Tea With The Masters: Panel Discussion
Join us in the evening and meet martial arts masters in person. Enjoy a beverage and ask questions or simply listen in on fascination conversations and witness a demonstration or two. This is a rare opportunity to delve into the heart of martial arts so don't miss this opportunity! Limited Seating is available. This event will be located at the Snoring Sasquatch, a local venue with a charming atmosphere, comfortable seating and fine beverages. All ages welcome.
Date: Saturday May 16th, 2015.
Time: Dinner at 7pm, Tea & Discussion starts at 8pm
Cost: Dinner & Tea $20 (not included with armband) or
Tea $10 (or included with all-weekend armband)
A Unique Opportunity
Tea with the Masters is a rare and unique opportunity to have an open discussion (Q&A) with a panel of Masters of Martial Arts, Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine. This is not a “Martial Artists Only” event! If you practice or are interested in any of these subjects this is a chance to directly ask questions of experts with decades of experience.
PAST (2014) Guest Speakers
Our keynote speaker and Guest of Honor: George Xu.
George Xu (Xu Guo Ming) started martial arts training in 1966 with Zhu Hong Bao, in the three Muslim styles in China: Xing Yi 6 Harmony, 10 Animal Cha Fist, and Chi Shu 7 Postures. Following that he studied with Zhang Qing Lin, a Snake Bagua Master, in this very unique system. He studied the Lan Shou System with Qing Zhong Bao; Cotton Fist with Yang Tian Gui; Chen Style Taiji with Shuong Guang Ren, a student of Chen Xiao Quai; Yang Style Taiji with Shi Wen Deu; and Xing Yi Master Yu Hua Long. His boxing teacher, Zhang Li De, was the undefeated Middleweight Boxing Champion from 1951-57. He graduated from Shanghai Normal University in Mathematics.
In 1981, he came to the United States and began a long career of teaching and bringing Chinese masters not only to the United States, but also exposing the art of high level practitioners to Kung Fu enthusiasts worldwide: Zhou Yuan Long, Chen Style; China Heavyweight Champion Liou Wan Fu (full contact); Ye Xiao Long, Lan Shou Master, Yang Style Taiji Master; Ma Hong, Chen; Wang Hao Da, Wu Style (student of Ma Yueh Liang); Lu Gui Rong, Wu Hao Style; Qian Zhao Hong, Xing Yi; Wang Zhi Qiang, Yang; Yun Yin Sen, Liu He Ba Fa; and Ji Ah Dong, Yang StyleTaiji.
Our other Masters include Kevin Wallbridge, a Professor of Chinese Medicine in Nelson BC (Academy of Classicla Oriental Sciences) and well known teacher of Chinese Martial Arts Internal styles and Qigong. He has been training since 1985 and has lived and trained qigong at Ermei Mountain, Szechuan province, China.
Shifu Neil Ripski has been training in Chinese Martial Arts for nearly thirty years and is a teacher of external and Internal styles including Qigong, Taiji, Bagua, Xinyi, Northern Shaolin and what he is best known for Drunken Boxing. He is the author of three books on Martial Arts and runs the worlds only full time Drunken Kung Fu training program. He is the owner of Red Jade Martial Arts and co-founder of the Deep Water Magazine and convention.
Jason Deatherage is our moderator and will be fielding questions to our teachers as well as available for answers himself! Jason has been involved in Martial Arts and Martial Philosophy since he was born. Growing up with a Tibetan Llama (Geshe Tashi Namgyal) in his home, he has a deep understanding of Buddhist and Taoist philosphy. Jason has been training for twenty years in the Martial Arts and has trained under Grandmaster Nene Gaabucayan of Balintawak Escrima and Sensei Daniel Kempling (Kenjutsu and Aikido Master). Jason currently holds a Black Sash rank in the Northern Shaolin System taught at Red Jade Martial Arts under Sifu Neil Ripski and is the founder of the Piercing Cloud school of Swordsmanship.
Sensei Tom Gillis has been studying martial arts since the mid 1990's and starting in 1996 made Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu (Ninjutsu) his passion. Tom holds a Godan Menkyo (5th degree black belt) in Bujinkan as well as rank in several other martial arts and has cross training in Wing Chun, Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, WTF Tae Kwon Do, Yanagi Ryu Aiki Ju Jutsu, Greco Roman Wrestling, and different forms of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Filipino Martial Arts.
Sensei Nick Armsworthy first began his journey in martial arts at the age of 12. He has 20 years of experience in martial arts with backgrounds in various martial arts systems; including traditional Kung Fu styles and Japanese Budo Arts. He has spent the last 14 years focusing on the Bujinkan systems. In 2012, Sensei Armsworthy made a trip to Noda, Japan and successfully achieved his Godan (5th degree black belt) in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. He currently holds a Rokudan (6th degree black belt). He is the founder and head of the Bujinkan Mimizuku Dojos of Edmonton, Alberta.
Sensei Lloyd Willette lives in Spokane Washington and has been a student of the martial arts for over 30 years. Lloyd began his training in Silum Pai Hung Gar Kung Fu and trained in the art until he was 12. He cross trained in Koga Ryu Ninjutsu for 4 years and began training in Tang Soo Do at 14 in which he continues training in today. Lloyd loves to trade ideas and concepts of any art he can find. He is always open to comparing thoughts and notes, and enjoys the martial spirit of fellow martial artists who share an open desire to learn rather than prove themselves.
We are hoping to have more Masters join us on stage for tea and to answer questions. Invitations are out to a renowned Taiji Master, a well known Master of Praying Mantis Kung Fu and others!
This is your chance to access over 200 years of Martial and Medical training and practice from today’s living exponents of the traditions. Take this opportunity to change the depth of your martial arts practice.
