1. Warrior & Scholar. Put your feet together and relax your hands at your sides. Take a breath in while bending your knees and sinking down, left hand flat and right hand balled up in a fist. Continuing to inhale, cover your right fist with your left hand and lift up. Come to a straight-legged stance.
Qigong is related to, but distinct from, the more well-known Tai Chi (Taijiquan), a martial art that has been practised in China for self-defence and health benefits since the 16th century.
Yin Yang Taijiquan Academy is a school for authentic Tai Chi and Qigong founded by Master Guangzhi Xing. Located in West Hartford, CT we offer classes in Yang, Sun and Chen Style Taijiquan, Qigong (Chi Kung), Wushu, Sword, Fan, and Push Hands. The benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong to personal health are known and praised worldwide.Plum Publications supports discussions about traditional Chinese Martial Arts and Qigong, including tackling the topics of history, teaching and appreciating KUNG FU. Our network is international, with contributions from all over the world.
Tai Chi Form - Mindful Movement Advanced. This class is by instructor permission only and follows the Mindful Movement Tai Chi Exercise class held on Thursday from 10:00-11:00 a.m. The class focus is on smooth movement, balance, breath, and proper stances as you learn and do the Yang Family Style Short Form, Chi Kung forms, and meditation
Mindful Movement-Tai Chi Exercise. Using the principles of Chi Kung (Qigong) , Tai Chi and Soft Style Martial Arts, along with simple yoga learn how to stretch and recharge. Meditate while following breath and moving through the flowing postures of Chi Kung.Wu Li Academy offers. training in Kung Fu, Tai Chi, and Chi Kung. At the Academy, Tai Chi Chuan is taught in the traditional Chinese way — one-on-one and one step at a time. The teacher shows the student the techniques directly; the students practice individually or in groups. New steps are added as the student advances and perfects the moves The series—titled the Chen Kung Series: From the Private Family Records of Master Yang Luchan—is a translation of Chen’s T’ai Chi Ch’uan Tao Chien Kan San-Shou Ho-lunT’ai Chi Ch’uan, Saber, Sword, Staff and Sparring Combined), which appeared in China in 1936. According to compiler and translator Stuart Alve Olson, Chen’s
While tai chi and kung fu are both Chinese martial arts, the differences between tai chi vs kung fu are great. Tai chi is a slower moving internal martial art whereas kung fu is an external martial art that is faster and more physically demanding. What we really need to understand are the many similarities and key differences that these two
