Friday, 28 July 2017

Annual Visit of Sifu Baker to Beccles Classes July 2017


 The seminar was split into two classes one Wing Chun Kung Fu and
 the other for students who study Wild Goose Qigong.   

Everyone got a opportunity to Chi Sau with Sifu
       
                                                 Neil
  
 




                                                     Natasha






                                          Robin





                                           Mark




                                          June



                                          James
                                         


                           
                                            Gary



                                            Eric







                                          Wild Goose Qigong students learning
                                            the importance of correct posture. 





You see older folks tend to hunch over and Qi escapes from the back



More upright is better for you


Sifu Baker explaining about where the weight is

Hips to forward



Need to come back on the heels
       

             Sifu correcting posture and correcting weight







Sifu Natasha Etheridge (left seated). Sifu/Sigong/Tai Sigong Mike Baker (seated right)
with Sifu Eric Paule's Wing Chun students and Sifu Natasha Etheridge students.


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 Dear Sifu

I wanted to tell you how much I enjoyed and learnt from the seminar held by my Sigong when he visited us in Beccles.

As a newer member to Qigong his teaching really helped me understand what my body is doing during the exercises.  Particularly how the breathing is so important in completing the form.  Since the seminar I have found that by concentrating on my breathing it has helped me to be in a better position and be more relaxed and meditative.  This has also increased my understanding of opening up the meridian to release the Chi.

I would say that I still have a long way to go especially on my posture, but as Sigong (and yourself) says the more you do the more it will come naturally to you.

Thank you for a wonderful evening.

Best wishes
Lesley

Really good to see Sifu back in Beccles. Sifu ability to get that angle just right as to gain the centre is inspiring and something to aspire too. Which only means more practice. A good evening had by all. 
Natasha

Hello this was the second time I have attended Tai-Sigong's seminar and I would like to point out how much I learnt again.

Tai-Sigong's seminars are invaluable and offer a great insight on getting the fundamentals correct I.e Structure,Centerline, Posture.

I would really recommend any of Tai-Sigong's seminars as you never stop learning.

On a personal note I would like to say how much of an honour it was to Chi Sau with Tai-Sigong again, one day I hope to be at that high level. 

Kind Regards
Gary 

 The seminar was very informative. Tai Sigong Baker expanded on some of the key concepts of Chi Sau. Such as getting to the centreline and the importance of sensitivity which I found to be helpful for my own practice  and development of Chi Sau – Sam 


I really enjoyed it and learned more than I expected. Was happy to see my Wing Chun brothers and sisters are all getting better and can’t wait for next time – James 


It was another informative session with Tai-Sigong. He covered important ground like elbow position and finding your opponents centre during Chi Sau. There was a lot to think about and I came away knowing I still have a lot to learn – Neil 

I found the seminar extremely rewarding, I was able to Chi Sau with Tai-Sigong and learn some subtle valuable tips about what I can do to improve my Wing Chun. It was an incredible experience and I found it to be awe inspiring. I would also like to thank my Sifu Eric Paule for his tutelage and for giving me this opportunity – Robin 


This was my first seminar, and it was way above my expectations. I learnt so much and came away with lots of food for thought and it had encouraged me to further develop my Wing Chun studies – Oliver


Thank you Sigong for another informative and exciting seminar in Beccles. Where old and new student's got to see, touch hands and ask questions of Sigong/ Tai Sigong. A really enjoyable experience for us all. 
June

Just wanted to say a big thank you to Sigong Mike Baker for another great evening. 
This is the second workshop we have attended and each time we have come away with a lot of insights in how to improve our practice.
Many thanks
Paul & Fran

It was great to see Sigong Baker arrive for his annual visit to Beccles.
After introductions he talked a bit about Wing Chun and Qigong,then everyone was able to ask questions on whatever art they were currently studying.
Sigong answered everyone's questions concisely and to their satisfaction. 

He then went on to show the Qigong students Balancing Gong, and the Wing Chun students
were shown how to keep correct structure and the importance of this when chi Sau'ing.

