Free classes, workshop and masters’ demo on the Grand Opening Day, Feb 20, 2010

New session Starts Every Other Month

TAI CHI for Self-defense

Tai Chi (or Taiji Quan) is one of the most powerful and best-known branches of Chinese Martial Arts.  Taiji Quan, literally, means “Ultimate Natural Shadow-boxing.”  In Chinese philosophy, Tai Chi refers to “the perfect natural way,” a way to deal with everything in the world including martial arts. Many of the great martial artists in history have studied Tai Chi. It is believed to be the most modern and superior self-defense system in China because of its combinations of metal and physical training as well as internal and external practice. The slow, focused and concentrated movements of Tai Chi can be transformed into very powerful postures for defense or attack.
       
     The practice of Tai Chi is also believed to have positive curative effects such as stress reduction, relaxation, and neuromuscular control through deep breathing. The main principle in practice of Tai Chi is to create a serene heart plus a concentrated mind.  The original ultimate goal of Tai Chi was to defend one’s self wisely and to prolong one’s life!

• Tai Chi for Self-defense (age 10 and up): Mon: 8:00-9:00 am; Sat 1:00 – 2:00 pm

Price: $240.00 for 10 Week Session
REGISTER BY FEB 18, receive 20% Discount: $190.00

Instructors: Master Zhang, Xichuan
Prerequisite: No prior knowledge or experience needed.

SELF-DEFENSE

Self-defense means to use any physical or mental means to protect oneself from being attacked or injured by another person or other people. Learning to recognize and avoid potentially hazardous situations, learning how to outsmart the attacker, and learning to identify the vulnerable targets on the body are important principles of self-defense. This class will teach you how to defend yourself in any situation by both traditional and modern training methods --- such as effective self-defense techniques based on leverage, YIN-YANG, speed, acupressure points, and the element of surprise, as well as mental self-defense.

• Self-defense (age 6 and up): Wed 7:00 – 8:00 pm;  Sat 3:00 – 4:00 pm

Price: $240.00 for 10 Week Session
REGISTER BY FEB 18, receive 20% Discount: $190.00

Instructors: Master Zhang, Xichuan
Prerequisite: No prior knowledge or experience needed.

QI GONG

Chinese Qi Gong has a history of more than five thousand years. It is the cultivation of vital internal energy by the regulation of body posture,  mind  concentration, harmonized breathing, self massage and movements of the limbs. Qi Gong means resistance to disease, adaptability to the external environment and ability to overcome internal troubles and remains health. Qi Gong is generally classified as Taoist, Buddhist, Confucian, medical and Martial Art Qi Gong. This course will present you the basic breathing principle and a combined fitness Qi Gong form of different styles as well as a martial art Qi Gong ---Iron Fist!

• Qi Gong (age 6 and up): Wed 8:00 – 9:00 pm; Sat 4:00 – 5:00 pm

Price: $240.00 for 10 Week Session
REGISTER BY FEB 18, receive 20% Discount: $190.00

Instructors: Master Zhang, Xichuan
Prerequisite: No prior knowledge or experience needed.

ESL English --- Listening and Speaking

Is English your second language? Do you want to improve your command of spoken English? Then join us for the East West Institute's English as a Second Language Program and learn your second language in the same way you learned your first language---naturally, in a small group environment. In this program you will be exposed to a conversational method that will immerse you in English in a way that will sharpen your listening skills, improve your pronunciation, and expand your command of spoken English vocabulary and expressions. In each class you will have multiple opportunities to practice spoken English through fun and stimulating exercises. In this class we will simulate real life experiences in the English speaking community and teach you the words and phrases that you will need to navigate your way through most of life's situations.
 
In addition to sharpening your listening skills and expanding your speaking skills, you will also be introduced to insights into understanding American culture. You will be exposed to vital information about American family practices, institutions, holidays, and history. The course will culminate with a field trip to an American cultural location (to be determined from a list of choices offered by the instructor). The course is taught by a native English speaker with a doctoral degree in education who has been a highly effective instructor at all levels of education from preschool to the university level.
So, come join our intimate group and learn English faster and remember it better than you have ever learned and remembered it before!

• English (Listening /Speaking ): Sat 9:00 – 12:00 pm
• English  (Reading): Tue 10:00 – 12:00 pm
• English (Test Preparation):  Thu 10:00 – 12:00 pm

Price: $285.00 for 8 Week Session
REGISTER BY FEB 18, receive 20% Discount: $228.00

Instructors: Dr. Ronald Miros
Prerequisite: No prior knowledge or experience needed.

English as a Second Language (One-on-One or semi-private)

Program Description
This program provides individual and small group instruction in English as a Second Language. The content of the courses is customized for each individual group of students.

This is an excellent program for groups of employees that may require additional English instruction in a particular area or instruction for Citizenship.

Class Times
Class times will be agreed upon between students and instructors.
Tuition varies based upon the # of hours of instruction and the # of students in the group.

PLEASE CALL THE SCHOOL (267-231-0111) TO DISCUSS YOUR INDIVIDUAL NEEDS.

Mandarin Chinese
      ---  Listening, Speaking, Reading and Writing

Course Description:
This course is designed for students who do not have any or very little previous Mandarin Chinese background. It is conducted in a conversation-oriented setting. We will practice, discuss, and exchange information together in a simulated and interactive Chinese speaking environment. Students will acquire the basic communicative skills which are essential in contemporary Chinese speaking communities.


Objectives:

1. After the completion of this course, the student will:
2. master basic Chinese phonetic symbols and intonations.
3. learn nearly 300 basic characters and their relevant usages.
4. understand and respond to topics about basic survival needs, minimum    
       courtesy and travel requirements in Mandarin Chinese.
5. read simple connected materials for basic survival and social needs.
6. be able to write simple fixed expressions and memorized materials.
7. demonstrate knowledge on Chinese customs and culture.

Price: $300.00 for 8 Week Session
REGISTER BY FEB 18, receive 20% Discount: $240.00

Native Chinese Instructors: Weiwen Zheng; Xichuan Zhang; Yi Liu
Prerequisite: No prior knowledge or experience needed.

• Chinese Beginner  --- Listening and speaking
• Chinese Beginner  --- Intermediate
• Chinese Beginner  --- Advanced
• Chinese Intermediate  --- Reading
• Chinese Advanced level – Writing