If you are looking for an art to keep you healthy,overcome chronic pain and depression, be full of vitality, increase youthful joy and vitality then Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung can certainly help you. It is simple (though not always easy) to learn, profound in philosophy, direct in approach and effective in results!
You may be under a lot of stress, sleeping very little, have a poor appetite, palpitations, constant pain, cloudy thinking, if so it is important to do something to help yourself and unlike me you do not have to travel half way around the world to find it as I have brought these beautiful arts to Ireland with the help and encouragement of my own teacher Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit.
In these times, it is certainly worh investing in an art to help you deal with stress and to keep your immune system working efficiently. This is one of the most simple and easy ways to help and empower yourself. It includes deep relaxation, breathing and mind focus to generate chi or energy in the meridian system and once generated the chi is allowed to circulate to reach those stagnant areas where it is needed most. In Chinese of old, a doctor was only paid at the end of the year, if he was able to keep you healthy during the year. Practising high level Chi Kung is one unique and superb way to keep you bouncing with life whatever your age.
We also offer Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan and Shaolin Kungfu to add the self defence element not just in a combat situation but in daily life. The Shaolin Arts are life fulfilling and empowering..................self healing, self development, self defence. All training is systematic, aspiring to becoming scholar-warrior-monks (please see Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan section below) Shaolin Chi Kung is intrinsic to both Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan and Shaolin Kung fu. All three are a training of energy and mind.
RECENT UPDATES: JULY - AUGUST- SEPTEMBER 2010
Shaolin Wahnam Ireland students who featured on a programme on LTV2 Millstreet/Macroom. You can also view a live chi transmission by Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit on RTE by going to the 'related video' section.
The Essence of the Art of Chi Kung not just physical Chi kung patterns. Training Energy and Mind to attain the best of Health, Vitality, Mental Clarity, Spiritual Development and Longevity.
Shaolin Chi Kung is the essence of who we are. Cleansing out pain and illness to attain good health, happiness and a zest for life.
Weekend Shaolin Chi Kung- Foundation for Beginners- Medical Chi Kung- Marine Hotel Stuuon Dublin 17th & 18th July and also separately September 11th & 12th 2010
Weekend Shaolin Chi Kung- Foundation for Beginners- Medical Chi Kung - Shaolin Centre, Gortluachera, Kilgarvan, Co Kerry August 14th & 15th 2010
Limerick City - Scholar Project Tour of Limerick city from 9.30am - 12.30pm with professional Tour guide. Review of Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung for any students who have taken courses with Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit or Sifu Joan over the past few years. Date to be announced.
A Weekend Shaolin Medical Chi Kung- Foundation for Beginners- Medical Chi Kung- Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway city August 21st & 22nd 2010
NEW- A 5 DAY RETREAT ON WAHNAM TAI CHI CHUAN- SHAOLIN WAHNAM CENTRE KILGARVAN CO KERRY
Due to the success of last weekend's course, another RETREAT on Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan will take place over 5 days on the October Bank Holiday. October 21sth - October 25th.
Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan Weekend A beautiful introduction to training energy and mind and using Tai Chi Chuan for good health, vitality, mental clarity, spiritual cultivation and self defence
Above Peter Clayton and Dominic Roche:
Dominic attacks with the pattern White Snake Shoots Venom as Peter yields to avoid and will counter attack. If you want to know what to counter attack with...................? You have to take the course to find out! Sparring is systematic, safe and sure to be good FUN training energy and mind.
Weekend Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan Introduction for Beginners- Shaolin Centre, Gortluachera, Kilgarvan, Co Kerry October 21st -25th 2010 €300.00 This course will include Wuij to Wuwei, stance training, moving in stances, leg stretches, Graspting Sparrows Tail, Pushing and Striking hands and an introdution to the 12 combat Sequences
Shaolin Kungfu weekend: An Introduction to Shaolin Kungfu using energy and mind for good health, vitality, mental focus, spiritual cultivation and self defence.
