
In this lesson you will learn how to stretch for power and flexability
In this lesson you will learn the basic co-ordination of the body by exploring the Outside Circle.
This lesson will teach you how to align your body for better balance.
If you are comfortable with the Power Stretches, try to go through them on your own. Use this video for reference.
The Inside Circle might seem the same as Outside, but the application of movement and the kinetic chain changes.
Adding the circular movement of Tai Chi to your footwork increases the challenge of both your ballance and co-ordination.
The Tai Chi form combines the circular movement of the hands and the feet. In this lesson we explore the choreography as well as the martial arts application of the movements.
Work through Section 1 as far as you feel comfortable remembering.
If you are comfortable with the Power Stretches, try to go through them on your own. Use this video for reference.
By combining Inside & Outside Circles you get some interesting brain teasers.
When you move the hands and feet in concert you make the whole body communicate.
Try to go through Section 1 of the Yang Style form on your own. If you need more instruction please visit the previous Class
In this lesson we explore the choreography as well as the martial arts application of the movements for Section 2 of the Yang Style Tai Chi Form.
Work through Section 2 as far as you feel comfortable remembering.
If you are comfortable with the Power Stretches, try to go through them on your own. Use this video for reference.
Try to go through the Outside Circle patterns on your own. Use this video for reference.
Try to go through the Inside Circle patterns on your own. Use this video for reference.
Try to go through the Combined Circle patterns on your own. Use this video for reference.
Try to go through the Tai Chi Two-Step on your own. Use this video for reference.
Try to follow along with section 1. If you need more instruction please revisit Class 2.
Try to go through Section 2 of the Yang Style Tai Chi Form on your own. If you need more instruction please visit the previous class.
Tai Chi is one of the oldest and most practiced Martial Arts in the world. Tai Chi is commonly known as a meditative art, and for its grace and beauty. It adds elements of complex movements with low impact exercise. Tai Chi practitioners can expect to improve their strength, flexibility, balance, and longevity. The beautifully complex and graceful movements combine with martial arts applications and longevity techniques to create a Holistic Self-Defense System
Tai Chi is practiced by young and old alike. Most commonly, though, it is the preferred art of seniors. It has the potential to alleviate sore muscles, joint pain, and improve overall health.
Tai Chi Twins, Jeremy and Joshua Roarty, will guide you through a series of video lessons. During your journey you will be taken to awe inspiring locations throughout Sothern Oregon. The remote locations were chosen specifically to help promote relaxation.
The Beginner Tai Chi Course will teach you:
Stretching for power and flexability.
Single Movement Exercises to help increase co-ordination.
Choreography and martial arts application for the first two sections of the Yang Style 54 Movement Tai Chi Form.
If you enjoy this course then look forward to:
Intermediate Tai Chi Course (More complex Single Movement Exercises and applications).
Advanced Tai Chi Course (More Brain Teaser Exercises and applications, including Push Hands)
Tai Chi For Longevity Course