tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70645653245289043502012-02-06T21:39:03.097+11:00Merciful Hophttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06263472594486640429noreply@blogger.comBlogger621100tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-79396767770617146862011-04-09T17:07:00.007+10:002011-04-10T10:22:16.158+10:00

Well, what else can I say? It was a huge sucess with awesome people in awesome shiny clothes doing some awesome performances to an awesome crowd.Special thanks to all the performers who did a superb job demonstrating their skills. A hearty congratulations to all the new performers who garnered the courage to do so!But a very very special thank you to our awesome performance coordinator, Vivian

Jackyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00445385188157330516noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-31227056160709441792011-04-03T21:07:00.003+10:002011-04-03T22:05:58.859+10:00

Welcome back to another semester and year of more Taichi and Wushu goodness! Despite the belated updates.BUT, what we have installed for our club this year is more hard work and lots of fun! And hard work.Starting off with the MUOSS (Melbourne University Overseas Student Club) Night Market performance on Thursday 7th of April. It will be taking place at Melbourne Uni's concrete lawn, just outside

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Diversity Week at the University of Melbourne runs from the 9-13 th of August, and MUTW are proud to be part of it with a performance on Wednesday 11th August at 1 pm on North Court. There will be Taichi and Wushu forms and demonstrations so bring your friends, and come along and support the performers, many of whom are also currently preparing for the WTPA competition.See you all there!!!

eclissnoreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-82531699234027114582010-08-02T07:10:00.004+10:002010-08-02T07:26:50.116+10:00

Hey guys! Here are some announcements by our lovely pres Jp and our ultra-friendly treasurer Lok.Diversity week:We're performing at lunchtime on the 11th of August for Diversity week and still need performers!!! Please drop an email to Jp if you haven't already replied to David, if you are able to perform. WTPA competition:The 12th WTPA Wushu and Taijiquan competition is to be held on Sunday the

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Hello chaps and chap-ettes!Welcome back to another torturous semester 2 where the training will be directly proportional to the difficulty of your course. (I kid of course). (But on the upside, you'll have abs that can grate cheese by the end of the semester!)Just to welcome all you rascals back, there will be a dinner at Shark Fin House on 131 Little Bourke after Friday's training. ( 30th July)

eclissnoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-75694824489668467072010-05-22T10:41:00.007+10:002010-05-23T16:21:25.967+10:00

Announcements by our beloved Pres JP! :DD28 May 2010 - Grading!Master Lily and Master Tong (WTPA President) will be on hand to conduct gradings focused around the Intermediate Long Fist form that we have been learning this semester. The cost is only $10 and you get a sash, certificate, and get to feel even more awesome! If you can't do the grading (and you'd better have a good excuse not to be

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Hey everybody! This is a heads up about the Wushu and Taichi camp the club is holding later this year. At a recent committee meeting, it was decided that we will be going to Dromana, which is a beach-side suburb located in Southern Victoria. Access is easiest by car; Dromana is around an hour's drive from Melbourne. However, there is also the option of taking the train and then a bus. We will be

Michinoreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-82660582061334056882010-04-08T17:08:00.002+10:002010-04-08T17:11:54.242+10:00

CS Yap will be taking Thursday training on the 15th of April.Prepare for some kick-boxing post-training.Recommended for you people looking at doing it for WTPA so take a day off work and/or skip class.

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Hey there MUTW-ers!Given that the Sports Centre will have reduced opening hours over Easter, please note the following changes to our training schedule for the next two weeks:Tuesday, 30th March - Class as usual Friday, 2nd April - No trainingTuesday, 6th April - Outdoors training. At 4 p.m. gather in the foyer of the Melbourne University Sports Centre and we'll move to a suitable location on

Michinoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-15403995134331326592010-03-15T22:34:00.003+11:002010-03-21T17:10:29.728+11:00

It's that time of the year again when the Melbourne University Overseas Students Service (MUOSS) hosts their famous Night Market- a celebration of the diverse cultures at Melbourne University, with sensational entertainment and food from all around the world. This year, you'll also be able to catch our talented performers stage from 6.20 p.m. (notice the time change guys!), following the opening

eclissnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-71064338128029178192010-03-15T22:29:00.002+11:002010-03-15T22:30:19.368+11:00

Beijing 24 Form (Taichi) by our previous master, Master Liu Deming.Video is here- Jp

eclissnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-13460640324303177762010-03-14T15:08:00.005+11:002010-03-14T15:14:09.791+11:00

Greetings comrades!This month's newsletter is now available for download here. There are many awesome things within (stretching tips and upcoming events) so download it and have a read.Enjoy your weekend and see you all at training. :)Gu.