Weekend Shaolin Kungfu Introduction for beginners- Shaolin Centre, Gortluachera, Kilgarvan, Co Kerry. August 7th 7 8th 2010 with Sifu Mark Hartnett. €300.00
Sifu Joan Browne's Private Clinic currently being updated www.qigongprivateclinic.com The main private clinic is now located in The Shaolin Centre, Gortluachera, Kilgarvan, Co Kerry. 064 66 85877 or email sifujoan@gmail.com for appointment.
Shaolin Wahnam Institute of Ireland Authorised Instructors and Assistant Instructors.
Sifu Joan Browne- Former Psychiatric Nurse, Founder and Chief Instructor of Shaolin Wahnam Ireland and Chairperson of the Shaolin Wahnam Scholar project. www.scholarproject.net (under construction)
She teaches Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung and Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan. Sifu Joan is also a certified Shaolin Chi Kung Therapist holding private Shaolin Therapy clinics in Kerry and Dublin from November 21st 2009 Contact: sifujoan@gmail.com Phone: 087 12 12 249 or 064 66 85877
Sifu Mark Hartnett- Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung and Shaolin Kungfu Instructor- contact: m.c.hartnett@gmail.com Ph. 085 1109353
Shaolin Wahnam Ireland authorised Instructors with Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit in Ireland 2009
All courses can be paid by paypal/credit card by following the following link and choosing deposit option or any amount payment http://www.qigongprivateclinic.com/gpage3.html please check at end of this page for bank transfer details. Payment may also be made in cash or cheque.
Please note: All courses with the Shaolin Wahnam Institute are satisfaction guaranteed. If you feel the aims and objectives have not been met, please inform the organiser 1 hour before the end of the course. You really have nothing to lose and all to gain!
HOW TO BECOME HEALTHY, PAIN FREE AND DEAL WITH STRESS - Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung (Medical Chi Kung) with International teacher Sifu Joan Browne
This course is perfect for those who wish to gain control of their health and their life. The weekend includes deep relaxation, moving meditation, ancient Shaolin Chi Kung patterns, effective stress release, pain relief and a deeper more restful sleep. As the teachings are Zen based, the information is transmitted heart to heart. All students will be well able to practice daily afterwards by themselves by following the simple instruction and customised personal training programme, even the most basic beginner can achieve this. Sifu Joan is almost always available to her students, even after a course. Some courses are one day, others are weekend and weekly classes will begin late September in some areas. Please note that you must book beforehand, preferably at least one week in advance of the course beginning. All students must be familiar and agree to abide by The Ten Shaolin Laws and Code of Conduct(please see bottom of page).
The following are details of venues, dates, times, fees around Ireland which have been updated on June 2010
DUBLIN Weeend Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung
Venue: Marine Hotel, Sutton, Dublin 13
Courses:Weekends: Shaolin Chi Kung Foundation for Complete Beginners.- Medical Chi Kung
Date: September 11th & 12th 2010
Time: : 9.30am -4.30pm
Fee: Weekend Shaolin Chi Kung : €300.00 for full weekend, includes course, handouts, customised personal training programme and complimentary lunch.
Booking: Please fill in the application form at end of page with your full details. Payment can be made previously to Sifu Joan by post or on the day(if that is easier). Payment acceptable- cash, cheque, bank draft, P.O or through email paypal.Please note: If a student does not turn up for a course without good reason, they may not be allowed take part in future courses.
Instructor: Sifu Joan Browne, former psychiatric nurse and International Shaolin Chi Kung teacher/therapist.Disciple of Shaolin Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit. 1997 Chi Kung Master of the Year.
KERRY
Venue: Gortluachera, Kilgarvan Co Kerry
Weekend: August 14th & 15th 2010
Weekends: 9.30am -4.30pm
Course Fee Weekend: €300.00 for Full weekend. includes course, handouts, customised personal training programme and complimentary lunch €150.00 for students who have already taken this course with Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit.
Course Title: Yi Jin Jing for advanced students.
Accommodation: The beautiful Birchwood B.B is only a short distance away. www.birchworrd-kilgarvan.com
Booking: Please fill in the application form at end of page with your full details. Payment can be made previously to Sifu Joan by post or on the day(if that is easier). Payment acceptable- cash, cheque, bank draft, P.O or through email paypal.Please note: If a student does not turn up for a course without good reason, they may not be allowed take part in future courses.
