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Examining Martial Arts Styles
Generally speaking the term "martial arts" creates the mental picture of a person in white kicking with a leg or chopping with an arm. This illustrates one of a number of misconceptions associated with the martial arts, in particular the belief that...
New Book - Positive Aikido
Positive Aikido
The new book Positive Aikido is probably the most pragmatic book on Aikido. The following information is how the book came into being and how to purchase it.
To Order this book from within the UK and EU countries:
Trafford...
Pilates Exercise: More Than Just a Core Workout
It's a common misconception that Pilates method exercise is really only good for strengthening and stretching the core muscles of the body. Many people use it to tone their abs and improve their posture but, in reality, Pilates can do much more than...
Stress Elimination
Copyright 2005 Trevor Dumbleton Learning methods of stress elimination is a vital skill in the modern world. After all, there is no way to get away from stress these days, thanks to work, life, family, the economy, the state of the world, global...
Yoga Teachers, Prepare for the New Year's Rush - Part 1
The doors will fly open on January 2nd with enthusiastic mobs of
Yoga students. What can you do to prepare for the busiest
stretch of the year? How can you keep their interest all year
long?
If there was ever a time to clean up your Yoga...
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T'ai-Chi for the Masses--and Others...
Kuang Ping was the T'ai-chi set favored by Yang Lu-Chan, the man who brought forward the "Yang" style in the mid-1800's, now so popular throughout the world. Kuang Ping is what the man trained with himself. The popular "Yang" set was/is something for the masses--not for the aficinado, the athlete, the martial artist.
I learned Kuang Ping from Kuo Lien Ying, third generation student of Yang Lu Chan. I was already an accomplished runner and martial artist when I started training (1970), so it was difficult to please me in the arena of athletics--but 75 yr-old Kuo was definitely impressive! Eventually I studied five T'ai-chi sets, but his was/is definitely the most dynamic and challenging.
I teach two sets currently: a short Yang style (for beginners and the unfit) and Kuang Ping. They are both available on tape.
T’AI-CHI CH’UAN: A Few Words
This soft or "internal" art is, in all aspects, a psycho-physical exercise, a boxing system, and a meditation method. Most of the tens of millions of practitioners are into it for health and meditation, so they move very slowly during the training. But what most people don’t realize is that since the art is founded on using the principles of change, you can—and should—move the body and mind according to the need of the moment.
This wondrous exercise can be used by anyone, male and female, old and young. A five year-old child and a person of 90 years or more are both able to practice T’ai-chi Ch’uan. The complete form can be learned within three months; pretty good acquaintance can be obtained with a year’s practice; and a student training perseveringly for about five years can have significant integration of mind and body, intuition and knowledge. There are delicate details of T’ai-chi, keys to its marvels which are understood only with faithful practice.
Traditionally, a person is required to train seven years before qualifying as a teacher.
Of the more than 100 million people who practice T’ai-chi regularly, most train outdoors, even in severe weather conditions of northern China. The reason is simple and can be understood only when you accept the elements and embrace the opportunity to integrate with nature. Year-round, outdoor training is good for the spirit, heart, mind and body.
Instructor Certification:
T’ai-chi Ch’uan
First – Third years: White Sash Introduction to internal arts studies Yi Bai Ching Kung Zhan Zhuang Basic Health Maintenance Tui-Na Tao Yin T’ai-chi Chi-Kung Stance and kicking drills Tui Shou Postures training for Yang or Guang Ping T’ai-Chi Ch’uan
Fourth Year: Blue Sash 18 Therapies Chi-Kung T’ai-chi Chi-Kung Breathing patterns in T’ai-chi Ch’uan T’ai-chi Kun/Dragon’s Head Staff #1
Fifth Year: Green Sash T’ai-chi KunDragon’s Head Staff #2 T’ai-chi Chi-Kung Continued physical and respiration studies in T’ai-chi Ch’uan
Sixth Year: Gold Sash Five Animal Frolics T’ai-chi Chien/Rapier #1 T’ai-chi Chi-Kung Cont’d studies in T’ai-chi Ch’uan
Seventh Year: Black Sash T’ai-chi Tao/Saber #1 T’ai-chi Chi-Kung Original thesis researching T’ai-Chi Ch’uan
About the Author
Edward Orem has 40 years experience in integral mind-body training systems, and holds the following titles: Certified Instructor, Guang Ping Yang T'ai-Chi Assn; 6th Degree Black Sash in Chinese Boxing; 8th Degree Black Belt in Zen Kempo-jitsu, as well as a PhD in Holistic Health. Dr. Orem is the author of several manuals, and has produced 50 training videos. In 1990 Sifu Orem founded Chuan Fa Kempo International, http://kempochuanfa.com.
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The World's Martial Arts Information Center |
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Martial arts - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia |
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Atlanta Martial Arts Directory |
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Martial Arts Register |
Martial Arts portal. Free registration for your club and events. What's on, suppliers and Arts information and lots more.... |
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