It is with great pleasure that we announce a new series of Chen Style Taiji Quan seminars and classes taught by Master Florin Szondi and hosted by the Romanian Association of Traditional Chen Taiji Quan during the period of October 24 – November 11 in Bucharest, Cluj-Napoca and Alba Iulia, Romania. The whole program is structured such that both the beginners as well as the more advanced practitioners can participate, consolidate and improve their knowledge and practice whether for health purpose or instructional one.
The first seminar will focus on learning the basic principle and elements of Chen style (QiGong - Daoyin Tuna exercises, postures and movement practice, 13 Forms routine). The second seminar will focus on the learning and consolidation of the oldest form of Chen style Taiji Quan – Lao Jia Yi Lu, the learning of the basic techniques of Tui Shou (Pushing Hands, Practice with Partner), and not lastly, the martial art applications of the Chen forms.
The World Health Organization considers Taiji Quan to be the most efficient organized system of physical activity for maintaining and improving health. At the same time, it is also acknowledged that the origin of this system is the Chen style martial art created by Chen family in Chen Jia Gou more than three centuries ago. Today, this holistic martial art system is practiced all over the world for achieving the internal energetic harmony, improving the physical strength, mental and emotional balance and not lastly, for attaining the martial arts self-defense skills. Taiji Quan can be considered a true expression of the traditional Chinese thought process, which synthesizes the martial art, holistic and philosophical fields into one single and coherent curriculum.
Master Florin Szondi has graduated Magna Cum Laude the Institute of Physical Education Bucharest. Since then, Prof. Szondi has accumulated more than 47 years of extensive practice and pedagogical experience in professional sport education. He is a founder member of the Romanian Federation of Martial Arts, has been awarded multiple Master of the Year titles by USA Hall of Fames, has won multiple national and international champion titles in Taiji Quan, and not lastly, has been awarded the title of Master of Sports by the Romanian Ministry of Youth and Sport.
Prof. Szondi has been recognized as the 20th generation of the Chen style Taiji Quan family. He is the disciple of Grand master Zhu Tian Cai and equally studies Chen style under the guidance of the other two representatives of the 19th generation of Chen style, Grand master Chen Zhenglei and Grand Master Chen Xiaowang.
Due to his teaching methodology, the results achieved by his students all over the world, and not lastly, his enthusiasm and generosity, Master Florin Szondi is highly recognized internationally. All of those who had and/ or have the chance to participate in his seminars and classes discover the authentic spirit of Traditional Chen styleTaiji Quan in his art. Prof. Szondi promotes Chen style martial and holistic art as a way of life, encouraging his students towards a restless search of the essential values and free expression of oneself. Master Florin Szondi is not only an exceptional athlete but a gifted teacher who knows how to share his Taiji Quan experience warmly and without reservations. He often states that “True masters have no secrets”.
For additional information regarding the organization and registration for these events in Bucharest, please contact Mr. Sorin Iancso at:
Phone: +40746 057 562
email: soriniancso@gmail.com
For additional information regarding the organization and registration for these events in Cluj-Napoca, please contact the Romanian Association of Traditional Chen Taiji Quan at: