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| Tai Chi Chuan |
 Tai Chi Chuan, translated as "Grand Ultimate Fist," is considered the ultimate martial art. It was created to develop superior strength in monks who defended the Taoist lifestyle against other martial warriors. Today, Tai Chi is practiced to develop focus, grace, and emotional well-being. The most popular forms of Tai Chi are Yang-style (slow-motion) and Chen-Style, both family forms. My lineage comes through Master Pei, TT Liang and Cheng Man Ching.
To start practice you need no physical fitness but you will want to be able to stand for 30 minutes. Each session begins with basic Qigong movements to relax and prepare the body. As you advanced through classes the beinging movements are designed to challenge your body. As students progress the focus is on stepping and abdominal/kidney development and independent work is encouraged. Deeper relaxation, agility, and balance are also developed through more complex movements. |
Beginners Yang-Style
This 10-Movement Tai Chi form was developed in the early 1990s by a Chinese professor as an easy-to-learn form that would increase physical stability in seniors.
Takes 5-8 minutes to perform
No prerequisite
Intermediate Yang-Style
24-Movement Tai Chi Chuan was developed in the early 1960s by noted Chinese practitioners to encourage martial competition throughout China.
Takes 12-15 minutes to perform
Completion of 10-Movement Tai Chi Chuan is required
Advanced Yang-Style
108-Movement Tai Chi Chuan dates back to the early 1900s from Yang Cheng-Fu. Yang developed this less rigorous form after studying with Master Chen.
Takes 20-30 minutes to perform
Completion of 24-Movement Tai Chi Chuan is required
