Julie Lucas (Instructor)
- Has over 25 years Taiji (Tai Chi) experience commencing with the Yang “Beijing” Style, “Health and Competition Tai Chi forms; the combination forms for health promoted by Dr Paul Lam and more recently, the Wu (Hao) and Chen Taijiquan (Martial) styles each of which has distinct characteristics.
- Is currently a student at the Chen Style Taijiquan Academy of Master Peter Wu (Shizeng) Melb, studying Extension Force (Fajin) technique within the Chen Long Fist, Sword and Pole forms.
- Has had training experience with several Qigong teachers. These introduced the concepts and practice of health forms for Qi cultivation and harmonisation through specific stances/movements, breathing and intent as listed below.
Taijiquan Experience:
Beijing 24, 48, & 42 Forms _ Eric Miller (formerly TCCKA -Vic)
Beijing Sword 32 and 42 Forms_ E Miller
‘Authentic Yang’ 86 form as taught by Fu Sheng Yang (Perth,Aust)
Chen Xiaowang 38 forms_ E Miller
Tai Chi Fan_ E. Miller, Brad Thompson (formerly TCCKA-Vic)
Beijing 42 forms_ Prof Men Huifeng (BUPE @Monash, Gippsland)
‘Beijing 12’ forms _ Han Jinsong ( Tai Chi Australia- Melb)
Beijing 42 forms and 42 sword private tuition_ Charles Tsui-Po(Golden Lion Academy-Vic)
Silk Reeling Exercises_ Master Chen Xiaowang_Melb
Tai Chi For Arthritis (Dr Paul Lam -Syd)
Chen 36 forms_Kam Lau Fung (BHTCC- Syd)
Hao 32 Select forms_Master Peter Wu (CSTA-Melb)
Jin Training 1-5_Master Peter Wu Shizeng (CSTA- Melb) 2009 >
Hao 39 Canon Fist_ Master Peter Wu Shizeng (CSTA- Melb) 2012
Hao 39 Canon Fist Applications_Master Peter Wu Shizeng (CSTA- Melb) 2012-2013
Hao 81 “Old Frame”_Master Peter Wu Shizeng (CSTA- Melb) 2012 -13
Chen Long Fist with Taijiquan Applications_Master Peter Wu Shizeng (CSTA-Melb) 2014 >
Qigong Experience:
Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi _ E. Miller, (Traralgon) Han Jinsong. (Melb)
Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi _ Master Wing Cheung (Melb) 2009
Zhan Zhuang postures_Howard Choy _formerly Syd
Dao Yin 8 _ Heart and circulation, Prof Zhang Guang de_China
Dao Yin 42_Prof Zhang Guang de_BUPE – Beijing,China
Ba Duan jin_ 8 treasures_ Howard Choy, Sam Au (Melb) and others
Yin Yang walking_ Howard Choy (Ex Balmain Sydney)
Current Certifications and Memberships:
- Accredited NCAS Level 1 Coach -Tai Chi 1995 – 2024 (minimum requirement – 5 years Tai Chi experience)
- Member of KungFu WuShu Vic (KWV – state branch of KungFu WuShu Australia(KWA), the National Sporting Organisation and Peak Body for Kung Fu (Wushu) in Australia.
- Signatory to the MAIA Code of Conduct
- Work Place Safety (Level 2) First Aid
- Member of Tai Chi Association Australia Inc. (TCAA Inc.)
- Professional Insurance
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