(English) The "Ten Essentials of Tai Chi Quan” highlighted by Master Yang Chengfu is the must to know for beginners. These include “Erect the head and relax the neck,” “Contract the chest and lengthen the back,” “Loosen the waist,” “Distinguish between the voidness and solidness,” “Falling shoulders and elbows,” “Intention without force,” “Follow up and down,” “Harmony of internal and external,” “Continuous movement,” and “Seeking static in movement.” Here comes with a demonstration of Tai Chi Quan by master, Lin Min Hsiou, along with the key points summarized from "Ten Essentials of Tai Chi Quan". Hope everyone can learn the essence gradually from the daily practice.
An introduction to The Stirling Tai-Chi Society.
The Stirling Tai-Chi Society is a longstanding and well-respected martial arts school and community located in Chicago's Wicker Park / Bucktown neighborhood.
Founded by Tai-Chi Master Stirling Levine (a practitioner of over 30 years) , the school's curriculum specializes in the Yang-Style of Tai-Chi Chuan as taught by Grand Master Hsu Fun-Yuen.
Stirling Tai-Chi Society also specializes in the internal martial art of Hsing-I Chuan (also known as Xing-Yi) as taught by Grand Master Wai Lun Choi & Hsu Fun-Yuen. STCS also offers various weapons training (sword, knife, staff, spear, etc.) and a variety kung-fu styles and forms (White Ape, Ta Lu, Tongbei), push-hands training and more.
Additionally, STCS offers classes in Yin-Yang style Yoga by instructor Debra LaMantia who teaches in the style of Master Paulie Zink. She is a registered teacher of the Ying Yoga Institute.
Call 847-337-9124 for Yin-Yang Yoga class days and times.
