What is Tai Chi Chuan? Tai Chi Chuan or Tai Chi as it is known is a vast system of movement, focused thought, and martial art designed specially to achieve and preserve a healthy balance between three human components- Mental, Physical, and Emotional. A treasure of Chinese culture, Tai Chi is based upon traditional Chinese medical theory, Taosist philosophy and ancient fighting strategy. An effective combination of slow, controlled relaxed and balanced movement along with deep complete breathing and focused concentration create what is called the Tai Chi Form-the basic foundation for all Tai Chi training. Constant practice of the Tai Chi Form enhances the function of the circulatory, nervous, respiratory, and digestive systems, which are many of the reasons it is so popular today.

What are Tai Chi's Health Benefits? Tai Chi Chuan's many health benefits Include Increased Strength, Energy (Chi), Balance, Mobility, Flexibility and Coordination, along with and improved ability to handle Mental and Emotional Stress, better concentration and Improved posture. Today many doctors recommend Tai Chi to their patients to help rehabilitate themselves with both physical and mental problems. Many of the ailments Includebut are not limited to Arthritis,Rhoumatlamp Heart Disease, Cerebral Palsy, Fibromyalgia, M.S. ,A.D.D.,Osteoporosis, Anxiety and Panic Attacks, Back and Knee Injurlies, Fibre Malagla, and Cancer too name just a few. In fact major foundations and organisations like The Arthritis Foundation recommend Tel Chi' as a beneficial aid to help keep patients in remission. Many Students In our studio have some of the above ailments, and in a short period of time have noticed significant Improvements. Tai Chi Chuan Is an art that can be practiced by everyone regardless of age or physical disabilities.

What is Chi Kung ?

Chi Kung is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures, breathing techniques and focused intention. Like any other system of health care, Chi Kung is not a panacea, but it is certainly a highly effective health care practice. Many health care professionals recommend Chi Kung as an important form of alternative or complementary medicine.
Chi Kung creates an awareness of and influences dimensions of our being that are not a part of traditional exercise programs. The gentle rhythmic movements of Chi Kung reduces stress, build stamina, increase vitality, and enhance the immune system. It has also been found to Improve the cardiovascular, respiratory, circulatory , lymphatic, and digestive functions.

People practice Chi Kung to maintain health, heal their bodies, and calm their minds.

Ba Shi Bai Ge Tai Chi Chuan

Tai Chi Chuan Ranking System

Beginner 1 (Blue Sash / No Stripe)

1. Opening Posture
Grasp Peacocks Tail
Single Whip
Lifting Hands
White Crane Spreads Wings
Brush Knee Twist Step
2. Eight Brocade Exercise

Beginner 2 (White Stripe)
1. Opening Posture to Brush Knee Twist Step with Complete Flow and Breath Control
2. First 6 Deva Chi Kung Positions
Intermediate 1 (Orange Stripe)
1. Single Push Hand
2. Double Push Hand
3. Last 6 Deva Chi Kung Positions
4. First Brush Knee Twist Step to Hands Float Like Clouds

Intermediate 2 ( Green Stripe)
1. Single and Double Push Hand Freestyle
2. Shan Fong Sword Form
3. Hands Float Like Clouds to Working at Shuttles (4 Angles)
4. 8 Ornamental Chi Kung Exercise
Intermediate 3 ( Blue Stripe )
1. Dragon Fan Form
2. Working at Shuttles to Closing form

Advanced 1 ( Purple Stripe)
1. Bone Washing (Four Seasons)
2. 5 Animal Chi Kung Exercise
3. Tai Chi Broadsword

Advanced 2 (Red Stripe)
1. White Eyebrow Form
2. Dragon Series Chi Kung Exercises
3. Flying Dragon Sword
4. Two Person Sword Form

Advanced 3 (Brown Stripe)
1. Tai Chi Staff
2. Two Person Tai Chi Staff
3. Spear
4. Two Person Spear Form
5. Tiger Series Chi Kung Exercises

Senior (Black Stripe)
1. Dragon Pa Kua Form
2. Medical Kung
3. Double Sword
4. Double Broadsword

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