Philosophical Martial Arts Institute

TAI CHI CHUAN
Next Courses:
Monday November 10, 2008 5:30 pm
Wednesday November 12, 2008 6:30 pm
Thursday November 13, 2008 5:30 pm

Level 1: 10 Forms

Duration: 20 weeks
- Includes an Introductory Presentation
  - What is Tai Chi Chuan; benefits (physical, energetic, emotional and mental); course description and contents; basic terms and concepts.
  - What are Philosophical Martial Arts
  - International affiliation
- Includes one seminar as follows:
  - Bio-energetics: Basic concepts:
    - Tao; Yin Yang; Chi; Five Elements
  - History of Tai Chi Chuan
    - Origins
    - Styles or Schools
    - Yang Style
Frequency: 1 class per week (60 minutes)
Contents: every class is made up of
- Concentration & meditation exercises
- Stretching exercises (Patuan Chin or Silk Brocade Exercises)
- Warm up
- Balance exercises
- Tai Chi Chuan form