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2008

Monthly and Semi-Monthly Classes, Seminars and Discussion Groups
Here's are the dates of regular, ongoing special classes, seminars, and discussion groups for adults and children.

The Peaceful Dragon is pleased to present this varied schedule of special events celebrating the best of Asian culture. Details of these and other events are coming, so do check back.

For more information on any event, call 704.504.8866 or email us at info@thepeacefuldragon.com.

Key: for adults; for children (and their parents); all ages

Saturday, January 12 Children's Promotion Day, 11am
Friday, January 18 Parents Night Out
Saturday, January 19 Quarterly Cleanup
Saturday, January 19 Adult Promotional Testing, All Blocks 9:30 am
Friday-Saturday, January 25-26 Staff at training seminar
Saturday, February 2 Chinese New Year Festival, 11am-2:30pm
Saturday, February 9 Chinese New Year Banquet, 6:30pm
Friday-Sunday, February 15-17 Special Workshop with Master Shi Guolin
Saturday, March 8 Day-long Meditation and Yoga Retreat
Master Eric Sbarge, 9am-5pm
Friday, March 14 Parents Night Out
Saturday, March 15 Adult Block A testing, 10:30am
Tuesday-Sunday, April 3-6 Staff at training seminar
Saturday, April 12 Childrens Promotion Ceremony, 11am
Wednesday-Thursday, April 16-7 Staff training seminar
Friday, April 18 Parents Night Out
Saturday, April 19 Quarterly Clean Up
Saturday, May 3 CACMA Tournament
Thursday, May 15 Adult Block A testing, 6:30 pm
Saturday May 17 Team Tournament Day
Saturday June 7 Dragonboat Race
Saturday, June 14 Student Appreciation Picnic and Barbecue, 1:30pm
Friday-Sunday, June 27-29 Intensive Weekend Workshop
Grandmaster Frank DeMaria
Thursday-Saturday, July 10-12 Staff away at Martial Arts Supershow
Wednesday-Thursday, July 16-7 Staff training seminar
Saturday, July 19 Children's Promotion Ceremony, 11am
Saturday-Sunday, July 26-27 International Kuoshu Kung Fu Tournament in Baltimore
Friday, August 1 Parents Night Out
Saturday, August 2 Adult Promotional Testing, All Blocks, 9:30 am
Saturday, August 9 Quarterly Cleanup
Saturday, September 6 Tai Chi Festival
Saturday, September 13 Adult Block A Testing, 10:30am
Saturday, September 20 Day-long Kung Fu Marathon, 9am-4pm
Saturday, October 18 Childrens Promotion Ceremony, 11am
Saturday, October 25 Halloween Haunted House
Saturday, November 8 Quarterly Cleanup Day and Fall Landscaping
Friday, November 14 Parents Night Out
Saturday, November 22 Day-long Tai Chi Retreat
with Master Eric Sbarge
Friday-Saturday, December 5-6 Staff at training seminar

Saturday, February 2, 11m-2:30 pm
Chinese New Year's Festival

Join over a billion people from China and neighboring countries in celebrating the greatest holiday in East Asian culture - while staying right here in Charlotte!

The Peaceful Dragon will be hosting its annual Chinese New Year's Festival on Saturday, February 2, from 11am to 3 pm.

Fun for the entire family, the festival will begin with the ceremonial Lion Dance meant to bring good luck to participants for the coming year. Then throughout the afternoon you can enjoy exciting demonstrations of Chinese martial arts and health arts including Kungfu, Tai Chi and Yoga, plus a program of performing arts that includes Chinese dance, music and more.

Local experts will be on hand to demonstrate and talk about such Asian arts and practices as acupuncture and massage, as well as Lyn's Boot Camp.

The children's game room setup will have face painting, arts & crafts, games and balloons.

In China, Taiwan and Vietnam where the holiday is celebrated weeks of preparation take place, including cleaning, cooking and making travel arrangements so entire extended families can be together.

