Tai Chi Chuan Academy of Phoenix

er, a tradition that began with his famous grandfather Tung Ying Chieh, a student of and co-teacher with Yang Cheng Fu, for whose family the Yang style of T'ai Chi Ch'uan is named. T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a slow, graceful, rhythmic exercise which promotes good health and over time may be developed into a system of self defense. Thus, it is considered a moving meditation as well as a powerful martial art. The practice of T'ai Chi Ch'uan restores the balance between the physical and mental. Performed with concentration and control, it can be a challenging discipline for persons of all ages. The repetition of the slow movements create habits of relaxation, while the gentle twisting enhances flexibility and improves circulation. After performing T'ai Chi Ch'uan, one feels a sense of well-being, not fatigue. Regular practice not only develops an agile and graceful body, but also an alert and serene mind. Benefits of regularly practicing T'ai Chi include: stress-release, increased flexibility, improved balance and equilibrium, strength-building, disease prevention, relaxation, better digestion, enhanced creativity, reduced pain and stiffness from osteoarthritis, and calm and restful sleep at night. T'ai Chi is unique in that it can be enjoyed by people of all ages and fitness levels, from robust athletes to frail seniors. In the practice of T'ai Chi, you listen to your own body and can make your workout as gentle or as challenging as you need. Unlike many teachers David, understands and demonstrates martial art applications of T'ai Chi, explains the health and meditative benefits, and emphasizes the beauty of the movements. From David, you can learn Yang style slow set, and advanced students can study fast set, push hands, and many different weapon sets.