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Category: Holiday Specials
December 2014 – New Classes, Free Classes, China Trip Pics, Rates for 2015
New Classes, Updated Schedule, News from China & 2015 Rates.
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December 2014 News for Wise Orchid Tai Chi & Qigong
Hello Tai Chi family and friends,
What a year this has been! Such great depths of training, practice and discovery.
I’ve been decompressing from my training, preparation, and subsequent trip to China where I demonstrated, competed, trained and won a gold medal along with silver and bronze medals in the three events in which I participated. With nearly 1,000 people in attendance, most of whom were Chinese nationals, it was an amazing honor and a very humbling experience even being there. Here is a link to my flickr page where you can see pictures and check out the scenes from Chen Village, the birthplace of Tai Chi.
With all the new learning from my teachers here on the West Coast, and in China, I am excited to be sharing a more expansive curriculum in the year ahead, including more opportunities to touch in with some sensing hands as well as more advanced empty hand forms, partner work, and weapons play.
Look below for the details on the new classes being offered and go to the website to see the new schedule for Winter 2015.
Also, Wise Orchid will be taking a break between the holidays and then returning with some free classes for new students to try out when we start back up in January. Look below for the details and tell your neighbors and friends.
In other news, our rent has gone up across the board. This means that I’m having to increase class fees. Take advantage of the Holiday Specials before the end of the year to save a heap on next year’s fees. See more info and details below.
Holiday Class Schedule – No Class Days, Free Class Days!
This holiday season, we’ll be on class break from December 24th to January 4th. Coming back on January 5th, we’ll have the following FREE classes:
Monday the 5th:
- Qigong, 7:30am at Emerald City Aikido, 604 19th Ave E.
- Chen Taiji, 8:45am at Emerald City Aikido, 604 19th Ave E.
- Chen Taiji 6pm at Chinese Wushu Taichi, 709 1/2 S. King St. in the ID
Tuesday the 6th:
- Yang Tai Chi, 8:30am at The Center for Movement & Healing, 7901 35th Ave SW, West Seattle
- Tai Chi for Everyone, 10:45am at Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave SW
- Free Chen Taiji, 6pm at Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave SW
Wednesday, the 7th:
- Free Qigong, 10:45am at Burien Community Center, 14700 6th Ave SW
Free classes are a way to spread the word and help promote these classes that you love so that they can continue and grow, helping to improve more peoples lives. Bring a friend and let’s spread the practice and the benefits of better health, balance, focus, calm, and energy.
Rates increasing and shift to quarterly sessions (for Capitol Hill, International District & Morning West Seattle Classes)
Tough News: Due to our rent going up in all locations by 25%, I have to raise my rates by 10% for 2015.
Good News: Take advantage of the Holiday Special on now through January 8th, with 10% off current class fees. Yes, that means 20% off next year’s tuition paid as far in advance as you’d like! See the details below!
And, Simplification: As of the first of the year, ongoing classes at the Center for Movement & Healing, Emerald City Aikido, and in the Int’l Dist. locations will be changing to a pay by the quarter system. If you have prepaid for part of the quarter at the beginning of the year, the remainder of your fees will be pro-rated based upon last year’s rates so that all tuition is due at the beginning of each quarter. Each quarter will be 12 weeks, with one week off in-between. (Yes, drop-in cards are still available and folks can begin at anytime.)
If you’ve been paying by the month, I’d like to work with you to help this transition be as workable as possible. It is not my intention to create a hardship for anyone so let’s work together on making this an easy transition for all, I’m flexible…, but you already know that :). Please understand that this will make my life and hopefully yours a little easier in the long run.
Holiday Tuition Specials!Between now and January 8th, pay for your future class fees and save 10% on the current rates (that means 20% off next year’s tuition). Pay as far forward as you like. This special on tuition applies to the ongoing classes at the Center for Movement & Healing, Emerald City Aikido & the ID.)Quarter Sessions:
- Unlimited classes per week $315 (saves you $70)
- 2 classes per week $252 (saves you $56)
- 1 class per week $180 (saves you $40)
Annual Memberships:
- Unlimited classes $1200 ($266 savings)
- 2 classes per week $972 ($216 savings)
- 1 class per week $688.50 ($153 savings)
Drop-in Cards:
- 10 class card $166 (saves you $32)
- 20 class card $288 (saves you $64)
Also, Beginner’s Packages will be on special now thru the end of January:
$55 for your first 4 classes (a $20 savings), bring a friend and the two of you only pay $90 (after Jan. 31st, goes up to $75 for one, or $120 for 2).