GALWAY
Venue: Radisson Blu Hotel, Galway city
Dates for 2010: August 21st & 22nd 2010
FREE CAR PARKING
Times: 9.30am -4.30pm
Course Fee: €300.00 for full weekend, includes course, handouts, customised personal training programme and complimentary lunch Advanced students may also attend on Sunday (€80.00)
Course Organiser for Galway Peter Clayton 085 2189766 for more information and booking details.
Booking: Please fill in the application form at end of page with your full details. Payment can be made previously to Sifu Joan by post or on the day(if that is easier). Payment acceptable- cash, cheque, bank draft, P.O or through email paypal.Please note: If a student does not turn up for a course without good reason, they may not be allowed take part in future courses
Details of further courses will be available shortly. If you have a group of more than 10 people who are interested in becoming more healthy and who wish to enrich their life by practising Shaolin Chi Kung, please contact Sifu Joan with the details
PAYMENT:All courses can be paid by paypal/credit card by following the following link and choosing deposit option (€100.00) or any amount option http://www.qigongprivateclinic.com/gpage3.html please check at end of this page for bank transfer details
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Students learn immediately how to relax, how to generate energy flow through the meridian system, how to Smile from the Heart, how to work on different areas of stress and how to live a happier and more peaceful enriching life.
Shaolin Chi Kung nurtures and nourishes each individual, enhancing a feeling of youthful joy and vitality, good health and happiness in daily life. Here is what people who have taken this course with Sifu Joan have experienced.
Shaolin Chi Kung was a secretive art only taught in the Shaolin temple and to the Emperors, and government ministers in China. We are indebted to Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit who has travelled the world spreading this wonderful art so that all humanity can explore and experience its wonderful benefits. There is a profound truth in the saying 'Your Health is your Wealth'.
Sifu Joan Browne International teacher, Sifu Joan Browne, not only teaches Chi Kung, it is Shaolin Chi Kung, an elite art with a profound philosophy to nurture all areas of one's life. Instead of composing her own style, as many do today, Sifu Joan follows her own Sifu's advice of following the ancient teachings which have already, for hundreds of years, been crystalised by past Masters to be the best. It is because of this wise counsel that she does not need anything other than Shaolin Chi Kung to help people, whether teaching in the corporate world, group courses or private clinic. Students/Clients are amazed at the profound knowledge, benefits and depth of skill which can be acquired in such a short time. All students are able to practice competently on their own after the day course, but followup courses with new techniques and deepening of skills are always availabile.
The philosophy of Shaolin is profound, nurturing and enriching. It enhances life in the most basic and simple way, allowing us more freedom and joy every moment of every day- Sifu Joan
Here is what some students have to say: All are pleased to be contacted for verification.
The Chi Kung was the hardest part for me at the start as I was quite sceptical about how doing the simple exercises could benefit me and that everybody else seemed to be moving or falling around and that could seem to let my “chi” flow. I started regular Chi Kung classes with my Siguma Joan Browne soon after beginning Shaolin Kung Fu as I felt it would all be beneficial to my training. A year had passed and I was just about to lose hope that I would never have a chi flow when something strange happened to me. After doing lifting the sky with Siguma Joan and going into Chi Flow I felt a surge of energy from my left temple all the way out to my left small finger. It was as if I was attached to a car battery and the energy was surging through me yet it didn’t hurt. I then started to fall around any started to have happy europhoric feelings. It was the strangest and one of the best feelings I had ever experienced in my life. After we slowed down and I had time to reflect on it all I felt a clarity in my mind which I had never experienced. I now practice it everyday and after a hard days work I find it fantastic to clear my mind.
Eric Shannon, Cork 2009 You can read Eric's full story on training Shaolin Kungfu and Shaolin Chi Kung in the Testimonials section.
