Workshop Calendar

Tui Na Gong Fu – Deepening skill in Chinese manual therapy

with Rory Knapp-Fisher, November 18-19, 2023

Workshop Information

Historically, those who were known for their tui na skills were often those who also practiced martial arts. The reason is simple: the structural requirements and ability to issue power in varying ways trained in traditional martial arts naturally spill into the therapeutic techniques of tui na. In this workshop we will draw on the principles of the neijia, or internal styles, of traditional martial arts to help develop more powerful, sustainable, and accurate tui na techniques. We will focus on

Refining and improving some of the more ‘difficult’ to perform techniques.
Applying techniques to different tissue types.
Advanced applications and modifications of basic techniques.
Combining tui na with acupuncture.
And more!

Workshop Instructor

Rory Knapp-Fisher has been actively training in martial arts for over 20 years and since 2009 has been a direct lineage disciple under Yang Yusen in the Zhe Zong lineage of Gao Baguazhang. He is a registered acupuncturist with an emphasis on orthopedic practice in Victoria, BC, as well as an in-demand lecturer and instructor in acupuncture and Chinese medicine.

Prerequisites

ACU113/114, OM113 or equivalent, Valid CTCMA registration

Workshop Dates

Saturday and Sunday, November 18-19, 2023, 9:00am-5:00pm

Workshop Format

In-person at Pacific Rim College campus in Victoria, BC.

Workshop Tuition

Regular – $325 (Early Bird – $300, until September 5)
Students* – $300 (Early Bird – $275, until September 5)
PRC Alumni – $310 (Early Bird – $285, until September 5)

*PRC diploma students will receive 1 OM academic credit for this workshop.

Withdrawal Policy

For workshop withdrawals submitted in writing 30 days or more before the start of the workshop, registrants will receive a full tuition refund less a $40 non-refundable registration fee. For workshop withdrawals submitted in writing more than 14 days but less than 30 days before the start of the workshop, registrants will receive a 50% tuition refund. Without exception, no refunds will be given for withdrawals less than 14 days before the start of the workshop.