About Tai Chi Chuan
Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) is an ancient Chinese martial art well known for its superior health benefits and high level of effectiveness in combat.
At Golden Eagle Martial Arts Centers we are fortunate to be able to offer one of the most direct Yang Family lineages in the United States to the most famous teacher and grandson of the Founder of Yang Family Taijiquan, the great Yang Cheng Fu. Through our Wu Tang lineage we are able to offer the "Laojia" or "old frame" which is the original Taijiquan form taught to Yang Lu-Chan in Chen Village.
Taijiquan forms are performed slowly and in a relaxed manner, which has the benefit of calming the mind and releasing the mental and physical tensions that our modern stressful lifestyles can produce. Studies have shown that the daily practice of Taijiquann helps to prevent stress-related diseases such as high blood pressure, digestive problems and heart disease. It is also commonly recognized as an excellent form of moving meditation.
As a martial art, Taijiquan is unsurpassed; using the theory of "four ounces of strength defeating one ton of force," one can repel an opponent without resorting to force against force. The opponent's own strength is used against him, while the Taiji practitioner uses little or none of his own energy.
* In the May 1996 issue of The Journal of the American Geriatrics Society a study confirmed that "the practice of Taijiquan produces measurable benefits in reducing frailty and falls in older persons and helps in maintaining balance and strength."
