Tai Chi
Tai Chi is an internal martial art which originated in China and is widely practiced for health, exercise and relaxation benefits. It develops breathing, flexibility and endurance. It also promotes balance and concentration. Routine practice reduces stress and promotes integration of mind, body and spirit. Huan's main Tai Chi teacher are his father, Lu Ping Zhang and master Xie Bin Can.
Beginner Tai Chi Class
Time: Thursdays 7:00-8:00 pm
Description: This Class will start with warm up and Qi Kung exercise. It will then guide you through the first set of Yang Style Tai Chi. (fifteen movements). It concentrates on Tai Chi fundamentals:
- Foot and hands positions
- Smooth transitions between movements
- How to achieve body balancing
- How to relax while move
- How to make good body alignment
- How to coordinate each part of your body while doing important move such as single whip and brush peacock's tail
This class will get you a basic but solid understanding of starting Tai Chi. This class will concentrate on health purpose.
Intermediate Tai Chi Class
Time:Thursdays 8:00-9:00 pm
Description: This class is a continuation of the first class. It will concentrate on:
- Energy transition
- More detailed body positions.
- How to make your forms more energetic and powerful
- How to make your move along circles and curves
- How to connect and combine you inner energy
- How to adjust your speed and movement. How to naturally present and perform your Tai Chi
- Basic Push hands techniques
This class will also allow students to ask martial arts related question as well as health related questions.
Qi Kung
Qi Kung is an easy to learn exercise, which combines both body movements and breathing techniques. It helps you relax and quiet your mind and body. It is a meditation in motion and consists of a series of slow graceful movements.
Chin Woo Kung Fu/ Mitzhong I
Chin Woo Kung Fu/ Mitzhong I includes forms such as Tan Tui and Kung Li. They are the forms from Chin Woo Martial Arts Club which founded by Chinese hero, Hou Yuan Jia. In "The Chinese Connection", Bruce Lee plays a student of Hou. Jet Lee reprised the role as Hou's student in "Fist of Legend".
Tan Tui and Kung Li are a perfect way for beginners to establish the fundamentals of a solid form in the martial arts by developing correct posture, powerful punches and kicks. The technique is simple yet very effective for self-defense.
Huan has been practicing Chin Woo form since he was 8 years old when he was taught by his father, master Zhang Lu Ping. Lu Ping learned from both Cai Hong Xiang, and legendary Martial Arts Hero, Wang Zi Ping. Huan's form has been personally critiqued and refined by grandmaster Cai Hong Xiang.
