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Chen Style Old Form Two 41 Postures combines the agile body movement, the punching skills, the elbow strike and even wrestling skills. It is good aerobic sweating Workout. It will take you 30-60 hours to master it. You can take the individual posture to practice many times as aerobic sweating Workout. It will help to build your muscle strength and flexibility.

Tai Chi or Shadow Boxing, another school of Kungfu in Chinese martial art culture, was born in Henan Province, 70km north to David Yao's native place.

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Chen Style Old Form Two 41 Postures combines the agile body movement, the punching skills, the elbow strike and even wrestling skills. It is good aerobic sweating Workout. It will take you 30-60 hours to master it. You can take the individual posture to practice many times as aerobic sweating Workout. It will help to build your muscle strength and flexibility.

Tai Chi or Shadow Boxing, another school of Kungfu in Chinese martial art culture, was born in Henan Province, 70km north to David Yao's native place.

Tai chi, short for T'ai chi ch'üan or Tàijí quán  (Chinese: 太极拳,太極拳; pinyin: Tàijí quán), is a traditional Chinese martial art which combines mind and awareness of our body, the deep diaphragmatic breathing and Qi, the inherent vital energy, through graceful movements to achieve mindfulness and relaxation. Tai chi is practiced for both its defense training, its health benefits and meditation.

Qigong, qi gong, chi kung, or chi gung (simplified Chinese: 气功 qìgōng literally: "Life Energy Cultivation") is a holistic system of coordinated body posture and movement, breathing, and meditation used in belief it promotes health, spirituality, and martial arts training. Qigong practice typically involves moving meditation, coordinating slow flowing movement, deep rhythmic breathing, and calm meditative state of mind.  Qigong can be viewed as a medicinal movement practice, combining breath work, relaxation, movement and self-massage all in one.

In Chen Style Traditional 74 Form LJ1  (陈氏太极拳老架一路  Chén shì tàijí quán lǎo jià yīlù  Chen Style Tai Chi Traditional Form  One; Chen Style Tai Chi Old Form Set One)  is the foundation of all Chen Style Tai Chi which keeps the kicking, jumping and leaping movements which will apply in fighting.  Base on Chen Style Traditional 74 Form LJ1, I will show more advance skills - Chen Tai Chi Fighting Style which combines mind, awareness and traditional Martial Art Kong Fu Skills You May Never Seen. The features of Original Chen Style Old Form Two are the agile body movement, the punching skills, the elbow strike and even wrestling skills.

What makes  Chen Style Tai Chi unique? It is 发力 fā lì, (releasing power; releasing power in explosive way),  It integrates whole body power and keep body in a relax states when release the power in very short and explosive way. The hitting point can be fist, elbow or knee. This Fali is different with boxing or kickboxing. You can take some movements to practice in fast speed and this can be very good sweating workout for you.

This will take you around 3 month to finish it. However, you can just take a single posture to practice.

Tai Chi Strengthens Mind and Body

Tai Chi’s focus on posture and body placement may add benefits beyond what cardiovascular or resistance-training can provide.

Tai Chi, a moving Yoga, does more than burn calories and tone muscles. It will enable you to gain flexibility and strength, reducing stress and allowing for greater relaxation. It's a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation.

The health benefits of tai chi

This gentle form of exercise can help maintain strength, flexibility, and balance, and could be the perfect activity for the rest of your life.

Tai chi is often described as "meditation in motion, moving Yoga,"  which originated in China as a martial art.  The Chen Style Tai chi is the oldest and parent form of the five traditional family styles of Tai chi. Chen-style is characterized by Silk reeling, alternating fast/slow motion and bursts of power.  The Chen Style is Originated in Hen Nan Chen Jia Gou, 70 KM at north of David Yao's birth place.

There is growing evidence that this mind-body practice, has value in treating or preventing many health problems. And you can get started even if you aren't in top shape or the best of health.  In this low-impact, slow-motion exercise, you go without pausing through a series of motions.  As you move, you breathe deeply and naturally, focusing your attention — as in some kinds of meditation — on your bodily sensations. Tai chi differs from other types of exercise in several respects. The movements are usually circular and never forced, the muscles are relaxed rather than tensed, the joints are not fully extended or bent, and connective tissues are not stretched. Tai chi can be easily adapted for anyone, from the most fit to people confined to wheelchairs or recovering from surgery.

