My name is Benjamin Sanchez, and I'm happily new to Taobums. It's nice to know we're here.
I'm a student of Sifu Adam Mizner, from Australia, and I definitely want to take a moment to plug his upcoming Australian seminar tour in October, called Taiji Secrets. It's an experiencial exploration of the Eight Energies of taiji, and I have to say it's pretty amazing. Sifu is definitely the most astute taiji man I've ever met, and I've met the best from WuDang and others around the world. If you want an unbelievably lucid, first hand instruction of how eight energies actually work, along with a bottomless bag of old-school understanding of push hands and taiji boxing, I can't recommend Sifu Mizner enough.
We all of us wander about peacefully, but each of us can recognize the Real Deal when we come across it, and Adam Mizner is that in spades.
Below is a copy of the seminar email. Hope it serves some use. Thanks again for being here!
Hi,
This is an email to invite you to attend the "Taiji secrets" seminar.
We are bringing the founder of Heaven Man Earth Taiji International (Sifu Adam Mizner) to Australia.
Bio – Sifu Adam Mizner
Adam Mizner formerly entered the Path in his early teens, although his personal initiations
had begun much earlier in life. His preliminary training included in depth study of Theravada
and Mahayana Buddhism, Complete Reality Taoism , Kung Fu, Chi Gong and Taijiquan.
Sifu Mizner's lifelong quest, the pursuit of the heightened mind, was set. He pursued full time
training in Asia and Australia, spending vast periods of time in Temples, furthering and deepening
his knowledge.
During his time in Australia, he undertook a live-in initiation into the hermetic sciences
( a western metaphysical tradition). This intensive practice regime , which spanned years, further
tempered his mastery of the internal arts. During this time Sifu Mizner also became a Rieki
Master and gained proficiency in Thai and Chinese massage. After years of teaching Taijiquan,
Meditation , Chi Gong and Kung Fu, Sifu Mizner founded the globally renowned
Heaven Man Earth Taiji International.
The school is dedicated to upholding the traditional and genuine art of Taijiquan and
Chi Gong. There are three branches based in Australia. When not attending to his schools
or taking international seminars, Sifu Mizner can be found in Thailand. During this time he
teaches students one on one for a truly unique and intrinsic engagement. A delight for any
person interested in self cultivation, and an experience that will be cherished. One is soon made
privy to many long lost secrets, as one becomes aware of Sifu Mizner's open and honest teaching
style.
One has only to look at the students he has taught previously to see the effect of his instruction.
The Australian seminar dates and contact numbers are as follows:
Victoria - Melbourne ~ 5th of October ~ 0406 367 321
New South Wales - Sydney ~ 12th of October ~ 0401 061 430
Queensland - Gold Coast ~ 19th October ~ 0415 640 989
(Please inquire about hosting Sifu Mizner at your own school as well, as he will be at each location for four days)
~ The seminar will be covering the eight energies of Taijiquan in both form and application.
The eight energies are the base from which all Taijiquan skills are manifested.
~ We recommend viewing the following link to view footage from previous seminars for a glimpse of the style in which Sifu Mizner teaches:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RdKm9sG6v0Q
~ We would love to offer a special deal to instructors:
Bring three students or more to the workshop and you can attend free of charge!
~ Sifu Mizner does not like large numbers, as he loves to have a very hands on approach, so numbers are limited.
~ The workshop cost is $100 per attendant.
~ The duration of the workshop is from 9.30 AM to 4.30 PM.
~ Attached is a copy of the seminar pamphlet if you care to show a friend.
We do hope to see you at the seminar.
METTA,
Heaven Man Earth Taiji International