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Learn the Chinese Language:

The Chinese Culture Center and teacher Synthia Lin are proud to announce classes for learning to speak, read and write the Chinese (Mandarin) language, both traditional and simplified. Classes include beginner, intermediate and individual study.

Call us for details.

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In June, 2009:

Seminar III classes, including 7 Star Ch'i Kung, Leg Rooting Exercises, The Tao of Increasing Vital Energy and Unique 50" Stick Training, begin in June (2009).

Seminar III will explore four very important subjects of Ch'i Kung:

1. The wonders of Seven Star Ch'i Kung. This subject is recognized as one of the most effective Ch'i Kung exercises for rejuvenation in the last century. This form is based on ancient text unearthed in China's tomb of the terra cotta soldiers.

2. Special Leg Training. Specific exercises, such as "greeting the morning sun" among others, will be demonstrated. This set of exercises is designed to increase leg power, as well as develop greater balance.

3. "The Tao of Increasing Vital Energy" is listed as the second chapter of "The 13 Ch'i Kung Elixers of Immortality". It reveals treasured secrets of Taoist training to strengthen kidney function, increase vital energy and maintain a youthful body.

4. Unique 50" Stick Training. Designed to strengthen the knees and hips, this training will ensure many years of practice in the martial arts, as well as maintain good function for use in our daily lives as we grow older.

Reserve your place now!

For more details on Seminar 3, click here. You can also call us for details.

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In July, 2009:

Sifu Lin continues to teach the Chen Family Style Tai Chuan Sword Form (existing students only):

The "Sword" is recognized as King of Weapons in Chinese Martial Arts, and the Chen Family Tai Chi Sword is one of the most famous of sword forms. Chen's Style combines components from both Tai Chi and Kung Fu. This has created an internal form that is one of the most graceful, powerful and effective sword forms, sometimes more powerful than Kung Fu, due to the focus on internal power.

Famous in China, this sword form has inspired many well-known masters to pursue the Chen Family Style Tai Chi Sword as their life-long practice.

Beginning with the basics, Master Lin will introduce sword stances, the foundation of your form and the twenty sword techniques that make Tai Chi Sword unique and formidable in the world of Martial Arts. This sword form of 57 moves will require six months of classes. Three Saturday mornings from 9:30^am to 11:30^am each month, totaling 36 class hours.

For more details call us.

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Upcoming Performances:

The Chinese Culture Center actively participates in many different events in and around the city of Albuquerque.

On May 2^nd at 10:30^am - 11:15^am, the Chinese Culture Center will perform, traditional Kung Fu, Tai Chi and Ch'i Kung forms as well as Lion Dancing, at the brand new National Atomic History Museum, here in Albuquerque, NM.

Call us for details.

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2009, Year of the Ox:

The Chinese Culture Center celebrated the year of the Ox on Saturday January 26, 2009.

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20^th Anniversary:

On Saturday, December 6^th, 2008, the Chinese Culture Center and Lin's Martial Arts Academy celebrate the 20^th Anniversary for our studio building. The celebration will be held at 4:00^pm at the Chinese Culture Center.

Our studio building was planned and constructed almost entirely by students' volunteer effort. Click here to see a pictorial history of the construction of our school organized by Jim Sikora.