I (Instructor Hun Shui Lee) have been practising White Crane Tai Chi for over twenty years and teaching private and set classes for fifteen years. I was taught in London but have practised kung fu and tai chi in China, meeting other white crane masters/stylist in Fuzhou, Fujian province the ancestral home of southern white crane styles. I've previously participated in the British Chinese Martial a
rts competition consecutively over five year in sparring and forms achieving a podium place on each occasion. I teach a class of dedicated students in north London, for the past 10 years and has taught many students of all ages and backgrounds. People of any level of experience,ability and capability are welcome to the class.
“Be Her Shuang Yang Pai Rou Ruan Quan” or translated into English as, “White Crane Frost Sun Flowing Supple Gentle Art” has a pattern or form of sixty six moves using: awareness, balance, breathing exercises, co -ordination, stretching and self defence applications. The exercises aim to build a strong supple body from the inside out. Regular practice can bring inner calm and physical well being
The health benefits:
When tai chi is practised we can improve flexibility in our muscles and joints, help our brain functions by improving focus and concentration, improve discipline by relieving stress and tension, and increasing awareness. The breathing exercises in tai chi will help improve your immune system by exercising the lungs, assisting digestion, reducing high blood pressure, increasing blood circulation and improving stamina and energy. Mentally tai chi will reduce stress related disorders, helps us think more clearly. Have an improved or more positive outlook on life and all exercise helps us sleep more soundly. Self-Defence:
Most people are unaware of the self-defence aspects of tai chi. Tai chi was originally taught as a very high level martial art. Women and men can reach the same level since tai chi depends on awareness and sensitivity, rather then strength and speed. With regular practice the tai chi can develop explosive, seemingly effortless power. They also teach the principles of combat and produce the quality of being centred (the ability to be like the calm in the centre of the storm).
