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Taiji
(Tai Chi) is an ancient form of Chinese
exercise based on gentle self-defense
movements emphasizing relaxation and better
health through both mental and physical
harmony.
Greg
is focusing on two approaches of Tai Chi at
this time:
I. Tai Chi for Heath, Flexibility and
Balance
This class emphasizes:
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Improving flexibility, balance
and coordination
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A guided practice in relaxation
through gentle movements
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Strength building exercises
through postures and slow
movements
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Improving mental focus
II. Tai Chi for Health and Self Defense
This class emphasizes:
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Improving flexibility, balance
and coordination
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Development of more internal
power and focus while reducing
physical effort: "Four ounces
topples a thousand pounds"
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Tai Chi push hands following the
yielding principle
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Various self defense
applications taught for each Tai
Chi form including ward off,
cloud hands, brush bird's tail
brush knee twist step and others
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Strength building exercises
through postures and slow
movements
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Hidden Chin-Na (joint locking)
techniques revealed in common
Tai Chi forms
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Increasing effectiveness of any
self defense style by reducing
muscular tension and force
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Improved mental focus
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