Posts by: Al Scott

Handout for Harriet’s week-long sessions

Click here for the handout for Harriet’s week-long sessions

Harriet’s weekend handout

Click here to download the handouts for Harriet’s weekend sessions

Programme Change

Due to an administrative error the details of Paul Silfverstrale were incorrect. They are as follows: 1. Total Body Force – coordination and awareness in solo & partner work. 2. Loading the gun; power generation and execution if power in applications. 3. Dao 1 – Sabre basics – understanding your tool; Body work, solo – […]

A video of Gerda Geddes’ (Harriet’s mother) teacher

Harriet found this video from a website of the Gilman studio who she does not know. However, Harriet has said this to add some context: “Master Choy Hok Pang came to our house in Hong Kong in 1958 and taught my mother., and I remember him as a child. When he died his son Master […]

Historical Video Link from Harriet Devlin

Harriet recently came across this interesting ( but inaccurate!) short UTube video on Women pioneers in Tai Chi. She will be happy to discuss these inaccuracies at Cally with anyone who is interested. https://youtu.be/xpn9ba8yCwo?si=PzobtFsPtIRpl7JY

Clarification re discounts (or lack thereof!)

Just for the sake of clarity we need to point out that the Tai Chi Union (TCIA) has no connection with Tai Chi Caledonia or its organisation. There is therefore no discount for TCIA members. We do have the Ronnie Robinson Bursary which affords one participant each year free attendance at the whole event but […]

Action required if You are Entering the UK

For the attention of any of you intending to join us this year, new rules for those coming from outwith the UK require an electronic travel authorisation (ETA). For more information please follow this link: https://www.gov.uk/guidance/apply-for-an-electronic-travel-authorisation-eta#who-does-not-need-aneta What an ETA is, who can get one and how to apply before coming to the UK.

Website now updated for 2025 event

Instructor and  programme details now in place as are the booking links. Have fun.

2024 Teacher Demonstrations

For those of you who are not on Facebook there are links to this year’s demos under the “resources” tab above.

Changes to some times

The university has changed the time of lunches during the week. Times at the weekend have not been affected. Monday to Thursday we will have to start lunch at 12.30 instead of 12.45. Consequently we will finish the early morning sessions at 9.15 instead of 9.30 and start the first workshop at 9.45 instead of […]