Event Program
Chen Tai Chi Fan Form — 4-Day Intensive
with Shifu Li Shi Feng | 17–20 November 2026 | Dragonfly Village, Ubud, Bali
A four-day deep dive into the Chen style tai chi fan form, the oldest and most martial of the tai chi lineages, expressed here through the added grace and challenge of the fan. Each day starts with Qi Gong before moving into fan technique and choreography, and a special tai chi fan is included for every participant to keep and continue practising with.
International participants are warmly welcome to join alongside Bali-based students.
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 four 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.
Over six days, training builds through two foundational forms. Wu Bu Quan, the Five Step Fist, lays down the stances and footwork that everything else in Shaolin practice stands on. Qi Xing Quan, the Seven Star Fist, then draws those fundamentals into a longer, flowing sequence of strikes and combinations. Afternoons include short qigong and Chan philosophy discussion alongside continued drilling, and the shala stays open each evening from 4:30 for free practice.
Price - Day Program
Non KITAS/KITAP Holder
- Early Bird: IDR 6.4 million (until 10 November 2026)
- Normal Price: IDR 7.5 million
KITAS/KITAP Holder
- Early Bird: IDR 5.8 million (until 10 November 2026)
- Normal Price: IDR 6.5 million
WNI / Indonesian
- Early Bird: IDR 2.8 million (until 10 November 2026)
- Normal Price: IDR 3.5 million
Includes:
- Your own Tai Chi fan, yours to keep
- Daily lunch
- Tea service
- Bali Flow t-shirt
- Training journal
- Herbal steam bath (one evening, included)
International participants are welcome to join this training. Accommodation isn’t part of the day program — if you’d like to book a stay, you can contact Dragonfly Village directly via WhatsApp: +62 859-3388-1999.
Workshop Details
- Workshop: Chen Tai Chi Fan Form — 4-Day Intensive
- Dates: 17–20 November 2026 (Tuesday–Friday)
- Hours: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM daily. We strongly suggest arriving by 8:45 AM so we can settle in and prepare together before we begin.
- Location: Dragonfly Village, Ubud, Bali
- Lead Teacher: Shifu Li Shi Feng
- Format: Day program (non-residential)
- All levels welcome
Daily Schedule
Day 1 · Tuesday 17 November — 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 · Wednesday 18 November — Building the Form
- 9:00–10:15 — Qi Gong & review. Morning Qi Gong. Run-through of Day 1 sequences.
- 10:15–10:45 — Tea break
- 10:45–12:00 — Early-middle sequences. Transitions and momentum.
- 12:00–2:30 — Lunch, swim & rest
- 2:30–3:30 — Afternoon training. Sequence progression continues.
- 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.
- 6:00 PM — Herbal steam bath (included)
Day 3 · Thursday 19 November — Flow & Form
- 9:00–10:15 — Qi Gong & review. Run-through of sequences learned so far.
- 10:15–10:45 — Tea break
- 10:45–12:00 — Later-middle sequences. Transitions, momentum, explosive release.
- 12:00–2:30 — Lunch, swim & rest
- 2:30–3:30 — Afternoon training. Silk-reeling deep work.
- 3:30–3:45 — Tea break
- 3:45–4:30 — First full run-through. Shifu corrections, individual feedback.
- 4:30+ — Open shala. Self-practice or extra time with Shifu.
Day 4 · Friday 20 November — Integration & Completion
- 9:00–10:15 — Qi Gong & full run-through. 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.
Times are adjustable depending on the flow of the class and the needs of the students.
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 four 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 Workshop 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
- International participants seeking a focused, in-depth weapons form training while in Bali
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, Taichi, and Chinese classical philosophy. He is co-founder of the Li Shi Feng 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, Taichi, and classical Chinese philosophy with students from over 120 countries across Asia, Europe, the Americas, and beyond.
About the Venue, Dragonfly Village, Ubud
Located amidst rice fields and natural surroundings, Dragonfly Village provides a quiet, spacious environment ideal for restorative practice. The setting supports focused stillness 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 sauna
- 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. Dietary requirements can be accommodated on request.
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.
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 four 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.
We strongly suggest arriving by 8:45 AM, ahead of the 9:00 AM start, so everyone can settle in and prepare together before the session begins.
The day program is IDR 6.4 million early bird / IDR 7.5 million normal (Non KITAS/KITAP), IDR 5.8 million early bird / IDR 6.5 million normal (KITAS/KITAP), and IDR 2.8 million early bird / IDR 3.5 million normal (WNI). Early bird runs until 10 November 2026.
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.
Yes, international participants are welcome to join this day program. Accommodation isn’t part of the program itself, but you can book a stay directly with Dragonfly Village via WhatsApp: +62 859-3388-1999.