USA Camp 2012
May 31th till June 3rd
WTBA members, friends and interested parties, I would like to
welcome you to the USA 2012 Mini-
Camp with Eli Montaigue, Chief Instructor and head of the World
Taiji Boxing Association.
Eli Montaigue will be returning to the States again this year to
share and
teach his vast knowledge
of the internal arts which his father had passed on to him. This is
OUR YEARLY GATHERING!!
Please check your calendars, open the date if you had something
already planned and reserve
your spot by registering today!!!
The training will cover the Old Yang Luchan Taiji Form- “Getting it
Right,” “the Way of Push-
Hands” or locking arms (very different from the push hand taught or
practiced by most people in
the United States, Qigong Methods, and a Special addition, something
which we haven’t covered
since the late 1980’s here in the States. The first Six of the
“Twelve Circular Hand Kuens” also
know by the name: “THE 12 Deadly DIM-MAK KATAS.” The twelve forms,
according to Erle were
originally taught only to Inner Circle and family members and given
Only One Per Year at that!
Finally, AS IF THIS ISN’T ENOUGH…to add to this camp we are going to
cover one of the Pakua
Animal Forms this year. Truly one of the special ones: The Pakua
Snake Form.
LET ME TELL YOU A LITTLE BIT MORE ABOUT WHY I AM SO
EXCITED ABOUT THIS YEARS CAMP:
The 12 Deadly katas were inherited by the Yang Family and are
believed to have been created by
Chang San-Feng himself. According to Erle, who I learned them from,
his teacher Chang Yiu-
Chiun was one of three students of Yang Shou-Hou. Shou-Hou taught
him these methods and
told him they were invented by San-Feng. They come to us through our
founder of the WTBAErle
Montaigue.
These forms have a self-defense sequence which is performed in solo
practice and then
combined with a training partner and a Qigong which accompanies it.
The Qigongs alone are
fantastic! Each one is associated with a major internal organ system
and works to clean
stagnation and energy issues: physically, mentally, and emotionally.
They develop some very
important abilities, skills, and traits within us:
1ST: they develop connectivity in our body movements
2nd: they develop and hone subconscious reaction and ability
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3rd : the concept and ability of Fa-jing is explored, practiced, and
learned
4th : teach us Qigong methods for our 12 meridian systems but that
is not all,
the Qigongs for each of the kuens set up the whole form to take they
physical
movements into the internal. Each provides a healing on a physical
level, on
an emotional level as each organ is associated with an emotional
component,
and then on a spiritual level as our Shen or spiritual defines who
we are in this
world and through these qigongs we gain a better understanding of
ourselves
and finally….
5th : they physical movements combined with the energetic Qigongs
take a
person through an internal learning adventure. Taking a person from
a
uncoordinated, physically reactive being to a practitioner of the
internal
ways with the skills others cannot match. But, since the founder of
this
training tool was a man of Genius, the person also gains the inner
wisdom
and insight through the cultivation of his energy flows to find
peace inside
himself and no-longer feel the need to fight.
Erle said that the student would learn these practicing the qigong
and the training method year
after year progressing in their understanding of themselves, their
energy until they reach the
highest level and have the ability to fight, but the desire and
understanding that healing is the
highest level of your training.
NOW TO TALK ABOUT THE PAKUA SNAKE FORM:
This is truly one of the Great forms. It represents the water organs
of the Kidney and Bladder as
well as being associated with the Root Yin Organs, the Liver and
Spleen. The Snake Form
develops our Life Force and it is why this form is known as a Qi
Development Form. And it this
isn’t enough, it has fantastic self-defense applications. Our
instructor, Eli Montaigue is the
perfect person to be teaching this form. His energy, traits,
physical skills and movements seen
magically matched to this Reptile form. You don’t want to miss this
one.
