Reuben was presented with his green belt a couple of Saturdays ago 9th Dec. He has worked hard for it. Well Done Reuben.
Benjamin Zephaniah
Have a listen to this about his view on Tai Chi and why he does it.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTMtSgEb2pc
Would have be good if he joined Wutan and he wouldn’t have had to go to China to learn it
News from Josh
Hello friends of Wutan,
It feels like a while since I last saw you all but I've been incredibly busy finishing my Chinese Medicine course where I am officially a First class acupuncturist 🎉
I'm treating at Meadowside Osteopathy, in Farnham, on Mondays and Wednesdays so if anyone wants to book in for a session, you would be more than welcome and you can recieve a 15% discount off your sessions!
Acupuncture is an incredible form of complementary medicine which is included in one of the 5 branches of Chinese Medicine, along with Qi Gong and Tai Chi, which can help with a huge number of conditions. I've treated people for muscular issues, autoimmune conditions, sleep, digestive concerns, headaches, mental health, women's health, and much much more. The possibilities for treatment are endless as we are more focused on your unique concerns rather than a typical "western" condition.
If you would like to book a session you can do so on my website (available here) or please feel free to contact me (07778599033) with any questions you may have.
Hopefully I'll see you soon!
Warmest regards,
Josh
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Just Life's Balance
Josh Barrow, Acupuncturist at Meadowside Osteopathy (Farnham)
01252 268 802 | josh@justlifesbalance.com
Long Yang Tai Chi Form - 108 postures
After learning the ‘Yang’ short from (link), in both right and left directions, Wutan students may progress to the ‘Long Yang’ form. Perhaps you will see it called the ‘Yang traditional form’, or the ‘Old Yang form’. We describe it as having 108 postures and this matches content you will find on-line.
The Tai Chi Classics
I am a keen podcast listener, and one that I look forward to is The Tai Chi Notebook by martial artist Graham Barlow. His interests cover Tai Chi, Xing Yi, Brazilian Jiu Jitsu and the study of the martial arts. He often interviews fellow practitioners, but on his most recent podcast he was alone and talking about the ‘Tai Chi Classics’. I played this over and over on repeat, and I am sure I will do so again. Listen below or find the podcast in your favourite podcast player.
Is Tai Chi good for you?
Short Form Tai Chi (37 postures)
What is Push Hands?
Pushing hands is said to be the gateway for students to experientially understand the martial aspects of the internal martial arts (內家 nèijiā): leverage, reflex, sensitivity, timing, coordination and positioning.
The Short Form - an aide memoir
A focus on Qigong
Bend the knees!
Struggling to Remember Eight Pieces of Brocade Qigong?
The National Health Service's Guide to Tai Chi
The Health Benefits of Tai Chi
The BBC series 'Trust me I'm a Doctor', hosted by Dr Michael Mosley, conducted a 12 week experiment to compare the effect of exercise on two groups of volunteers between the ages of 65 and 75. Neither group had previously conducted regular exercise. One group participated in Zumba classes and the other in Tai Chi.