Dear Sije Joan I always had the wonderful blessings of never being really ill in my life. Recently I have thought of how Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung has helped me. Immediately two things came to mind. My eyes improved so much that there was no longer a need too wear glasses and after suffering from hay fever since a very young age, I can now happily say it is well gone. The only thing that I have changed was to practice Chi Kung daily. I recommend everyone I know and meet to do your Shaolin Chi Kung course. Best wishes Mark Hartnett Ireland May 2009
‘.I did your weekend course earlier in the year . I haven’t a pain or an ache and am smiling from the heart . God Bless you. Joanne, Killarney.
‘Dear Sifu, -I am seeing situations, issues or opportunities clearly at their heart and being able to respond appropriately, without anxiety or stress overwhelming me. I have found I am able to be still and even find humour in the most challenging business circumstance.’Mark, Dublin
Hi Joan Sam here - hope you are well. Just wanted to say thank you so much for introducing Chi flow to us! I have more energy, I'm calmer and my life is honestly flowing superbly! We both enjoy doing it so so much!. Sam, UK
‘The results said I had a small hiatus hernia. Two months after my last class with Sifu and the symptoms seem to have vanished. I can eat whatever I choose without ill-effect.’ Peter, Galway
WAHNAM TAI CHI CHUAN - THE SCHOLAR-WARRIOR-MONK IDEAL
Intake for 2010 complete Next bookings January 2011 Dublin
5 Day Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan Retreat - Kerry. October 21st - 25th 2010
Sifu Joan demonstrating White Crane flaps Wings THE SCHOLAR- WARRIOR- MONK IDEAL
In our school, we do not merely teach Chi kung, Shaolin Kungfu or Wahnam Taijiquan; we teach a way of life that is meaningful and rewarding for ourselves and to other people.
We are quite clear about our aims and objectives. For most of us, we choose the scholar-warrior ideal. For those of us who are more advanced in our training, we aspire to be warrior-monks. We do not really go to war to be warriors or shave our heads to be monks. We aspire to these ideals, such as the clarity of thought and intellectual depth of a scholar, the courage and righteousness of a warrior, and the compassion and cosmic wisdom of a monk.
Actually all of us are warriors. If you compete in sport, work in a profession, or engage in business, you are a warrior. But we do not want to be a crude warrior, like one who is proud of a scar received from a football match, stabs his colleagues in their back, or drives his competitors to bankruptcy. We want to be a scholar-warrior or a warrior-monk, someone who not only excels in his profession or business, but also is a wonderful husband, father and friend, someone who is successful in life as well as compassionate and wise.
And we are no day-dreamers. We set our vision, and we find direction to our destination. We know the journey involves hard work, but we are confident we can accomplish our task. We know our chi kung, Shaolin Kungfu or Wahnam Taijiquan training will give us the mental clarity and internal force besides courage and determination needed for our journey, and we use our Ten Shaolin Laws to guide us in our daily onduct.
Our training is systematic, disciplined and very good fun. Laughter is a common sound in the training room.
Peter and Dominic having fun playing around in Pushing hands.
Fee: €300.00 per Level 1
BEGINNERS LEVEL 1 Level One includes:Form, Force, Combat application and Philosophy. Please contact sifujoan@gmail.com for full syllabus details, included are stance training, moving in stances, flexible legs, Grasping Sparrow's tail, Lifting Water, Generating Energy Flow through form, breathing and mind focus and some combat application.
Please note that in Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan the emphasis is not on form only. The emphasis is on energy flow, shen training, internal force, combat application and Spiritual cultivation as well as good health, vitality and a zest for life and the ideal of the scholar-warrior -monk. Students work hard but have good fun in the process! Please see the Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan syllabus under the Shaolin Arts section.Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan is a beautiful martial art we train systematically in a safe and nurturing environment. It is suitable for all age groups
White snake shoots Venom- combat sequences practised as sets.
SPECIAL PUSHING/STRIKING HANDS WEEKENDS & SOME COMMENTS FROM STUDENTS.