Additionally, this training will have two parts, a formal class
training with Eli and an informal part
consisting of after class training with your fellow workshop
attendees in push-hands, stickyhands,
two man training drills and self-defense exercises. This is an ideal
opportunity here in the
USA to get the experience of the old Australian Summer Camp which
Eli’s Dad held for many
years. I personally experienced this setting many times and it is a
great way to immerse yourself
in the training and spend time with like-minded people. Many people
find they jump up a level in
their abilities, skills, and understanding after an event like this.
So a camp filled with activities, learning opportunities, and
personal growth. If you’re new to this
style of Internal Arts or an old timer you don’t want to miss this
opportunity!!
LET ME JUST SAY A FEW WORDS ABOUT THE WORLD TAIJI BOXING ASSOCIATION
AND OUR FOUNDER ERLE MONTAIGUE:
I knew Erle for over thirty years. Besides being friends, he was my
mentor in the Internal Arts. I
cannot say enough about his level of understanding and his breathe
of knowledge. Besides the
times he was in a teaching mode in front of a group of students, he
was a very private and quiet
person. He loved the internal arts and made it his life commitment
to bring out the best of the
system to the world. He taught not only what he had learned but what
he experienced internally
from the qigongs, the forms, and the training drills. He truly was a
rare and special person and I
am honored to have called him my friend and main teacher. I say main
teacher because he would
always tell me the form, the art is your teacher, I am just the
guide here to train with. He
developed the World Taiji Boxing Association (WTBA) as a way to
share his knowledge of the
internal arts with others and to have a place where people of like
minds can come together to
share and bring each other up in the arts. It was void of the
trappings of other systems, not much
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concern was placed on rankings, formalities, uniforms, belts, etc.
It wasn’t about whether you
were better than someone else or how many forms you knew. I am not
saying there wasn’t
respect or common courtesy, just the opposite. Respect was given
genuinely to each other and
people of all levels could get together and experience the joy of
these beautiful systems together
in their training. The organization welcomes all who care to learn
and share in the “Good Oil” as
Erle would say. I truly believe his son Eli has the ingrained
qualities of his father when it comes to
the reasons of this organization. He is working to share the system
with others all around the
world and makes a commitment to come over here every year to teach,
answer questions and help
all who come to learn and grow.
If you a seasoned member of the WTBA training camps, a relatively
new person to our system, or
a stark beginner, there is a place for you to get something from
this event. Why not come and
give it a try.
DATE: MAY 31th, June 1st, 2nd, and 3rd 2012 (Thursday night 7p-9p,
Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
leaving at 2 pm)
LOCATION: Same Location as Last Year: Pocono Plateau, Camp Retreat
located in Cresco, PA
Website address: http://
COST: $436.00.
WHAT DOES THIS COVER: This covers everything expect your travel
here. It includes training,
meals, and accommodations. An initial deposit is required to secure
your place at the camp.
REGISTRATION: Registration (initial deposit of $150.00 by January 1,
2012 with a final payment of
$286.00 in before April 1, 2012).
Late registration: $200.00 – After February 1, 2012. No guarantees
on whether
lodging will be available or the meal program).
Final payment by April 1, 2012 of $275.00. (This is a
camp setting with cabin locations, we have to secure
and guarantee our numbers ahead of time for meal
preparation).
Walk-in or last minute
Registration: $550.00- After April 1, 2012. No guarantees on whether
lodging will be available or the meal program.
Again, this is a camp setting so we have to
guarantee our numbers way ahead of time. Thank
you for understanding.
What to Bring: Desire to learn, don’t worry about levels or
abilities. Also as with a camp setting,
you have to bring your own sleeping gear, i.e., sleeping bag,
pillow, and your own towels and
toiletries, i.e., soap, shaving kits, etc. So your sleeping gear and
your comfort items.
CONTACT: Alexander M. Krych for any questions about this event @
email: wtbausa@comast.net
or wtbausa@hotmail.net or telephone: (908)303-2941.
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Spaces are limited so PLEASE book with your deposit early!!
Registration
Please complete registration form and payment (check, money order or
Credit Card) mailed
to: Alexander M. Krych, 942 Liberty Street, Belvidere, NJ
07823-2018. (Credit Card can be
taken over the phone or emailed).
