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Dong’s Tai Chi Basic Skills Course Details

Course Overview

Welcome to the Dong’s Tai Chi Basic Skills course! This program will take you on a journey through the rich history of Tai Chi while providing you with 18 essential practice sessions that help you achieve balance and harmony in both body and mind.

Course Structure

1. Part One: The History and Evolution of Tai Chi
   • Join Master Dong as he shares the fascinating origins and evolution of Tai Chi, explaining how it has developed over the years into the form we know today.
   • By understanding the cultural background, you’ll gain deeper insights into the philosophy and significance behind Tai Chi practice.
2. Part Two: 18 Essential Tai Chi Techniques
   • This section consists of 18 foundational Tai Chi movements, guiding you step-by-step through each technique.
   • Each class combines theory and practice, allowing you to experience the essence of Tai Chi in action.

Benefits of Learning Tai Chi

• Enhance Physical Fitness: Tai Chi emphasizes gentle, flowing movements that build muscle strength, flexibility, and overall coordination.
• Stress Relief and Relaxation: The combination of breath and movement in Tai Chi effectively reduces stress and promotes a sense of calm.
• Improve Mental Health: Regular practice can enhance focus and emotional stability, helping you manage anxiety and depression.
• Boost Quality of Life: Tai Chi not only strengthens your body but also improves sleep quality and overall life satisfaction.

Addressing Modern-Day Challenges

• Stress and Anxiety: In our fast-paced world, many people struggle with overwhelming stress. Learning Tai Chi can help you find inner peace amidst the chaos.
• Physical Discomfort: Sedentary lifestyles often lead to aches and pains. Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise suitable for all ages, providing relief from physical discomfort.
• Social Isolation: Busy lives can lead to a lack of meaningful connections. Joining a Tai Chi class allows you to learn while meeting like-minded individuals and building a supportive community.

Conclusion

The Dong’s Tai Chi Basic Skills course is more than just a martial arts class; it’s a pathway to wellness and self-discovery. Through your practice, you’ll gain strength and harmony, discovering your unique rhythm in life.

Join us today and experience the magic of Tai Chi!

Course Outline

Learn first（Practice in order）

1：Why did my great-grandfather change his name to Dong Yingjie

2：The Dong family values

3：Dong Dade, the fourth-generation inheritor of Dong-style Tai Chi

4：Characteristics of Dong-style Tai Chi

5：Future development direction of Dong-style Tai Chi

6：Dong Yingjie’s Tai Chi book

7：Interpretation of Three Generations of Dong-style Tai Chi

8：Interpretation of the Martial Arts Competitions in Hong Kong and Macau in the Last Century

9：Why is Tai Chi recognized worldwide

Second study（Practice in order）

01 Commencing the Cosmos

02 Push Forward, Press Back

03 Elbow Rotation and Shoulder Opening

04 Turn Body into a Lower Stance

05 Complete Opening

06 Counter-Clockwise and Clockwise Rotation

07 Chest and Back Opening and Closing

08 Upward Rotation and Downward Stabilization

09 Unity of the Whole Body

10 Side Body Convergence

11 Chest In and Back Out

12 Twist Body and Turn Back

13 Half-Circle Drawing

14 U-Shape Drawing

15 Figure Eight Drawing

16 Stabilize Below and Open Above

17 Rhino Gazing at the Moon

18 Open the Crown and Close the Tail