Zhi Dao Guan Announcements

Now ready for sale --- Tai Ji 42 Form Competition Combination Instructional DVD -

- Purchase Tickets On Line today - go to The Taoist store and click on the Books, DVDs page

JUNE 22, 2008 from 3:00-9:00 PM at BECHTEL AUDITORIUM, SAMUEL MERRITT COLLEGE, HEALTH EDUCATION CENTER, 400 HAWTHORNE IN OAKLAND -

In 1973, Dr. Alex Feng formalized his martial arts teaching as Wu Tao Kuan and named his system Wu Chien Pai. 2008 is the 35th year of continuous operation of Wu Tao Kuan and as is the tradition, we will celebrate with a stellar martial arts performance and celebration dinner.

We are thrilled to announce that Sensei Keiko Fukuda, highest ranked woman judo athelete in the world and Prof. Wang Pei Kun from Shnaghai will both be joining us!

Tom Franco - GOLD in Sword; Johnny Johns - GOLD in Adult Beginner Yang Style 24; Ari Lathuras - GOLD in Push Hands; Ana Mogro - BRONZE in Adult Advanced Yang 24; Sharon Sagan - GOLD in Adult Beginner Yang 24 Tai Ji and BRONZE in Sword; Raj Singh - GOLD in Open Chen

CONGRATULATIONS and appreciation to those who judged: Shi Fu Alex Feng, David Bernhardt and Mary Lynn Morales

NEW!!! check out the new lotus flower cards available in The Taoist Center Store!

YAMUNA BODY ROLLING - A Fund Raising Event
w/ Nikki Jordan
Sunday June 8th
4 pm-6:30 pm

LOCATION: The Taoist Center
3824 MacArthur Blvd
Oakland, CA 94619

This is a fundraiser for Wellness For Kids: Healthy Air and Water in the Classrooms. All proceeds will go to purchasing healthy (not just filtered) water and healthy (not just filtered) air systems for preschools and kindergartens. Many long lasting health issues begin in childhood from dehydration, lack of the body's ability to detox properly, and poor air quality.

CONTACT: Nikki Jordan to reserve a space (or for questions)
healthyandrested@gmail.com (new email address!)
510-289-4637 cell 510-465-6562 home

SPACE is limited, so reserve by payment directly to the instructor

COST:

$40 per class if you already have equipment
$30 per person, if you are purchasing all balls and foot balls:
cost of purchasing equipment will be emailed in a few days -
Yamuna's studio is raising prices.
$55 per class if you are renting balls

payment to be sent to Nikki Jordan, 607 Brooklyn Avenue,
Oakland, CA 94606

WHAT TO BRING
yoga mat (the studio has a few)
water bottle (i bring water, you can bring empty if you wish)
form fitting shirt
any kind of pants

www.yamunabodyrolling.com for more info

Shi Fu Alex Feng, Dr. Feng - now featured on You Tube - you can see the salsa, the tango and the Winning of First Place at the Chinese Hospital Holiday Benefit: Dancing with the Stars onDecember 7th! He is dancing with his teacher, Allison Hurowitz. Go to the following link.

http://www.youtube.com:80/ZhiDaoGuan

Gift certificates can be purchased for classes in tai ji, qi gong, judo/jujitsu or a Traditional Chinese Medicine consultation with Dr. Feng. We also offer herbal teas– natural, herbal formulas developed by Dr. Feng. These are hand selected natural herbs formulated for specific effects by Dr. Feng. For example, Nighty-Night for encouraging sleep; Unstopper for sinus and nasal congestion; Energy for stamina. Check the Taoist Center Store.

THEME and DATE SET FOR THE 5th ANNUAL TAOIST GATHERING: "RENEWAL" as we begin a new a path on the Sixty Year Cycle of the Chinese Zodiac SAVE THE DATE NOW - OCTOBER 24-26, 2008 IN OAKLAND CA. CLICK HERE FOR DOWNLOADABLE ABSTRACT SUBMISSION FORM.

THE FOURTH ANNUAL TAOIST GATHERING - MAGICAL! The 4th Annual Taoist Gathering was held at Samuel Merritt College October 26-29, 2007. We will be preparing DVDs of some of the presentations - come back and check for availability.

THE NEW ZHI DAO T SHIRT IS IN - Click on The Taoist Store to order - You can pick it up at the Taoist Center or they can be shipped -- "The Ultimate Tao is the Self"

A 2 disc CD set for Meditation: Taoist Meditation Instructional CD with a second CD of just gongs and chanting -- in production now!