The curriculum listed below contains much, although not all, of what we teach. Come along to a session or contact us to find out more.
Download the lists of the moves (most forms and Qigong): CLICK HERE
STARTING EXERCISES
⦿ Movement exercises
⦿ Gentle stretching exercises
⦿ Joint mobility exercises
⦿ Balance exercises
⦿ Co-ordination exercises
TAI CHI FORMS
Forms are prearranged sequences of movements and are a fundamental aspect of learning Tai Chi.
Some forms are taught sequentially and some you will learn in parallel.
GETTING STARTED
⦿ Eight Move One Step form
(See the Eight Move One Step Tai Chi form video)
⦿ Slow Power form
⦿ Short Balance form
CORE SKILLS
⦿ Eight Move Energy form
⦿ Dynamic form
⦿ Monkey Form
REFINING TECHNIQUE
⦿ Long Balance form
⦿ 24 Move short Yang style form
ADVANCED PRACTICE
⦿ 13 Move short Sun style form
⦿ Fast Power Form
⦿ Four Winds Form
QIGONG
A 'sister art' to Tai Chi, Qigong incorporates movement and breathing synchronised for relaxation and wellness.
⦿ 5 Move Qigong
(See the Five Move Qigong video.)
⦿ 5 Elements Qigong
⦿ Heaven and Earth Qigong
⦿ Zhan Zhuang
⦿ Shi Ba Shi (Pronounced 'she-ba-sher') 18 move Qigong
FLOATING HANDS EXERCISES
The intersection of Tai Chi movements, Application of Tai Chi movements, and Qigong exercises.
They are both a substitute for and a precursor to partner work.
PARTNER WORK
(Since the Covid 19 pandemic, this is recommended but optional)
⦿ Body awareness and relaxation
⦿ Energy awareness
⦿ Strength exercises
⦿ Self defence exercises
Notes re Partner Work:
⦿ 'Energy awareness' - These are not exercises based on some 'New Age' or "Feel the force Luke" metaphysical mumbo-jumbo. It is simply training and refining your ability to respond to the physical energy given to you when someone either pushes or pulls you. It is both useful as an introduction to the self-defence aspects of Tai Chi as well as teaching you how to relax and improve your posture and balance.
⦿ 'Strength exercises' - These are specific exercises that help you gain the relaxed 'whole body' strength that is important in Tai Chi. These exercises are capable of being performed by almost anyone of any age.
⦿ 'Self defence exercises' - These are either exercises or applications of the moves in Tai Chi that have a self defence purpose. However whilst they may be functionally suitable for use as self defence moves, they are mainly taught as a mechanism for you to understand how to use your whole body (rather than localised muscles) to perform tasks, as that has balance, health, and longevity benefits.
If you have any questions about any aspect of Tai Chi you can contact us by phone, however, we block calls from unlisted numbers, so if your phone does not identify itself then please contact us via email. Of course, if you include your phone number, we will call you.
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