Stay Signed In
Do you want to access your site more quickly on this computer? Check this box, and your username and password will be remembered for two weeks. Click logout to turn this off.
Stay Safe
Do not check this box if you are using a public computer. You don't want anyone seeing your personal info or messing with your site.
This class is open to anyone interested in learning Chen style Tai Chi and benefiting from its practice.
Tai Chi practice is suitable for any age, level of fitness or flexibility as the training can be tailored to suite your personal requirements.
The classes will include gentle joint mobility excercises, Chen style Tai Chi basic movements, silk reeling energy exercises, Chi Gung breathing excercises, Grand Master Chen Zhenglei's 18 posture short form and basic push hands.
The Tai Chi classes are mainly for health but I never loose sight of the fact that Tai Chi is a martial art and many of the combat applications of the movements within the forms will be explained and demonstrated. Most people find that these explanations help them to learn and understand the forms.
All classes are taught in a relaxed and informal style. New beginners are always welcome.
The stages of learning Tai Chi
1. At this level the student can perform the whole form.
2. At this level the student can perform the movements of the form correctly.
3. At this level the movements are smooth, relaxed and flowing. The internal energy is developed and inside and outside movements are clear and coordinated. It looks very beautiful. This is the middle level.
4. The highest level that most peaople can achieve.
At this level the "fa jing" energy is very powerful, the "gung fu" energy is developed. There is a high level of knowledge as well as skill. This is the level that most advanced Chinese Masters are at.
5. Many Grandmasters cannot claim to be at this level! At this point the level is so high you can make new movements and develop a new knowledge about Tai Chi Chuan.
Back To Home Page
