Long Life Kung Fu & Tai Chi

Fairly detailed Tai Chi study regarding health benefits. This may be too long of a read for some but feel free to skim sections as you see fit. One important thing to keep in mind if you are still young is that as most of these studies detail the benefits of Tai Chi at older age but fail to mention that the earlier you start the better you will be at Tai Chi when you become older. Anyone start learning and getting the benefits of Tai Chi while cross training other fitness or martial arts as well.

The effects of Tai Chi exercise on cognitive function in older adults: A meta-analysis Cognitive impairment is prevalent among older adults and results in degraded quality of life for older adults. As the population ages, this may cause …

Here is some useful Tai Chi information from the Jing Ying Institute of Kung Fu and Tai Chi webpage:

Tai Chi Chuan (also written as TaiJi Quan, T'ai Chi Ch'uan, or Taijiquan) is an internal style of martial arts that teaches mental focus, while emphasizing coordination, balance, relaxation, and proper breathing. When practiced properly, Tai Chi can be an effective form of self-defense. At all levels, Tai Chi is said to regulate the central nervous system and helps prevent stress, high blood pressure, and heart problems.

We focus on Chen Style Tai Chi, the original style of Tai Chi that the rest of the 5 current major styles are based on (Yang, Wu, Sun and Wu Hao) learning basic qigong exercises, silk reeling, forms, weapons and push hands. Our experienced instructors also offer opportunities to practice Yang style.

Benefits of Tai Chi Practice:

Although Tai Chi appears to be slow moving and effortless, it actually provides many of the physical benefits of other types of exercise. You get the strength benefits of weight lifting, the flexibility improvement of yoga, the core strength improvement of Pilates, and it is even equivalent to moderate aerobics! Best of all, it is a low impact form of exercise easily adapted to any age or fitness level while providing many health benefits.

Arthritis - The slow, smooth movements are low impact and help improve flexibility and range of motion in the joints and also improves the strength of muscles surrounding the joints. Studies have shown that it can help alleviate joint pain in older patients with osteoarthritis. There is even evidence that the health of joints is improved as the flow of blood and nutrient fluids reaching muscles, tendons and cartilage is improved by the movements of Tai Chi and the repair of soft joint tissue may be stimulated.

Balance - Tai Chi practice improves body awareness and strengthens the muscles of the legs as well as the psoas and other abdominal muscles important for walking and maintaining good posture. Studies have shown remarkable decreases in falls experienced by the elderly who practice Tai Chi.

Bone Density - Tai Chi is a weight bearing exercise and studies have shown that it increase bone mineral density.

Cardio-respiratory function - While you may not think of Tai Chi as an aerobic activity, studies have shown that it does have aerobic benefits and produces benefits in oxygen uptake and endurance.

Diabetes - Regular practice of Tai Chi can help reduce your blood sugar levels.

Digestion - The sinuous, coiling movements of Tai Chi provide a kind of internal massage for many organs. This internal massage may be part of the reason for the positive effect Tai Chi has on the immune system.

High Blood pressure - Studies have shown that Tai Chi is similar to moderate intensity aerobic exercise in lowering blood pressure.

Stress - The mental focus required by Tai Chi, the regular, deep breathing, and the slow, flowing movements make it one of the best stress reliever available.

Self-Defense - while most people choose to practice Tai Chi for its health benefits, it is important to recognize its martial origins. The gentle flowing movements are derived from effective self-defense techniques. Every movement has applications for defense. Some people consider it to be the ultimate martial art. It can take years of patient study to develop effective fighting skills, but some movements and principles can be applied by beginners almost immediately .

Tai Chi is only for old people myth and more! If anyone has any questions about Tai Chi please feel free to ask here. Tai Chi is often taught poorly as many schools / instructors were never given the traditional knowledge of how to use it for health and self defense!

Tai Chi Myths Exploded

Good class last weekend. Keep up the training everyone. We are gonna focus on Tai Chi for awhile so relax and get in the groove.

Tai Chi Private Lessons are available now! Focus on health and healing of injuries or self defense and agility. We can customize the class for you and focus on what you would like to learn from this ancient art of health and self defense. Tai chi is a great choice for anyone who feels they have injuries that prevent full speed workouts or for raising the quality of your current athletics program. The approach Tai Chi brings will strengthen anyone from the bone outward throughout 100% of your body. Old or young. Healthy or Hurting. Tai Chi can benefit anyone and make your life less stressful and more enjoyable.

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Going over the details of the "Reverse Punch" sparring technique at Sunset park class of 10/29/16

Good classes everyone. Got through some Iron shirt training and sparring techniques and some theories and concepts today with some good discussions. For anyone who has not been to class recently: We have class every weekend but it does not always get posted online so if interested please contact me. If you would like to add me directly and I am not on your friends then go ahead and message me ( Jason Buzbee) and I will add you.

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Students Learning Tiger Kung Fu for the first time