Tai Chi Information

Tai Chi

CHIEF INSTRUCTOR: KEITH ROBERTSON
Keith Robertson has been teaching Tai Chi since 1989. He is a student of Master Chu King Hung, the third disciple of Grand Master Yang Sau Chuang. The Yang family set about spreading the art of Tai Chi across China to strengthen the Nation and Master Chu was the family representative through-out Europe. Keith started his own school in 1993 when Master Chu retired from public teaching. Keith continues to teach Tai Chi in a traditional way, and has become a full time Tai Chi tutor. Keith recently featured on Television in an advertisement.

WHAT EQUIPMENT IS NEEDED
Just you in loose clothes. Tee shirts are available for those who want them!

WHO CAN LEARN TAI CHI
Everyone can learn Tai Chi. There are no limitations other than those brought to the class by the students. It is generally not suitable for minors, as they are unlikely to have the patience needed for this discipline.

HOW LONG DOES IT TAKE TO BE PROFICIENT
This is a very difficult question to answer. Learning the entire form is a prime marker point which most people aspire to. However Tai Chi, like all Martial Art's is a self development programme and as such a longer term view is often more appropriate. You should continue to practice what you have learnt at home; as proficiency comes from practice.

YANG FAMILY TAI CHI CHUAN
Tai Chi is a Martial Art that emphasises relaxation as a way to follow the Taoist philosophy of soft overcoming hard. Learning Tai Chi allows students to cultivate themselves whilst exercising in a comfortable and fluid manner. Harmony and balance with a calm centre are the goals of Tai Chi, which when used properly can be devastating as a Martial Art. The training takes the form of learning a series of postures, and linking them together to make a continuous form of "shadow boxing". Later two person exercises allow refinement and further development of sensitivity skills, which lead to self defence applications, weapon training and internal energy work (Nei Kung).