New Schedule - Effective December 4, 2009
Schedule and rates are subject to change.
Course Description
Tai chi basics
- No memorization required.
- Requires very little space.
- A relaxing set of exercises including the 10 basic movements of tai chi.
- Symetrical. (each movement is done “on both sides.”)
- Improve alignment, relaxation, coordinataion, balance, flexibility, strength, and focus.
Tai Chi Fitness
- No memorization required.
- Requires very little space.
- A powerful, effective workout for fitness, health, & internal power.
- A gentle but effective aerobic workout.
- Burns more calories than alpine skiing.
- Teaches many sublte principles often omitted from modern tai chi classes.
- A relaxing yet invigorating set of exercises including all of the movements of traditional Yang style tai chi, and some from Chen style tai chi.
- Symetrical. Each movement is done “on both sides.” for a balanced workout.
- Alignment, relaxation, coordinataion, balance, flexibility, strength, endurance, internal power, & focus.
Advanced Tai Chi
Learn the routines that made tai chi famous. Developed by more than 20 generations of masters, traditional routines can take between 20 and 40 minutes to perform.
Advanced training includes solo and two person routines, weapons routines, and advanced esoteric training for mind, body and spirit.
Designed with consideration for the natural rythyms of the body and mind, traditional routines are like a symphony of slow, graceful, martial movements and postures.
Advanced students have the opportunity to learn and practise the martial applications of tai chi.
Tuishou
Tuishou (“pushing hands”) is a two-person exercise, moving meditation and sport. Through practice, students learn a better understanding of their own mind and body, while developing the sensitivity and understanding necessary to “defeat a thousand pounds with four ounces.”
Tuishou is fun and challenging sport, and is essential for those who wish to master the martial side of tai chi.
Kungfu Fitness
A fun and challenging workout incorporating traditional kung fu moves and conditioning exercises. Stretch & strengthen with punches, kicks, stances, balance, agility, coordination, and more. Great for core strength. No memorization required.
Self Defence
Practical self defence training drawing from traditional and modern martial arts, as well as techiques used by elite military and royal bodyguards.
Teen Girls Kungfu & Self Defence
Designed specifically for teens, this program teaches the essential conditioning exercises of traditional kungfu, with an emphasis on practical self defence.
Advanced Kungfu
Centuries of intense development have led to the creation of many subtle, deep and profound martial arts. Aside from taijiquan (tai chi), two of the most famous of these are xingyiquan (shape and mind style), and baguazhang (eight trigrams palm). Xingyiquan is known for simplicity, directness and for a history turning out champions. Baguazhang is know for circular movements, evasive footwork and for being the chosen art of imperial bodyguards. The origins of both styles are shrouded in myth. But they have both stood the test of time, having nearly two millenia of history between the two of them.