Community Service

Beginner Tai Chi

Beginner Program

PROGRAM LENGTH:  9 months**
RESULTS:  Basic knowledge of Tai Chi Applications and Postures. 13 Movement Form for solo practice.
BENEFITS:  Have fun. Lower Stress and Blood Pressure. Improve Balance, Flexibility, Coordination, Posture, Strength, Fitness, and Relaxation.
RANKS:  None, White, Yellow
PREREQUISITES:  None
DETAILS:  The Beginner Program is geared to the novice. The class is opened with a gentle warm-up of moving, walking, and stretching. Following the warm-up students work with partners on learning the application of the Tai Chi postures and finish the class with solo practice. This program will cover 8 movements and all supporting material. Once the student has a solid understanding of the application of the movements they can easily assemble them into a short choreographed set known as the 'Plum Blossom 13 Movement Tai Chi Form'.

**Program Lengths are estimated - may vary on frequency of class attendance and personal limitations