Learn how to generate real energy flow, basic stance training and footwork, flexible legs, how to gain sensitivity through 'hearing force', Deepen the skill of leading and following, Build internal force, Deepen the skill of awareness of another's intentions.sensing your partners emotions and intentions. Using the principles of Pushing/Striking hands in daily life and business. Pushing hands deepens skills, Striking hands allows the students to learn techniques of not just striking but is comprehensive including - kicking, felling and chin na.This is a personal development course......enhancing each individual physically, mentally, emotionally and spiritually Both are wonderful fun to learn and laughter is a common sound in class
Dear Sije Joan 1) 3 things I’ve learned or should I say still learning from the pushing hands course are: to relax, have fun and just enjoy the moment.
2) My favourite part of the course was the free sparring I really enjoyed that part of the course and also the chi flows they were very strong but really enjoyable. Probably the most surprising thing for me was being able to sense when someone was about to strike me and being able to do this on the first day. I have tried pushing hands with a friend of mine since I’ve been back home. They also have some experience in pushing hands. Before the course, when we did pushing hands they always referred to my arm as being like a concrete block but after the course they couldn’t get over how relaxed I was and now it was me who was telling them that there arm was so tense it was like a concrete block. How the roles have reversed in just two days!
3) I really enjoyed the atmosphere on the course the lads were constantly joking and just having a good time. That helped me to relax being the new guy on the course.
4) The biggest thing I’ve learned personally on the course is that I tend to keep people at a distance I hadn’t realised that before. That was a bit of a shock and an eye opener something that I have to work on.
5) I went on the course to learn pushing hands which I did, but I’ve learned a lot more on a personal level then I ever could have expected. That’s the great thing about these courses be it Tai Chi Chuan or Chi Kung I always expect to get some sort of a result from them and I always get so much more for that I am always grateful and can’t wait until the next pushing hands course.
6) The most important thing I’m going to keep in mind is my training is the six harmonies hands, body ,footwork and jing(essence) chi (energy )shen(mind)
Thanks Sije for an excellent weekend and to every one on the course for making it so enjoyable. Brendan Galway -May 2009
Dear Sifu,
For me pushing hands / striking hands creates a safe and fun way to examine and experiment with our own behaviour/responses to every day life situations, without the repercussions! - it provides a 'pressure cooker' almost laboratory like condition, to allow us to feel and discover things about ourselves, situations and reactions to them along with those of our training partners. On the surface it appears to be a simple, physical activity - but I felt the effects go deep, beyond mental comprehension and are they still on going, weeks after the course. One of the key lessons I got from the weekend was the appreciation of balance in any relationship or interaction. If we consider a relationship as a 50/50 , this is the outcome of the balance shifting, for what ever reason, good or bad; primarily this raised awareness of my own behaviour and reactions and was a real eye opener, giving much food for thought and self examination and a long list for self improvement ! It is strange Sifu, I got such a lot out of the course, but its hard to get the understanding onto the paper ! I don't find writing difficult, I have to do it for work every day, it just seems like words are not enough.
Mark- Dublin- May 2009
Sifu Joan demonstrating Fierce Dragon with Peter Clayton.
Venue; Shaolin Wahnam Centre, Gortluachera, Kilgarvan, Co Kerry
Fee: €300.00 for 3 months- Level 1
Course Details: included are stance training, moving in stances, flexible legs, Grasping Sparrow's tail, Lifting Water, Generating Energy Flow through form, breathing and mind focus and some combat application.
Please note that in Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan the emphasis is not on form only. The emphasis is on energy flow, shen training, internal force, combat application and Spiritual cultivation as well as good health, vitality and a zest for life and the ideal of the scholar-warrior -monk. Students work hard but have good fun in the process! Please see the Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan syllabus under the Shaolin Arts section.Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan is a beautiful martial art we train systematically in a safe and nurturing environment. It is suitable for all age groups
SHAOLIN KUNGFU ( If you wish to read more on Shaolin Kungfu please click here
Weekend and 6-12 week course details with Sifu Joan
The Foundation of Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung (weekend or 8 week course-) will focus on learning the basics of Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung. Each participant will be well able to practice on their own after the course. Included will be Chi Kung patterns from The Eight Brocades set and for 12 week course The 18 shaolin exercises. Shaolin patterns taken from Chi Kung, Tai Chi Chuan and Shaolin Kungfu
How to go into a Chi Kung state of mind,
How to relax.
