Gentle Arts of
Self Defence
Tai Chi Qigong
for Health &
Self Defence
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- Suitable Older Adults -
- Be Like Water -
- Go with the Flow -
- Relaxation & Calmness -
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).
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TCHQH strictly NON CONTACT and DOES NOT involve any two person activities
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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
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Beginners to Advanced levels as per TCQH brochure - open to all students
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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
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Foundation Course includes Basic Martial form and Basic Self Defence
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NO Sparring, Grappling, Throwing, Falling - Incl Push Hands - Energy Flow
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Understanding and practice of Self Defence Applications of solo form with Bunkai
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Gentle Way Principle of - "Minimum Effort with Maximum Efficiency"
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Gentle Way improves relaxation, balance, brain function and emotional health
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Suitable for Older Adults and Seniors adapted to individual capabilities of student
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Grading levels from Yellow to Black Belt in Tai Chi and Goju Ryu Karate
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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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​For differences between
by Elva Arthy and Denis Arthy