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Gentle Way of
Tai Chi Qigong

​We Have Two Separate Affiliated Schools

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Tai Chi Qigong for Health (TCQH)

and

Gentle Arts of Self Defence (GASD)

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Both of Which Focus on

Tai Chi Qigong for Health

and Relaxation

with

TCQH Strictly NON CONTACT and

GASD including Self Defence  as an

Additional Focus in Class

- TCQH SCHOOL -

​Gentle Way of

Tai Chi Qigong for Health Classes

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  • 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

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

  • Beginners to Advanced levels as per TCQH brochure - open to all students 

  • TERM OR CASUAL fee and Membership fee for TCQH school

 

For the TCQH school & classes see -

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​ Website - www.taichiredlands.com

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- GASD SCHOOL -

Gentle Way of

Tai Chi Qigong for Health

Self Defence

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  • BEGINS with Tai Chi Qigong solo forms in TCQH classes & Foundation Course

  • Foundation Course includes Basic Martial form and Basic Self Defence

  • NO Sparring, Grappling, Throwing, Falling - Incl Push Hands - Energy Flow

  • Understanding and practice of Self Defence Applications of solo form with Bunkai

  • Gentle Way Principle of - "Minimum Effort with Maximum Efficiency"

  • Gentle Way improves  relaxation, balance, brain function and emotional health

  • Suitable for Older Adults and Seniors adapted to individual capabilities of student

  • Grading levels from Yellow to Black Belt in Tai Chi and Goju Ryu Karate

  • TERM FEE for minimum two classes pw and Membership of GASD & TCQH schools

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For more information on GASD

see this website -

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WELCOME CALENDAR

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GENTLE WAY OF SELF DEFENCE

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​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

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