To take advantage of this Holiday Special, please pay by check or cash.
AND, NEW CLASSES!!!
- Spiral Qigong in West Seattle! Sundays Jan. 11 – Feb. 8th, 1-2:15pm, 5 sessions at $90 alone or included in unlimited membership. Register in advance by contacting Viola.
- Sensing Hands in West Seattle! Sundays, Feb 22nd to March 22nd, 11:30am to 1pm, Connect deeper with your form and structure, have fun and learn the adhering, flow, and listening skills of sensing hands. $90 alone or included with unlimited membership. Register in advance by contacting Viola.
- Intermediate/Advanced Chen on Capitol Hill! Friday mornings starting on February 13th, 8:15 – 9:30am – Weapons & 2 person training. Make room in your schedule and plan on joining me Friday mornings. Register in advance by contacting Viola.
- Qigong in Burien: Wednesday mornings beginning January 7th, 10:45am, I will be offering a new Qigong class at the Burien Community Center. Focusing on healing and therapeutic work, this class is a good addition to your Tai Chi practice, or can be taken alone if you’ve fallen out of practice and want a gentle return to energy work that strengthens the body bringing relaxation and better vitality. Registration is open now at the Burien Community Center.
- Senior Tai Chi & Qigong in West Seattle! Thursday afternoons starting January 8th at 2pm at the West Seattle Senior Center! We have a new time and new classroom! Please spread the word so we can grow this class and bring better balance and health to more folks! Register with Viola when you come to class.
Remember, Take advantage of our discount: 25% off for vets, additional family members, and students over 70 years. Applies to classes at Center for Movement & Healing, Emerald City Aikido, and the ID classes.
Check the website for a listing of these and all other classes with Wise Orchid Taijiquan & Qigong. New sessions of Senior Tai Chi and Qigong in Renton, evening Chen Taiji in Burien, as well asYang Tai Chi and Qigong at South Seattle College begin the first week of January!
Thank you all for an amazing 2014!
Be well, Stand Tall, Drink Water, Breathe Deeply.Joy and peace to you, your family and friends. And, I look forward to seeing you in 2015.
All my best,
Viola
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movie night & holiday schedule 2013
Movie Night at Liberty Dec. 1st
You are invited to join Wise Orchid Tai Chi & Qigong for an evening of Kung Fu movie fun, featuring Iron Monkey!
Where: Liberty, 517 15th Ave, East
When: 6pm, Sunday December 1st, 2013
What: Iron Monkey, featuring Donnie Yen, Yu Rongguang
a Yuan Woo Ping film
Citizens of a small Chinese town suffer from failed crops and corrupt officials. Their salvation comes in the form of a Robin Hood figure, the Iron Monkey, who steals from the rich to give to poor. When martial arts master Wong Kay-ying arrives, his martial arts skills lead local lawmen to suspect that he may be the masked outlaw. Wang’s son, Wong Fei-hung, is caught in the line of fire as he fights to clear his name. In the end, Wang and the Iron Monkey must join forces to face the real villain of the peace. “Iron Monkey” features some of the finest kung fu fighting of recent vintage, together with plot and performances which allow something for the heart as well.
HOLIDAY SCHEDULE
NO CLASS DAYS FOR DECEMBER & JANUARY:
for ongoing classes in West Seattle, Capitol Hill and International District, there will be no classes on Dec. 24th, 25th, & 31st and Jan. 1st.
Burien, Renton, and South Seattle Comm. College, we are on break from Dec. 20th thru Jan. 5th.
Movie night details: Over 21 only, as this is a bar. We have the private room reserved and you are welcome to invite friends and family. Liberty has sushi and cocktails if you are hungry and thirsty. We will have door prizes. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!
Click link on picture to see FB event and RSVP there or by email if you wish.
Thank you to Eldan for finding and reserving this space!
Peace and Pie, Viola
Holiday 2012 Newsletter
Happy Holidays Tai Chi Friends and Family!
As 2012 comes to a close, I wanted to extend a thank you to everyone for your support of Wise Orchid Martial Arts and to your dedication to your health through your practice.
Below are Holiday Specials I would like to extend to you, an update on class fees for the new year, and information about new sessions.
Wishing you all the best and looking forward to sharing better health and strength as we work to further improve ourselves in the new year!