1. Name: __________________________
2. Address: (Street) __________________________
(City): __________________________
3. Telephone: _________________________ (cell or best #). Email:
_________________________
4. Lodging: Male room ___ Female room ___ Couple room ____(if
possible they will accommodate).
5. Meal plan: Regular meals (meat dishes) ________(includes
snack(fruit) Thursday evening, Breakfast,
Lunch, Dinner on Friday, Saturday, and Breakfast and Lunch on
Sunday).
Vegetarian meals _________________(includes
Lunch, Dinner on Friday, Saturday, and Breakfast and Lunch on
Sunday).
6. Driving into camp, not staying at lodging nor eating meals: fee
for camp instruction and day visit fees
for Thursday night, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday is $290.00. Check
here if you plan to attend in this
fashion: ___. Deposit of $150.00 still required to attend camp.
Final payment is due by April 1, 2011.
7. Driving into camp, not staying but would like to participate in
meal plan: fee for camp, day visit fees and
meal plan is $406.00. Check here if you plan to attend in this
fashion: _____. Deposit of $150.00 is still
required to attend camp. Final payment is due by April 1, 2011.
8. Cannot make the full camp, but would like to come for Saturday
and Sunday training only. Check here
_____. The fee for the two days, training, meals and one night stay
is: $375.00. Deposit of $150.00 is
still required to attend the camp. Final payment is due by April 1,
2011.
9. Cannot make the full camp, but would like to come for Saturday
and Sunday training without meals or
staying at the camp. I will drive in and do day visit fees. $280.00.
Check here if you plan to attend in this
fashion: ___. Deposit of $150.00 is still required to attend the
camp. Final payment is due by April 1,
2011.
In Case of an emergency contact: Name: _______________________
Telephone:________________
Deposit Amount: $150.00 enclosed. Date: ________________.
Final amount due on April 1st, 2012, depending on the plan you
registered.
Credit Card Information:
Name: __________________________
Street: __________________________
Telephone: __________________________
CC: Visa/M.C: _________ CC#: _______________________ Exp: _______
Security Code: __________
(Note: if using a credit card be aware the transaction will reflect
the following on your statement: my
company name is Total Body Resources, LLC and the credit card
processing company is TouchTone Cell
Charge. Thank you.
Since this is a camp retreat setting, head count is needed early to
secure the lodging facility. Therefore
LATE REGISTRATION is starting on February 1st, 2011 as I need to
notify the location as to the number
of people staying at camp.
Liability Waiver
I, __________________________
associated with Total Body Resources, LLC, Alexander M. Krych,
including any WTBA
instructors and/or helpers for injuries sustained by me in
connection with my
participation in this training program. It is understood that any
martial arts and or
exercise program(s) contain different forms of body exertion and or
contact and
subsequently I assume full responsibility for my actions connected
with this training
program.
Visual Media Release
I hereby give Total Body Resources, LLC, Alexander M. Krych, and any
person involved
in the workshop, the absolute and irrevocable right and permission,
with respect to the
photographs, videotapes and/or any other visual media that have been
taken of me ( or
which include me along with others) at this event:
1. To use, re-use, publish and re-publish the same in whole or in
part, individually or in
conjunction with other photographs or images, in any medium
whatsoever, including but
not limited to illustrations, promotions, and advertising.
2. To use my name in connection therewith if so chosen.
I hereby release and discharge Total Body Resources, LLC, the World
Taiji Boxing
Association, Erle Montaigue and any person involved in the workshop
from any and all
claims and demands arising out of, or in connection with the use of
the photographs,
video, and/or any other visual media including all claims for libel.
I am over eighteen years of age. I have read the foregoing and fully
understand the
contents thereof. (In case of a minor participant, a parent or
guardian signature is
required).
Participant : __________________________
(or legal Guardian’s Signature)
Please contact Al Krych on
wtbausa@hotmail.com to be placed onto the notification
list.