Tai chi for Beginners

* Tai chi is easy to learn.
* Learn at your own pace.
* NO special clothing is required.
* NO previous experience is needed.
* All that is needed is the desire to try something new.
* ENJOYMENT is certain, COME AND TRY IT OUT
* Tai Chi is practised on a daily basis by millions of people.
* Come and be one of them.

What is Tai chi

Tai chi or also called 'Tai ji'
Taiji an ancient art based on Daoist principles. Chinese culture originator of taiji / chi kung. Taiji (Tai Chi) an ancient Chinese exercise. Originally a martial art. Research studies from practising taiji suggests that taiji can strengthen the body, mind and spirit. The west practice tai chi for it's health giving properties. All the movements of the tai chi are soft and gentle, with the mind being calm and focused. As a health exercise, taiji helps improve balance, lower blood pressure. As a martial art, taiji uses the method of "softness overcomes hardness." At present many Chinese practise Taiji on a daily basis.

What is tai chi form?
Taiji was invented by different families in China, each had been involed in studing martial arts. Each family developed the movements for their own particular series of taiji movements in the excercises known as taiji sets or forms. There are many different family styles - the main ones being Chen and Yang ( go to history of taiji ). Each of these may be sub-divided so there can be many different styles of taiji.

Tai Chi Master - Huang Sheng-Shyan

Are there different schools or sects of Taiji?
Taiji embodies a comprehensive set of knowledge, developed and handed down by our learned predecessor with mystifying principles and profound philosophical learnings. The Taiji movements are scientific as the principles are based on scientific fundamentals. Our predecessors developed the art for improving human health, warding off sickness, slowing down the ageing process, achieving longevity and defending oneself. All this benefits mankind and society. Good character formation is promoted. An adherent imbibed with the Dao (or philosophy as a way of life) of Taiji would contribute towards proper governance of the country and universal peace. Taiji is not a martial art meant for bragging and antagonistic purpuses. A Taiji exponent would need to understand the principles and philosophy of Taiji. No one should deviate from these principles and philosohpy.

Lets get real - Martial arts - Self defence

Let’s get real--- Much of the martial art stuff may not work for some and work for others. Why is this? Each person finds certain movements easier to understand and perform, than other moves. This is because we have different body sizes, developed strengths and abilities both in our body and the mind.

I met someone recently who states that he teaches self-defence. We started to talk about wrist locks. He stated that when a person grabs your wrist tightly, all you have to do is swing your arm from side to side. He demonstrated this.

Last Updated on Tuesday, 04 May 2010 16:53