It culminated in Sigong Ch Sau'ing with everyone who wanted to Chi Sau with him, and as usual
his skill is of a very high level and everyone enjoyed themselves and had a very good time and learnt so much.
Eric

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If you want to learn Wing Chun Kung Fu, Wild Goose Qigong, Chun Yuen Quan classes are taught in
The Garden Room, Beccles Methodist  & United Reform Church, Beccles Suffolk

Sifu Natasha Etheridge
Thursday 6.30- 9pm
Wild Goose Qigong, Chun Yuen Quan and Wing Chun Kung Fu                       
http://www.norwichqigongandkungfu.co.uk

Sifu Eric Paule
Wing Chun Kung Fu
Mondays
http://www.beccleswingchun.co.uk


If you live further afield Sifu Mike Baker hold his classes in Cambridge
http://chentaichicambridge.co.uk/home-2/other-classes-with-sifu-mike-baker


Thursday, 2 June 2016

Beccles Classes Seminar May 2016


Tai Sigong explaining structure of  Wing Chun stance
Getting the correct hand position 



Testing each others structure 


Tea and cakes at seminars



 Everyone got a chance to Chi Sau with Tai Sigong 

























Whose got the centre?



Tai Sigong correcting the Fuk Sau 


















Wild Goose Qigong 

Explaining about Horse Stance 
Correct Horse Stance
Old Tree with Winding Roots
from Balancing Gong

(Series of exercises created by Master Michael Tse
of the Tse Qigong Centre)


Chun Yuen Quan

Sifu Mike Baker showing a move from first form called 'Xing Sau' means style or shape of hand. One of the bare hand forms from Chun Yuen Quan ( Northern Shaolin Kung Fu Fist )

 Chun Yuen Quan  is very good for health and will make the body light and flexible and also improve the posture and make the joints strong. Internally it also builds up strong circulation and Qi. 

Fully prepare to fight





Golden Eagle spreads its wings



   Sitting front row left to right: Sifu Natasha Etheridge,  Sifu Mike Baker
Joined by the Wing Chun Kung Fu students of Sifu Eric Paule and students of Sifu Natasha Etheridge

        

Students Comments:

After a stressful month, we can honestly say Sigong Mike Bakers seminar was the breath of fresh air we both needed. 
Although we were the only two students attending for Qi Gong, the teaching and support we received during the evening felt like a private lesson. 
We came away from the seminar invigorated, with a greater understanding of how subtle adjustments can make big differences to our practice, and the importance of "not just going through the motions".  
A big thank you  to Sigong and Sifu for such a great evening!
Paul & Francine


It was great to see Sigong again for his annual visit. His explanation of posture and technique regarding Chun Yuen was invaluable, as were his comments about the subtleties of correct stance to maintain structure in Wing Chun’s opening stance. We look forward with great relish to his next visit’. Eric and June
 

  ‘Great seminar – I learnt so much. Big thanks to Tai-Sigong for sharing his experience and skill with us’. Neil
 

  ‘I found the seminar very useful in my journey of Wing Chun. It was a pleasure to Chi Sau and to learn with Tai-Sigong Mike Baker. I would recommend to anyone to attend a Wing Chun seminar’. Gary


It was a great opportunity to meet Tai-Sigong and I feel that his experience taught me a lot. I thoroughly enjoyed the experience and look forward to further seminars in the future’. Sarah


It was great meeting Sigong and Tai-Sigong, I really enjoyed the seminar and discovering just how important my stance is in maintaining stability’. Simon


I did enjoy the seminar, and I'm happy to have met my Sigong and Tai-Sigong. Thank you, I really enjoyed the lessons and I'm sure it will help stop people from hitting me in the face as much’, James


Very enjoyable seminar. Really good to see Sifu back in Beccles and having three generations of students altogether and four generations with Sifu. Natasha 

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Classes taught in Hungate Hall, Beccles, Suffolk NR34 9TT

Contact: 

Sifu Natasha Etheridge
http://www.norwichqigongandkungfu.co.uk


Sifu Eric Paule
http://www.beccleswingchun.co.uk