Gentle Way of

Health Relaxation

Self Defence classes

 

• Begin with Tai Chi solo forms suitable to learn in a short period of time. 

• Foundation to move onto other Tai Chi and martial forms, kata and styles 

• Understanding and practice of self defence applications of the solo form/kata

• Self Defence Principle of - "Minimum Effort with Maximum Efficiency"

• Gentle Martial art to improve balance, brain function and emotional health

• Safety paramount with activities  adapted to individual capabilities of student

• Option to be graded from yellow to black belt in Tai Chi and/or Goju Ryu Karate

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​Gentle Way of

Tai Chi Qigong for Health

(TCQH) classes

• Focus on the Better Health and Well-Being through Tai Chi Qigong and NOT on martial or combat performance as in traditional  Tai Chi Chuan  (Taijquan).   

• TCHQH strictly NON CONTACT and DOES NOT involve any two person activities

• Includes understanding of martial intention / principles of Tai Chi Forms to assist in practicing Tai Chi Qigong forms as a safe and effective form exercise  

 

For the TCQH classes see -

 

​ website - www.taichiredlands.com

 

Gentle Arts of Self Defence is affiliated with 

Sakurakan-QUBBA -

Queensland United Black Belt Assn Inc - est 1960 

 

For differences between

Tai Chi for Health and

Tai Chi as Martial Art

please refer to articles

by Elva Arthy and Denis Arthy

published and presented at

First International

Tai Chi for Health Conference

Korea 2006, available at

Website - ACADEMIA.COM