ai-Chi,for,the,Masses--and,Oth sports T'ai-Chi for the Masses--and Others...
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I learned Kuang Ping from Kuo Lien Ying, third generation student of Yang Lu Chan. I was already an accomplished runner and martial artist when I started training (1970), so it was difficult to please me in the arena of athletics--but 75 yr-old Kuo was definitely impressive! Eventually I studied five T'ai-chi sets, but his was/is definitely the most dynamic and challenging.I teach two sets currently: a short Yang style (for beginners and the unfit) and Kuang Ping. They are both available on tape. TAI-CHI CHUAN: A Few WordsThis soft or "internal" art is, in all aspects, a psycho-physical exercise, a boxing system, and a meditation method. Most of the tens of millions of practitioners are into it for health and meditation, so they move very slowly during the training. But what most people dont realize is that since the art is founded on using the principles of change, you canand shouldmove the body and mind according to the need of the moment.This wondrous exercise can be used by anyone, male and female, old and young. A five year-old child and a person of 90 years or more are both able to practice Tai-chi Chuan. The complete form can be learned within three months; pretty good acquaintance can be obtained with a years practice; and a student training perseveringly for about five years can have significant integration of mind and body, intuition and knowledge. There are delicate details of Tai-chi, keys to its marvels which are understood only with faithful practice. Traditionally, a person is required to train seven years before qualifying as a teacher. Of the more than 100 million people who practice Tai-chi regularly, most train outdoors, even in severe weather conditions of northern China. The reason is simple and can be understood only when you accept the elements and embrace the opportunity to integrate with nature. Year-round, outdoor training is good for the spirit, heart, mind and body. Instructor Certification:Tai-chi ChuanFirst Third years: White Sash Introduction to internal arts studies Yi Bai Ching Kung Zhan Zhuang Basic Health Maintenance Tui-Na Tao Yin Tai-chi Chi-Kung Stance and kicking drills Tui Shou Postures training for Yang or Guang Ping Tai-Chi Chuan Fourth Year: Blue Sash 18 Therapies Chi-Kung Tai-chi Chi-Kung Breathing patterns in Tai-chi Chuan Tai-chi Kun/Dragons Head Staff #1 Fifth Year: Green Sash Tai-chi KunDragons Head Staff #2 Tai-chi Chi-Kung Continued physical and respiration studies in Tai-chi Chuan Sixth Year: Gold Sash Five Animal Frolics Tai-chi Chien/Rapier #1 Tai-chi Chi-Kung Contd studies in Tai-chi Chuan Seventh Year: Black Sash Tai-chi Tao/Saber #1 Tai-chi Chi-Kung Original thesis researching Tai-Chi Chuan
ai-Chi,for,the,Masses--and,Oth