The residential retreat at the ylang-ylang farm in Estipona, Pura, Tarlac on July 20-25 went well. We covered the second section of the Yang Family Tai chi chuan solo fist form, Tai chi chuan dao/broadsword, Tai chi chuan jian/straight sword and the basics of the gan/staff. We also reviewed parts of the Microcosmic Orbit Meditation, Yijinjing, and Xing Shen Zhuang Fa. We watched martial arts DVDs. The core group of 5 will eventually assume teaching responsibilities to carry on the tradition of the eastern arts. Thanks to the staff at the farm for taking care of everything for us.
The ylang-ylang farm in Estipona, Pura, Tarlac was the ideal venue for Tai chi chuan practice. There was proper accommodations and a staff that took care of food. We started the lessons at 5 am and practiced the rest of the day.
