Chinese New Year 2012
Year of the Dragon
For 2012, the Lunar New Year begins on Monday, January 23 and the celebration lasts for two weeks. The Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu & tai Chi is hosting its "Weeks of Workshops and Celebrations" to help usher in the Year of the Dragon.
This is a particularly significant year for Jing Ying. We first opened our
doors in 2000, during the year of the Golden Dragon, so Jing Ying
was "born" in the year of the dragon!
A noble animal symbol that represents the Chinese emperors, Dragons are born leaders. The Dragon is gifted, intelligent, tenacious, willing, generous, and they are unusually lucky. Jing Ying has lived up to that, being a leader in the martial arts community and the local community. We have been gifted with extremely talented instructors and hard working students who have been vary generous in raising money for charitable causes.
Check back frequently as workshops are still being added!
These events are open to the general public and do not require any previous experience. We recommend that you register in advance for any workshops you would like to attend. You may register at the door, but it will be on a "space-available" basis. We recommend that you arrive 10 to 15 minutes early to any events to check in or register as needed.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
At noon, start the new year celebration early with a lion dance! Jing Ying will be at the historic William Paca House to perform at noon for their Chinese New Year Celebration.
William Paca
House, 186 Prince George Street, Annapolis MD
Discover the traditions associated with the Chinese New Year and
18th-century society's fascination with anything from the Orient
with hands-on activities as you celebrate the beginning of the year
of the dragon. See three extraordinary 18th-century Chinese robes
from the Historic Annapolis collection. Create your own chun lian
(New Year’s Couplet), lai see (money packet) and dragon
puppet to take home. Don’t miss the one-time performance of the
traditional lion dance at noon!
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
No reservations required.
$5 general admission. Pay at the door by cash, check or credit card.
Saturday, January 21, 2012
At 6:00 pm, we will be in
Pasadena at Moulin de Paris
for another Lion Dance. They are an Euro-Asian Bistro with an
incredible selection of French Pastries! 31 Magothy Beach Road,
Suite 105, Pasadena, MD 21122
Sunday, January 21, 2012
At 2:00 pm, join us for another early celebration of the Chinese New Year at Westfield Annapolis Mall to help support Chesapeake Children's Museum. We will have a Lion Dance Parade through the mall followed by some demonstrations of kung fu and tai chi.
Sunday, January 21, 2012
Cleaning Celebration from 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm. Before Chinese New Year starts it is important to clean in preparation for the new year. We clean away any bad luck left over from the previous year and make room for good luck coming in for the new year. This is for students, their family, and friends of Jing Ying. Come help your school get ready for the new year. Bring your favorite cleaning tools. We will have pizza and drinks afterwards.
Monday, January 23, 2012
Qigong FAQs
from 7:30 pm to 8:30 pm with Justin Landers, licensed accupunturist. Enjoy a free lecture about Qigong with an opportunity to ask questions. Check-in, register from 7:00 pm to 7:30 pm.
Saturday, January 28, 2012
Free Open House with refreshments and entertainment from 12:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Bring your friends and family to enjoy the fun.
Lion Dance Performance at 12:30 pm, followed by demonstrations of Tai Chi, Kung Fu forms and weapons.
Free Introductory Kung Fu Class from 1:30 pm to 2:30 pm. Learn about the Chinese Martial Art of Kung Fu. Suitable for beginners of all fitness levels with no experience in martial arts as well as those who have studied other martial arts. The class will cover background information, exercises, basic techniques and more. If you are curious about Kung Fu and have wanted to give it a try, now's your chance!
Monday, January 30, 2012
Self Healing Exercises of Qigong, Taiji and Chinese Medicine
from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm with Dr Daohe Fang of Annapolis. Dr Fang is a
highly respected medical doctor trained in western and Chinese
medicine. His workshops are always a favorite of our celebrations,
so register early to reserve your spot!
We're sorry, but this workshop is full.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
Free Introductory Kids Kung Fu Class from 4:00 pm to 5:00pm. Suitable for children from 5 to 10, this workshop will include an introductory lesson in Kung Fu, will provide information on Chinese New Year, and will teach some of the basics of Chinese Lion Dance. A child-size lion head is available for the kids to use along with drums, cymbals and a gong. Please arrive 15 minutes early to check in.
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Free Self-defense
Workshop for Women from 7:00 pm to 8:30 pm. This
will be geared for teens and adults. Learn basic skills for
avoiding trouble and protecting yourself. The workshop will
start with a discussion on safety to help you avoid trouble.
That will be followed with a lesson on escape techniques for
situations you weren't able to avoid. Finally, self-defense
techniques will be covered for fighting back when you aren't
able to escape easily.
Here's what one mom had to
say:
"My teenage daughter attended one of your self-defense
workshops for women, and I believe it helped prevent her
abduction. Two men tried to drag her into a truck, and she
was able to escape using your techniques."
Friday, February 3, 2012
Traditions of the Chinese New Year, Workshop for Children from 11:30 am to 12:30 pm. Learn more about Chinese culture with information about Lunar New Year Traditions. You may get to sample some traditional treats or even try your hand at Lion Dance. Presented by Wendy Ng. Free
Chinese Calligraphy workshop from 5:30 pm to 7:00 pm. Learn basic brush strokes and characters from Chinese Calligraphy. We supply paper, ink and brushes for use during class. Presented by Wendy Ng. Space is limited and there is a $5.00 registration fee. Stay for the free tai chi workshop afterwards!
Free Beginners Tai Chi, 18 Movement Form workshop from 7:30 pm to 9:00 pm. Practice silk-reeling exercises and basic tai chi movements. Discover how this ancient and low-impact form of exercise promotes joint health, improves flexibility and strength, helps with arthritis and diabetes and increases bone density. Instructional DVD available for purchase.
Monday, February 6, 2012
Hows and Whys of Acupuncture
from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm with Brandon Hughes, licensed acupuncturist. Learn about acupuncture and the theories on how it works and why it could be beneficial for you. This will be a lecture format, not a treatment session, so no needles will be used on you.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
ShaoLin Fitness for Women
from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Combining exercises from Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Qigong, this class will give you a workout that can be surprisingly challenging while also being adjustable to any fitness level.
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Tea Tasting: from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Presented by The East West Tea Emporium in Annapolis, and led by Lynayn Mielke, a tea professional with Level III Certification from the Specialty Tea Institute. You’ll get to try several teas from China, learn about their proper preparation, and learn about their health benefits. The session size is limited to 30 people and registration of $10 is required in advance. No refunds will be given for cancellations less than 48 hours before the event. Use the link below to register on-line. For more information or to register by phone, call the Jing Ying Institute at 410-431-5200. Call Lynayn Mielke at 410-353-7727 for additional information about the tasting.
