Sydney School of Tai Chi: Classes

Class Timetable

Camperdown Memorial Park, Church Grounds, Newtown

    Monday       6:00 - 7:00 p.m     Introduction/Warm Up     Next course 22th September 2008
    Monday       7:00 - 8:30 p.m     Form/Application

    Wednesday 6:00 - 7:00 p.m     Introduction/Warm Up     Next course 2009
    Wednesday 7:00 - 8:30 p.m     Form/Application

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Eight Week Introduction Courses

An introduction to the principles of Tai Chi and how we can use them in evolving ourselves. Course content will cover the following:

The loosening exercises
These simple repetitive movements train the main principles of Tai Chi such as relaxing the muscles, opening the joints and re-aligning the body structure with gravity.

The Tai Chi Form
Used to train co-ordination and flowing movement, emphasising softness and connection to the ground to develop, true balance and the harmonising of mind and body.

"Push Hands" exercises
These circular fixed-pattern partner exercises develop pliability and sensitivity, through yielding and sticking to another's touch and intent, whilst maintaining awareness and balance in our own movements.

Cost for the 8 week Introduction course is $120. Gift vouchers are available.


Form & Application Classes

After the ten week course students can continue into the Form classes. We encourage students to use the Introduction class to warm up and also to focus on one of the aspects of the principles. Two classes a week are also recommended for better progress.

When familiar with the complete Short Form and partner exercises, students can move into the Application classes and/or learn Sword, Stick, Spear and Sabre forms. Practitioners gradually follow the Tai Chi principles from training the outer movements to internal body mechanics, then discovering the relaxed resilient connections through the body and finally, emptiness of mind.

Private Lessons

Private tuition is available at a convenient time for people with busy schedules or those who wish to increase their rate of progress. Call the school for further details.

International Workshops

Once a year workshops in Malaysia are organised for Sydney School of Tai Chi students.

The main principles of Tai Chi practice are:
* Releasing *
* Vertical balance *
* Moving from the centre *
* Listening *