Competitors Past and Present
Over the years there have been a number of enthusiastic people from the region trying their hand at competition.
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Our first competitor: Amy From Sale Grammar School competing in Nottingham |
Earl from Stockport travelled to London for extra training with Dan. He won a silver medal for push hands in The European Competition in Denmark. |
Lottie from Sale, Manchester gained medals in The British Open
Gold for fixed step push hands; Bronze for sabre form; Gold for spear form after travelling to London for extra help from Dan
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Jane from Stockport gained silver medal for fixed step push hands in British Open |
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Students from Manchester University Tai Chi Chuan Society have also participated enthusiastically in the British open and other competitions
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Adrian pushing hands in Nottingham |
Jules winning her medal in Nottingham |
Steve's first attempt at competion push hands in Kettering |
Richard competing in Kettering |
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| British Open 2009 Steve wins silver for moving step push hands |
The Inter-University Tai Chi Chuan Competition
Hosted By Manchester University Tai Chi Chuan Society
In an endeavour to provide an arena for young Tai Chi players to test their skills Manchester Wudang Group organised the first open inter university Tai Chi Competition. The field was relatively small but very enthusiastic and there were representatives from Wudang, Lee, Chen and Cheng Man Ching styles.
Here are some pictures mainly of the Manchester Team 2007 -2008
Coach Chris Henney
Team Captain Richard Boland
The competition would not have been possible without the help from the Stockport group, friends from Dublin and Israel who helped with the general administration, judging and officiating, and also Steve Slater the referee from kettering. We were all masterfully guided through the day by Dan Docherty
You tube links for more about the competition
Forms:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7Q5JmDJDQQ
Pushing Hands:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vHeHPbFSEG8
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