Event Program
Chen Tai Chi Fan Form — 3-Day Intensive
with Master Li Shi Feng
19-21 June 2026 | Dragonfly Village, Ubud, Bali
Over three full days, Learn the Chen Tai Chi Fan Form step by step under Shifu Li Shi Feng, Shaolin-trained instructor. Built on the spiralling, silk-reeling energy of Chen Tai Chi, the form moves between stillness and explosive release. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily | All levels welcome
Overview
The Chen style fan is one of the most graceful and commanding weapons forms in the Chinese martial arts tradition. Rooted in the spiralling, silk-reeling energy of Chen Tai Chi, it moves between stillness and explosive release — the open fan becoming a shield, a blade, or a wave.
Over three full days at Dragonfly Village, you’ll learn the complete form from scratch under the direct guidance of Shifu Li Shi Feng, whose teaching spans Shaolin Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Qi Gong.
No prior fan experience is required. Students with a background in Tai Chi, Qi Gong, or yoga will find familiar principles at work — and new ones waiting to be discovered.
Workshop Details
- Workshop: Chen Tai Chi Fan Form — 3-Day Intensive
- Dates: 19–21 June 2026
- Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily
- Location: Dragonfly Village, Ubud, Bali
- Lead Teacher: Shifu Li Shi Feng
- Format: Day program (non-residential)
- All levels welcome
Daily Schedule
Day 1 · Friday 19 June
Roots & Readiness
9:00–10:15 — Qi Gong & foundations. Opening Qi Gong. Chen Tai Chi principles: rooting, silk-reeling, dantian.
10:15–10:45 — Tea break
10:45–12:00 — Fan introduction. Grip, opening, closing, basic strikes. Fan opening sequences.
12:00–2:30 — Lunch, swim & rest
2:30–3:30 — Afternoon training. Sequence progression.
3:30–3:45 — Tea break
3:45–4:30 — Review forms. Individual correction with Shifu.
4:30+ — Open shala. Self-practice or extra time with Shifu.
Day 2 · Saturday 20 June
Flow & Form
- 9:00–10:15 — Qi Gong & review. Morning Qi Gong. Run-through of day one sequences.
- 10:15–10:45 — Tea break
- 10:45–12:00 — Building the form. Middle Sequences. Transitions, momentum, explosive release.
- 12:00–2:30 — Lunch, swim & rest
- 2:30–3:30 — Afternoon training. Sequence progression. Silk-reeling deep work.
- 3:30–3:45 — Tea break
- 3:45–4:30 — First half run-through. Shifu corrections, individual feedback.
- 4:30+ — Open shala. Self-practice or extra time with Shifu.
- 6pm — Herbal steam bath (included)
DAY 3 · Sunday 21 June
Integration & Completion
- 9:00–10:15 — Qi Gong & full run-through. Morning Qi Gong. Complete form from top.
- 10:15–10:45 — Tea break
- 10:45–12:00 — Completing the form. Final sequences. Quality of movement, expression and presence.
- 12:00–2:30 — Lunch, swim & rest
- 2:30–3:30 — Afternoon training. Full form performance — individual and group.
- 3:30–3:45 — Tea break
- 3:45–4:30 — Shifu’s closing teaching. Taking the form home. Ceremony & certificates.
- 4:30+ — Farewell & open shala.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Your own Tai Chi fan
- Daily lunch
- Tea service
- Bali Flow t-shirt
- Training journal
- Herbal steam bath (Saturday evening)
Places are limited. To register or enquire visit baliflow.org
What You Will Train
- Silk-reeling (chan si jin): the spiralling energy at the heart of Chen Tai Chi
- Rooting and dantian connection: grounding the body before the fan ever moves
- Fan handling: grip, opening, closing, and basic strikes
- A complete form: sequence by sequence, with application
- Explosive release (fa jin): moving between stillness and sudden power
- Quality, expression, and presence: refining the form into one continuous practice
Teaching Method
Each day follows a consistent experiential loop:
- Open and ground through Qi Gong
- Build the material through step-by-step sequences
- Refine it through repetition and energy work
- Correct it through direct, personal attention from Shifu Li
- Integrate it through full run-throughs and reflection
The form is introduced progressively and reinforced through daily review, so the body absorbs and expresses it gradually.
What You Will Experience
By the end of the three days, participants begin to develop:
- The Chen Tai Chi Fan Form, learned from the ground up
- A feel for silk-reeling energy and its spiralling, continuous quality
- Steadier structure, balance, and graceful control
- A form you can keep practising and refining long after the workshop ends
The focus is not on performance, but on a genuine, embodied relationship with the form.
