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Private lessons: $35. per hour or $20. per half hour + travel fee  ( for 1-2 students )

Benefits:
"After a one hour session, each week, I feel more energized than when I came to class."  Andrew W.
"These exercises relieve my Fibromyalgia pain while relaxing my neck and shoulders.  All my muscles are more comfortable which helps me have better quality of life."  Jan C.
"In spite of arthritis and being in my sixties, I leave classes feeling physically and emotionally revitalized.  I drive home feeling the best I’ve felt all week!"  Pete N.
"I saw a loss of nearly 10 lbs with the first two weeks from only simple breathing exercises."  Michael I.
"It helped me a lot with my balance....and learn how to breathe properly."  Mrs. H. (82 years young)

Instructors:

Sifu Sue Michaelsen: The first USA Citizen to earn Master Helen Wu Traditional Private Martial Arts Training Program Certificate to qualify as 4th Generation Teacher (Sifu) in this family system of Health & Healing / Internal Martial Arts.  Sifu Michaelsen is a Lifetime Professional Member of the National Qigong Association, Reiki Master Teacher, Authorized Senior Teacher of Jin Shin Do^®.and Licensed Massage Therapist.

Mr. La Mont Williams, AA, RMT: USA Army Veteran, Training from United States Army, Rock Valley College, Master Helen Wu and Master Simon Hu

Chi Kung, Tai Chi & Fan

See Great Grandmaster Wang Ziping demonstrating with his daughter, Grandmaster Wang, Jurong
(Master Helen Wu's Grandfather and Mom) - VISIT:
C:\Documents and Settings\Sue Michaelsen\My Documents\Grt Grdmtr Wang Zi Ping & Grdmtr Wang Ju Rong.mht

Learn more about Grandmaster Wang Jurong
C:\Documents and Settings\Sue Michaelsen\My Documents\Kungfu Mag. Memorial to Sifu Helen's Mom.mht

     Chi-Kung (also spelled Qigong) Exercise combines gentle stretching, postures, breathing and imagination. 
     Tai Chi Exercise focuses on correct technique and involves simple to complicated routines.  Chi-Kung, Tai Chi and Flying Rainbow Tai Chi Fan Traditional Training in the family system of: Great Grandmaster Wang Zi Ping, creator of Therapeutic Chi-Kung (Tai Chi Class warm up); his daughter, Grandmaster Wang Ju Rong, Flying Forms creator and her daughter, Master Helen Wu, International Judge and teacher and Master Simon Hu, International Judge and Teacher.  Exceptional support: university text & 2-dvd set: CHI KUNG, TAI CHI & FAN by Master Helen Wu  

     Each student progresses at her/his own pace to learn breathing and warm-up exercises including Therapeutic Chi-Kung to prepare for learning Tai Chi Foundations and Forms.  Traditional Exercise provides students with more energy, strength and knowledge with Martial Arts.  Tai Chi is fun, low impact and uses dance-like moves that have been used for generations to manage chronic pain, relieve stress and fatigue, improve balance, comfort, flexibility and memory.  Partner and self-defense training are included as students are ready.  Bring fan or purchase at class.


Qigong Gentle Exercise
Qigong (also spelled Chi Kung) Exercise combines specific postures and movements with imagination and special breathing techniques, to improve the immune system and minimize the effects of aging. Movements are done slowly, as one would have to do in water. Qigong requires minimum space, strength and is easily modified to benefit chair and hospital bed users. 
     "Qi" (chee) is Chinese for life force energy and "gong" (gong) is Chinese for exercise to improve balance, quality, quantity and movement of qi.  Low impact postures, calm, deep breathing and gentle movements create more energy for your lifestyle.  Practice while standing, sitting or from a hospital bed to make use of better balance, flexibility and relaxation to relieve stress. 
     Medical Doctors who specialize in Qigong, prescribe and successfully treat problems serious as cancer.  Build Energy - Calm and Focus the Mind. Improve Balance, Comfort and Flexibility.  Tone and Strengthen Muscles.  Have fun minimizing effects of aging.  Modifications taught as needed. Classes are tailored to student needs and include forms created by Masters who are Eastern and Western trained Medical Doctor's.  Text by Sifu Sue Michaelsen introduces: Qigong, Tai Chi, Martial Arts and Traditional Chinese Medicine.

     Sifu Sue Michaelsen's experience includes assisting International and National Gold Medal Winning Athletes.  She's the first USA Citizen to earn Master Helen Wu Traditional Private Martial Arts Training Program Certificate to qualify as 4th Generation Sifu (teacher) in this family system of Health & Healing / Internal Martial Arts. 
 
     Classes offer: Chi-Kung, Tai Chi and Flying Rainbow Tai Chi Fan Traditional Training in the family system of: Great Grandmaster Wang Zi Ping, creator of Therapeutic Chi-Gung (Tai Chi Class warm up); his daughter, Grandmaster Wang Ju Rong, Flying Forms creator and her daughter, Master Helen Wu, International Judge and teacher and Master Simon Hu, International Judge and Teacher.

Sword for Stage & Screen the De Longis Method
Instructor: Sifu Sue Michaelsen - Private Training for 1-2 students at a time – $45. p. hr.
With permission from Sword Master, Anthony De Longis - See Anthony's terrific swordfight with Jet Li in Fearless
Level 1 - Required Text & DVD: Rapier for Stage and Screen, the De Longis Method
Level 2 - Required DVD: Broadsword for Stage and Screen, the De Longis Method
see exciting swordfight that Anthony choreographed and performed in Secondhand Lions.

Fantastic Training with Anthony De Longis - acting, directing, stage, screen, weapons, Martial Arts, horses, fresh air - exceptional training vacation  
or just relax and enjoy!  Mrs. De Longis' cooking is beyond delicious!  Experience of a lifetime!!!  www.delongis.com/indalo  661-251-2767

Updated 4/27/08