SIBERIA

Chief Instructor Vladimir Pankov

LOCATION OF THE SCHOOL Our school works in Omsk (Russia, Siberia). Premises for studies are rented in various parts of city and from time to time our location changes. Contact us! CONTACT INFORMATION Please address questions and requests for information to Chief Instructor of our school Vladimir Pankov: Russia 644041, Omsk-41 St. Kirova 14-2-111 Phone: 7-3812-542-179 Email: vapex_gf2000@mail.ru TYPES OF CLASSES OFFERED At our school works a few classes: a common class T'ai Chi, children's class T'ai Chi, self-defense class and summer free class. DESCRIPTIONS OF CLASSES Common T'ai Chi class. The beginners and advanced pupils of all ages study together T'ai Chi basics, Golden Flower Form and many related techniques. It makes perfect training for beginners and an opportunity for the advanced pupils to pass on what they know. Children's T'ai Chi class. In this busy class the children are 6 years old and older. They study the same things as adults, but in more accessible form for children. And frequently the children perceive complex knowledge easier than their older colleagues and are more natural. But they have much more time to run about, be noisy, shout and have a lot of fun! Self-defense Class. These specialized lessons for advanced students, desiring to deepen their knowledge of T'ai Chi and develop applied skills. The knowledge of applications helps connection mind and body and achieve harmony between them. To learn to transform one's own aggression to energy of development is a perfect purpose! Free summer class. During the "warm" season (this is approximately from May to September) there is a summer free class in the fresh air, where each student can come to participate and to get acquainted with T'ai Chi. This is the time for T'ai Chi practice among birches in one of city's parks where we go weekly every Tuesday and spend about two hours together. HOW TO BEGIN STUDYING WITH THE SCHOOL Would you like to study T'ai Chi art under the guidance of the Chief Instructor Vladimir Pankov at the Omsk School of The Golden Flower T'ai Chi Association International? Welcome! Contact to us for receive an information or simply visit one of our lessons to become familiar with our teachings. And if you have decided to join us, begin your studies when it is convenient for you! ABOUT THE INSTRUCTORS The Chief Instructor Vladimir Pankov began to study T'ai Chi under the guidance of master San Gee Tam in August 1992. And it was started in Omsk! In February-March 1993 in Great Britain he took individual training with master San Gee Tam. In subsequent years he repeatedly returned to master San Gee Tam for raising personal qualification. In March 1993 Vladimir began to teach first pupils and in May opened in Omsk his first T'ai Chi class. Thanks to San Gee Tam for inspiration! In November 1995 Vladimir Pankov received his professional certificate as a Golden Flower T'ai Chi instructor. In past years he has trained extensively in the Long Form, Short Form, several modifications of the Golden Flower Form, Pushing Hands, Meditation, Chi Kung, Po Chi, basics of sword wielding and a range of other exercises. Personal Profiles: Vladimir Pankov Lena Pankov