Tai Chi… NOT Just for Seniors!

Dai Sihing Eric leading the class in sensitivity drills.

THE POWER OF “SLOW” – THE WISDOM OF “SOFT”

Tai Chi Chuan (or “Grand Ultimate Fist”) is an ancient Chinese Martial Art, well known for its superior health benefits and high level of effectiveness in combat. Tai Chi forms, when performed in a slow and relaxed manner like moving meditation, calms the mind and releases the mental and physical tensions of our modern stressful lifestyle.

As a martial art, Tai Chi Chuan uses the theory of “four ounces of strength against a ton of force,” repelling the opponent without resorting to force against force.

Studies have shown that daily practice of Tai Chi Chuan helps prevent stress-related diseases such as high blood pressure, digestive problems, and heart disease. For persons affected by arthritis, daily practice of Tai Chi helps keep joints lubricated and limbs more flexible.

Tai Chi is a great form of exercise for men and women of all ages and levels of physical fitness. For practicing Martial Artists, Tai Chi is great way to cross-train, complement, and create balance between “hard” and “soft” techniques.

Sifu Peggy helps a student in the proper mechanics of the Needle at Sea Bottom posture of Tai Chi

What Are The Benefits Of Studying TAI CHI?

• Improves flexibility and balance
• Promotes circulation
• Lowers blood pressure
• Decreases and alleviates stress
• Increases vascular workout
• Strengthens bones and muscles
• Increases awareness and sensitivity
• Increases endurance and patience

Tai Chi is believed to boost the immune system and ease pain. Furthermore, exercise of this kind is an “age buster”, building and maintaining strength, flexibility and cardiovascular function, slowing down the losses of bone mass, and increasing muscle and cardiovascular fitness.

Tai Chi can be practiced by people of any age and all abilities because internal energy can be continually developed and it does not require brute strength. It uses a person’s Chi rather than muscular force.

Invest in your health. Start today and enjoy the benefits later!

Try our 1 week introductory offer or check our the Home Page for the start date of our next 8-week beginner programs.

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Bourkvale outdoor training - Sifu Peggy performs the Tai Chi Gim form