Learn Tai Chi

Tai Chi, formally developed as a soft-style martial art, has become more known globally for its health benefits and a means of fitness. Tai Chi has been practiced since the early 16th century is believed to promote a general sense of well-being with the capability of preventing and curing diseases. Its prime purpose is to promote health in a slow relaxed manner, without jarring and hurting one's body.

The exercise requires a high degree of concentration, with the mind free of distractions. Focusing the mind solely on the movements of the form purportedly helps to bring about a state of mental calm and clarity.

Tai Chi makes an ideal complement to sport or other martial arts training as a warm up or warm down technique, although it may still be used as a system of self-defence after years of training and practice.

Health benefits of practicing Tai Chi

• Reduces stress and is a great stress relief through meditation and relaxation
• Stimulating the mind, improving concentration, focus and co-ordination
• Improve balance and control, flexibility and cardiovascular fitness
• Increase levels of fitness and muscle tone
• Improve the function of internal organs
• Promote a general sense of well being
• Rehabilitation for sufferers of stroke, high blood pressure