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Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan
Graphic by Mr. Assi Ben-Porat courtesy of
www.arttaichi.com
Tai Chi Chuan (literally translated, “Supreme Ultimate Boxing) is
the most practiced martial art in the world. It is known for its slow,
fluid, and graceful movements. Although a superior martial art (certainly
one of the most ancient), the vast majority of the people who “play” Tai
Chi Chuan do so for the known health benefits the movements bring about.
Some of these benefits include, deep muscle relaxation and toning, balance,
coordination, lowered blood pressure, easier, deeper respiration and a
serene state of mind. There are several documented and peer reviewed
studies of Tai Chi improving the range of motion, balance and coordination
of arthritis patients.
At Hubble ATA Masters
Academy we teach Yang
Tai Chi Chuan, a style founded by Yang Lu Chan (1799-1872) and popularized
by his grandson Yang Chen Fu (1883-1936). Mr. Hubble has been training in
Yang Tai Chi Chuan for 13 years, most recently (for the past 5 years) under
Grandmaster William CC Chen’s system. His approach to playing and teaching
Tai Chi focuses on body mechanics, breathing and energy circulation, rather
than the esoteric and “magical” powers some attribute to the art. He
believes the recuperative and energizing properties of the physical
practice of this martial art are the true magic.
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