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Longfist (Changquan) form 3: Peruse at your own leisure. JpVideo hereP.S. If you don't like this video, there are lots of others on Youtube that you may find more useful. If you have any questions, just ask!!

eclissnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-90501887649117652402010-03-03T18:58:00.003+11:002010-03-14T15:12:32.227+11:00

Dear all,Please note that there is a typo on the flyer distributed during O-week and Clubs Day that has switched the times for Tuesday and Thursday wushu classes. The times on the Training Times & Venues and Facebook pages are correct.--Gu [my bad...sorry :( VP fail]

phgrenadierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14660387450679699481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-53306405231307219302010-02-26T14:27:00.004+11:002010-02-26T19:00:42.155+11:00

Hey all,Clubs day is on Tuesday the 2nd of March and MUTW will be doing two demonstrations on the Concrete Lawn at 12 and 2.30 pm! We'll also have a booth set up so come along to see some brilliant performances and to say hi. Hope to see you all there!- JP

eclissnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-33950259315114544472010-02-23T19:31:00.006+11:002010-02-26T13:13:22.067+11:00

Hey all!Welcome back to uni and MUTW! Hope the holidays have been relaxing and that you’re now ready to go for another year of training, performances and competitions to challenge and improve your coordination, abilities and skills!The committee’s been busy over the break and there’ve been a few significant changes as a result. Unfortunately Master Liu has had to leave us however Master Lily has

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MUTW is performing at the Box Hill Chinese New Year Festival:Location: Box Hill Plaza (outside Centro) Time: 6:30-7:00pm on Feb 13 (Sat)Please come along and support all our performers!

eclissnoreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-77515567642719291632010-01-16T12:05:00.004+11:002010-02-25T08:15:24.411+11:00

Hey folks,Just a heads up that holiday trainings are officially (people are turning up) back on.Times are:Tues (4.00pm)Thurs (4.30pm)Fri (5.30pm)Meet in foyer of Sports Centre then move off to a secure training location en masse.Trainings are taken by our experienced senior members and remain free until start of semester.

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Hi to all MUTW members!Just a reminder that this Friday the club will be holding its last holiday training session for 2009, between 5.30 p.m.- 7.30 p.m. in the Mind Body Studio of the Melbourne University Sports Center. With a new year fast approaching, now is a good time to say a big THANK YOU for your wonderful support throughout 2009. Our training sessions will recommence sometime in January,

phgrenadierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14660387450679699481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-7963485019629554732009-10-12T13:40:00.006+11:002010-02-25T08:15:24.412+11:00

For those of you who were wondering the outcome of this year's WTPA comp., click here (hosted at unimelb.edu.au) to see the results.

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Chinese Cultural FestivalWhen: Wednesday 14th October, 1pmWhere: North CourtPerformers:Group 5 stepsKicksBen - TaichiJp, ZZ - changquanJess - nanquanChris, Dav - liu he + fan ziCs - broadswordLok- straightswordJess - staffCs - spearDav, Lok - sparring

phgrenadierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14660387450679699481noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-89856442091087737482009-10-02T12:39:00.002+10:002010-02-25T08:15:24.412+11:00

Greetings all,This Wednesday, the 14th of October, the Melbourne Taichi and Wushu club is holding the Annual General Meeting, in which all members of the club get to have a say in the future of the club. It will be in Squash Room 8, in the Sports Building between 2 and 3 pm.The most important thing we need to do is to determine positions for next year's committee. Those positions that need to be

phgrenadierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14660387450679699481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-86758801545658874262009-09-28T10:51:00.003+10:002009-09-30T16:09:48.894+10:00

Hey guys,Hope holidays (if you have them) are going well and if not, hope you're still finding the time to chill out. Don't forget to train though, because it's that time of year again where we get a look into how the Monash University Wushu Club operates, and demonstrate to them how epically awesome we are. But to cut it short, here are the details on the cross-trainingsMonash Cross Trainings8th

phgrenadierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14660387450679699481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-34723495749888127912009-09-19T18:20:00.003+10:002009-09-19T18:23:58.936+10:00

