T'ai Chi Ch'uan is a slow,graceful, rhythmic exercise which promotes good health and over timemay be developed into a system of self defense. Thus, it is considereda moving meditation as well as a powerful martial art.

The practice of T'ai Chi Ch'uanrestores the balance between the physical and mental. Performed withconcentration and control, it can be a challenging discipline forpersons of all ages. The repetition of the slowmovements create habits of relaxation, while the gentle twistingenhances flexibility and improves circulation. This is particularlyvaluable as we grow older.

After performing T'ai Chi Ch'uan, onefeels a sense of well-being, not fatigue. Regular practice will notonly develop an agile and graceful body, but also an alert and serenemind.

Some study T'ai Chi Ch'uan for itsaesthetic quality as well as its benefits. Each of the movements in theslow set has its own martial and physiological significance. Whenperformed together in sequence, the result is as captivating to watchas it is to perform.

"How do we learn?"
"How do we make changes?"
"When we move slowly, we can be aware."
"When we move quickly, we often compound our errors."
"First we do slow set to listen to ourselves."
"Later, as a martial art, we learn to listen to others."

David Block

T'aiChi Ch'uan Academy, 318 N. 5th Avenue Phoenix, Arizona 85003
Tel. (602) 254-8576