T'AI CHI CH'UAN CLASS DETAILS

This ongoing group is intended to be an introduction to the principles of T'ai Chi Ch'uan and is NOT for those who would prefer the 'harder', more martial style of the discipline.

The course will consist of a version of the Hand Form as devised by the late Master, Professor Cheng Man Ch'ing (i.e. The 37 Step Yang Style Short Form) and instruction will be given in the important 'principles' underlying the system.

The 'applications' of some of the postures will be investigated in a gentle self-defence context, together with exercises in 'sticking', 'yielding' and basic 'push- hands'. Simple exercises for warming up, cooling down and stretching will be shown; and certain Chi Kung (or Qigong) exercises, which are an important facet of 'soft' martial arts training, will also be taught.

Students are asked to bring along a bottle of water and to wear loose clothing. The class will be conducted in a spirit of relaxed participation and friendship.

Summary of Syllabus
* Yang Style Short Form (37 Step Cheng Man Ch'ing Form)
* The T'ai Chi 'principles'
* Basic 'sticking', 'yielding' and Pushing Hands exercises
* Basic self-defence applications
* Simple Chi Kung exercises
* Meditation and relaxation exercises
* Warm up / cool down exercises
* Instruction in using the breath while moving through the Form

Alex McGregor : Instructor
Alex has been a Martial Arts Practitioner for over 20 years, and is a student of Karate-Do (3rd Dan), Iaido (1st Dan), T'ai Chi Ch'uan and Chi Kung.

He is one of the Senior Instructors of the Horsham Wado-Ryu SEMKA Karate Club,
a Kobudo Weapons Instructor (Tonfa) and a qualified SEMKA Contest Referee.

He has trained in a particular style of Japanese Swordsmanship
(Muso Shinden Ryu, Iaido).

In Tai Chi he has studied with Instructors of both The London School of T'ai Chi Ch'uan and The British T'aiChi Ch'uan Association.

Venue
Henfield Leisure Centre
The Kings Field
Northcroft
Henfield

Monday 11.00am to 12.30pm
Tuesday 6.30pm to 8.00pm

Further information contact
Alex McGregor
Tel: 01273 493938
Email: sensei.alex@horshamkarateclub.com

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