Tai Chi has a historical tradition for the development of good health,
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Richard Watson - Founder of The Longfei Taiji Quan Association of Great Britain |
Some of the benefits have been recorded as follows: -
Improved circulation, better mobility and balance, de-stressing and increased energy levels. Tai Chi has enjoyed rapid growth throughout Great Britain and indeed throughout the world. This unique oriental Martial art has been developing over many centuries. Taijiquan can be reviewed in the wider context of traditional Chinese medicine, the meridian system of acupuncture, Taoist philosophy, breathing practices, meditation and health science. Many teachers and practitioners see their training as a holistic system of self-cultivation.
History states that Tai Chi was developed by the Chen Family of Chenjiagou (Chen Village), Henan province, China. from there various styles have developed each with their own characteristics . Chen,Yang, Wu/ Hao , Wu and Sun style are the main five major systems . Each style tends to contain various training methods within its syllabus, solo hand routines, partner work, Qi Gong, meditation
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Simon Watson - Senior Coach for the Longfei Taiji Quan Association of Great Britain |
and weapon routines can all befound within the syllabus.
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David Arnold - Senior Student of Simon Watson and Kent Representative for the Longfei Taiji Quan Association |