Tai Chi
World Taiji Boxing Association (WTBA) - Erle Montaigue System
Chi Kung (Qigong)
Chi Kung Chi (Qi) means energy that circulates in the body, Kung (Gong) means ‘work’. Therefore, Chi Kung means developing the energy circulation in the body. It is a Training System. Chi Kung is based upon theory of ‘yin’ and ‘yang’, which describes the relationship of complimentary qualities. Tai Chi is the highest form of Chi Kung.
Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan)
Tai Chi is suitable for all ages and may be practiced for enjoyment, health, relaxation, self defence and exercise. One gains health and lifestyle benefits from regular Tai Chi practice.
The first aim of Tai Chi is to teach the student to relax, thus enabling the body to operate as efficiently as possible. While Tai Chi aims to gain ‘stillness in movement’, its practice is anything but passive. It is an exacting form of exercise that contains much subtlety. We continue to learn in Tai Chi about many things, not the least about ourselves.
Pa Kua Chang (Baguazhang)
Pa Kua is a more vigorous ‘sister’ art to Tai Chi and involves circular, twisting movements and complex footwork. Like Tai Chi, Pa Kua is a health and martial art.
Activities taught at the School include:
- Yang Style Traditional Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) Long Form
- Training Methods (San Sau, Push Hands)
- Wudang Hand Weapons
- Pa Kua Chang (Baguazhang) Circular Dragon Form
- Pa Kua Chang (Baguazhang) Animal Forms
- Weapons (Broadsword, stick, short stick)
- Chi Kung (Qigong).
World Taiji Boxing Association (WTBA)
Tai Chi, Pa Kua and Chi Kung are taught at the School under the authority of Master Erle Montaigue (Founder), and Eli Montaigue (Head) of the World Taiji Boxing Association (WTBA).