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What is Taiji?
Taiji (Tai Chi) is one of the major internal styles contained
in Wushu. It was originally created as a martial art and the
movements of Taiji contain martial applications. It utilizes
the ancient philosophy of Yin-Yang and the Five Element theories
for its foundation and to establish its training principles.
The experience of hundreds of years has shown that practicing
Taiji can improve ones health, reduce tension, and cure a
number of diseases such as high blood pressure, arthritis,
asthma, stomach ailments, heart problems and nervousness.
The same techniques that were capable of developing internal
Qi for martial arts combat, also proved to be effective as
life prolonging, healing, and rejuvenating exercises. Today,
Taiji is best known by the millions of participants around
the world for its health benefits.
There are many different styles of Taiji and a great number
of Taiji Fist and weapon routines. However, the few major
styles that have been recognized both in China and internationally
are Yang, Chen, Sun and Wu style Taiji. Our school offers
standard Taiji fist and weapon routines, as well as major
traditional and competition routines such as Yang, Sun, Chen
and Wu style. We also teach and explain the applications of
Taiji movements, introducing and training Taiji Push Hands
techniques such as the eight basic techniques, standard Push
Hands routines, Free Push Hands etc.
Why learn Taiji? Who Should take this class?
" Best for people who are over 16 years of age.
" Suitable for people who may be in weak health as well
as good health
" For people who wish to improve their health, fitness
level, ability to focus, balance, flexibility, coordination,
stamina, strength, body posture, power, and endurance.
" Taiji emphasizes a calm and peaceful mind. The practice
of Taiji stimulates the central nervous system, helps to lower
blood pressure, relieves stress, strengthens the immune system,
enhances elimination of wastes and the circulation of blood,
and channels the flow of Chi through the body's meridians.
What will I learn?
" Standard Taiji for beginners and intermediates including
Taiji Fist and Taiji Sword; major traditional and competition
style such as Yang Style, Wu Style, Sun Style and Chen Style.
Each style may have many routines. Using Chen Style as an
example, we teach routines such as "Lao Jia Number 1",
"Cannon Fist", and "Competition Style".
" As Taiji is a subset of Wushu, we also teach and explain
the applications of Taiji movements; introducing and training
Taiji Push Hands techniques such as the eight basic techniques
of Peng(ward off), Lu(roll back), Ji(press), An(push), Cai(pluck),
Lie(split), Zhou(elbow), Kao(body striking), standard Push
Hands routines, and Free Push Hands. Students will also learn
how to use Taiji techniques to neutralize opponents, how to
use the 'soft' to conquer the 'hard/strong', how to use an
opponent's strength against him, how to redirect his strength
against him, how to use minimal force to move a powerful attack,
and many other techniques.
Notes/Precautions
" For people who have any serious health issues, always
consult with an Academy's instructor before participating
in class.
" For those who are trying out our classes, wear comfortable
exercise clothes. Jeans and clothing that restrict movement
are definitely not recommended. Wear light and comfortable
exercise shoes.
" Always follow the directions of the instructors as
closely as possible.
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