The
central element of the practice is the Internal Discipline
that dictates how a movement should be made from the internal
core of the body—the abdomen and the back—not
from the external parts of the body, such as arms and
shoulders. This discipline is essential to obtain the
full benefits of Tai Chi. Without it, the entire logical
structure of Tai Chi disintegrates and can no longer be
considered an internal martial art
Legend
attributes Chang San-Feng (1279-1368), a Taoist priest,
to be the founder of Tai Chi Chuan. But official Chinese
history attributes it to the Chen family. It was from
the Chen family that Yang Lu Chuan (1799-1872) learned
Tai Chi and later developed the Yang Short Form (37-Movements).
The
central element of Tai Chi Chuan is the Internal Discipline
that movement should be made from the internal core (Dan
Tien) of the body—the abdomen and the back—not
from the external parts of the body, such as arms and
shoulders. This discipline is essential to obtain the
full benefits of Tai Chi. Without it, the entire logical
structure of Tai Chi disintegrates and can no longer be
considered an internal martial art.
Dr. Rosenfarb took his very first Tai Chi Chaun Class
at age 11. He teaches beginner classes to individuals
wishing to learn the basics of Tai Chi, as well as teaching
a traditional Tai Chi form called the Yang Short Form.
Dr. Rosenfarb has studied other martial arts disciplines
including: Okinawan Karate, Chinese Kung Fu, Korean Tai
Kwan Do, and Japanese Aikido.
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Tai
Chi Chuan is composed of calm, relaxed movements designed
to establish a balanced state of vital forces in the practitioner
(the union of body polarity of the Yin and Yang forces;
positive and negative). It helps the whole body to perform
its functions efficiently, by promoting Qi and blood circulation
and aiding in the balancing of the organs systems. Through
these gentle movements, it has proven to promote immunity
to many degenerative diseases.
A major contribution Tai Chi Chuan makes
to our health lies in exercises which concentrate the
mind, calm the disposition, facilitate the use the consciousness
to move the body without awkward strength, make the muscle
pliant, quicken the reflexes, improve the circulation,
promotes overall awareness of the body and mind, and regulates
the activities of other systems and organs. The entire
sequence and composition of the movements of Tai Chi Chuan
flows smoothly into each other and brings every muscle
and joint.
People
suffering from high blood pressure, gastric and enteric
diseases, paralysis, kidney diseases, etc., can all benefit
from the practice of Taijiquan. From the therapeutic point
of view, Taijiquan is beneficial to the young and old,
and particularly those people who are not able to participate
in more strenuous exercise programs.
Weekly Tai Chi Classes
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