Taijiquan is an ancient Chinese “internal art” comprised mostly of slow movements — with occasional fast energetic moves — in forms developed from ancient times, but clarified in the seventeenth century and afterward into a number of “family” styles. The earliest is Chen family style. The most common today Yang family style. Taijiquan is an internal art because it focuses on development of qi — internal energy — that connects with the energy of the universe. As such, taijiquan is one form of qigong — energy work
It has three elements:
- meditation and philosophy
- martial art
- system of health and well-being.
Different taiji schools and teachers tend to focus on one or more of these elements. Way of Peace Taijiquan (instructor Dr. Andy Fitz-Gibbon) treats all three elements as equally important for a clear understanding and thorough practice of taiji.
Dr Andy Fitz-Gibbon is a certified taiji instructor by Master Jesse Tsao (12th Generation Chen style lineage) of Tai Chi HealthWays, San Diego CA. Dr. Fitz-Gibbon (Chen Cheng Fei) is also a 13th Generation Chen lineage holder and a formal disciple of Master Tsao.
Peaceful Way Taijiquan Certifcates of Progress
In traditional taiji there are no grades or colored belts to indicate progress. Some adepts were always recognized as masters after many years of daily practice. In taiji, all are students. Others recognize masters in an organic rather than organized way.
However, as taiji is growing in popularity in the west, many schools are introducing grades and colored belts (usually sashes in taiji) to encourage students in their progress. At Peaceful Way Taijiquan we offer certificates on completion of 8, 10 or 15 week courses to encourage students in their development.
Classes:
Monday 4:30-5:30 during semester, on campus. Contact for details.
Wednesday 4:30-5:30 during semester, on campus. Contact for details.
Tuesday 11:40-12:40, undergraduate for credit class, guests welcome. Contact for details.
Cost $50 per 15-week course.
Private Lessons:
By arrangement. Contact for details.
Organizations:
We are happy to lead workshops and courses on taijiquan, stress and meditation, and qigong exercises. Contact for details.
Classes:
Monday 4:30-5:30 during semester, on campus. Contact for details.
Wednesday 4:30-5:30 during semester, on campus. Contact for details.
Tuesday 11:40-12:40, undergraduate for credit class, guests welcome. Contact for details.
Cost $50 per 15-week course.
Private Lessons:
By arrangement. Contact for details.
Organizations:
We are happy to lead workshops and courses on taijiquan, stress and meditation, and qigong exercises. Contact for details.
Students are encouraged to get the DVD for each routine taught by Master Jesse Tsao (* above).
If you are interested in exploring learning taijiquan, please contact:
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