Hi allThe Beijing Wushu Team has generated many great athletes, champions, coaches, performers and actors including Jet Li. Having the eye opening experience of watching the Beijing Wushu Team perform live at my school twice, I can tell you that its team members are pretty talented and amazing.Since it is not practical for us to travel to Beijing to see the Team, we'll virtually bring it to

phgrenadierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14660387450679699481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-4011432707547896572009-09-19T18:15:00.003+10:002010-02-25T08:15:24.413+11:00

Holiday training for taichi and wushu will be held during the mid-semester break at the usual times and places. Our advanced members will be taking these sessions instead of the masters.See training details for more information.

phgrenadierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14660387450679699481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-24889390810020309442009-09-19T18:11:00.006+10:002009-09-19T18:23:32.175+10:00

Fiesta MalaysiaWhen: Sunday 27th September, 1300Where: Queensbridge SquareAnother event to look out for during the holiday is Fiesta Malaysia held at Queensbridge Square (near the Queensbridge street bridge and the Crown casino) on Sept 27 (Sun). The event lasts for the whole day and celebrates cultural diversity. Our MUTW performance team is having a public performance there in the afternoon.

phgrenadierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14660387450679699481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-23073957988583083262009-09-03T22:25:00.001+10:002009-09-03T22:29:53.298+10:00

Grace a Eugenie.For videos of the WTPA competition, refer to Facebook.

phgrenadierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14660387450679699481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-5161049867230102862009-08-30T22:04:00.006+10:002009-08-31T08:50:51.111+10:00

MUOSS: Festival of NationsWhen: 1st September, 1335--1355Where: North CourtList of performances:Warm ups--Chris, Jess, JP, ZZ, Lok, DaveTaichi fan--EugenieTaichi sword--BenSouthern Fist--JessicaLong Fist beginner--ZZ, JPBroadsword--U-WenCudgel--MattStraightsword--LokLiuhe--ChrisSynchronized sword--Jiaying, EugenieFanzi--CSSkit--Jom, Lok, David

phgrenadierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14660387450679699481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-47323250867626877292009-08-12T18:40:00.004+10:002009-08-16T19:30:49.925+10:00

The event is organised by Wushu & Tai Chi Practitioners Association Inc. (WTPA) in conjunction with Australian Kung Fu (Wu Shu) Federation (AWKF). There are 30 competition events and san-shou (sparring) with guests demonstrations.Come and support our competition team! The following is a list of MUTW competitors and they have all been training hard:Wushu Events (WTPA):Zheng Zhou (Beginners) - Long

phgrenadierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14660387450679699481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-74428847017477871512009-08-12T18:31:00.003+10:002009-08-14T12:42:55.768+10:00

What: Open Day performance/demonstrationWhen: 1200 / 1430--1530, Sunday 16th August 2009Where: Concrete LawnThe University of Melbourne's Open Day is this Sunday the 16th August and MUTW will be on the Concrete Lawn (just outside of Union House near the big, black, ribbon statue) by 1200. We have a 1 hour timeslot from 1230--1330 and another from 1430--1530 for a performance/demonstration so come

phgrenadierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14660387450679699481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-24665090099430119242009-08-12T17:52:00.000+10:002009-08-12T18:52:42.077+10:00

phgrenadierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14660387450679699481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-28093418851218241592009-08-07T11:28:00.002+10:002009-08-07T11:32:09.656+10:00

After training Tuesday 11th August, we'll be heading down to Ants Bistro (Ma Yi Hong / Red Ants) at 7 Corrs Lane in China Town for dinner. Corrs Lane is in between Exhibition and Russell Sts, so you can get on to Little Bourke St from Swanston St and head towards Exhibition St. You turn left into Corrs Lane after cutting across Russel St. Each dish costs about $15. If you order on average

phgrenadierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14660387450679699481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-31655319960181497562009-06-03T17:42:00.000+10:002010-02-24T22:50:38.360+11:00

YouTube clips of Master Liu performing.Liu He praying mantis:Liu He Men Ying Yong form:Liu He Men Ying Yong form--applications:Liu He Men Hei Hu form:

Michinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-44245793112704372032009-05-31T12:22:00.000+10:002009-07-27T18:35:16.945+10:00

phgrenadierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14660387450679699481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-5230859210845233252009-05-30T19:15:00.000+10:002009-07-27T18:35:29.565+10:00

