Sunday 19th March 10 am to 1pm Istead Rise Community Centre Worcester Close Istead Rise Gravesend DA13 9LB The event will focus on Tian Sword form and associated applications, an in depth look at the sword cuts, thrusts, distance training, parrying, evading, deflections and entering techniques. Footwork, weight placement, stretching with balance and control[…]
Weapons course 5th February at Istead Rise Community center Istead Rise, Worcester Close, Istead Rise, Gravesend DA13 9LB. The event will focus on Tian Sword form and associated applications, an in depth look at the sword cuts, thrusts, distance training, parrying, evading, deflections and entering techniques. Footwork, weight placement, stretching with balance and control which[…]
The key to good sticky hands lies in the following four concepts: Match (adhere); Listen; Understand; Neutralize. There is a certain similarity between good sticky hands and good communication. In order to communicate with sensitivity, we may first match the representation systems or physical movements of the person with whom we wish to communicate, we[…]
Tai Chi Sword ‘Jian’ The Tai Chi straight double-edged Sword ‘the Jian’ which not only develops the ability to use the sword but promotes strength, extends the chi to the tip of the sword thus the concept of projection is further refined. In accordance with the principles of Tai Chi the sword practice is an[…]
10.00am to 1.00pm Istead Rise Community Centre, Worcester Close, Istead Rise Gravesend Kent, DA13 9LB. There will be a number of different Martial Arts on the day, Karate, Tai Chi (Chinese art), Escrima (stick), Jujitsu (throwing techniques of Karate), Boxing combinations and the Wing Chun form, the Chinese connection to karate. Other training will cover[…]
Tai Chi Sword course 11am to 1.30pm Sunday 3rd July Istead Rise Community Centre Worcester Close Gravesend DA13 9LB Forms Application Concepts Principles Course fee £15 Tai Chi sword (or jian in Chinese) is a progression from the empty hand forms and is an important part of the Tai Chi curriculum. Tai Chi students who[…]
Energy Gates The concept of Energy Gates has been passed down from the ancient Taoist traditions of China. Energy gates are points or areas where large amounts of energy (Chi) flows within the body and between the body and the surrounding environment. These gates function as relay stations regulating alignment and flow of the subtle[…]
A new study from Taiwan suggests that Tai Chi can slow the aging process. Scientists at the Center for Neuropsychiatry at China Medical University Hospital in Taiwan conducted a yearlong study involving three different groups of volunteers under the age of 25. One group practiced Tai Chi(the ancient martial art that emphasizes breathing and slow, focused movements) for[…]
The strongest trees have the deepest roots. Borrowing their strength from the ground, trees are able to be upright for hundreds of years. Developing root is very important in Tai Chi because it is root that enables all movement. It is at the core of our Tai Chi practice and it effects everything we do.[…]
108 Yang Long Form Postures The 108 Yang Form Part One 1 Prepare _ Feet together, both arms hang by your sides 2 Beginning the form _ Right foot step to the right with hands hung by your sides _ Lift hands _ Lower hands _ Circle hands over 3 Grasp sparrows tail __Shift to[…]