How to Smile from the Heart.
How to 'let go' and enjoy the energy flowing inside.
How to generate internal energy.
Bringing the principles of Shaolin Cosmos Chi Kung into our daily life
Standing Meditation.
Moving Meditation.
Aims and Objectives in training.
Do’s and Don’ts in training.
Maximising results in training. Stress- what is it?
Chi Kung in relation to chronic pain, stress, anger, anxiety, depression, worry and fear.
Question and Answer sessions.
Everybody will be capable of practising on their own after the course.
THE TEN SHAOLIN LAWS
The Ten Shaolin Laws are moral laws aimed at helping the student in his/her personal and spiritual development. It is a requirement of the Shaolin Wahnam Institute that prospective students agree to abide by these guidelines before taking a course. They are not forced upon the student, the student accepts them because he chooses to and because he believes they are helpful to him/her in physical, emotional, mental and spiritual development. If he/she breaks the Ten Shaolin Laws, despite sufficient warnings, he/she may be asked to leave the Shaolin training, not as a punishment, but because the training is not suitable for him/her.
Required to respect the Master, honour the Moral way and Love fellow disciples as brothers and sisters.
Required to train the Shaolin Arts diligently, and as a pre-requisite be physically and mentally healthy.
Required to be filial to parents, be respectful to the elderly, and protective of the young.
Required to uphold righteousness, and be both wise and courageous.
Forbidden to be ungrateful and unscrupulous, ignoring the Laws of man and heaven.
Forbidden to rape, molest, do evil, steal, rob, abduct or cheat.
Forbidden to associate with wicked people, forbidden to any sorts of wickedness.
Forbidden to abuse power, be it official or physical, forbidden to oppress the good and bully the kind.
Obliged to be humane, compassionate and spread love, and to realize everlasting peace and happiness for all people
Obliged to be chivalrous and generous, to nurture talents and pass on the Shaolin arts to deserving disciples.
CODE OF CONDUCT
A.1 Objectives
Shaolin Wahnam Ireland (SWI) has as its key objectives:
1. To provide high quality and safe instruction in the Shaolin Wahnam Art of Shaolin Chi Kung, Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan and Shaolin Kungfu
2. To promote enhanced good health, vitality, mental freshness, spiritual joy and high moral and ethical values through the safe practice of Shaolin Chi Kung, Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan and Shaolin Kungfu
All persons participating in a class or course conducted by SWI must agree to be bound by this Code of Conduct. SWI reserves the right to make amendments or additions to this Code of Conduct at any time.
A.2 Participant Understanding
1. Instruction in and Practice of Shaolin Chi Kung, Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan and Shaolin Kungfu is generally very safe. However, there is a risk of injury. Any person participating in a class conducted by SWI does so with the full understanding that whilst it is the policy of SWI to minimise the risk, the nature of this recreational activity prevents its total elimination. Any Person participating in a class conducted by SWI does so of their own volition and at their own risk.
2. In the interests of health and safety, any Person participating in a class conducted by SWI does so on condition that they exercise a duty of care towards themselves and any other participants. This duty of care may involve, but is not limited to, the Person participating safely and within their own limitations, respecting the limitations (physical or otherwise) of others, following all reasonable instructions or requests of the instructor, and ceasing practice immediately and informing the instructor if possible in the event of injury or ill-health.
3. The Arts taught by SWI are highly valued in Eastern cultures and are intended to be transmitted to deserving persons of high moral and ethical character, as embodied in the Ten Shaolin Laws which are of a non-religious and non-sectarian nature. A requirement for participation in any class or event conducted by SWI is that the participant agrees to uphold and practice the Ten Shaolin Laws, as published on the Irish Shaolin Wahnam website (www.smilefromtheheart.ie) or the International Shaolin Wahnam website (www.shaolin.org)
4. A Person must have paid the relevant fees prior to participating in any SWI activity.
5. If cancelling a booking for a course with Sifu Joan Browne, Sifu Mark Hartnett, Sifu Padraig Shanahan, Sifu Maria Sullivan or Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit, it is necessary for the Person to cancel at least five days before the course commencement. Later cancellations will incur non return of deposit and inability to attend later courses, unless in the case of bereavement or being taken ill.
