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Sportsplex classes will start September 21(Monday) and September 24 (Thursday);
Metro Karate classes start September 24;
Push Hands classes will start September 22.
Findlay Centre classes start on October 4 (Sunday).
Members: $52/ Non-members: $64
payment to Sportsplex
Dartmouth Sportsplex, 6:15 - 7:15 p.m.
Simplified Form, 24 Movements, Yang Style.
The Simplified Form is the most popular form of Tai Chi. This class is suitable for beginners, or for those who want to improve their understanding of the techniques in this form.
Members: $60 /Non-members: $70
payment to Sportsplex
Dartmouth Sportsplex 7:30-9:00 pm
Yang Style Long Form; QiGong; Silk Reeling; 42-Combined Form, etc.
Tai Chi "Plus"
This class is for those already familiar with the Long Form, and want to continue to develop Tai Chi skills and mind/body awareness. Techniques will be refined, and applications will be explained. QiGong and Silk Reeling exercises will be included. This class is also learning the 42-combined Form, which has movements from Chen, Yang, Wu and Sun styles of Tai Chi.
Tuesdays
19 John Cross Drive 6:00 - 7:00 p.m.
$40.00 - Register directly with Bil. 434-3409 or bil@ns.sympatico.ca
Fan Tai Chi.
This is new this term. This Tai Chi Fan Form is a very interesting and fun to learn form. It blends the martial arts aspects of Tai Chi with the graceful movements of the fan, creating a visually appealing form with all the basic principles of Tai Chi.
Tuesdays
19 John Cross Drive 7:30-8:30 pm
$40. Register directly with Bil MacMullin.
434-3409 or bil@ns.sympatico.ca
Pushing Hands
This class will look at the basics of Pushing Hands, learning how to apply Tai Chi principles and movements in a practical way. Pushing Hands enhances the understanding of Tai Chi Forms and the techniques of the moves. New participants always welcome.
$55 + HST= $62.15 Register with Bil MacMullin and make payment to Metro Karate Centre
Thursdays
Metro Karate Centre
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Tai Chi Sword, 42-Form
The 42-Form is a combination of sword styles. Those familiar with the 32-Form will have a chance to review that form as well.
QiGong, 18-Form Taiji QiGong
Thursdays
Dartmouth Sportsplex 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Members: $42; Non-members: $52. Payment to Sportsplex
Students in this class will learn the 18-Form TaijiQiGong set, and the 8-Section Brocade set. QiGong exercises promote health, energy and inner calm through very gentle movements suitable for anyone to do.
Thursdays
Dartmouth Sportsplex 7:00-8:00 pm
Members: $52; Non-members: $64. Payment to Sportsplex
Yang Style Simplified Form (24 Moves)
This class is suitable for those new to Tai Chi or who have been away from it for a while and would like to re-learn the sequence of moves.
Sundays
Findlay Community Centre 12:30-1:30 pm
Register with Findlay Centre, 490-4728
Yang Style Simplified Form (24 Moves)
This class is suitable for those new to Tai Chi or who have been away from it for a while and would like to re-learn the sequence of moves.
Sundays
Findlay Community Centre 1:30-2:30 pm
Register with Findlay Centre, 490-4728
Yang Style Long Form (108 Moves)
Beginners
This is the traditional Tai Chi form, consisting of 108 sequential movements, as set down by Yang Cheng Fu, grandson of the originator of the Yang Style of Tai Chi. Students will learn the basic principles of Tai Chi, and explanations of the benefits that the exercises provide.
Sundays
Findlay Community Centre 2:30-3:30 pm
Register with Findlay Centre, 490-4728
Introduction to Pushing Hands
This class is intended to familiarize students with the basic principles of Pushing Hands, a method of applying the techniques of Tai Chi. Pushing Hands is a way of improving one's Tai Chi form by teaching one how to maintain balance and control while avoiding being pushed by one's partner. This is a cooperative exercise which enhances one's understanding of the physical as well as the philosophical aspects of Tai Chi.
Sundays
Findlay Community Centre 3:30-4:30 pm
Tai Chi Sword, 32-Form
Register with Bil MacMullin directly. $55.00
Sword Tai Chi emphasizes control of body movement and focus. This class teaches the Simplified Yang Style of Tai Chi Sword. This class requires at least 2 terms to complete: Winter and Spring.