Here in Charlotte, the Asian population has grown rapidly in recent years and the holiday remains an important part of their lives. Various Asian ethnic associations now have their own celebrations and events around Charlotte. The Peaceful Dragon's celebration is open to everyone and is particularly designed for Americans looking for the chance to discover some of the wonders of authentic Asian culture.

Additional festival highlights include ongoing raffle drawings for assorted prizes, and special festival discounts for joining the classes offered at The Peaceful Dragon including tai chi, yoga, kungfu, meditation and children's martial arts.

There will be delicious traditional Chinese noodles and holiday snacks for sale.

Suggested donation is $3 per family (free for Peaceful Dragon students). All proceeds go to The Peaceful Dragon Scholarship Fund.

Saturday, February 9, 6:30 pm
Chinese New Year's Banquet

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This most special evening of the year at The Peaceful Dragon includes student promotions, awards ceremonies, dancing, partying, raffle prizes and more!

Catered gourmet dinner will include appetizers, multiple entrees, desserts, and tea. Many vegetarian and some non-vegetarian options will be available. Soft drinks and ice will be set up -- B.Y.O.B.

Family and friends are welcome! Tickets are sold first come, first served -- tickets may sell out so don’t wait. Last day for purchase is Saturday, February 2 – no exceptions!

Adults $40, children 10 and under half price.

No Peaceful Dragon student should miss this most important event of the year!

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Friday, Februay 15-Sunday, February 17
Special Workshop with Venerable Shi Guolin
Uniting Kung Fu, Meditation and Qigong in the Zen Tradition

We are extremely honored to offer this workshop led by Shi Guolin, 34th generation monk and lineage transmission disciple of Abbott Shi Yongxin of China's famed Shaolin Temple

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Intensive Workshop
Friday, Feb. 15, 6pm-9pm: Qigong and Yi Jin Jing
Saturday, Feb. 16, 10am-5pm: Forms and Usage
Sunday, Feb. 17, 10am-5pm: Forms and Usage

Special Children's Class
Saturday, Feb. 16, 12-1pm

Workshop Price for Adults and Teens: Early-bird special $259 public, $189 Peaceful Dragon students. After Feb. 11th add $40. If you are only interested in Qigong you can do Friday night only $99 public, $79 students.

Children's Class: Early-bird $20, after Feb. 11 add $10. Children aged 9 and up ranked Green Sash and above can join the full workshop or the children’s class.

Note: Workshop payable cash only. Saturday evening at 7pm enjoy an optional dinner to honor Master Guolin, open to all students and family members. Details at the front counter.

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Friday, March 14, 6:30-9:30 pm
Parents' Night Out

Prepare for an exciting night like no other—Sword Fight Night! The Peaceful Dragon’s parent night out will teach your child the self discipline and responsibility necessary to be a master of the sword. Your child will receive a class learning the necessary drills for combat. Then they will take their acquired skills and put them to the test against each other.

  • Every child needs to bring their sparring helmet with their name on it. (We will have a few helmets to share.)
  • We will be using action bats in place of swords. You may purchase your own before Wednesday, March 5th to continue your practice after the event. (We have a few to share with everyone as well.)
  • All friends of Peaceful Dragon students MUST have a permission slip. See the front desk.

Cost for students of The Peaceful Dragon is $39; for Black Sash and Leadership Club members, $19; if you bring a friend, FREE!

Space is limited, so sign up early!

Saturday, March 8, 9 am-5 pm
Day-long Meditation and Yoga Retreat

Master Eric Sbarge, head instructor at The Peaceful Dragon, will lead an extended session of Chan (Zen) meditation and Shaolin Yoga. The retreat is open to everyone regardless of experience.

Take advantage of discussions and explanations on meditation principles and methods, plus experience intensive practice of meditation. Combine that with in-depth look at the postures and principles of Shaolin yoga.

Early bird price: $39 public, $29 Peaceful Dragon students. After March 1 add $10.

