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ABOUT
OUR CLUB
Chenshi Taichicise
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2004:
New Home TaiChi Deck - time to relax!
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The Appeal of
Chen Style:
The energetic Chen style of Tai Chi is not yet well known
in most European Countries - even though it is the original
parent and fighting form of TaiChi from which the other
better known styles have come. As more and more European
people find out about Chen style it is fast becoming a popular
art-form and healthy lifestyle choice, not only for younger
adults, but also senior citizens (who practise less vigorously),
community groups, experienced Martial Artists (from both
hard & soft traditions) and even professional dancers.
I
believe Chen style has a lot to offer younger adults because
training is much more vigorous and energetic than the other
Tai Chi styles more familiar to the average Kiwi. Chen style's
unique "silk reeling" techniques add even more
grace to those wonderfully "liquid", flowing movements
that we all associate with Tai Chi.
Teaching Method:
Here in Auckland I promote Chen style by systematically
teaching everything I know in an open and candid manner.
As club members mature there is opportunity for further
growth through exposure in public demonstrations, assistance
in community teaching, workshops with quality visiting Chinese
Masters and overseas trips to Chen style Conventions in
Asian countries.
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"Push
hands" Training with Master Zhu
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Goals:
People
take up Tai Chi for various reasons: relaxation, stress
relief, mental discipline, self defence, health benefits,
fitness, a beautiful art form, social contact or just to
have a good time. That is what clubs are for and we cater
for all these needs.
But
my special hope is that some of our more talented members
will have the ambition to represent New Zealand in international
competitions/conventions. These competitions are associated
with TaiChi conventions and are regularly held at various
overseas Asian venues (e.g. China, Singapore). Such events
involve the individual demonstration of a set of movements
before a panel of judges and are attended by many hundreds
of entrants. These events provide wonderful exposure and
open-mindedness to other TaiChi styles and are a great spur
to ongoing training and learning. Of course its also great
fun to go as a Club whether as competitors or simply as
tourists.