陈氏太极拳 老架二路  The Full Routine Name:

1 太极起势 1. Beginning Posture

2 金刚捣碓 I "2. Pound Palm with Fist (YAO); Vajra Pounds Mortar; Buddha's Warrior Attendant Pounds Mortar;   

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3 懒扎衣 3. Grand Warding off Posture (YAO); Grasp and Tuck Clothes; Lazily Tying One’s Coat

4 六封四闭 4. Pushing hands on Empty Stance (YAO); Six Sealing, Four Closing

5 单鞭 5. Single Whip

6 跃步护心拳 6. Leaping step and Elbow Blocking Hit (YAO); Leaping step and Fist of Protecting the heart

7 进步斜行 7. Leaping Forward and Lunge forward on Bow stance (YAO); Stepping Forward walking Obliquely;  Diagonal Posture;

8 回头金刚捣碓 II 8. Turn Back and Pound Palm with Fist (YAO)

9 撇身拳 9. Overbody Throw Posture (YAO); The fist of covering the body

10 指裆 10. Low Hand Punch; Pointing Crotch Punch (YAO); Pointing Crotch

11 斩手 11. Hand Chopping Anti Locking (YAO)

12 翻花舞袖 12. Leaping and turn back Punch  (YAO)

13 掩手肱拳 I 13. Cover Fist and Punch 

14 转身腰拦肘 14. Turn Body with Forward  Elbow Strike

15 大肱拳小肱拳 15. Wave hands

16 玉女穿梭 16. Forward step 

17 倒骑龙 17. Ride the dragon in the reverse direction

18 掩手肱拳 II 18. Cover Fist and Punch 

19 裹鞭裹鞭 19. Sideway Burst Punch (YAO); Wrap Whip

20 兽头势 20. Monster Posture

21 披架子 21. Splitting Punch (YAO); Splitting Pose

22 掩手肱拳 III 22. Cover Fist and Punch 

23 伏虎 23. Subdue the Tiger

24 抹眉肱 24. Sweeping and Pushing using Palm (YAO); The Hitting of Rubbing Eyebrow Makes Red

25 左右黄龙三搅水 25. Sideways Single Wave Hand (YAO); The Yellow Dragon stirs water three times

26 左冲右冲 26.  Left Side Kick and Right Side Kick (YAO); Kick with left Heel and kick with right heel

27 掩手肱拳 IV 27. Cover Fist and Punch

28 扫堂腿 28. Sweep legs with Body turn

29 掩手肱拳 V 29. Cover Fist and Punch

30 全炮捶 30. Side Backward Throwing Double Punch (YAO); Dash

31 掩手肱拳 VI 31. Cover Fist and Punch 

32 捣叉捣叉 32. Low Smashing Punch (YAO); DaoCha

33 左二肱右二肱 33. Fist Punch Combination (YAO); Attack leftward twice rightward twice with forearm

34 回头当门炮 34. Leap turning with left side Backward Throwing Double Punch (YAO); The canno of turning head

35 变势大捉炮 35 Leap turning with right side Backward Throwing Double Punch (YAO); Change Posture Big caught cannon

36 腰拦肘 36. Forward  Elbow Strike (YAO); Strike with Elbow

37 顺拦肘 37. Piercing  Elbow Strike (YAO); Smooth Elbows

38 窝底炮 38.  Leap and Low Burst Punch (YAO); Punching Palm in Crouch Step

39 回头井栏直入 39. Turn Body and Strike with Double Elbows (YAO); Turning Head and go straight with left palm into well

40 金刚捣碓 III 40. Pound Palm with Fist

41 收势 41. Closing Posture

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Learning objectives

  • Original chen style old form two --the fighting tai chi style 41 postures
  • Self defense skills using tai chi
  • Apply tai chi into sweating workout.
  • To build your muscle strength and flexibility
  • To keep mental and physical fitness

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Udemy-Authentic Fighting Tai Chi-Chen New Frame Routine (XinJia) 1

The Chen Style Tai Chi New Frame Routine (XinJia) 1-Full Routine is my favorite among the total 8 sets of Chen Style Tai Chi that I have practiced. This routine is characterized by detailed movements, lower positions, and explosive releases of power, making it the master routine from which other Tai Chi styles, including Chen, Yang, and others, have derived.


To ensure I am fully prepared for the routine, I always start with a 2km jogging warm-up, which helps me to reach 70% of my capacity. Then I practice Chen Style Tai Chi New Frame Routine (XinJia) 1-Full Routine, which helps me to reach 85% of my capacity, equivalent to a 5km jog or 10 minutes of rope skipping. To track my effort and heart rate during my practice, I use Myzone, a fitness tracking system that provides real-time heart rate monitoring and tracks physical activity. Myzone calculates my maximum heart rate (MHR) from the moment I start training and tracks my effort, providing me with accurate data on my progress.