The Mix can be viewed here:

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phgrenadierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14660387450679699481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-48247874167239840552009-05-27T22:51:00.000+10:002010-02-24T22:53:54.681+11:00

Hey all!Hope uni and such isn't too stressful, and assignments and revision work aren't piling up too much. An awesome way to unwind however, is to show up to training next Friday (29th of May) and then come celebrate the end of semester and Master's Liu's birthday (1st of June) at Tiba's Lebanese Restaurant in Brunswick (03 9380 8425). It's at 504 Sydney Road, and is just a short tram ride up

Michinoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-64895389563994357142009-05-18T19:46:00.004+10:002009-07-27T18:31:08.047+10:00

IH Dinner 2009MUTW 2007MUTW 2005MUTW 2003-04

phgrenadierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14660387450679699481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-63700539308351784402009-05-03T14:52:00.000+10:002010-02-25T08:15:24.413+11:00

A training syllabus for Taichi/Qi Gong and Wushu are up on the Training Details page.Details for the 11th WTPA Wushu & Taijiquan Festival are up on the Competition Details page. Members are encouraged to participate.

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11th WTPA Wushu & Taijiquan FestivalSunday 30th August 2009Monash University, ClaytonDetails can be downloaded here.

phgrenadierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14660387450679699481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-21764462632783434332009-04-19T20:44:00.000+10:002010-02-25T08:15:24.414+11:00

Philosophy classesMaster Liu is seeking EXPRESSIONS OF INTEREST about a philosophy class he'd be interested in running. The class would focus on Daoism and Chan buddhism and its relation to martial arts. It would cost $5 a head.No money, or times, or commitment is necessary, just let us know if you are interested by voting on the poll:

phgrenadierhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14660387450679699481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-50951262003595286322009-04-10T12:36:00.000+10:002010-02-25T08:15:24.414+11:00

Bagua and Xingyi workshopZi Ran Men Kung Fu Academy is offering you a rare opportunity--to participate in a workshop by Master Yanwu and Master Liu Deming featuring the rare Chinese martial arts of Bagua (Eight Trigram Palm) and Xingyi Boxing.This three hour intensive workshop is only the third workshop of its kind of workshop to held in Melbourne over the last 10 years. Furthermore, Zi Ran Men

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The Melbourne Taichi and Wushu Club (MUTW) is having a MOVIE MARATHON on Friday the 17th of April. It's free to attend but we'll be accepting donations for the club throughout the day, large and small.Location:Prince Phillip Theatre,->Architecture Building,->Melbourne University.Time:1100--1700The following films will be screened with no guarantee as to order:(written mainly by Matt)Fearless (

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The Night Market's rolling around, people! And this year our very own home-grown performance team will be doing what they do best on the Concrete Lawn outside the main entrance of Union House at the Parkville campus of Melbourne Uni at 1950 this Friday.Come along and show your support and take a look around at Le Carnivale while you're there!

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After Tuesday (10 March 2009) training MUTW will be hosting a BBQ free to all members. Even if you're not training on Tuesday, turn up, eat and get to know each other! Follow the tired-looking crowd and the scent of barbequed goods to the event.

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VIDEOS OF THE DEMONSTRATION CAN BE VIEWED HERE.We will be located at a table on the Concrete Lawns (in front of Union House where there is a large, metal statue of indeterminate shape) from 1100--1500 Wednesday 4th March 2009.The MUTW performance will be from 1230--1300 so please rock up and have a look at what the ninjas are up to!

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MUTW 2009 Promotional clip:

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For anybody who doesn't know him, Sam Gold used to coach for MUTW--and a damn fine coach he was, too.Well, he runs classes of his own now: a system he calls 'Foundation' with a strong focus on technique, breathing, and some serious cultivation of strength. If anybody's interested--anybody who wants to get all the kinks out of their moves and give their general fitness a kick in the arse--here

Morgannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-2127935305554672182009-02-11T17:45:00.000+11:002010-02-25T08:15:24.415+11:00

Hello all! Welcome back for another year of tai chi and wushu!Our O-Week table will--as usual--be up on the 26th February from 1200-1600 so feel free to come by and have a chat. You can find out more about what we have planned for this year and all our other cunning plots!Let us also welcome in a new website--shinier than ever and easy to navigate! Training times and venues, as well as most

