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Masters of Wushu: A Martial Arts Spectacular
China Institute welcomes a delegation of stunning Martial Arts Masters from China for an all-ages performance featuring seven distinct forms of martial arts including Chin Wu, Northwest Boxing, Taichi, Huaquan, Whip Boxing, Eagle Claw, and Bagua Zhang.
When:
April 22, 2017 1:30pm to 3:00pm
Where
Kung Fu, Wushu, and Chinese Martial Arts are all general terms used to describe a set of several hundred fighting styles that have developed over thousands of years of Chinese history. Variations in philosophy, form, origin, and practice divide these fighting styles into various schools that continue to attract followers throughout China and around the world today.
On Saturday, April 22, China Institute will welcome a delegation of stunning Martial Arts Masters from China for an all-ages performance featuring seven distinct forms of martial arts including Chin Wu, Northwest Boxing, Taichi, Huaquan, Whip Boxing, Eagle Claw, and Bagua Zhang. Additional performances from the “Little Martials” Chinese Martial Arts Youth Group, a renowned guqin (Chinese zither) player, and an expert calligrapher will make for a one-of-a-kind program.
PROGRAM SCHEDULE
1. 小小武魁表演团少儿武术开场秀
Opening Performance by the “Little Martials” Group
2. 主持人介绍（中英文双语）
Welcome and Introduction in Chinese and English
3. 太极综合展示（戴炜：杨、陈、吴、武、孙，现场配乐解说）
Taichi Presentation by Dai Wei with Partners Yang, Chen, Wu, Wu, and Sun
4. 精武武术展示 （王培锟，现场配乐解说）
Chin Wu Presentation by Wang Peikun
5. 西北拳展示（张平安，现场配乐解说）
Northwest Boxing Demonstration by Zhang Ping’an
6. 华拳展示（何君岗，现场配乐解说）
Huaquan Demonstration by He Jungang
7. 鹰爪番子拳展示（陈桂学，现场配乐解说）
Eagle Claw Demonstration by Chen Guixue
8. 鞭杆展示（张平安，现场配乐解说）
Whip Boxing Presentation by Zhang Ping’an
9. 八卦掌展示（王涵之、天灏，现场配乐解说）
Bagua Zhang Presentation by Wang Hanzhi and Tian Hao
10. 书法展示（古琴伴奏)
Chinese Calligraphy Demonstration with Guqin (Chinese zither) Accompaniment
NOTE: All performances will be accompanied by commentary in English
Please Register Online. For questions email Aaron Nicholson at: anicholson@chinainstitute.org or call 212-744-8181 ext. 138 ??
Cost:
Free and Open to the Public
Event Website URL:
Phone Number:
212-744-8181 ext. 138
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