Times and venues:
Wednesday evening
Clarendon Park Venue.
7.00-9.00 Fundamental
9.00-10.00 Advanced
Christchurch Hall
105a Clarendon Park Rd
Leicester LE2 3AH
link to map
Wednesday morning
Wigston Venue.
10-12
United Reformed Church
Long Street, Wigston
Leicestershire LE18 2AJ
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To request more information about our classes please use the enquiry box at the bottom of this page.
Wednesday evening
Clarendon Park Venue.
7.00-9.00 Fundamental
9.00-10.00 Advanced
Christchurch Hall
105a Clarendon Park Rd
Leicester LE2 3AH
link to map
Wednesday morning
Wigston Venue.
10-12
United Reformed Church
Long Street, Wigston
Leicestershire LE18 2AJ
link to map
To request more information about our classes please use the enquiry box at the bottom of this page.
What is Tai Chi, Taiji or Tai ji ?
Tai Chi is an ancient slow moving holistic Chinese system of exercise. It aims, through consistent practice of the sequences of soft flowing movements (called forms), to harmonize and strengthen the body and mind promoting stress reduction and increased general well being.
Over the last 400 years Tai Chi has proved to have many health benefits. Modern medical studies have demonstrated some of the positive effects upon practitioners and this has led to its increasing popularity.
Tai Chi can be practiced by people of all ages and conditions because the slow and fluid movements can be adapted to each students capacity. Our classes take into account any frailty a beginner may have. Our instruction is based upon more than 20 years of learning experience in the art and teaching it to adults of all ages and many levels of initial fitness.
If you are doubtful about your medical suitability for this exercise please ask your doctor for advice.
What will I get out of it?
You may expect to find Tai Chi will give you improvements in:
Balance
Co-ordination
Relaxation
Digestion
Strength
Posture
Confidence
How will I learn?
New students are welcome to join at any time. The class operates in a friendly helpful and encouraging manner. You will be taught relaxation and co-ordination exercises, individual and combined form drills, these become the foundation for the movements learnt in the Tai Chi sequence. We study the 24 Beijing form, typically one movement of the Beijing 24 is taught each week and re-capped in the following week.
What is expected of me?
To find some time to practice.
To relax.
To accept some difficulty.
Not to be too self critical.
What should I wear?
Comfortable loose clothing, giving freedom of movement in the joints and flat bottomed shoes.
Is it what I am looking for?
If you are hoping for the fast or spectacular, it is not suitable. Instruction is delivered and developed carefully. Over time, and with thoughtful practice and the co-operation of fellow like minded students, skill may be attained and ability expanded as understanding deepens.
What else is there to learn?
Our lessons encourage you to practice and develop your Tai Chi through its core principles. These are set out in the 'Taiji Classics', a series of historical commentaries from masters which define Taiji, as opposed to other systems.
The Beijing 24 form is a contemporary form and is one of a number of short Yang forms ideal as a fundamental sequence for study.
As you gain more experience a variety of partnered exercises may be practiced in order to gain self knowledge and an understanding of the structure and defining principles of Yang Chengfu's Tai Chi.
Depth of knowledge increases with practice of the form and over time a deeper understanding of the principles of form take precedence over the movements.
At a later stage your study choice will be guided by the character Tai Chi has developed within you. As with all things there is no limit to learning.
Tai Chi is an ancient slow moving holistic Chinese system of exercise. It aims, through consistent practice of the sequences of soft flowing movements (called forms), to harmonize and strengthen the body and mind promoting stress reduction and increased general well being.
Over the last 400 years Tai Chi has proved to have many health benefits. Modern medical studies have demonstrated some of the positive effects upon practitioners and this has led to its increasing popularity.
Tai Chi can be practiced by people of all ages and conditions because the slow and fluid movements can be adapted to each students capacity. Our classes take into account any frailty a beginner may have. Our instruction is based upon more than 20 years of learning experience in the art and teaching it to adults of all ages and many levels of initial fitness.
If you are doubtful about your medical suitability for this exercise please ask your doctor for advice.
What will I get out of it?
You may expect to find Tai Chi will give you improvements in:
Balance
Co-ordination
Relaxation
Digestion
Strength
Posture
Confidence
How will I learn?
New students are welcome to join at any time. The class operates in a friendly helpful and encouraging manner. You will be taught relaxation and co-ordination exercises, individual and combined form drills, these become the foundation for the movements learnt in the Tai Chi sequence. We study the 24 Beijing form, typically one movement of the Beijing 24 is taught each week and re-capped in the following week.
What is expected of me?
To find some time to practice.
To relax.
To accept some difficulty.
Not to be too self critical.
What should I wear?
Comfortable loose clothing, giving freedom of movement in the joints and flat bottomed shoes.
Is it what I am looking for?
If you are hoping for the fast or spectacular, it is not suitable. Instruction is delivered and developed carefully. Over time, and with thoughtful practice and the co-operation of fellow like minded students, skill may be attained and ability expanded as understanding deepens.
What else is there to learn?
Our lessons encourage you to practice and develop your Tai Chi through its core principles. These are set out in the 'Taiji Classics', a series of historical commentaries from masters which define Taiji, as opposed to other systems.
The Beijing 24 form is a contemporary form and is one of a number of short Yang forms ideal as a fundamental sequence for study.
As you gain more experience a variety of partnered exercises may be practiced in order to gain self knowledge and an understanding of the structure and defining principles of Yang Chengfu's Tai Chi.
Depth of knowledge increases with practice of the form and over time a deeper understanding of the principles of form take precedence over the movements.
At a later stage your study choice will be guided by the character Tai Chi has developed within you. As with all things there is no limit to learning.
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Scamper over to the
Scamper over to the
A firm root, essence of foundation.
Invest in loss.
I hear and I forget,
I see and I remember,
I do and I understand.
' K'ung-fu-tzu '
I see and I remember,
I do and I understand.
' K'ung-fu-tzu '
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Yang Tai Chi.
Fu Zhongwen was one of the foremost students of Yang Chengfu.
Fu Zhongwen was one of the foremost students of Yang Chengfu.
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Sponsored by the the Chinese government as a form of sport emphasising competition.
The first section of the 37 short form.
Pay on attendance.
Pay per term, varies
from 10 to 12 weeks.
from 10 to 12 weeks.
Summer Break at Christchurch Venue 2010.
Returning for classes on the 25th August.
Other venues now have a vacation until September term, ring or email for details of start dates.
Returning for classes on the 25th August.
Other venues now have a vacation until September term, ring or email for details of start dates.
New class starts September
The Unitarian Chapel, Baines Lane.
LE10 1PP
The Unitarian Chapel, Baines Lane.
LE10 1PP