All my best, Viola
New Year – New Sessions
New in January are returning sessions at South Seattle Community College starting January 9th with Yang 24 Tai Chi and Qigong, Seniors Tai Chi Starting January 8th at Renton Senior Community Center, and a NEW Tuesday evening class being offered in Burien, starting January 15th: Chen Taijiquan featuring Chen’s Taiji 18 Essential forms, Silk Reeling, and Joint Lubrication. Get a FREE PREVIEW of this new class on Tuesday, January 8th at 6:00 p.m. at the Burien Community Center.
For a complete look at the updated schedule and registration links, check the Schedule and Locations page.
Fees Increasing January 1st, 2013
It’s not easy announcing that rates are going up, and may be why I’ve waited so long in sending this newsletter out. However, these small increases will help bring the increasing costs of providing the classes more into balance.
At SSCC, we have increased the number of classes per session from 9 to 10 weeks so that you are getting more for your money.
Burien Community Center students, anyone 50+ years old can offset the increase by taking advantage of the senior scholarship of $50 per quarter. Talk to the front desk for more information.
For the ongoing classes in the ID, on Capitol Hill and at Fauntleroy, the increases are small (2-15%), and I hope that you will take advantage of the current Holiday Tuition Special available through January 15th.
Holiday Specials
Private Lessons: 4 for $275 (Regularly $90, saving you $85!)
Last Year’s Tuition: Through January 15th, pay in advance for as many month’s or quarters as you like and pay last year’s rates. Cash and Check only.
1 Class per week:
$72/mo. (save $3)
or $173/3 mo. (save $27) Annual $680 (save $85)
2 Classes per week:
$108/mo. (save $7)
or $270/3 mo. (save $10)
Annual $1040 (save $40)
Unlimited Classes:
$140/mo. (save $10)
or $345/3 mo. (save $5)
Annual $1300 (save $55)
Drop Ins:
10 class card $165 (save $15)
20 class card $300 (save $20)
Lower fees only available through Jan. 15, 2013, however can be paid as far forward as you like.
Peace and holiday blessings, Viola Brumbaugh
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Holiday 2012 Newsletter
Happy Holidays Tai Chi Friends and Family!
As 2012 comes to a close, I wanted to extend a thank you to everyone for your support of Wise Orchid Martial Arts and to your dedication to your health through your practice.
Below are Holiday Specials I would like to extend to you, an update on class fees for the new year, and information about new sessions.
Wishing you all the best and looking forward to sharing better health and strength as we work to further improve ourselves in the new year!
All my best, Viola
New Year – New Sessions
New in January are returning sessions at South Seattle Community College starting January 9th with Yang 24 Tai Chi and Qigong, Seniors Tai Chi Starting January 8th at Renton Senior Community Center, and a NEW Tuesday evening class being offered in Burien, starting January 15th: Chen Taijiquan featuring Chen’s Taiji 18 Essential forms, Silk Reeling, and Joint Lubrication. Get a FREE PREVIEW of this new class on Tuesday, January 8th at 6:00 p.m. at the Burien Community Center.
For a complete look at the updated schedule and registration links, check the Schedule and Locations page.
Fees Increasing January 1st, 2013
It’s not easy announcing that rates are going up, and may be why I’ve waited so long in sending this newsletter out. However, these small increases will help bring the increasing costs of providing the classes more into balance.
At SSCC, we have increased the number of classes per session from 9 to 10 weeks so that you are getting more for your money.
Burien Community Center students, anyone 50+ years old can offset the increase by taking advantage of the senior scholarship of $50 per quarter. Talk to the front desk for more information.
For the ongoing classes in the ID, on Capitol Hill and at Fauntleroy, the increases are small (2-15%), and I hope that you will take advantage of the current Holiday Tuition Special available through January 15th.
Holiday Specials
Private Lessons: 4 for $275 (Regularly $90, saving you $85!)
Last Year’s Tuition: Through January 15th, pay in advance for as many month’s or quarters as you like and pay last year’s rates. Cash and Check only.
1 Class per week:
$72/mo. (save $3)
or $173/3 mo. (save $27) Annual $680 (save $85)
2 Classes per week:
$108/mo. (save $7)
or $270/3 mo. (save $10)
Annual $1040 (save $40)
Unlimited Classes:
$140/mo. (save $10)
or $345/3 mo. (save $5)
Annual $1300 (save $55)
Drop Ins:
10 class card $165 (save $15)
20 class card $300 (save $20)
Lower fees only available through Jan. 15, 2013, however can be paid as far forward as you like.
Peace and holiday blessings, Viola Brumbaugh