Who This Program Is For
- Bali residents and Ubud-based practitioners wanting a structured, high-level day program
- Complete beginners with no prior fan or Tai Chi experience
- Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and yoga practitioners ready to explore a weapons form
- Martial artists seeking deeper internal understanding
- Anyone drawn to developing structure, balance, and graceful control
How to Join — Day Program
For participants based in Bali. Arrive at 9:00 AM, leave at 5:00 PM each day.
Price:
IDR 5.8 million (Non KITAS/KITAP Holder)
For KITAS/KITAP Holder & WNI, please contact us directly via WhatsApp +62 813-3757-9464
Includes:
- Your own Tai Chi fan
- Daily lunch
- Tea service
- Bali Flow t-shirt
- Training journal
- Herbal steam bath (Saturday evening)
A Note for Overseas Participants
This is a day program, so accommodation isn’t included. If you’re travelling from outside Bali and would like to stay on site, you can book your accommodation directly with Dragonfly Village via WhatsApp: +62 859-3388-1999.
Non-Residential Option
Full Price: $790
Early Bird: $690 (available until 12th June)
Includes:
- Full training program
- 2 meals per day (breakfast and lunch)
- Herbal sauna access (3 times per week)
- Refreshments throughout the day
- Course materials
- Retreat T-shirt
- Leatherbound journal
About the Lead Teacher, Shifu Li Shi Feng
Shifu Li Shi Feng was born in Henan Province, China — the birthplace of Shaolin Kung Fu, Qigong, Tai Chi, and Chinese classical philosophy.
He is co-founder of the Li Shifeng Kungfu Academy and the Zhong Jin Dao Training System, a body–mind–energy path rooted in balance, discipline, and internal cultivation. His teaching integrates traditional Shaolin training with the philosophical foundations of Buddhism, Taoism, and Confucianism.
For more than a decade, Shifu Li has shared Shaolin, Qigong, Tai Chi, and classical Chinese philosophy with students from over 120 countries. His approach combines precise technical instruction with direct personal correction, guiding practitioners to develop structure, internal power, and clarity through authentic practice.
Shifu Li Shi Feng Testimonial's Student
About the Venue, Dragonfly Village, Ubud
Located amidst rice fields and natural surroundings, Dragonfly Village provides a quiet, spacious environment ideal for internal arts training. The setting supports focused practice and steady integration.
Training takes place in an open-air wooden shala with natural ventilation, overlooking rice terraces and surrounding nature — a calm, grounded space that becomes part of the practice itself.
Facilities Available
- Open-air wooden shala with natural ventilation
- Farm-to-table kitchen and on-site café using local organic produce and no seed oils
- Saltwater swimming pool
- Herbal steam bath
- Rice field surroundings and walking paths
- Small on-site shop
- Calm, low-traffic environment away from central Ubud bustle
Meals
Daily lunch is included and prepared fresh each day using locally sourced ingredients. The menu is plant-based, light, and designed to support sustained energy throughout training. The on-site café and farm-to-table kitchen also offer optional breakfast and dinner. Dietary requirements can be accommodated on request.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
No. The workshop is designed for complete beginners as well as those with prior experience. You’ll learn the complete form from scratch, building step by step. If you have a background in Tai Chi, Qi Gong, or yoga, you’ll find familiar principles already at work.
No. Your own Tai Chi fan is included in the program and is yours to keep.
The training is structured but not aggressive. Days involve standing work, slow movement, fan handling, and consistent practice across the three days. The emphasis is on awareness, silk-reeling quality, and coordination rather than force or intensity.
Comfortable, breathable clothing you can move freely in, and a reusable water bottle. Everything else you need for the form is provided.
Daily lunch is included, freshly prepared each day using locally sourced organic ingredients. The menu is plant-based and designed to support sustained energy through training. The on-site café also offers optional breakfast and dinner. Dietary requirements can be accommodated on request.
The day program is IDR 5.8 million (Non KITAS/KITAP holder), IDR 4.8 million (KITAS/KITAP holder), and IDR 2.8 million (WNI – Indonesian citizens). Just bring valid ID for the relevant tier.
Yes. The day format is built for participants already based in Bali. You can train at a high level without leaving your life behind. Dragonfly Village is a short scooter ride from central Ubud, and parking is available nearby.
Accommodation isn’t part of the day program, but you can book a stay directly with Dragonfly Village via WhatsApp at +62 859-3388-1999.
Yes. Lunch is served at 12 midday, followed by rest time until afternoon training restarts at 2:30 PM. During this break you can swim in the saltwater pool or rest in the shala area, where there are plenty of cushions for your comfort.
Yes. Many participants attend solo. The environment is safe, welcoming, and designed to support both personal space and natural connection between participants.
Yes. Spaces are intentionally limited to maintain training quality and allow for personal correction from Shifu Li. Early registration is recommended.