The Long Form Project
An extended series of Workshops and retreats on the Wu Style Tai Chi Long Form of Daoist Immortal Liu Hongjie as transmitted by master Bruce Frantzis.
The Plan
To offer four 10hr weekends (Sat & Sun) per year plus a six day retreat in June, with the option of attending for a shorter period, over four years or so (however long it takes to get through the form). It is also my intention to offer supplemental weekend courses on various aspects of the internal physical and energetic mechanics of Tai Chi (the 16 neigong).
Who is it for
The short answer is ‘almost everyone’. The longer answer is here.
Where
Weekends:
The Location: Elham, Kent.
The venue: Qingshan Guan, Claremont.
The six-day retreat 21-26 June 2025:
The location: Elham, Kent.
The venue: Qingshan Guan, Claremont.
Please contact Matthew for prices.
The Schedule (so far)
Weekends (in Elham):
2024 (Year 2-3)
Weekend 3.1: 7-8 September 2024
Weekend 3.2: 26-27 October 2024
2025 (Year 3-4)
Weekend 3.3: 25-26 January 2025
Weekend 3.4: 12-13 April 2025
Weekend 4.1: 6-7 September 2025
Weekend 4.2: 25-26 October 2025
Times: Sat 11.00-15.00 and 17.00-19.00; Sun 10.00-14.00.
2025 six day Retreat (Retreat 3)
21 – 26 June 2025 (6 days – you may attend for fewer, but please note that the full discounts will only be available to those who book the entire retreat.)
Times: 9.00-13.00 daily
Pricing
Please note, prices are subject to change.
Year 3
1st Weekend (3.1) — 7-8 September 2024
Book by 24 August to get the discount, price: £220
Book from 25 August to pay the full price: £275
(Please note: If you show up on the day the cost is £345.)
2nd Weekend (3.2) — 26-27 October 2024
Book by 12 September to get the early-bird discount, price: £165
Book by 12 October to get the discount, price: £220
Book from 13 October to pay the full price: £275
(Please note: If you show up on the day the cost is £345.)
3rd Weekend (3.3) — 25-26 January 2025
Book by 11 December to get the early-bird discount, price: £165
Book by 11 January to get the discount, price: £220
Book from 12 January to pay the full price: £275
(Please note: If you show up on the day the cost is £345.)
4th Weekend (3.4) — 12-13 April 2025
Book by 26 February to get the early-bird discount, price: £165
Book by 29 March to get the discount, price: £220
Book from 30 March to pay the full price: £275
(Please note: If you show up on the day the cost is £345.)
Retreat 3(R3) 21 – 26 June 2025
Please contact Matthew for prices.
To Register
Please contact Matthew.
Payment is via BACS, which I’ll send once you have notified me that you wish to attend.
Please note: I cannot offer refunds within two weeks of the start date of any weekends or retreats.