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Saturday, May 17 (starts 10am)
Team Tournament

Lion Dance and Opening ceremonies: 10am
Competition Begins: 10:15am

Everyone who competes is a winner! Enjoy friendly competition with your team mates and show your school spirit and pride. Young or old, beginner or advanced, we'll have multiple events for you to choose from:

Tai chi and internal forms
Shuai chiao
Sparring
Push hands
Stances and basics
Empty hand forms
Weapons
Two-person forms
Two-person techniques
Team Relay Races and more!

Medals and Award Certificates for all competitors - Special Prizes for Team Winners and all competitors!

All competitors must pay and turn in registration forms at the front counter no later than Wednesday, May 14. Sorry, no exceptions!

Registration fee is $20 for unlimited events. Spectators fee $3 payable at door (children under 4 free). All spectator fees are donated to our Peaceful Dragon Scholarship Fund.

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Saturday, June 7, 11am-4pm
Dragonboat Race

The Peaceful Dragon has entered a team for this year's exciting competition at the Charlotte Dragonoat Festival, which is co-sponsored by Asian-American Chamber of Commerce

Open to first 20 paddlers (aged 15 and above) to sign up (sheet on the bulletin board). Atleast 8 of the paddlers must be female.

Date: Saturday, June 7, 2008, 11am-4pm
Location: Ramsey Creek Park, Cornelius
Practices: Sat., April 26 & May 24, at 2pm
Requirements: Ready to paddle hard and win! Must be able to make at least one, and preferably both, practices. Strong team spirit!

For more info see: www.CharlotteDragonboat.com

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Friday-Sunday, June 27-June 29
Intensive Weekend Workshop: Tai Chi, Internal Arts and Shaolin
With Grandmaster Frank DeMaria and Master Chris Peck

Curriculum will include: The Position of Power, Power Pathways, The Mind, Reality Fighting, Meaning and Function of Form, Hsing-I Combat Sets, and more. No Peaceful Dragon student should miss this valuable chance to train intensively with your Grandmaster!

The three-day workshop is open to teens, adults and Young Dragons green sash & up. Designed for beginner and advanced students, tai chi and kung fu stylists, of all ages and levels of skill.

The early-bird special price is just $167 thru June 9th; after June 9th it's $197. Cash or money order only. Note: You can come to any or all of the above days — the price remains the same. Tickets for Friday night's banquet dinner at Wan Fu restaurant are available for purchase at the front counter.

There will also be a Special Children's Class! This one-hour children's class will meet Saturday, June 28th, immediately following the 2:00 Demo. Fee for class is $20, cash or money-order only. Please pre-register by June 26. For ages 5-12.

Schedule:
Friday:
• Workshop 10am-1pm
• Lunch 1pm-2:30pm
• Workshop 2:30pm-5:00pm
Banquet dinner 7:00pm-10pm
Saturday:
• Workshop 10:00am-12:30am
• Lunch 12:30pm-2:00pm
• Lion Dance and Demo 2-2:30pm
• Workshop 2:30pm-5:00pm
Sunday:
• Meditation 10am-11am
• Workshop 11am-1pm
• Lunch 1pm-2:30pm
• Workshop 2:30pm-5:30pm

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Saturday-Sunday, July 26-27
National Kuoshu Kung Fu Tournament in Baltimore

Master Sbarge and other students will be flying on Airtran Flight #322 departing at 2:34pm on Friday, July 25 and returning on Airtran Flight #811 at 7:50pm Sunday, July 27.

Book early for best rate—air ticket as of April 25 is $208. Instructor Hank Kadel has reserved a rental car we can share. Also book your hotel room at Hunt Valley Marriott early since rooms often sell out.

For more information on the tournament and hotel go to www.usksf.org/


Saturday, November 22, 9am-4pm
Day-Long Tai Chi Workshop
with Master Eric Sbarge

Enjoy a full day immersed in cultivating your chi and harmony! Learn chi kung, Ch'ang Style form and applications, push hands and more. This is a rare opportunity to get intensive training from Master Sbarge—not to be missed by any Peaceful Dragon student.

Early bird price is $49 for Peaceful Dragon students, $89 for the public. After Nov. 12 add $15. Open to teens and adults, beginner through advanced.

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