Time: Doors open at 7:30pm
Place: The Snoring Sasquatch
#221 - 11th Avenue North
Creston BC
Date: Saturday May 16th, 2015.
Time: Dinner at 7pm, Tea & Discussion starts at 8pm
Cost: Dinner & Tea $20 (not included with armband) or
Tea $10 (or included with all-weekend armband)
A Unique Opportunity
Tea with the Masters is a rare and unique opportunity to have an open discussion (Q&A) with a panel of Masters of Martial Arts, Qigong and Traditional Chinese Medicine. This is not a “Martial Artists Only” event! If you practice or are interested in any of these subjects this is a chance to directly ask questions of experts with decades of experience.
PAST (2014) Guest Speakers
Our keynote speaker and Guest of Honor: George Xu.
George Xu (Xu Guo Ming) started martial arts training in 1966 with Zhu Hong Bao, in the three Muslim styles in China: Xing Yi 6 Harmony, 10 Animal Cha Fist, and Chi Shu 7 Postures. Following that he studied with Zhang Qing Lin, a Snake Bagua Master, in this very unique system. He studied the Lan Shou System with Qing Zhong Bao; Cotton Fist with Yang Tian Gui; Chen Style Taiji with Shuong Guang Ren, a student of Chen Xiao Quai; Yang Style Taiji with Shi Wen Deu; and Xing Yi Master Yu Hua Long. His boxing teacher, Zhang Li De, was the undefeated Middleweight Boxing Champion from 1951-57. He graduated from Shanghai Normal University in Mathematics.
In 1981, he came to the United States and began a long career of teaching and bringing Chinese masters not only to the United States, but also exposing the art of high level practitioners to Kung Fu enthusiasts worldwide: Zhou Yuan Long, Chen Style; China Heavyweight Champion Liou Wan Fu (full contact); Ye Xiao Long, Lan Shou Master, Yang Style Taiji Master; Ma Hong, Chen; Wang Hao Da, Wu Style (student of Ma Yueh Liang); Lu Gui Rong, Wu Hao Style; Qian Zhao Hong, Xing Yi; Wang Zhi Qiang, Yang; Yun Yin Sen, Liu He Ba Fa; and Ji Ah Dong, Yang StyleTaiji.
Our other Masters include Kevin Wallbridge, a Professor of Chinese Medicine in Nelson BC (Academy of Classicla Oriental Sciences) and well known teacher of Chinese Martial Arts Internal styles and Qigong. He has been training since 1985 and has lived and trained qigong at Ermei Mountain, Szechuan province, China.
Shifu Neil Ripski has been training in Chinese Martial Arts for nearly thirty years and is a teacher of external and Internal styles including Qigong, Taiji, Bagua, Xinyi, Northern Shaolin and what he is best known for Drunken Boxing. He is the author of three books on Martial Arts and runs the worlds only full time Drunken Kung Fu training program. He is the owner of Red Jade Martial Arts and co-founder of the Deep Water Magazine and convention.
Jason Deatherage is our moderator and will be fielding questions to our teachers as well as available for answers himself! Jason has been involved in Martial Arts and Martial Philosophy since he was born. Growing up with a Tibetan Llama (Geshe Tashi Namgyal) in his home, he has a deep understanding of Buddhist and Taoist philosphy. Jason has been training for twenty years in the Martial Arts and has trained under Grandmaster Nene Gaabucayan of Balintawak Escrima and Sensei Daniel Kempling (Kenjutsu and Aikido Master). Jason currently holds a Black Sash rank in the Northern Shaolin System taught at Red Jade Martial Arts under Sifu Neil Ripski and is the founder of the Piercing Cloud school of Swordsmanship.
Sensei Tom Gillis has been studying martial arts since the mid 1990's and starting in 1996 made Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu (Ninjutsu) his passion. Tom holds a Godan Menkyo (5th degree black belt) in Bujinkan as well as rank in several other martial arts and has cross training in Wing Chun, Jeet Kune Do, Muay Thai, WTF Tae Kwon Do, Yanagi Ryu Aiki Ju Jutsu, Greco Roman Wrestling, and different forms of Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and Filipino Martial Arts.
Sensei Nick Armsworthy first began his journey in martial arts at the age of 12. He has 20 years of experience in martial arts with backgrounds in various martial arts systems; including traditional Kung Fu styles and Japanese Budo Arts. He has spent the last 14 years focusing on the Bujinkan systems. In 2012, Sensei Armsworthy made a trip to Noda, Japan and successfully achieved his Godan (5th degree black belt) in Bujinkan Budo Taijutsu. He currently holds a Rokudan (6th degree black belt). He is the founder and head of the Bujinkan Mimizuku Dojos of Edmonton, Alberta.
Sensei Lloyd Willette lives in Spokane Washington and has been a student of the martial arts for over 30 years. Lloyd began his training in Silum Pai Hung Gar Kung Fu and trained in the art until he was 12. He cross trained in Koga Ryu Ninjutsu for 4 years and began training in Tang Soo Do at 14 in which he continues training in today. Lloyd loves to trade ideas and concepts of any art he can find. He is always open to comparing thoughts and notes, and enjoys the martial spirit of fellow martial artists who share an open desire to learn rather than prove themselves.
We are hoping to have more Masters join us on stage for tea and to answer questions. Invitations are out to a renowned Taiji Master, a well known Master of Praying Mantis Kung Fu and others!
This is your chance to access over 200 years of Martial and Medical training and practice from today’s living exponents of the traditions. Take this opportunity to change the depth of your martial arts practice.
Time: Doors open at 7:30pm
Place: The Snoring Sasquatch
#221 - 11th Avenue North
Creston BC