Courses and classes

Joy & Freedom is pleased to present:

  • Art of Body-Mind Flow
  • Wu Yi Jie He Family Lineage (Chinese Martial Arts and Chinese Medicine combined teaching system)



Special Courses & Workshops:

Toyohashi, Japan

"Art of Harmonious Interaction for a Better Today & Tomorrow"

Facilitators: Sifu Piti Parra Duque & Sifu Emiko Hsuen

May 2010

In the aftermath of March 11, more than ever before, there is a need for people to combine efforts and resources in order to come out of these challenging times. At the foundation of all united efforts that succeed lies the 'Art of Harmonious Interaction'.

To this end, we are thrilled to welcome back master-negotiator and mediator-extraordinaire, Sifu Piti, who will facilitate participants in this very art of 'how to interact harmoniously' for a win-win solution. Sifu Emiko Hsuen will facilitate energetic aspects of the principles as taught by Sifu Piti.

Join us for an exciting weekend of constructive, practical and effective training on how to manage any dynamic - no matter how challenging!

Participants will train in a fun, yet safe environment.


Details
Dates: April 7 & 8, 2012
Time: 9:00am - 1:00pm, 3:00pm - 7:00pm
Location of Workshop: Toyohashi (exact address tba)
Course Fee: 40,000yen

*Added Bonus Opportunity - Special Tour:
One day before and after the workshop, there will be a private "Experiencing Japan" tour arranged for those interested to attend. Sifu Piti, Lina-sama, Sifu Emiko and J&F-Japan instructors will be joining.

April 6 - "Experiencing Japan - Day One" - visit Toyohashi; pay respects at nationally well-known "Oinari-san"; enjoy good food

April 9 - "Experiencing Japan - Day Two" - visit either Nagoya or Inuyama - beautiful scenery; stay overnight in Nagoya; enjoy good food

Tour Fee (including transportation, food, admission fees, accommodation fees): tba

For more information or to register, please contact Sifu Yumi or Sifu Naoko at: joyandfreedomjapan at gmail dot com.




Kawasaki, Japan

Seniors' Intensive Mini-Camp

This mini-camp is being offered in the spirit of 'gashuku', so that senior practitioners can concentrate on improving their skills in all 3 streams of the Art of Body-Mind Flow over a short period of time.

Participants can expect to see significant progress in their skills by the end of the mini-camp. Level testing will be held on the last day.

Course type: intensive
Instructor: Sifu Emiko Hsuen
Dates: April 16, 17, 18, 2012

Training Schedule:
7:00am - 8:00am: awareness-meditation
8:00am - 9:00am: breakfast
9:00am - 12:00pm: energy flow & internal martial training
12:00pm - 3:00pm: lunch, rest, private consolidation of training material
3:00pm - 6:00pm: energy flow & internal martial training
6:00pm - 8:30pm: supper
9:00pm - 10:00pm: awareness-meditation

Course Fee (food and accommodations not included): 100,000yen
Special Discount: Anyone attending the "Art of Harmonious Interaction for a Better Today & Tomorrow" Workshop with Sifu Piti and Sifu Emiko, is eligible to attend this mini-camp at the rate of 20,000yen.
Location: Kawasaki International Centre
Tel: 090-4078-8366
For more information or to register, please contact Sifu Yumi at: joyandfreedomjapan at gmail dot com.





Kawasaki, Japan

Teachers' Intensive Mini-Camp

This mini-camp is being offered in the spirit of 'gashuku', so that instructors can concentrate on improving their skills in all 3 streams of the Art of Body-Mind Flow over a short period of time.

Participants can expect to see significant progress in their skills by the end of the mini-camp.

Course type: intensive
Instructor: Sifu Emiko Hsuen
Dates: April 19 & 20, 2012

Training Schedule:
7:00am - 8:00am: awareness-meditation
8:00am - 9:00am: breakfast
9:00am - 12:00pm: energy flow & internal martial training (3hrs)
12:00pm - 3:00pm: lunch, rest, private consolidation of training material
3:00pm - 6:00pm: energy flow & internal martial training (3hrs)
6:00pm - 8:30pm: supper
9:00pm - 10:00pm: awareness-meditation

Course Fee (food and accommodations not included): 100,000yen
Location: Kawasaki International Centre
Tel: 090-4078-8366
For more information or to register, please contact Sifu Yumi at: joyandfreedomjapan at gmail dot com.





Kawasaki, Japan

"Tai Chi Single Fan" Workshop

Based on the success of the December workshop, Sifu Hsuen will teach Tai Chi Single Fan of the Flying Rainbow Fan Series once again. This series was originally taught in Japan by the late Grandmaster Wang, Ju Rong during the 1970s. All are welcome to come and learn this elegant, yet powerful, 'friendly' weapon.


Course type: Wu Yi Jie He Family Lineage - Basic
Instructor: Sifu Emiko Hsuen
Date: April 21, 2012
Time: 9:00am - 12:00pm; 3:00pm - 6:00pm
Course Fee: 30,000yen
Location: Kawasaki International Centre
Tel: 090-4078-8366
For more information or to register, please contact Sifu Yumi at:　joyandfreedomjapan at gmail dot com.



Want to have a course or workshop held locally in your part of the world?

Absolutely! Intensive courses and short weekend workshops, taught by a qualified J&F instructor, can be arranged on a customised, case-per-case basis.
Please write to: joyandfreedomintl at gmail dot com to enquire further.


