well represented in full-contact matches throughout the past century. Learn the five punches that are at the core of xingyiquan training. Learn the solo and two person drills that helped made xingyiquan famous as a combat system.

Canadian Taijiquan Federation AGM - October 2, 2009

The Annual General Meeting of the Canadian Taijiquan (Tai Chi) Federation will be held on October 2, 2009 in Guelph, Ontario. A day of seminars, food, fun, and demonstrations. There will be no classes in Orillia on that day.
For further information go to the CTF website.

Seminars with Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei.- September 2009

Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei will be teaching seminars on Chen Style Tuishou and Taolu on September 5/6 and September 19/20, 2009. For more information, contact the Taishan Club.

Mixed Martial Arts Expo

June 6 and 7, 2009
Join us in Toronto for the 4th Mixed Martial Arts Expo to be held at The International Centre - Hall 5 (across from Pearson International Airport)
Aside from all the famous MMA celebrities, there will be tournaments, workshops, seminars, demonstration, and lots of great people who are devoted to improving the world through martial arts.

There will be no classes in Orillia this weekend as Ian Sinclair will be at the MMA Expo in Toronto answering questions about internal martial arts.

Come by the Cloud Mountain "Peace is Power" Booth and take the "Tai Chi Balance and Awareness Test".

Seminar June 13: Understanding Self Defence

Date: June 13, 2009
Time: 1 p.m. - 6 p.m.
Location:
247a West Street North,
Orillia, Ontario

with Jeff Snow and Ian Sinclair

Physical and Psychological Tactics for Practical Self Defence including proven approaches to:
  • Edged weapon defense
  • Weapon retention
  • Pressure point control
  • Tactical Symmetry
  • and more

Jeff Snow has been an instructor for many years, teaching tactical self defence to the private and public sectors:
  • Canadian Forces
  • Intelligence Teams, pre and post deployment
  • O.P.P. Officers
  • O.P.P. TRU (Tactical Response Units) Team Members
  • GTA (Greater Toronto Area) Police Officers
  • Air Canada Pilots
  • Class & private instruction

He also provides executive protection for members of Parliament, to high and extreme risk individuals, and to celebrities.
©2008 Ian Sinclair