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Tai Chi as Martial Art
In its original form, Tai Chi is an effective and high level martial art. Its focus on internal energy development and the cultiviation of ting jin (listening energy) allows for the near instinctual delivery of whole body power while simultaneouly providing the ability to avoid your opponent's attacks.
The Los Angeles Chen Tai Chi Center accomplishes these goals through a program consisting of internal energy fundamentals, push hands and traditional forms. Qichen Guo has developed this comprehsive program in order to effectively teach these seemingly elusive concepts in a down to earth and easy to understand format. Below is our typical Tai Chi for Martial Art program.
If you would like to see a more detailed curriculum of our Martial Arts program, you can download this word file.
Internal Energy Fundamentals
- Body Structure, Alignment, Connection, Balance and Position
- Internal Frame and Skeletal Structure
- Joint Flexibility
- Dynamic Connectivity
- Inner Balance
- Sensitivity Training
First Level
- Chen 18 Form
- Lao Jia Yi Lu (Old Frame First Form), Xin Jia Yi Lu (New Frame First Form) (choose one)
- Weapons- Sword, Saber, Spear (choose one)
Second Level
- Forms Correction and Incorporation of Tai Chi Principles
- Silk Reeling Energy
- Five Methods of Push Hands
- Chin Na (joint locking)
- Takedowns
Third Level
- Relaxation Training (xing)
- Mind and Intention Training (yi)
- Coordination and Movement of Internal Energy (qi)
- Integrated Mind-Body Movement
- Lao Jia Er Lu (Old Frame Second Form), Xin Jia Er Lu (New Frame Second Form) (choose one)
- Fajing and Soft-Fajing
- Advanced Push Hands and Sanshou Skills (self-defense)
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