Fengyang Tai Chi & Qi Gong International Certification Journey in 2026 (10 Spots Available)
Fengyang Tai Chi & Qi Gong International Certification Journey in 2026 (10 Spots Available)
Fengyang Tai Chi and Qi Gong Journey
Guangdong, China
4/3/2026 to 4/23/2026
Exclusively for Dr Wu’s Students and Friends.
**Fengyang Tai Chi & Qigong International Instructor Certification Journey (Guangdong, China 2026)**
Only 10 spots available, reserve your spot now!
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**Program Overview**
- **Dates:** April 3rd – April 23rd, 2026 (20 days)
- **Cost:** $3,600 USD per person
- **Eligibility:**
- Dr. Wu’s students must have completed at least one year of training in person and/or online.
- Dr. Wu’s friends must already be a certified Tai Chi and/or Qi Gong practitioner.
- Through this journey, participants obtain the international instructor certification in Fengyang Tai Chi & Qigong.
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**Inclusions**
1. **Accommodation:** 3-star or equivalent hotels. (Single occupancy, one room for one person only.)
2. **Meals:** Three meals daily. (nutritious Chinese cuisine suitable for Tai Chi practice)
3. **Transportation:**
- Domestic travel in Guangdong (high-speed train, coach, and private transfers: Guangzhou → Jieyang → Puning → Chaozhou → Shantou)
- Airport pickup at Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport (CAN)
4. **Core Activities:**
- **Apprenticeship Ceremony:** Traditional ceremony at Guangzhou University of Chinese Medicine
- **Daily Training Schedule:**
- 07:00–08:00: Advanced Fengyang Tai Chi & Qigong practice
- 21:00–22:00: Q&A and group meditation (30 minutes each)
5. **Cultural Experiences:**
- Visit to a Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) wellness center
- Immersive Lingnan cultural exploration: Jieyang, Puning, Chaozhou, Shantou
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**Exclusions**
1. **International Flights:** Round-trip airfare from New York JFK to Guangzhou CAN
2. **Travel Insurance:** Must be purchased separately (recommended: medical and accident coverage)
3. **Personal Expenses:** Shopping, extra meals, visa fees, etc.
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**Deposit Options:**
Deposit the full amount, $3,600.
Deposit $1,800 now, and the remaining $1,800 by February 1st, 2026.
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**Detailed Itinerary**
**Phase 1: Arrival in Guangzhou (April 3–6)**
- **April 3:** Depart from New York JFK.
- **April 4:**
- Arrive in Guangzhou, take a connecting flight to Jieyang Chaoshan International Airport. Check into hotel in Pu Ning City.
- Free time for rest and jet lag adjustment.
- **April 5:**
- Rest from jet lag, practice Tai Chi and Qi Gong.
- Afternoon orientation and icebreaker activities.
- **April 6-:**
- Practice Tai Chi and Qi Gong
**Puning:** Explore herbal markets; study TCM dietary therapy integrated with Tai Chi
**Phase 2: Lingnan Cultural Immersion (April 7 – April 21)**
- **April 7:**
-April 8 **Jieyang:** Visit Jinxian Gate and Jieyang Confucian Temple; experience Teochew dim sum culture
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- **Chaozhou:** Internship at Chaoshan Orthopedic Hospital (Dr. Wu as honorary dean); visit Guangji Bridge and Paifang Street; study "Qi flow" in Chaozhou embroidery
- **Shantou:** Discover Xiaogongyuan historic district; sunrise Qigong on Nan’ao Island
- **Daily Schedule:**
- Morning: Cultural tours and exchanges with local masters
- Afternoon: Advanced Tai Chi training in natural settings
- Evening: Group reflection and meditation sharing
**Phase 3: Return & Certification (April 22)**
- **April 23:** Return to Guangzhou; transfer to Baiyun Airport for U.S. departure
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**Chaozhou Day: Chaoshan Orthopedic Hospital Internship**
**Date:** April 13, 2025
- **Morning:** Hospital Observation
- 08:30: Depart hotel for hospital
- 09:00–12:00:
- Observe bone-setting techniques, herbal poultice applications, and rehabilitation acupuncture
- Case study: Integrating Tai Chi principles into TCM rehabilitation
- Special session: Dr. Wu’s lecture *"The Role of Qi in Musculoskeletal Healing"*
- **Afternoon:** Tai Chi & Culture
- 13:00–15:00: Tai Chi for joint rehabilitation in Qingtian Park
- 15:30–17:30: Visit Guangji Bridge and Chaozhou Embroidery Museum (explore "Qi and Harmony" philosophy)
- **Evening:** Reflection
- 19:00–20:00: Group discussion on applying orthopedic insights to Tai Chi instruction
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**Key Notes**
1. **Hospital Guidelines:**
- Observation only (no hands-on practice; liability waiver required)
- English translation provided
2. **Attire:**
- Hospital visits: Closed-toe shoes and modest clothing (no sleeveless tops)
- Tai Chi: Loose practice attire
3. **Safety:** No photography in medical areas to protect patient privacy
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**Important Reminders**
1. **Visa:** Apply for Chinese tourist visa in advance (allow 1 month processing)
2. **Packing:** Bring practice clothes, sneakers, notebooks, etc.
3. **Weather:** Average 15–25°C; pack light layers and jackets
4. **Health Disclosure:** Notify organizers of any medical conditions
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**Registration & Inquiries**
- **Deadline:** August 31, 2025 (10 slots, first-come basis)
- **Contact:**
- Dr. Wu (U.S.): +1 860-310-5438 / (China): +86 13509038396
- Assistant Email: drwu@fengyangtcm.com (Subject: *"2026 Guangdong Certification Tour"*)
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*This journey blends advanced Tai Chi training, TCM wisdom, and Lingnan culture, transforming theory into embodied mastery and传承 (inheritance). Join us to become a certified guardian of this ancient art!*