34th Annual Zhang San Feng Festival

张三丰 Zhang San Feng

The 34th annual Zhang San Feng Festival will be held June 4th-7th, 2009 at the Nevele Grande Resort in the Catskills region of New York. Named for the mythical Daoist hermit regarded by many as the founder of tai chi (太极拳 tai ji quan), the annual Zhang San Feng Festival is a time honored event begun by the late tai chi Grandmaster Jou Tsung Hwa, and held for many years at his legendary 103-acre Tai Chi Farm.

In recent years the Festival has evolved into a world class event which brings together some of the best and brightest teachers and authors in tai chi, qigong and the related arts, to teach three days of incredible and informative workshops. Each night also includes exciting evening activities. This event will be a treasure trove of opportunity for all interested in Tai Chi & Qigong, from beginners to advanced.

World Tai Chi & Qigong Day founder, Bill Douglas, will be delivering this year's keynote address at the Festival on Friday evening, June 5th. Bill will also be adding his unique energies to the event by joining the other master instructors in teaching a few workshops throughout the weekend. WTCQD will have a table at the conference as well, where Bill will demonstrate his Sitting Qigong.

The early-bird discount for Festival registration ends May 15th - to register go to taichifest.com

5th Annual MMA Training Camp January 16-18 in Manhattan

Who is the camp for?
This camp is for anyone that is looking to challenge themselves. You don’t have to be a fighter to benefit from this camp. Men and women, from any style or system, even those with NO TRAINING, are welcome to attend. This is a unique opportunity to learn new techniques, new training methods and new fighting strategies.

What is the camp schedule?
Scheduled Line Up / Subject to change

Session One: Friday 6 pm to 8 pm
George Pardos (OSU wrestling/Hammer House)

Session Two: Friday 8 pm to 10 pm
Carmine Zocchi (Brazilian Jiu Jitsu)

Session Three: Saturday 9 am to 12 noon
Jeremy Bellrose (Vision Quest Muay Thai)
David A Ross (NY San Da)

Session Four: Saturday 2 pm to 5 pm
Ian Morgan (NY San Da)
George Pardos (OSU wrestling/Hammer House)

Session Five: Sunday 9 am to 12 noon
Jeremy Bellrose (Vision Quest Muay Thai)

Session Six: Sunday 2 pm to 4 pm
David A Ross (NY San Da)

Where is the camp located?
The camp is held at New York San Da at 313 W 37th Street in midtown Manhattan, New York. We are conveniently located just three blocks from Penn Station and 5 blocks from Port Authority.

What do I need to bring?
Please bring your normal work-out-gear (shorts, shirt, etc) and basic protective equipment including boxing gloves, shin guards, a groin cup and a mouth piece If there's anything you are missing, we have a Pro Shop on location.

Where do I stay?
We are very close to at least five different hotels, ranging from luxury to very modest but clean and comfortable. We will announce more detailed arrangements prior to the seminar. PLEASE NOTE: NYC hotels book up quickly, make your reservations in advance!

Pre-registration: $179 (3 days)
Pre-registration (one day only): $79
After December 12th:
THREE DAYS $199
ONE DAY ONLY $99
Register online at www.SanDa-MMA.com
or call 212-239-8619

Limited Spots Left for Combat Sports Training Camp

2007 Combat Sports Training Camp
12 Hours of Mixed Martial Arts Instruction!
New York City , March 9, 10 and 11, 2007
David A Ross, San Da Kickboxing
Carmine Zocchi, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
Tim O’Connor, Strength and Conditioning
Ian Morgan, San Da Kickboxing

"I wanted to say what an awesome time we had. Both Instructors showed immense skill and knowledge and were willing to share it all. I can't wait until next year!"
- Chris Herzog, Empire Judo and Boxing club

Who is the camp for?
This camp is for anyone that is looking to challenge themselves. You don’t have to be a fighter to benefit from this camp. Men and women, from any style or system, even those with NO TRAINING, are welcome to attend.

"In the 3 hours I spent at NY San Da, I have to make a confessiont. I learned more about fighting than I learned in the 3 years I spent at my first martial arts school."
- Jason Weiss, Huntington LI

Where is the camp located?
The camp is held at New York San Da at 313 W 37th Street.

What do I need to bring?
Please bring your normal work-out-gear (shorts, shirt, etc) and basic protective equipment including boxing gloves, shin guards, a groin cup and a mouth piece.

Camp Schedule:
Friday, March 9th; Session 1. 7PM-10PM
David A Ross: "Intermediate clinch, knees, elbows, shoulders, takedowns"

Saturday, March 10th; Session 2. 9AM - NOON
Ian Morgan: "Strategy and Set ups"
Tim O'Connor: "Strength and conditioning for combat sports"

Saturday, March 10th; Session 3. 2PM-5PM
Carmine Zocchi: "Side ride and the back, BJJ for MMA"

Sunday, March 11th; Session 4. 10AM-1PM
Cost: $120 for entire weekend (discounts if you attended past camps)

To register
Visit www.SanDa-MMA.com where you can download a registration form and/or pay on line with "PAY PAL". Or call (212) 239-8619 with your credit card.