Magazine feature article on Master Shao, November 2011 edition
Australia's premiere martial arts puiblication, Blitz Magazine featured an article
and front cover on Master Shao in the November 2011 edition. Contact Blitz publications
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Praying Mantis Kung Fu Workshop
This style is one of Master Zuo Juans specialties, and both she and Master Shao
will conduct this much anticipated and very exciting workshop.
Master Zuo Juan was 1997 China Female National Open Overall Champion & World Wushu
Champion. The workshop is suitable for all levels of Kung Fu and Internal Kung Fu
members.
Tai Chi members with reasonable stamina will also be suited. It is believed this
style was created around 1203-1275 in the Song Dynasty, during a gathering of 18
masters on a mission to improve the martial arts of Shaolin.
The style is inspired by the aggressiveness and characteristics of the praying mantis
insect.
This is the rare workshop which showcases one of Kung Fus most characteristic styles—dont
miss out!
Date: 11am - 4pm Saturday 15th Jan 2011 & 11am - 3pm Sunday 16th Jan 2011
(9 hours of rare training!)
Cost: $225 Venue: Waverley Basketball Centre, Cnr Power Ave & Batesford Rd,
Chadstone
Bring: Drinks and light lunch This is a rare opportunity to be trained by
2 renowned Masters.
Book now - Don't miss out!
Australian Team Selected for the 10th World Wushu Championships
The Australian Kung-Fu (Wushu) Federation National Wushu team will be participating
in the 10th World Wushu Championships to be held in Toronto, Canada from October
24 - 29, 2009. The following has been selected to be part of the Australian National
Wushu team.
Team Manager:
Alice Dong (Pei Lei Wushu Centre)
Head Coach:
Shao Zhao Ming (Tai Chi Wushu Institute Australia)
Team Doctor:
Dr Kee-Lee Tan (Western Australia Chin Woo)
Team Athletes:
Alex Lee (Western Australia Chin Woo), Andrew Dinas (Wushu Tai Chi Practitioners
Association), Angelique Choo (Western Australia Chin Woo), Christopher Gan (Tai
Chi for Life), Elizabeth Lim (Western Australia Chin Woo), Leigh-San Mo (Western
Australia Chin Woo), Marc Sharmin (Pei Lei Wushu Centre), Shuen-Chyn Soh (Western
Australia Chin Woo),Thomas Wong (Western Australia Chin Woo),Zac Hare (Tai Chi Wushu
Institute Australia)
Congratulations to all the Team members and we wish you all the best at the Championships.
China's Vice Minister of Sport & Vice President of International Olympic Committee
Visits Sydney
China's Vice Minister of Sport & Vice President of the Internatoional Olympic Committee,
Mr Yu Zhaiqing and International Wushu Federation delegation visits Sydney - hosted
by Shao Zhao Ming as one of AKWF's representatives.
Picture: Mr Yu with Master Shao
The VIP delegation visited Sydney on 5-8 March 2009 as part of efforts to promote
Wushu development and recognition in Australia. Master Shao hosted the delegation
in Sydney along with Master Dong and Mr Walt Missingham (President AKWF) on behalf
of the AKWF.
Demonstrations at Crown on 1st Feb 2009 11:45am to 12:15pm!
The school has again been invited to participate in the Crown's Chinese New Year
celebrations. Students of TWIA and Master Shao will be performing at the main stage
along the Yarra river. Please come and enjoy the FREE event! Come and say hello
to us and find out more about our classes!
Summer Classes & Qi Gong Revision Workshop January 2009
Summer classes welcome students of Tai Chi, Wushu and Bagua Zhang from all locations.
Fees for the Summer Classes will be contributed to the Competitions Fund which was
decided at the last Instructor's meeting to support TWIA representatives.
Session 1: Tuesday 6th January 2009, 6pm to 8pm
Venue - Ashburton Primary School, Corner Carool & Fakenham Road, Ashburton (Melway
60 E/9)
Cost - $10 for 2 hours
Session 2: Saturday 17th January 2009, 10am to 12pm
Venue - Ashburton Primary School, Corner Carool & Fakenham Road, Ashburton (Melway
60 E/9)
Cost - $10 for 2 hours
QiGong Revision Workshop Tuesday 13/1/2009
The Qigong revision workshop is an opportunity for those who have taken previous
QiGong workshops to revise their skills. New participants are also welcome to follow
and try to keep pace with the group.
Session Times:
* 5 Animals QiGong - 6pm to 7pm
* White Crane QiGong - 7pm to 8pm
* Marrow Washing, Tendon Changing QiGong - 8pm to 9pm
Venue - Ashburton Primary School, Corner Carool & Fakenham Road, Ashburton (Melway
60 E/9)
Cost - 1hr $15, 2hrs $25, 3hrs $35