Archive for the ‘Tai Chi as a Martial Art’ Category
December 11th, 2011 | 
Author: Sifu Mannie is extending his Virgin Active classes to the new Virgin Active Cedar Square and the new Virgin Active Milpark (from 5 October 2011).
You can also join him for Tai Chi classes at:
• Virgin Active, Brightwater Commons, Randburg
• Virgin Active, Sandton
• Alchemy Health & Fitness Centre, Blackheath
• Johannesburg Botanic Gardens, Emmarentia Dam, Emmarentia
• Shapes for Women, Linden
For more information visit Sifu Mannie’s website, Healing Arts or contact him at triskelia2004@yahoo.com / +27(82)964 7803.
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Internationally recognised Qi Gong coach and martial arts instructor, Dr. Jeff Lan, will be presenting Qi Gong seminars in collaboration with the Alchemy Health & Fitness Centre in Johannesburg, and with the International Kim Loong Wushu Centre in Cape Town, this August.
Booking is essential. Please visit Healing Arts form more information.
What is your perception of Tai Chi Chuan?
Is your perception of Chi Kung and Tai Chi a group of old people doing slow synchronized movements for exercise and social activity?
Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese Martial and Healing art for people of all ages and fitness levels. The benefits are many. Let’s not forget where Tai Chi and Chi Kung originated from and for what purpose. Have you watched young enthusiastic Tai Chi practitioners execute their form (style)?
Don’t be a victim of crime or health related problems. Join a Tai Chi school that offers you more than what you perceive.
Tai Chi Chuan will give you what you are looking for in a health and fitness program, all you need is commitment to yourself for your wellbeing.
Make the change now.
What do I want to gain out of Tai Chi practice?
Do I have the time and dedication to practice the art of Tai Chi?
Do I have the right teacher for my Tai Chi development?
Will I be a diligent student of his teachings?
If you are serious about learning this ancient martial art and its many health benefits then you have come to the right place. Our school is based on traditional teaching. Our beginners are given the time and space to learn at a comfortable pace suited to them. The knowledge passed on to me by my Sifus must be digested and worked on by my students for total mind, body and spirit benefit.
At a beginners level you will be taught basic Chi Kung and Taijiquan beginners form. You will be taught and practice this beginners level up until you can prove to yourself and to me that you can achieve and move forward in your Tai Chi journey towards better health and wellbeing and then move forward to the next level.
My many years of experience will be a great asset to you in your journey into this martial and healing art. Students who want to progress are expected to attend as many classes as possible. Diligent home practice is essential. I am available to all my students at all times. Should you have missed a class and want to catch up you can contact me to make arrangements.
The more effort you put into your practice, the more benefit you will achieve. In our classes you will be taught a method of Internal Chi cultivation with the coordination of movement and breath which will lead to developing good martial art and healing art potential which will in turn spill over into your daily life in order to achieve more at other tasks you take your hand to.
Our teachings are a way of life.