Long-Distance Training

Authorized instructors: Sifu Emiko Hsuen, Sifu Yumi Honjo, Sifu Hubert Razack

Private E-report: $35 CDN / 3,500 yen / 25 EUR

Skype meeting (60 minutes): $105 CDN / 11,000 yen / 75 EUR

Monthly program - four weekly e-reports + one 60-minute Skype meeting: $105 CDN per month/ 11,000 yen per month / 75 EUR per month

Please note that the quoted prices include paypal service charges.



Private Consultations with Sifu Emiko

First session: $100.00/hr
Subsequent sessions: $80.00/hr



Regular Classes in Canada

"Pure Presence" Workshop Series
Come and refresh yourself through simple awareness-meditation.
This is a short, non-denominational, non-religious series designed to facilitate participants to experience the profound benefits of meditation: increased calm, relaxation of the body, clarity of mind & heart, revitalization of the spirit.
Any/all are welcome.

Facilitator: Sifu Emiko Tuesdays: 7:00pm - 8:30pm
Starting Date: Jan. 10 (sessions continue through to end of June)
Note: On the following dates, Pure Presence sessions will be led by another J&F instructor or assistant instructor: Feb. 28, Mar. 6, Apr. 3, 10, 17
Fee: $12.00/class
Location: Lawrence Park Community Church
2180 Bayview Avenue, North York, ON M4N 3K7
Church Tel: (416) 489-1551
For more information, please email: joyandfreedomintl at gmail dot com


Winter Class A: Body-Mind Flow -　Levels 5 to 6 - 3 Streams
Wednesdays: 10:30am - 12:00pm
Class Dates: Jan. 4, 11, 18, 25, Feb. 1, 8, 15, 22, Mar. 14, 21, 28, Apr. 25.
Training Session Dates: Feb. 29, Mar. 7, Apr. 4, 11, 18.
Fee: $540.00 (12-wk term: $45/lesson).
20% DISCOUNT: If the fee is paid upfront at the beginning of the term, then participants may receive a 20% discount($540.00-$90.00=$450.00).
Location: Lawrence Park Community Church
2180 Bayview Avenue, North York, ON M4N 3K7
Church Tel: (416) 489-1551
For more information, please email: joyandfreedomintl at gmail dot com

Key Notes:
*Class Dates: these are official classes, and are taught personally by Sifu Emiko. These classes count towards preparation of each Level Test.
*Training Session Dates: these are private training sessions led by one of the other qualified instructors or assistant instructors. There is no teaching fee at a training session, but a small contribution of $20 for the space rental is requested.
*Level 5 Testing will take place on Friday, Jan 27, 2012 at 7:30pm. Location: Mitchell Field Community Centre. Test Fee: $30.


Winter Class B: Body-Mind Flow - Levels 5 to 6 - 3 Streams
Fridays: 7:30pm - 9:30pm
Class Dates: Jan. 6, 13, 20, 27, Feb. 3, 10, 17, 24, Mar. 9, 16, 23, 30.
Training Session Dates: Mar. 2.
Fee: $600.00 (12-wk term: $50/lesson)
20% DISCOUNT: If the fee is paid upfront at the beginning of the term, then participants may receive a 20% discount($600.00-$100.00=$500.00).
Location: Mitchell Field Community Centre, Activity Room
89 Church Avenue, North York, ON M2N 6C9
Community Centre Tel: (416) 395-0262
For more information, please email: joyandfreedomintl at gmail dot com

Key Notes:
*Class Dates: these are official classes, and are taught personally by Sifu Emiko. These classes count towards preparation of each Level Test.
*Training Session Dates: these are private training sessions led by one of the other qualified instructors or assistant instructors. There is no teaching fee at a training session, but a small contribution of $20 for the space rental is requested.
*Level 5 Testing will take place on Friday, Jan 27, 2012 at 7:30pm. Location: Mitchell Field Community Centre. Test Fee: $30.




Regular Classes in Japan

Kawasaki
Morning Class: Energy Flow
Afternoon Class: Internal Martial Training
Instructor: Sifu Yumi Honjo
Day: Wednesdays. 0930-1130hrs & 1400-1600hrs.
Location: Kawasaki International Centre
For more information, please email: joyandfreedomjapan at gmail dot com

Setagaya
Class: Internal Martial Training
Instructor: Sifu Mutsumi Murakami
Day: Saturdays. 0930-1130hrs.
Location: varies
For more information, please email: joyandfreedomjapan at gmail dot com

Wako
Morning Class: Energy Flow
Afternoon Class: Internal Martial Training
Instructor: Sifu Yumi Honjo
Day: Sundays, once a month. 0930-1130hrs & 1400-1600hrs.
Organizer: Mrs Hitomi Fukudome
For more information, please email: joyandfreedomjapan at gmail dot com

Toyohashi
Class: Internal Martial Training
Instructor: Sifu Naoko Yamada
Day: Fridays. 1900-2100hrs.
For more information, please email: joyandfreedomjapan at gmail dot com

Kagoshima
Short weekend courses are offered on a regular basis, taught by Sifu Yumi Honjo. Follow-up community training is available once a month, led on a volunteer-basis by one of the senior practitioners.
For more information, please email: joyandfreedomjapan at gmail dot com