Tai Chi Chuan originated in ancient China, and is now practiced throughout the world as an effective exercise for strengthening and balancing both the body and mind. The essence of Tai Chi Chuan is to strengthen and improve the internal strength and the flow of Qi, the vital life energy. Focus is on fluid, relaxed movements with slow and deep breathing. Besides being an effective form a self defense, Tai Chi Chuan has been proven to have many health benefits, as it trains the body by improving muscle strength, flexibility and stamina, and the mind by helping improve ones ability to focus and relax. Beginner students start with breathing exercises, the Tai Chi walk, and the basic 24 movement set (Yang style), which forms a foundation for all future training. Students will expand their training with additional sets, which incorporate elements of the Sun, Wu and Chen styles. They will also learn Tui Shou (Pushing Hands), the 24 and 48-movement Chen Style, and weapons sets. |