Tai-Chi - THE PRACTICE
SEEKING TRUTH TO KNOW ONESELF
We practice the following forms:-
- Cheng Manqing 37-move Short Form
- Yang Chengfu 108-move Long Form
- 2 basic Fixed Pattern Pushing-Hands
Class includes A guided meditation with the aim to move towards "the gentle path of internal refinement".
Form your own group or join in one of our classes. Taiji in earlier days indicated a fighting art, named Tai Chi Chuan or Supreme Ultimate or Grand Fist.
Nowadays taiji and qigong are most commonly practised in a set pattern for their therapeutic potential.
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Tai-Chi - THE GREAT PURPOSE
Taiji has evolved over centuries from its beginning as 'the Supreme Ultimate Fist' martial art to become a means of inner refinement; a science of body mechanics; meditation; health and relaxation.
While a state of health and relaxation is conceptually easy to grasp, it is difficult to achieve and requires dedication and indeed 'learning how' to relax.
The continual contraction of muscles, bones, tendons and muscles and their subsequent release during tai-chi exercises are a refined form of qigong or energy cultivation handed down over centuries by authentic masters.
Relaxation occurs as a result of learning to 'release' prior to 'relax'
Tai-Chi - MORE INFORMATION
As well as our weekly taichi classes we also offer ongoing group or individual group classes for those wishing to deepen their taichi with more individual attention and in a beautiful park surrounding the eastern suburbs of Sydney. Please fill in the contact form if you wish to participate in public classes and require more information or book online for our nine weeks taichi course.
Tai chi movements alternate between yin and yang, left and right, forward and backwards, up and down to first achieve a degree of balance.
The first section of the 37 move short form and the five loosening up exercises form the basis of the beginners’ classes. Some basic sets of push hands, qigong exercises and stretching are included in this class
"Taiji is an internal style of Chinese martial arts based on the principles of relaxing, yielding, neutralising and issuing both in application and daily life" P.Kelly
Taiji classes and training help you develop bodily harmony and bodily co-ordination.
Taiji has developed over centuries, using slow soft and gentle movements co-ordinated by the body-mind and breath.
Tendons, muscles, sinews and bones are strengthened by continuous circular movements.
Student Stories
My name is Anthony. I am 51, married and a father
of 3. I am a physiotherapist, working in
musculoskeletal physiotherapy and physiotherapy
student education in the public health system. I
am a liturgical musician (keyboard, guitar,
vocals, composition) and I am a martial artist. I
have been involved in martial arts all my adult
life both as a student and a teacher. I have
mainly been involved in the external systems of
Jujutsu, Kenjutsu and Kung Fu. We all start in martial arts for our various
reasons. For myself, as with most others it was to
develop fitness, self-defence ability and
confidence. There has however always been
something more that I have looked for. Ultimately,
martial arts training can and should go beyond the
fight and extend into the way we live. It should
be our companion and practicable till the end of
our days. It should help us understand how we
should live and more importantly why we
live. In these classes I found a teacher who was
able to help me with both the superficial and the
deeper aspects of my journey. I enjoy the training
immensely. The last few years has seen me turn
into a more relaxed, healthier and happier person.
I have rediscovered my laugh. The park with the
breeze rustling the leaves, the sun filtering
through the branches, the clouds floating in the
blue sky and even the rain on my face is the
ultimate dojo.
I hope to see you there sometime.
Regards,
Anthony
I started learning taiji almost 4 years ago when I was facing a few significant changes in my life, including some health issues. I did not know too much about taiji at the time, what it involved or what to expect, but am delighted with the results. Taiji works in very subtle ways, both physically and mentally. When I apply myself to the practice it helps still the mind and enables me to face daily challenges from a calmer place. You should not think that taijji is made up of only slow flowing movements. That is part of the practice but there is much more and it can be physically very challenging. The instructors take you through various stages of learning which include taijii short form, long form, working with weapons and the more physical quick fist. The course gives you insights into tai chi's philosophical dimension which can be studied. All the instructors are very dedicated teachers. I commend it to anyone interested in maintaining physical well being and nurturing the mind.
Best wishes,
Nick
