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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 practice – The 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
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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.
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| 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
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