I believe that Myzone provides a more scientific way to measure the effectiveness of Tai Chi for fitness. By using this tool, I can see how my effort levels increase during my warm-up and throughout the routine, allowing me to adjust my practice to achieve my fitness goals. Overall, I find that the Chen Style Tai Chi New Frame Routine 1-Full Routine is an excellent way to improve my physical health and well-being.


I am excited to announce that I am in the process of creating and uploading all 8 sets of Chen Style Tai Chi routines. My goal is to have them completed by the end of April or early May. However, due to my recent suspected contact with COVID-19, I have very minor symptoms and am currently in self-quarantine.


I would like to thank you for your patience and continuous support as I work on creating better content for you. Despite the challenges posed by the pandemic, I am committed to continuing to share my passion for Tai Chi and helping others to benefit from this ancient practice.


Please bear with me as I navigate this difficult time and work to bring you the best possible content. I look forward to sharing the complete collection of Chen Style Tai Chi routines with you soon.


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Udemy-The Original Tai Chi Martial Art - Chen Style Old Form One

陈氏太极拳老架一路以柔为主,柔中有刚,其特点是舒展大方,步法轻灵稳健,身法中正自然,内劲以缠丝劲为核心统领全身;动作如行云流水,绵绵不断,一动皆动,一静具静,发劲时松活弹抖,完整一气;在劲力上以掤、捋、挤、按为主,以采、挒、肘、靠为辅。

Chen-style Tai Chi Quan, Old Frame Routine One, emphasizes softness and suppleness, with a blend of soft and hard. Its characteristics are expansiveness, grace, lightness, stability in footwork, and naturalness in body movements. The core of its internal strength is the coiling-silk energy, which leads the whole body. The movements flow continuously, like clouds and water, with every movement influencing the next, and stillness in movement. When issuing force, the body is relaxed, agile, and elastic, with a complete and continuous energy flow. In terms of energy, it focuses mainly on the techniques of warding off, rolling back, pressing, and pushing, supplemented by the techniques of plucking, rending, elbow-striking, and leaning.

Udemy-Tai Chi Chen Style 38 Form -to Sharp Mind & Physical Fitness

陈氏三十八式太极拳,这套太极拳是陈小旺在新架83式和老架74的基础上简化创编的,共分四段38个动作。吸取了传统太极拳的精华,共分四段38个动作。陈氏三十八式太极拳去掉原来的重复和过难动作外,仍保留陈氏太极的技击和缠丝劲的特点。

Chen Style 38-form Tai Chi, is a simplified routine created by Chen Xiaowang based on the traditional Chen Style Tai Chi 83-form and 74-form. It consists of four sections with a total of 38 movements. It incorporates the essence of traditional Tai Chi and retains the characteristics of Chen Style Tai Chi's martial arts techniques and silk-reeling energy, while removing redundant and excessively difficult movements.

Udemy-Tai Chi Chen Style 22 for Beginner-Strengthens Mind and Body

陈式太极基础22式是在陈式传统太极拳(老架、新架)的基础上提炼出来的简化套路,是专门为陈式太极拳爱好者提供的入门套路,也是进入传统太极拳的阶梯。其套路结构简洁明快,易学易练,符合当今的生活节奏。虽然动作套路只有22个,但动作特点和运动风格却保持了浓郁的传统韵味,舒展大方,圆活连贯,气势腾然。

Chen-style Tai Chi Basic 22 Forms is a simplified routine refined from the traditional Chen-style Tai Chi Chuan (Old Frame, New Frame), specifically designed for enthusiasts of Chen-style Tai Chi Chuan as an entry-level routine and a stepping stone to traditional Tai Chi Chuan. The routine has a concise and straightforward structure that is easy to learn and practice, in line with today's fast-paced lifestyle. Although the routine has only 22 forms, it maintains a rich traditional flavor in its characteristics and movement style, with flowing and graceful movements, rounded and smooth transitions, and a vigorous momentum.

Benefits of Tai Chi - Better Balance

The body systems responsible for balance can be affected by gradual changes due to aging or side effects of medications. There are also a host of health problems that can lead to unsteadiness on your feet. But many stability problems caused by aging or conditions such as arthritis, stroke, Parkinson's disease, or multiple sclerosis respond well to exercises designed to improve balance.

Simple exercises to improve stability and prevent falls gives you step-by-step instructions for easy, effective workouts that will improve posture, increase muscle strength and speed, sharpen reflexes, expand flexibility, and firm your core. You'll also get tips for fall-proofing your home.   

