HIDDEN DRAGON TAI CHI
A martial arts school
A martial arts school
Throughout history mankind has managed to live in conflict with neighboring tribes, civilizations or nations over resources or merely the lust for power. In response Peoples developed means to defend themselves. In China this led to the creation of an empty hand fighting system which came to be called Tai Chi, or Tai Chi Chuan with the oldest form dating back to the 1400's and originating in the Chen village.
Although there are four other main derivative forms, each with a slightly different focus, Chen Style Tai Chi is the original stylea and the focus of our school. Tai Chi is considered to be an internal Art based on principles which govern the form as opposed to other "hard" forms created elsewhere in Asia where form follows function.
Focus. Balance. Flexibility. Cardio vascular health. Mental health. Disease mitigation*. And all that for maybe 20 minutes per day!
There are various studies by e.g. the Mayo Clinic and Harvard touting these very benefits of practicing Tai Chi to a persons health.
In addition, once learned, It can be practiced solo or in a group, indoors or outside and it does not require specialized equipment or clothing.
Think "meditation in Motion", think low impact exercise. think socializing while getting a workout. Better yet, don't think, do!
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Barend is currently working to expand his knowledge and skill with Master Chen Huixian, a direct line successor of Chen-Family Taijiquan and the Senior "In-Chamber"Disciple of the Grand Master in the United States.
In addition Barend has studied with Master Jimmy Dong and attended workshops by both Master Wang HaiJun and Grand Master Chen ZhengLei.
Prior to that Barend earned a Black Belt in Ishinryu Karate. In total barend has some 20 years experience teaching in various disciplines, from aviation to dance and martial arts.
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