Shaolin Scholar Tours The next Scholar tour will be held in Cambridge in UK on May 21st & 22nd 2011. More details shortly Shaolin Scholar Tours Ireland- 2010 The beautiful Chapel Royal in the grounds of Dublin Castle Brendan and Peter enjoying the architecture and 'essence' of this wonderful piece of art. (Scholar Tour of Dublin June 2010) Many people do not know their own country. This is a wonderful opportunitiy to experience the culture of Ireland through visiting various scholar areas of the main cities. The Art Galleries, Museums, Libraries, Historical landmarks, monuments are very beautiful and should be enjoyed and savoured. All tours have a professional guide and the day is divided between tours, Chi Kung/Tai Chi Chuan/ Shaolin Kungfu training and coffee breaks. Venue: Dublin, Ireland Date:   Saturday June 12th 2010 Course: Walking Tour of Dublin encompassing the culture and scholarly aspects of Dublin city. Time:   9.30am -3.30pm Fee:      TBA Meet at Trinity College at 09.30 and visit the campus and the Book of Kells exhibit ( and there is a lot to see in the Old Library. Then we exit for Merrion Square (and Oscar Wilde statue) followed by a trip into the National Gallery.Coffee Time! and then the National Museum  visiting the Bog Bodies and some of the prehistoric collections nearby. Then we meander by the Bank of Ireland College Green (visit former House of Lords, subject to it being open as occasionally it is closed for meetings), the culture segments of Temple Bar before a quick visit to City Hall. From this time we could look at a light lunch in City Hall, or Dublin Castle or the incredible Chester Beatty Library. Finish 3.30pm Shaolin Scholar Tour - Galway city Ireland Round Tower East Wall part of the original wall surrounding the city during the Norman invasion. Date: Saturday July 10th 2010 Course: Tour of cultural areas of the wonderful vibrant city of Galway. Time: 9.30am -3.30pm Fee: €10.00 Shaolin Scholar Tour- Cork city Ireland http://www.wongkiewkit.com/forum/showthread.php?t=9361&page=2 St. Finbar's Cathedral- courtesy of Kevin Barry Shaolin Chi Kung and Wahnam Tai Chi Chuan student. Date: Saturday October 2nd 2010 Course: Tour of Cork city from the beginning with St. Finbar. Time: 9.30am -12.30pm plus lunch Fee: €10.00 per person, lunch extra Meeting point: St. Finbar's Cathedral Shaolin Scholar Tour- Limerick City Ireland Date: Saturday 13th November 2010 Course: Tour of Limerick city encapturing the essence of the Shannon region and Hugh Lane Museum. Time: 9.30am -12.30pm plus lunch and Shaolin Chi Kung/Kungfu training. Fee: €10.00 per person. Lunch extra. Please contact Sifu Padraig for meeting place on 087 7543020 Shaolin Scholar Project: Flower arranging/Table Centre piece. Date: 7th December 2010 Course: Making your own Christmas Table centrepiece Time: 8.30pm -9.30pm Venue:  Shaolin Wahnam Centre, Kilgarvan Fee: €10.00 per person Combined Scholar Warrior- Amsterdam, Holland -   This is the Shaolin Scholar course of the year!! Wednesday 1st & Thursday 2nd September Warrior Project each morning, from 9.00 - 12.00 Taught by Sifu Kai Jettkandt Wednesday Scholar Project, from 3.00 - 6.00 Hua; The Visual Arts & Art appreciation This workshop will be held in the world famous Reijksmuseum in Amsterdam and will be hosted by Anke Verhees. Participants will gain a greater perspective and ability to recognise, understand and experience art at the individual level. Thursday Scholar Project, from 3.00 - 6.00 Qin; Singing This workshop will be hosted by Kirsten Schoetti, professional voice coach and Chi Kung practictioner. It doesn't matter if you prefer to sing in the shower or in front of thousands of adoring fans, use your voice to celebrate life. Friday 3rd September Dan Tian Breathing Course Taught by Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit A great course for Scholars and Warriors, so an excellent choice for all Scholar-Warriors! Saturday 4th & Sunday 5th September Warrior Project each morning, from 9.00 - 12.00 Taught by Sifu Kai Jettkandt Saturday 4th September, 3.00 - 6.00 Qi; Shaolin Strategies in Business and  Daily Life This workshop will be hosted by Grandmaster Wong Kiew Kit. Nothing more needs to be said, it's going to be incredible. Sunday 5th September, 3.00 - 6.00 Sutra recitation This workshop will be hosted by Priya Dourma. Further details to follow. The Warrior Project Taught by Sifu Kai Jettkandt and open to all Shaolin Wahnam students of at least level 2 or higher. We look forwards to meeting many more of our Kungfu and Taijiquan brothers and sisters, students and instructors.