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All training sessions take place in the University of Melbourne Sports Centre.Training Structure can be viewed and downloaded here.Tai Chi Ch'uan/Qi GongTuesday 0730--0900Sidney Myer Asia Centre Ground Floor [Instructor: CS Yap]Thursday 0730--0900 Sidney Myer Asia Centre Ground Floor [Instructor: CS Yap]WushuTuesday 1600--1800 East Stadium [Instructor: Professor Lily Sun]Friday

Morgannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7064565324528904350.post-70437839372710444082009-01-01T19:49:00.006+11:002011-08-09T12:06:13.885+10:00

Dress code for trainings is our club t-shirt, which can be purchased from one of our committee members each class, and loose pants. For your safety, please wear shoes with a decent grip sole. The new t-shirt looks like this: It has our club logo on the front and the Wu-dragon design on the back. The 'classic' t-shirt is still in circulation (in certain sizes only) for those of you who

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Professor Lily Sun Han Xiang started practising taichi and wushu over thirty-eight years ago and graduated from the Wuhan University of Physical Education in 1984 with a bachelor’s degree in education in sports (specialising in taichi and wushu). She was then offered a full-time teaching position at Wuhan University, and was employed by the Chinese Wushu Academy to take charge of national taichi

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REMINDER: MEMBERSHIPS ARE OPEN TO EVERYONE, NOT JUST STUDENTS OF THE UNIVERSITYThe membership fee is a flat rate, renewed every semester.$100 [Wushu]$60 [Taichi]Membership entitles you to up to two classes per week in the activity you've paid for.Other Normal training$10 per classAll standard memberships include free holiday training. First class is free.

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Tai ChiThe concept of qi (or chi) was originally developed by Taoist philosopheres around the fifh century BCE. Qi is the life force or energy that resides in all living things, and learning how to generate and nurture it in one's own body results in a long healthy life in harmony with nature. Goerge Lucas used this idea in Star Wars films, calling it 'The Force'.

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In Chinese, wushu is a generic term used to describe any form of martial arts, with 'wu' being the Chinese character for 'military' or 'martial', and 'shu' meaning 'arts'. Wushu can be divided into two categories:traditional and modern. Traditional wushu was practised primarily as a means of self-defence and protection, but over the course of the 20th century, the emphasis of modern wushu has

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2007 Committee MembersPresident: Ben MorganVice-President: Chris HainesTreasurer: Alan ChangSecretary: Eugenie ChungIT Officer: Kungsonny KeoGeneral Committee:Shijy OhOwen HuangClement PohKate ScullMinPT Chan

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2008 Committee MembersPresident: Clement PohVice-President: PT ChanTreasurer: Chris HainesSecretary: Eugenie ChungIT Officer: Kungsonny KeoGeneral Committee:Ben MorganU-Wen LowDavid JennensChris LampelSam HsuClick here for previous years' committee.

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2009 Committee MembersPresident: Chris HainesVice-President: Eugenie ChungTreasurer: David JennensSecretary: Matt DunneIT Officer: Helen GuSocial Events Manager: Jiapei WangPublicity Co-ordinator: U-Wen LowSponsorship Officer: Lok YeungTaichi Representative: Ben MorganGeneral Committee:Jomerson FamilariDavid VatousiosJames BirnieSteph ChanKristy FongClick here for previous years' committee.

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If you should require any additional information, please feel free to contact us by the following:Email: mu.taichiwushu@gmail.comClement: 0402 424 628 [President]Cam: 0400 170 765 [VP]Evan: 0431 093 066 [Secretary]

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The Melbourne University Taichi and Wushu club [MUTW] was founded as a group for fitness, fun and self-development through traditional Chinese martial arts, and is proud to be a member of Wushu Taichi Practitioners Association Inc [WTPA]. Our training programme allows individuals to learn at their own pace and covers internal/external forms such as International Style bare hand and weapons forms,

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2010 CommitteePresident: JP WangVice-President: Helen GuTreasurer: Lok YeungSecretary: Sandra QianIT Officer: Michelle NgSocial Events Manager: Jacky NgoPerformance Co-ordinator: David VatousiosTaichi Representative: Ben MorganGeneral Committee:James NgWei YehJosh ChanXavier le ClairMatt DunneCathy WeissClick here for previous years' committee.

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