What is Tai Chi Chuan?
An Exercise?
Tai Chi has been called the gift to the world from China, and is considered by many to be the perfect exercise. The practice of Tai Chi has been known to lower blood pressure and relieve stress; to increase bone mass and help with the relief of arthritis; to develop and maintain good balance; to build coordination; and to develop internal and external strength. These are things that everyone need.
A Martial Art?
Tai Chi Chuan translated means “The Grand Ultimate Fist”. All of the movements are fully functional joint locks, punches, open hand strikes and kicks. It is based on the balance of opposite powers. This style of defense seeks to find the harmony between opposite forces of Yin and Yang (hard and soft). Like placing a needle in a ball of cotton, the cotton seems light and soft to the touch, but squeeze it just right…ouch!!
In ancient China, Tai Chi Chuan was used by the warrior class to bring the mind and the body together and to be able to move and to meditate all in one. Tai Chi Chuan was developed by a former Shao-Lin Monk approximately 1000 years ago. Chang Sang Feng developed Tai Chi to improve his martial arts abilities. Over time, those that followed in his footsteps soon discovered that through proper practice, not only did Tai Chi improve their martial arts ability; it also improved their health and fitness. Today, young and old alike enjoy Tai Chi for the many health benifits that it offers. Tai Chi is a very important aspect of our training; helping to balance and promote our self defense abilities as well as our health.
We now offer day and evening classes for Tai Chi/Chi Kung training. Our day classes are every Tuesday and Thursday from 9am till 10am. And our evening class is every Wednesday from 6:15pm till 7:15pm. New students can start anytime. Just stop by the school and sign up!
