Training Curriculum - Tai Kung Ha Holistic Fitness Center, LLC

Training Curriculum We currently are offering 8 main training programs at the center. For information regarding private lessons, public seminars and onsite corporate classes, please contact us at info@taikungha.com.
Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Gentle and rhythmic movements based on cosmology and patterned after the movement of the outer universe. The human body is a minature universe; this sytem of upright, graceful movements aims to guide an individual's microcosmic energy network in a manner that exactly follows cosmic law. Tai Chi movements influence and benefit all systems of the body, in particular the digestive, respiratory, endocrine and central nervous system. Through daily Tai Chi practice, the body's fexibility and coordination are enchanced and one is spontaneously in tune with the energies and rhythms of the universe. This brings about a heightened sense of happiness, peace and a natural vitality to one's life. Taoist Qi Gong Disciplined, upright body postures and movements in combination with visualization and breathing techniques. It is an effective way to understand the energy dynamics within our body and how these energies interact with all the energies that surround us in our daily lives. Learn how to focus on your energy center, release blocked passageways and balance emotional highs and lows. Practicing Qi Gong regularly brings the energy within the body's inner universe in harmony with the outer universe. Effective Qi circulation slows down the degeneration of the body, prolongs life and promotes spiritual growth. Taoist Tai Chi Sword Tai Chi Sword is one of the armed exercises of the Tai Chi School. It is a soft style and is based on the principles of Tai Chi Chuan. This style developed around 300 years ago. Movements are smooth, gentle and continuous. Therefore, Tai Chi Sword, as a traditional physical exercise, is also well received as a favorable way of protecting fragile health and recovering strength. Dao In (Taoist Yoga) The art of conducting physical energy through various, proper sitting and lying postures and controlled breathing. Energizing and easy to learn, it is very much like a gentler, less strenuous form of Yoga. The ancient Taoist sages used Dao In for higher spiritual cultivation, as an effective means of adjustment, tuning and regeneration of their internal energies. Through continuous practice, the body remains supple, the mind and body maintain their myriad connections and the spirit is uplifted.		Hung Gar & Choy Lay Fut This Southern Kung Fu course uses a unique, powerful and effective combination of Hung Gar and Choy Lay Fut techniques. Kung Fu is more than a martial art system of self-defense. Kung Fu involves a series of vigorous exercises which, when praticed diligently, improves physical and mental stamina as well as coordination. It is a method of training that builds core fitness for life. The term "Kung Fu" means "hard work", exactly what a student of Kung Fu is expected to endure diligently and faithfully in order to achieve mental and physical discipline. Chin Na The Chinese martial art of seizing and controlling an attacker. It is the root of the Japanese arts of Jiujitsu and Aikido. Chin Na techniques involve targeting and attacking pressure points and locking joints to render an attacker helpless. These techniques can be used for attacking in hard martial arts, but in this course students will learn the self-defense application only--the way of peace. The finer and deeper aspects of the human anatomy will be taught and students will also learn through a partner to develop a high degree of sensitivity and control in the physical movements and concentration. Traditional Lion Dance In Chinese communites around the world, the lion is believed to be a good omen which scares away evil spirits and ushers in good fortune, thus no festivity or grand opening is complete without the clashing cymbals, the gong and the rhythmic drum beats which herald the traditional Lion Dance! In this unique and rarely taught course, the students will learn an energizing and fun-filled blend of creativity and skill. This course will enhance teamwork and coordination while building stamina and physical fitness. Learn powerful movements based on Kung Fu skills as well as traditional Chinese instruments that come together to form the rhythmic drama of the traditional Chinese Lion Dance. Taoist Meditation Meditation restores the mind to its original state of pure integrity; enjoy the simplicity of the pure mind through this form of still meditation. Deepen your understanding of the principle of Wu Wei or "non-doing" by learning how to properly practice these ancient techniques. Experience how centering the mind enhances the clarity and focus in your daily interactions and activities.