email:keithroost@msn.com.....Telf:00351-913019976
New for July 2009, open class Thursday evenings 19.00 - 20.00
See the promo video for the IPC class made by ESECTV here
Demonstration DVD of the Wu Dang Short form ( square and round versions) is available ...Watch the youtube preview's Here (square)andHere (round).
Out of stock , new supplies arrving Soon
Chi Gung Trainers Course..... & Beginners courses
Anyone interested in our new training courses to learn Chi Gung systems, or to become a registered and qualified Chi Gung (Qigong) trainer can begin training with a range of monthly courses, starting in September 2009. All courses will be taught in Portuguese and English including practical and theoretical components, and learning material.
Applications by email to :grmedia@keithroosttaichi.org
More details of the course will be announced
shortly. Places limited, apply early.
There was a free demonstration and lesson in Tai Chi and Chi Gung for World Tai Chi Day,Saturday 25th April which was well attended by students and members of the public. Amongst the highlights were demonstrations of Sword and Sabre by Gloria and Neil, they also provided a thrilling display of Staff versus Sabre! Pictures will be posted shortly.
Our sincere thanks to the management of Parque Verde, Coimbra for the venue, and to all the people who supported the event
New Short stories by Keith
Click here to go to the first of the new short stories, published on the TCUGB website
Click here for the Golden Rooster Blog
News...Keith and Gloria have just finished the 18 Movements of Tai Chi, Chi Gung for Golden Rooster School of Internal Arts
Escola Superior Agraria, Bencanta, Coimbra. em gynasio.
Terca-feira 21.00 - 22.30
Quinta-feira 21.00 - 22.30
Casa de Pessoal em HUC, Coimbra.
Terca-feira 17.00 - 18.00
Quinta-feira 17.00 - 18.00
O Instituto Raio Azul,
Av. Dr. Elisio de Moura, No357 loja 4
Terca-feira 18.45 - 20.15
There are a few opportunities for intensive lessons and
weekend courses available.
Please use the contact us button , or
telephone. 913019976
An introduction to Tai Chi Chuan
An ancient Chinese martial art based upon the theories of Taoism, Tai Chi (also spelt Taijiquan) is famous for its slow moving, dance like, hand form, and its many health benefits.
Recently its martial aspect is being rediscovered; the martial art of the Imperial Guards of China had to be effective, yet a famous modern Karate master and student of Tai Chi stated that “only supermen can fight with Tai Chi”. This perceived difficulty is due to Tai Chi Chuan’s basis on Taoist philosophy, which requires that the practitioner concentrate on achieving the state of Sung and receives the opponent’s attacks without resistance (Yin) until the advantage can be seized (Yang).
Sung is a state of prepared relaxation in which the mind and body are relaxed and calm, yet alert and ready for action. This state of calm preparation, combined with correct bio-mechanical function, in terms of respiration and body alignment, is why Tai Chi is an effective method of prophylactic health care, capable of improving many conditions.
Today, many people all over the world practice Tai Chi for relaxation and health improvement, there is a growing international competition scene with Tai Chi exponents competing in either full contact (San Shou) where the winner is frequently decided by a knockout, or the gymnastic performance of demanding Tai Chi hand and weapon forms (Tao Lu) and the two person contest of pushing hands (Tou Shou) where competitors try to upset the balance of their opponent, whilst maintaining their own mental and physical equilibrium.
