Swansea UK Camp 2008

Peter has been coming to visit the UK since the year 2000. I have been lucky enough to attend the past 3 years, unfortunately this year it seems like I wont be able to. I recommend this 7 day camp to anyone. The camp itself is from Saturday 12th - Sunday 20th July 2008. The following is from the organisers website:

Since 2000, Peter's yearly visits to the UK have turned into a tradition. His unorthodox approach and no-nonsense teaching style have made him a favourite of experienced martial artists and newcomers alike. He is an authority in his field, the Muhammad Ali of the internal martial arts. After years of intense investigation of his own mind, body, and the martial arts, this former full-contact free-fight world champion founded the Cheng Hsin School of internal martial arts.

The essence of all his teachings is relaxation and understanding the internal principles, both mentally and physically. Through an elucidating progression of lessons Peter shares with students the foundations of his high level of skill.

Seven days of working on the principles and techniques of effective internal martial arts according to the insights of Peter through the study of Cheng Hsin T’ui Shou, a dynamic blend of Tai Chi, Pa Kua and Aikido with uprooting, throwing, footwork, and lots of internal work on relaxation, out-reaching, intention, balance and freeing up ineffective mental patterns. A great workshop, enjoyed by Aikido enthusiasts and Chinese internal martial artists alike.

This workshop will give you the principles of an internal martial art. True relaxation combined with body alignment is fundamental to the arts of Cheng Hsin. Intrinsic strength in which no muscle contraction is needed or wanted. Grounding, balance, moving from the centre of the body and being whole and total are some of the topics. The influence of body awareness and ”energy” work will also be explored. In addition to martial enthusiasts, people as diverse as dancers, musicians, body workers and even chefs have found this work to be helpful for increasing body awareness and skill.

Mini set and the short set of 64 moves. The accent lies on how the Cheng Hsin Principles (relaxation grounding, centring, being calm and being whole and total) express themselves within the form. Peter is very precise and patient in repeating and correcting.
It is possible to enlist without any knowledge of Tai Chi Chuan.

http://www.chenghsin.org.uk/html/uk_camp_2008.html

Prices for various parts of the camp range from £99 for 3 evenings (4.5 hours total) to £575 for the whole week (was £480 if paid before 07/03/08).