下面是最近我收到的一个比赛信息,应该是加拿大最正规的太极比赛之一,如果各位太极爱好者有时间可以去看看:
From: COTTQA <cottqa@yahoo.ca>
Subject: 2009 Canadian Open Championships in Toronto, Canada
The Canadian Organization of Traditional Taiji Quan Associations cordially invites all
Taiji Sifus and practitioners to another celebrations of this martial arts at the -
2009 Canadian Open Taiji Championships
DATE:
Saturday September 12, 2009
TIME:
9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
LOCATION:
Chinese Cultural Centre of Greater Toronto
5183-5193 Sheppard Avenue (East)
Scarborough, ON Canada M1B 5Z5
CHAMPIONSHIPS HIGHLIGHTS
Taiji championships in traditional styles including Chen, Yang, Wu, Sun and Wu/Hao styles
Several event categories in single & group hand forms, weapons and push hands
Showcase of taiji martial artists from all ages competing for top spots
Open Championships with participations from across Canada and internationally
Special Grand Championships awards
EVENTS
Taolu (Traditional taiji hand form): Chen, Yang, Wu, Sun, Wu/Ha styles and others;
International Competition taiji hand form: 42 competition, 24 simplified, 54 form Wu, others
Traditional taiji weapon forms (short & long weapons)
Taiji push hands: Fixed Steps & Moving Steps
Taolu Group Form: min 4 max 8 per group;
ORGANIZER
Canadian Organization of Traditional Taiji Quan Associations
COTTQA has been established to promote the practice and appreciation of traditional Taiji
Quan in Canada. It is a platform for practitioners, schools and associations from all styles
to share in the understanding and practice of Taiji Quan. This championship will feature
several categories in hand and weapons forms, as well as fixed and moving step push
hands. Taiji practitioners will enjoy competing in a friendly atmosphere which promotes
Taiji Quan for an active and healthy lifestyle. It is also an opportunity for our Taiji community
to meet and celebrate together in mind and action.
Please join us at the 2009 Championships as an event competitor, a spectator or a volunteer.