Chen Style TaiJiQuan Workshops
When:
June 1st and 2nd 2024
Who:
Derryl Willis
Seattle School of Chen Style Taijiquan
Founder and Chief Instructor
Where:
Cheesman Park, Denver, CO
Schedule:
Description |
Price |
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Chen Style Fundamentals and 6 Posture Form
June 1st - 9am to 12pm Fundamental drills and posture introduction |
$45 USD | |
First Secion of Laojia Yilu
June 1st - 2pm to 5pm First section out of four of the first traditional Chen style form |
$45 USD | |
Taiji Bang (Ruler)
June 2nd - 9am to 12pm Movements and drills that incorporate usage of the Taiji Bang (Taiji Bang provided) |
$50 USD | |
Push Hands
June 2nd - 2pm to 5pm Chen style drills for Push hands along with applications with the Taiji Bang (Must attend the previous Taiji Bang workshop) |
$50 USD | |
All Sessions
All morning and afternoon workshop session on June 1st and 2nd |
$180 USD |
Biography:
Derryl Willis is a disciple of Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang, the nineteenth generation lineage holder and standard bearer of Chen style Taijiquan. Derryl holds the rank of 6th Duan Wei, as awarded by the International WuShu Association. He is the founder and Chief Instructor at Seattle School of Chen Style Taijiquan, in the Fremont neighborhood of Seattle, Washington.
Derryl's passion for Chen Style Taiji arose from his longtime interest in martial arts. Past teachers include the late Madame Gao Fu, and Andy Dale.
He began studying Chen Style Taijiquan in earnest in 1989 and first studied under Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang in 1997. Since that time, he has dedicated his practice exclusively to this discipline as traditionally taught in Chenjiagou Village, Henan, China, under the direction of Chen Xiaowang and the direct supervision of his teacher Chen Xiaoxing.
Derryl adheres to Grand-Master Chen's specific style of instruction, and travels to Chenjiagou, China annually to deepen his practice and understanding of martial arts and Chinese culture.
Derryl's teaching style is attentive and encouraging, reflective of his southern roots in Louisiana, as well as the professionalism gained through his career as a bank executive. His nurturing attitude along with the passion he feels for his art engenders a dedication in his students that allows them to deepen their practice and enjoy a richly satisfying experience.