TAI CHI

Tai Chi
Our approach

Tai Chi Chuan does not rely on physical exertion or the use of force. Tai Chi's emphasis lies instead in the application of the mind to direct the body through slow movements. These choreographed movements enable whole body relaxation which in turn permits the engagement of deeper layers of muscle and connective tissue.

The internal gymnasium

Most exercise systems in the West appeal to the ego and the vanity of  a growing army of consumers or arm chair exercisers.
Obsession with body image is a modern sickness and this has led to a mobilisation of people ready to teach the public an inferior brand of exercise.

Authenticity

You can however choose to learn an authentic form of Tai Chi Chuan, in a traditional manner that develops body awareness and effortless power.  This is done through a gradual and structured training that you can embody for the rest of your life.

Exact Science

TCC is an exact science of physical culture, a fusion of classic martial forms with the energy work of Taoist Qi Gong. TCC is an advanced form of QG (energy work) that can be practiced by anyone of any physical ability, age, gender, religion and ethnic background.

Slow and mindful

Tai Chi Chuan is in the main practiced in a slow, deliberate manner.  It is an art with far reaching benefits. Daily practice endows the practitioner with extra ordinary mind and body control. 

Basics

TCC training involves primarily standing Qi Gong  (this introduces balance, strength and body alignments that can sustain the body’s natural force).

Core exercises - warm ups ( referred to classically as Nei Gong –Internal exercises ) these create a basic physical template from which you can create a seamless array of functional movements.

Form practiceThe practitioner applies intelligent bio-mechanics in a continuous sequence to super charge you body and its energy.

Optional training - Functional exercises, push hands and  application - two person co-operative exercises that help to develop fluidity, power and sensitivity, including learning the meaning and application of the form.

Health

TCC can mitigate structural and energetic imbalances, increase awareness and develop personal strength and flexibility leading to control over energy levels. All these attributes bring about a positive mental state as a result. TCC practice improves you with age, uses no special equipment and is a superior health system.  Overall systemic health, for specific benefits please enquire via email.

Generational Skill

TCC was developed over many generations by masters whose  unique skill was Qi development, (energy development). They called their skill internal because this type of training worked at a deeper level of physical control and sensitivity than many other arts. 

Chris Ray’s past and present teachers are presented here in no particular order:

• Master Ma BaoGuo( Hun Yuan combined TCC )
• Master  Wang Zhang Hai ( Chen style TCC)
• Master Tian Yin Jia( Yang Style TCC )
• Master Chu King Hung ( Yang style TCC )
• Master Wang HaoDa_ ( Wu Style TCC )
• Master Li Bin Ci( Northen Wu Style TCC )
• Master Yao GuoXin( Yang style TCC )
• Master Tian Bing Yuan  ( Yang Style TCC )
• Master B Frantzis ( Wu Style TCC )
• Master John Ding ( Yang Style TCC )

Benefits

Tai Chi can aid in the treatment of neck, joint and back problems, headaches, high blood pressure, impotence, constipation, asthma, angina, heart problems and recuperation from surgery or sport injuries.
Other benefits include increased joint mobility, more efficient blood circulation, deeper respiratory function and overall organ efficiency.
Training Structure

Body Mechanics:
We teach the original Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan form of Grandmaster Tian Zhou Lin.
Energy Mechanics:
The four primary energies, joint pulsing, spiralling energy, opening and closing of joints and cavities, push hands, yielding, sticking, neutralising and issuing power.
Mind Mechanics:
Developing your mind, intentionality, yielding under fire, stillness.
Classes are approx 1 hour duration.

Further Training

Workshops &
Residential Learning Intensives

At these workshops and RLI's we teach a range of Chi Gung systems that enhance energy flow and corresponding internal movement skills. This leads to subtle control of the spine, joints, tendons and ligaments, muscle soft tissue. Read More >

For enrolment details
email: info@realtaoism.com
phone: 0044 (0)7958905420