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[…]

Reopening Dates 2022 4th January Tuesday Istead Rise 1.30pm 5th January Wednesday Chalk Parish Hall 12.30pm 7th January Friday Istead Rise 9.30am

Sifu Leung explained it is the most basic but most important basic training of tai chi. If you cannot hold your root while standing still how can you hold it when moving?” Better your able to translate “intention” into “action”

Fridays outside Tai Chi training at Istead rise has now moved inside for training for the winter months. please note the earlier time of 9.30am Istead rise Community Centre Worcester Cl, Istead Rise, Gravesend DA13 9LB

Oral transmittion from Yang Cheng Fu Recorded by Chen Wei Ming There are numerous versions of this text in literature and throughout the web. This version combines and corroborates the texts of several translations. The Energy at the Top of the Head Should Be Light and Sensitive. “Energy at the top of the head” means[…]

Coordination, control, dexterity and balance are developed with the ring which enhances ability to further use sensitivity and connectedness whilst flowing from position to position.  Inside and outside gates of the ring are trained as is the strategies of using the ring related to person to person usage, explored through many solitary hours of training.[…]

Centre Line The centreline is the shortest straight line drawn from the centre of the exponent’s body to the centre of their opponent’s body. … Centreline theory allows the exponent to maximise their force by ensuring also through correct body mechanics that centre of mass is behind every attack and defence. Sixteen principles of the[…]

Tai Chi Training Session Tuesday 1.30pm Istead Rise Community Centre Worcester Close, Istead Rise, Gravesend DA13 9LB Friday 10am Istead Rise Community Centre Recreational Ground Worcester Close, Istead Rise, Gravesend DA13 9LB