6. For private sessions it is necessary to ring 48 hours ahead of time to cancel an appointment. (Cancelled appointments less than 48 hours are charged at the same rate as attendance).For private sessions payment of required fee at the beginning of each session.
7. A Person must practice exactly what has been taught during class. It is essential that the Person do not add anything or omit anything in his/her practice at home, unless otherwise instructed by the Shaolin Wahnam Instructor.
8. It is essential for the progress of the Person, that regular practice is maintained each day.
9. A Person participating in an SWI activity agrees to be bound by this Code of Conduct.
A.3 Instructor Qualifications
All instructors within Shaolin Wahnam Ireland are trained and authorized by Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit of Malaysia..All Instructors must have in place appropriate public liability and professional indemnity insurance. All Instructors will be bound by this Code of Conduct.
A.4 Safety
1. Instructors will ensure that the training area is clear of any dangerous and/or sharp objects that may increase the risk of injury.
2. Instructors will have access at all times to a fully equipped first aid kit.
3. To ensure a safe and rewarding learning experience, participants are required to follow all reasonable instructions of the Instructor with regard to personal conduct and participation in class activities.
4. During class, any person exhibiting conduct or behaviour that is deemed to be a danger to either themselves or other participants, will not be allowed to continue practicing until the Instructor determines that it is safe to do so.
A.5 Practice Etiquette
1. Persons must enter or leave the training area in an appropriate manner, as directed by the Instructor.
2. Persons must address the instructor as Sifu (meaning teacher, in mandarin) unless otherwise instructed.
3. Persons must be punctual, preferably early, so that they are ready to participate when the class commences. If arriving late, a participant must wait until the Instructor indicates that the person may join the class.
4. Food and/or drink must not be consumed by participants during class, or in the training area at any time, except as approved by the Instructor.
5. Mobile phones, pagers and similar must be turned off during practice, except with approval from the Instructor prior to the commencement of class.
A.6 Practice Ethics
1. Persons must always be courteous and helpful to each other.
2. All participants agree to practice a duty of care including, but not limited to, practicing safely within their own limitations and level of competence, and within the limitations and level of competence of their training partner(s), if any.
3. Physical contact between persons who are practicing together must be appropriate to the situation and necessary for the skill development of those persons.
4. Harassment, sexual harassment, and any form of illegal discrimination will not be tolerated.
A.7 Practice Restrictions
1. Prospective participants must apply for entry in a class, course or other activity conducted by SWI.
2. Acceptance of an application is subject to the Instructor’s final approval, and is dependant upon considerations such as an assessment of a person’s prior competencies, their suitability, and class size restrictions.
3. Participants may be initially required to study more fundamental techniques or skills, until such time as their skill levels warrant the study of more advanced practices.
4. Participants are not permitted to instruct others in Shaolin Chi Kung, Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan or Shaolin Kungfu unsupervised or outside of classes, unless approved by the Instructor.
A.6 Practice Attire, Training Equipment and Hygiene
1. All persons must wear suitable clothing to classes that is clean, safe, in good repair, provides adequate cover and protection, and permits sufficiently free movement, as advised by the Instructor.
2. Participation in some classes may involve specific requirements with regard to clothing and/or training equipment, such as the use of certain martial arts uniforms and accruements. In such cases, other types of clothing and/or training equipment may be acceptable only if approved by the Instructor.
3. Persons must not wear jewelry, watches or similar during classes.
4. Participants must exhibit high standards of personal hygiene and clean grooming, and ensure that fingernails and toenails are trimmed and clean.
5. Persons who are deemed inappropriately attired or equipped, or do not exhibit high standards of hygiene or grooming, will not be permitted to participate.
A.7 Health Issues Prior to Participation
1. Persons should not attend classes if suffering from infectious conditions that may be passed on to others (such as the “flu”), except by prior approval of the Instructor.
2. Prior to participation in any activity, persons must advise the Instructor of any medical condition or injury, either permanent or temporary (including recent), which may be adversely affected by certain types of training. Examples of this may include, but are not limited to, blood pressure problems, cardiac disorders, neck or back injuries, diabetes, asthma, pregnancy, or the after-effects of recent illness or injuries.
