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[ Marc Seguin | Curriculum & Courses | Our group | Our Mentors ]

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Marc Seguin

As a teenager, I was fascinated by martial arts. In 1972, I signed in at the local Karate club under John Ducharme. A few years later, I moved to Montreal for six months to study with Master Chong Lee, at which point I realized how little I knew. I also studied kick-boxing in Ottawa with Master George Sylvain. In 1975, I joined the boxing club for a few years as an amateur boxer. From 1980 to 1989 I trained and studied on my own at home. In 1989, Aikido became the path to follow for the next four years. At the same time I also began to study taiji with Michael Babin. From 1994, the internal arts, especially taijiquan became my main focus. I currently study and practice the Yang Style.

My gratitude goes to a great number of instructors and masters that I had the opportunity to study with, either as a student or a participant in on going classes and privately, and through workshops and seminars - Michael Babin, Sam Masich, Dr. Yang-Jwing Ming, Master Dong Zhen Chen, Master Chen Zhonghua, Tim Cartmell, Don Dickie Sensei, Saotome Sensei, Mary Heiny Sensei, Yamada Sensei, just to name a few. Each have made an important difference in his/her own way, whether it was in taiji or otherwise.

In 1995, I began teaching taijiquan at a few locations in Ottawa. I have been at the present location for six years. Teaching has permitted me to deepen my understanding, urged me in my research and given me an opportunity to share my acquired but limited knowledge. I am first and foremost a student and I truly believe that teaching and learning are a part of each other and one cannot exist without the other.

I am a member of the Canadian Taijiquan Federation and of the International Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Association.

Curriculum: Yang Style 108 Long Slow Form Applications and Functions Core Principles Push Hands Study Principles and Concepts Chin Na Introduction to Qigong Eight Pieces of Brocade Various Qigong Yang 67 Sword Form

Schedules Tuesday nights 7-8 pm Basics, Fundamentals and Core Principles 108 Long Slow Form Various Qigong Tuesday nights 8-9 pm Form Applications and Functions Push Hands, Energy Work, Interactive A study of internal aspects Yang 67 Sword Form Location Courses in both English and French

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I would like to thank each and every one of my students, past and present that have given me the opportunity to share some of this knowledge. I find it both inspiring and challenging, but most of all a humbling and rewarding experience. I have the best students, I truly believe this. Thank you all.

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