Class Schedule beginning January 2, 2012:
Mon/Wed 8:30-9:30 AM
Tue/Thur 6:00-7:00 AM
Fri 7:00-9:00PM.
This is a program for those who are seeking the health and toning benefits of Chi Gong and T’ai Chi Ch’uan without the rigors of combat training. However, all Martial Elements and Applications are examined and taught to increase the students understanding of T’ai Chi Ch’uan and provide them with an excellent and effective self-defense system.
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What is Tai Chi Chuan?
Tai Chi Chuan or Grand Ultimate Fist in its translation, is a very physical martial art and self defense style best known for its slow, purposeful and fluid movements as well as it’s relaxation and meditative qualities. It is considered an “Internal” art because of it’s focus on cultivating Chi and not meeting force with force when dealing with confrontation in any aspect of one’s life as compared to purely physical or “External” martial arts where athleticism is the main focus.
What Tai Chi Can Do For You
This art has been extensively researched and a study by Emory University documented Tai Chi’s role in enhancing balance and helping the elderly avoid dangerous falls (mainly due to Tai Chi’s focus on footwork and weight transition). Other studies show that Tai Chi training significantly reduces joint stiffness, improves range of motion and balance in those suffering from osteoarthritis. Increasingly, doctors are recommending the practice of Tai Chi to their patients. The National Multiple Sclerosis Society now recommends Tai Chi training for patients suffering from MS due to the fact that more conventional forms of exercise often exacerbate their symptoms. Many other studies have shown that Tai Chi’s meditative and breathing training may lower blood pressure, benefit lung function, improve one’s cholesterol profile to help prevent heart disease, increase bone density (an important benefit to women and the elderly), improve circulation, improve circulation to the joints which eases the pain of arthritis, and reduce stress. The Chi Gong exercises within Tai Chi Chuan can significantly contribute to weight loss and are excellent for the relief of back pain.
Reference-Parade Magazine, October 2005.
The Tenkobushi Temple is proud to offer a unique martial arts program dedicated to Fu Zhen Song and Fu Wing Fei family Wudang Wushu.
The program includes:
- Basic Warm-up Exercises
- Taste of T’ai Chi (basic 12 movement form)
- Jian Hua T’ai Chi (24 movement form)
- Taoist Chi’s Gong sets
- Sun Style Chi Gong
- Fu Style Advanced Traditional Combined Form of T’ai Chi (67 movement form)
- Rooting Pine Chi Gong
- Dim Mak Applications within Tai Chi
- Lightning Palm Tai Chi
- Wu Style Short Form
- Wu Style Long Form
- WU Chi Gong
These are not merely classes in “Tai Chi” but offer a complete system of martial arts with an impeccable continuous lineage, taught in Temple style. All of these arts are taught for health, meditation, and combat proficiency.
Both programs may include guest lecturers and instructors of therapeutic massage, health, nutrition and Chinese-based preventive medicine.
*There are no contracts! However completion of the Enrollment Package is required and are available to all our students.
For more information please contact us for a free registration package or come by and visit the school. The Chief Instructor, Staff and Students are always happy to talk with guests.