3. If requested by the Instructor, persons with the above or other conditions will be required to show this Code of Conduct to their physician, and secure a medical certificate clearly stating their fitness to participate in classes conducted by SWI, along with any practice restrictions or conditions, if applicable.
4. Persons must not attend classes under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs.
A.8 Health Issues During Participation
1. A participant should cease practice immediately to receive appropriate first aid and inform the instructor if possible in the event of injury or ill-health during class. The participant should rejoin the class only after the Instructor deems it safe to do so.
2. Class activities will be suspended immediately in the event of blood or other spillage on any part of the training area posing an increased risk to health and safety, until such time as the area can be cleaned and activities safely resumed. All reasonable precautions must be taken when cleaning to ensure contact is not made with any blood or other body fluids.
Course Fees within the Institute
Full weekend course- €300.00, 6 week course- €260.00
Chi Kung (Shaolin) Therapy private consultaion -€300.00 per consultation.
Shaolin Kungfu €300.00 per level (3 months)
Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan €300.00 per level (3 months)
QIGONG PRIVATE CLINIC - ONE TO ONE SESSIONS WITH SIFU JOAN BROWNE
BALLSBRIDGE DUBLIN 4, DUBLIN CITY CENTRE AND THE SHAOLIN CENTRE, GORTLUACHERA, KILGARVAN CO. KERRY www.qigongprivateclinic.com
THE DUBLIN CLINIC WILL RESUME IN OCTOBER. ALL CONSULTATIONS ARE NOW TAKING PLACE IN THE SHAOLIN CENTRE IN KILGARVAN.
Qigong Therapy consultaion: €300.00
Medical Qigong or qigong therapy may be subdivided into two types for convenience. One is where a qigong therapist treats a client by such means as opening the client's energy points and enabling the client to have chi flow from the manipulation. . Two is where the client practises selected qigong exercises on his own for treatment. If we wish to be particular in classification, we can say that qigong therapy is used when a therapist is actively involved, medical qigong when the patient cures himself using qigong exercises, and health qigong when the purpose is not curing diseases but for preventing illnesses and maintaining health and promoting longevity. The private clinic enhances both options. The energy points are open to enable chi flow and the client is taught specific exercises to carry on at home.
PAYMENT OPTIONS- BANK TRANSFER FOR ANY COURSE You may also pay by cash, bankdraft and cheque. Just fill in the application below to reserve your place.
Bank Transfer is a safe and easy way to pay for your course. Here are the details
Name of Account: Joan Browne T/A Shaolin Wahnam Ireland
Account Number: 00943382
Name of Bank: AIB, (Allied Irish Bank)
Address of Bank: 68 Main Street, Castleisland, Co Kerry.
SWIFT CODE: AIB KIE 2D
Bank sort code: 936251
PAYPAL OPTION All courses can be paid by paypal/credit card by following the following link and choosing deposit option or any amount payment http://www.qigongprivateclinic.com/gpage3.html please check at end of this page for bank transfer details
Application form for accpetance on all courses. Please specify which course and Instructor/Grandmaster
Shaolin Chi Kung is the essence of who we are. Cleansing out pain and illness to attain good health, happiness and a zest for life.
Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan Weekend A beautiful introduction to training energy and mind and using Tai Chi Chuan for good health, vitality, mental clarity, spiritual cultivation and self defence
Shaolin Wahnam Ireland authorised Instructors with Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit in Ireland 2009
Shaolin Chi Kung was a secretive art only taught in the Shaolin temple and to the Emperors, and government ministers in China. We are indebted to Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit who has travelled the world spreading this wonderful art so that all humanity can explore and experience its wonderful benefits. There is a profound truth in the saying 'Your Health is your Wealth'.
Sifu Joan demonstrating White Crane flaps Wings
Peter and Dominic having fun playing around in Pushing hands.
White snake shoots Venom- combat sequences practised as sets.
Sifu Joan demonstrating Fierce Dragon with Peter Clayton.
