The Blackburn Tai Chi Academy was formed in 1982 by Sifu John Yuen (student of Grandmaster Cheng Tin Hung and Master Ng Kam Kee) and teaches traditional Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan (long form). As an ancient health and martial art system, Wu Style Tai Chi includes aspects of meditation, breathing, stretching and relaxation that promotes physical, mental and spiritual vitality in people of all ages. The
graceful movements of Tai Chi develop and strengthen all parts of the body, improve balance and counteract the effects of stress. Class locations:
Blackburn South
All levels - Mondays 7.15pm-8.30pm
Address:
St Luke's School Hall
46 Orchard Grove
Blackburn South. Curriculum:
Beginners:
Introduction to Wu Style Tai Chi Square Form
Intermediate to Advanced:
Wu Style Tai Chi Square Form
Wu Style Tai Chi Round Form
Chi Kung Breathing Exercises
Push Hands (Tui Shou)
Senior and Advanced:
Self-defense (San Shou)
Tai Chi Weapons - Sabre, Sword, Staff, Spear, Whip, Walking Stick.
