Falling Leaf

Sifu H. Won Gim Workshops in London

Bill — Tue, 15 Nov 2011 14:11:39 +0000

On Friday November 5th Falling Leaf Tai Chi Instructors Bill Hailey and Clive Hamblen accompanied Sifu John Elliott into London to meet with Sifu H. Won Gim and students.
Sifu Gim second disciple to Grand Master Gin-Soon Chu is holding special Tai Chi Chuan workshops throughout next year in London. For more information go to our Links page (Sites of Interest) and click onto Sifu Gim London Workshops.
Sifu Gim also hold workshops in New York City, USA, Zurich, Switzerland, Seoul, Corea, Los Angeles, USA and Falls Church, VA, USA.
For further information you can also go to our Links page (Sites of Interest) Sifu H. Won Gim.

Tai Chi Friday Night Out

Bill — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 17:45:00 +0000

Falling Leaf Tai Chi Instructors Clive Hamblen, Bill Hailey and Graham Jones would like to thank everyone who came to the Asiana Restaurant for our pre Christmas meal and meet which proved once again to be a most enjoyable evening, good food, good wine and very good company.

Thursday Evening Class Time Change

Bill — Sun, 04 Sep 2011 14:06:41 +0000

Thursday evening Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes will start at 8.15pm from Thursday 8th September. Tuesday evening class remains at 7.30pm start. Sunday morning class remains at 10am start.

Tai Chi Classics

Bill — Tue, 02 Aug 2011 13:37:05 +0000

What is the meaning of Leih energy?
It revolves like a spinning disc.
If something is thrown onto it,
it will immediately be cast more than ten feet away.
Have you not seen a whirlpool form in a swift flowing stream?
The waves roll in spiraling currents.
If a falling leaf drops into it,
it will suddenly sink from sight.

From The Song of the Eight Postures by T’an Meng-hsienas
To read more from the Tai Chi Classics please go to our links page and scroll down to Miscellaneous.

Traditional Acupuncture

Bill — Sat, 30 Jul 2011 16:01:35 +0000

Falling Leaf is happy to support Lindy Moulton who practices Traditional Acupuncture in Ashford and Staines. For Lindy’s web site click on links and scroll down to the Health section.

Lindy studied acupuncture, initially at ICOM (The International College of Oriental Medicine) and subsequently at LCTA (The London College of Traditional Acupuncture) graduating with a first class BSc (Hons) in Acupuncture from the University of Portsmouth.

Lindy uses a mixture of traditional acupuncture and massage, together with other supplementary techniques such as cupping, moxibustion, gua sha and electro acupuncture to acheive a harmonious energetic balance within the patient. This allows treatment of a wide variety of conditions: gynaecological, neurological, emotional and physical. She also practices facial acupuncture and auricular acupuncture specifically for detox and stop smoking programmes.

Tai Chi Qi Gong Day Time Classes

Bill — Mon, 27 Jun 2011 14:39:07 +0000

Falling Leaf hold classes during the day at 3 local venues, Ashford, Walton on Thames and Hersham.

Each class is 1 hour duration and is based on both Tai Chi and Qi Gong exercise, working on body, mind and spirit known as the “Three Treasures”.
A gentle and rythmic workout to improve respiration is followed by Tai Chi movements to enhance balance, strength and confidence and some standing meditation/breathing to quiet the mind.
What should I wear? – Loose comfortable clothing, flat shoes.

Ashford – all ages welcome
Tuesday 9am – 10am and Wednesday 3.30pm – 4.30pm

Fordbridge Day Centre Ashford
Clarenden Road
Ashford
Middlesex,
TW15 2PU
Telephone: 01784 243880

Price: £3.50 per class – £4.00 non members – Annual membership £13.00

Walton Centre – age 50+
Wednesday 2pm – 3pm and Friday 2.15pm – 3.15pm

Walton Centre
Manor Road
Walton on Thames
Surrey,
KT12 2PB
Telephone: 01932 247549

Price: £3.50 per class – annual membership required £8.00

Hersham – age 50+
Thursday 2.30pm – 3.30pm

Hersham Centre
Queens Road
Hersham
Surrey
KT12 4AB
Telephone: 01932 246267

Price: £3.25 – annual membership required £8.00

Allen Ginsburg Tai Chi

Bill — Sun, 19 Jun 2011 14:33:24 +0000

Poet Allen Ginsburg does “The Form” in his kitchen in New York.
Ever had trouble doing The Form through lack of space, or had one of those days when there are just too many distractions? then click on “Allen Ginsburg Tai Chi” in the You Tube section on our Links Page, and enjoy!

Christmas Message

Bill — Sun, 19 Dec 2010 15:52:54 +0000

Falling Leaf instructors Clive, Bill and Graham would like to thank all of our students who have worked so hard throughout the year. Many of us have been training together for several years now, honing and improving “Form”, Staff, Knife and Sword, but we feel a special mention must go to our Tuesday evening “Beginners Class”, their progress continues steadily – well done.

Thanks also go to the staff of Shepperton Sport Centre, our home base, “Smooth running” should be their motto, so thanks to Annette, Angie, Jane and all the girls & boys for their help and care which make our classes run trouble free.

Lastly we extend our best wishes to all those around the world who practice Tai Chi what ever Form you favour, to the Chen the Chen Man Ching, the Wu, the Sun and all the rest, Long Form or Short, a very happy, healthy and peaceful 2011.

Friday October 15th 2010 Dinner

Bill — Sun, 17 Oct 2010 12:12:38 +0000

The Falling Leaf instructors, Clive Hamblen, Bill Hailey and Graham Jones would like to thank all those who joined us for dinner at The Gurkha Oven restaurant on Friday evening. Members from our various groups enjoyed good food and conversation in a very pleasant and relaxed atmosphere.
Many thanks again to the staff and management of The Gurkha Oven.
The general opinion of our group was that the food and service was even better than usual.
We recommend you visit:-
The Gurkha Oven Restaurant,
3-5 Kingston Road, Staines, Surrey, TW18 4ND

Falling Leaf Stress and Balance Workshops

Bill — Sat, 02 Oct 2010 13:56:12 +0000

Throughout October Falling Leaf instructor Bill Hailey will be conducting workshops in three local Day Centers. We will be introducing and discussing various techniques to counteract the negative effects of stress. Many of the techniques and methods are already a regular practice in our Thursday evening Qi Gong classes, including deep breathing, meditation, visualization, balance control and healing self massage.

Sights and times for October workshops are

Walton Day Centre at Manor Road Walton on Thames – Monday 4th October 10.30am to 11.30am
Ashford Day Centre at Fordingbridge Road Ashford – Thursday 7th October 9.30am to 10.30am.
Hersham Day Centre at Queens Road Hersham – Tuesday 19th October 2.30pm to 3.30pm.

If you are interested in attending please contact the Centers for available places.