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Tai Chi at Open Sky Wang Hai Jun Seminar, November 5-7, 2010 Sunday Chapel Hill classes starts September 5, 2010 Jason Widener teaches Chen Tai Chi at the Triangle Youth Ballet studio from 9-10 a.m. The building is conveniently located at 1708 A East Franklin Street, Gateway Commons, Chapel Hill, NC 27515 behind the Staples store. Location info
ABOUT TAI CHI Tai Chi is an internal art of self-defense and has considerable health benefits. It is a highly developed system of harmonizig the external body with internal energy. Its external movements stretch and strengthen the muscles, tendons, and ligaments, while the unique spiraling and twining movements massage the body's internal organs as well as circulate chi energy throughout the body. In China this important exercise is practiced daily by millions to preserve and enhance vitality. Research by western scientists has documented numerous health benefits enjoyed by people regularly practicing Tai Chi. CHEN STYLE TAI CHI Classes emphasize Silk Reeling exercises, the Chen Tai Chi form and Chi Gung, Tai Chi breathing exercises. These exercises develop one’s awareness of centralizing movement, building and solidifying the base of movement in the legs and abdominal area. The upper body is soft and relaxed and allows the base to send energy through it without tension. That is why Tai Chi is considered an "internal" martial art and does not rely on muscular looking strength to be effective. Tai Chi combines mental intention with chi, internal energy, and breathing to move trained power. The exercises and form are very important tools for self-development. The slow movements of Tai Chi allow the student the ability to observe and feel their own body in motion. Daily practice gives one the means to improve one’s own flow of energy and power. As the student feels their own posture and change of balance improve, energy flows, healing and trengthening the body. Steve Kaufmann and Jason Widener study Tai Chi with Master Wang Hai Jun, a master teacher of the Chen style of Tai Chi. Master Wang was a protege of Chen Zenglei, one of the Four Tigers of Tai Chi. Steven Kaufmann began his studies of Tai Chi over 30 years ago along with Aikido and meditation practice. He has studied with such notable Tai Chi teachers as William Chen, Lou Kleinsmith, Paul Gallagher, Lindsay Williams, and Bruce Kumar Frantzis.
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