Tai Chi Lessons in Houston
Learn Yang style Tai Chi Chuan. We study the full 108 forms.
Dress any way you wish. Beginners are always welcome, and the
lessons are free.
Come to the lobby of the Bellaire Professional Building at
6550 Mapleridge:
- Every Monday at 5:30 - 7:30 PM with Master Nguyen Cao
Thanh as Instructor
Other Lessons in Houston and Surrounding Areas
Jewish Community Center
5601 S. Braeswood
For information:
Rice University
Rice students call the Registrar's Office for times and class
credit information.
Class taught by Master Nguyen Cao Thanh
St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church
Parish Center
Holcomb @ Buffalo Speedway
Meet every Monday for beginning classes. Meet every Tuesday and Thursday for advanced classes. Classes are for an hour beginning at 5:30 P.M.
For information:
- Call Pam Cornell @ 713-799-7145
Book and Video
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A workbook that provides detailed instructions for each
of the 108 forms, a video featuring Master Nguyen Cao Thanh
performing the complete 108 forms, T-shirts, and many other items are available
for purchase. You can Complete
the form, which includes current prices, and bring it to the the weekly
class at the Bellaire Professional Building. If you do not live in Houston
or the surrounding area, contact Geoffry Oshman at oshman@hal-pc.org.
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Benefits of Tai Chi
Recent research has reported improvement in heart function,
balance and postural stability, and fall prevention.
Improvements in mood and reductions in stress, tension, depression,
anger, fatigue, confusion, and anxiety are noted in both beginning and advanced
tai chi practitioners. It developes calm, peace, relaxation, and clarity of
mind.
Tai chi integrates both the body and mind. The movement aids blood circulation
and helps to remove toxins in the liver, helps the kindney
to function properly,
improves
balance,
prevents
backaches, and improves joint stiffness associated with arthritis.
Thirteen Principles of Tai Chi
- Keep a serene countenance.
- Do the form, the slower the better.
- Use your brain and not your brawn.
- Continuity with no interruption.
- Inner peace in outwardly moving form.
- Keep the mind empty and the head erect as if suspended
from above.
- Maintain an upright posture.
- Distinguish between yin and yang, the negative and
positive.
- Flat chest and back.
- Pliable waist.
- Low shoulders and elbows.
- Synchronization of the movement of all the parts of the
body.
- Harmony of the mind and body.
Tai Chi's 108 Forms
- Preparatory Form
- Beginning Form
- Step Forward and Grasp Swallow Tail
- Single Whip
- Raise Hands to High Position
- White Stork Spreads Its Wings
- Brush Knee and Twist Left
- Play Guitar
- Brush Knee and Twist Left
- Brush Knee and Twist Right
- Brush Knee and Twist Left
- Play Guitar
- Brush Knee and Twist Left
- Step Forward, Swerve, Parry, and Punch
- Seeming Counter and Closure
- Cross Hands
- Carry Tiger Back to the Mountains
- Fist Under Your Elbow
- Twisting Monkey (Right)
- Twisting Monkey (Left)
- Twisting Monkey (Right)
- Diagonal Flying
- Raise Hands to High Position
- White Stork Spreads Its Wings
- Brush Knee and Twist Left
- Needle at the Sea Bottom
- Fan Through the Back
- Turn and Strike with Elbow and Fist
- Step Forward, Swerve, Parry, and Punch
- Step Upward and Grasp Swallow Tail
- Single Whip
- Move Hands Like Floating Clouds
- Move Hands Like Floating Clouds
- Move Hands Like Floating Clouds
- Single Whip
- High Stroke on Horse
- Blossom Right
- High Stroke on Horse
- Blossom Left
- Turn and Kick with Left Sole
- Brush Knee and Twist Left
- Brush Knee and Twist Right
- Step Forward and Punch Downward
- Turn and Strike with Elbow an Fist
- Step Forward, Swerve, Parry, and Punch
- Turn and Kick with Right Sole
- Strike Tiger-Left
- Strike Tiger-Right
- Turn and Kick with Right Sole
- Two Peaks Transpierce Ears
- Kick with Left Sole
- Swerve and Kick with Right Sole
- Step Forward, Swerve, Parry, and Punch
- Seeming Counter and Closure
- Cross Hands
- Carry Tiger Back to Mountains
- Slanting Whip
- Parting the Right Mane
- Parting the Left Mane
- Parting the Right Mane
- Step Forward and Grasp Swallow Tail
- Single Whip
- Fairy Weaving at the Shuttle, Left
- Fairy Weaving at the Shuttle, Right
- Fairy Weaving at the Shuttle, Left
- Fairy Weaving at the Shuttle, Right
- Step Forward and Grasp Swallow Tail
- Single Whip
- Move Hands Like Floating Clouds
- Move Hands Like Floating Clouds
- Move Hands Like Floating Clouds
- Single Whip
- Lion Creeps Down
- Golden Pheasant Stands on Left Leg
- Golden Pheasant Stands on Right Leg
- Twisting Monkey (Right)
- Twisting Monkey (Left)
- Twisting Monkey (Right)
- Diagonal Flying
- Raise Hands to High Position
- White Stork Spreads Its Wings
- Brush Knee and Twist Left
- Needle at Sea Bottom
- Fan Through the Back
- Turn and Strike with Elbow and Fist
- Step Forward, Swerve, Parry, and Punch
- Step Upward and Grasp Swallow Tail
- Single Whip
- Move Hands Like Floating Clouds
- Move Hands Like Floating Clouds
- Move Hands Like Floating Clouds
- Single Whip
- High Stroke on Horse
- Belt Thrusting Hand
- Rotation Blossom Kick
- Step Forward and Punch Navel
- Step Upward and Grasp Swallow Tail
- Single Whip
- Lion Creeps Down
- Watch the Seven Stars of the Dipper
- Step Back to Ride the Tiger
- Turn and Sweep the Lotus
- Draw the Bow and Shoot the Tiger
- Step Forward, Swerve, Parry, and Punch
- Seeming Counter and Closure
- Cross Hands
- Conclusion of Tai Chi Chuan
- Bow to the Patron Saint
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