News
November 16-18, 2007
J0hn Camp Workshop
The members of Tai Chi Yukon were delighted to welcome John Camp for another of his wonderful mind and body stretching weekends. Over the course of the weekend, about 50 people came out to experience qigong, silk reeling, push hands techniques, essence of Chen style movement and some good old fashioned calisthenics with John's special spin.
We also took this opportunity to recognize three members who were ranked by the Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association in China last summer. Lisa Pan and Jo-Ann Gates obtained their Level 1 ranking. Pam Boyde earned a Level 5 ranking then in October was certified as a Yang instructor. Bravo ladies!
Immense thanks to Tony Gonda who was our photographer for much of the weekend. See more photos in the gallery.
Tai Chi Yukon Honours
Pam Boyde
The members of Tai Chi Yukon are proud to announce that the Yukon can boast another Canadian first. Pam Boyde is the first Canadian to be officially certified as a Tai Chi instructor by the International Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association.
To achieve this, Pam has studied independently for many years and travelled Outside to numerous seminars including three trips to China. For the last six years, she has studied with the International Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association, the parent body of Yang style taijiquan.
The International Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association developed the ranking system, similar to the belt system used by many other martial arts, in order to ensure that the art of Yang style taijiquan was practised and taught to consistently high standards. Boyde obtained a Level 5 ranking within this system before being certified as an instructor after a rigorous assessment of her instructional skills.
Pam’s dedication and skills have long been appreciated by her many students and friends. They were delighted to express this at a recent ceremony honouring her accomplishments.
“We are so fortunate to have someone of this calibre living in Whitehorse!” exclaimed Jean Johnson, a member of the Seniors’ Class.
Our thanks to the Yukon News for allowing us to attach a copy of Ian Stewart's article about Pam published December 7, 2007. Check it out here.
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World Tai Chi Day in Whitehorse 2007
John reels silk.
Tony Gonda photo
Pam, Jo-Ann and Lisa with their ranking certificates.
Tony Gonda photo