Tai chi improves balance and, according to some studies, reduces falls. Proprioception — the ability to sense the position of one's body in space — declines with age. Tai chi helps train this sense, which is a function of sensory neurons in the inner ear and stretch receptors in the muscles and ligaments. Tai chi also improves muscle strength and flexibility, which makes it easier to recover from a stumble. Fear of falling can make you more likely to fall; some studies have found that tai chi training helps reduce that fear.

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Combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation, offering a total mind-body workout that enhances both physical and mental well-being
Breaks down the 41 postures of Chen Style Old Form Two, allowing learners to master individual movements and gradually integrate them into a complete routine
Explores the fighting applications of Tai Chi, including punching, elbow strikes, and wrestling skills, providing practical self-defense techniques
Enables learners to practice individual postures as a quick and effective aerobic workout, making it suitable for those with busy schedules
Focuses on posture and body placement, which can improve balance and reduce the risk of falls, especially beneficial for older adults
Introduces learners to the oldest and parent form of the five traditional family styles of Tai Chi, providing a foundation in this martial art

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Vigorous chen style old form two

According to learners, the Aerobic Tai Chi Workout - Original Chen Style Old Form Two provides a vigorous physical exercise, delivering a good sweating workout focused on the unique Chen style Old Form Two. Students appreciate the emphasis on martial applications, including punching and elbow strikes, which adds depth to the form. While some find the dynamic pace and complex movements challenging, especially for beginners or those new to the Chen style, many report feeling increased muscle strength and flexibility. It is suggested that having some prior Tai Chi experience may help in mastering this form. Overall, reviews highlight its effectiveness as a demanding, fitness-oriented approach to Tai Chi.
Strong emphasis on fighting applications in movements.
"I like how the instructor explains the practical self-defense uses for the postures."
"The focus on explosive power and martial techniques is a key part of this form."
"It's interesting to see the fighting side of Tai Chi demonstrated."
Instructor provides helpful guidance for learning.
"The instructions are clear and the demonstrations make it easier to follow the sequence."
"I appreciate the detailed breakdown of each posture and section."
"Following along with the teacher's movements is straightforward."
Offers a challenging aerobic exercise experience.
"This form is definitely a workout, I really feel the aerobic benefits and sweat a lot."
"It's much more dynamic and intense than other Tai Chi styles I've tried."
"I feel stronger and more flexible since incorporating this into my routine."
Benefits those with existing Tai Chi background.
"Having practiced Old Form One helped me understand this form better."
"I think this course is best for someone who already has a foundation in Tai Chi."
"It feels like a progression rather than a starting point for total beginners."
Can be difficult for newcomers to follow quickly.
"As a beginner, I found it hard to keep up with the speed initially."
"The movements are quite complex and require significant practice to get right."
"This form isn't as slow or meditative as some other Tai Chi, be prepared for more speed."

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Aerobic Tai Chi Workout - Original Chen Style Old Form Two with these activities:
Review Tai Chi Principles
Reinforce your understanding of the core principles of Tai Chi, including mindfulness, relaxation, and coordinated movement, to enhance your practice of the Chen Style Old Form Two.
Browse courses on Tai Chi
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  • Read articles or watch videos explaining Tai Chi principles.
  • Reflect on how these principles apply to each movement in the form.
  • Practice the form slowly, focusing on embodying these principles.
Review 'Chen Style Taijiquan: The Source of Taiji Boxing'
Deepen your understanding of the historical and philosophical roots of Chen Style Tai Chi, providing a richer context for learning and practicing the Old Form Two.
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  • Read the book, focusing on the sections related to the history and principles of Chen Style Tai Chi.
  • Take notes on key concepts and techniques.
  • Reflect on how these concepts relate to the movements in the Old Form Two.
Practice Silk Reeling Exercises
Improve your coordination and body awareness by practicing silk reeling exercises, which are fundamental to Chen Style Tai Chi and essential for executing the movements in the Old Form Two with fluidity and power.
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  • Learn the basic silk reeling exercises for arms and legs.
  • Practice these exercises daily, focusing on smooth, continuous movements.
  • Incorporate silk reeling principles into your practice of the Old Form Two.
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Create a Video Demonstrating a Section of the Form
Solidify your understanding of a specific section of the Chen Style Old Form Two by creating a video demonstrating the movements and explaining the key principles involved.
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  • Choose a section of the form to focus on.
  • Practice the section until you can perform it smoothly and accurately.
  • Record a video of yourself performing the section, explaining the key movements and principles.
  • Share the video with others and solicit feedback.
Practice the Form with a Partner
Enhance your understanding of the form by practicing with a partner, providing opportunities for mutual feedback and correction.
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  • Find a partner who is also learning the Chen Style Old Form Two.
  • Take turns performing the form and providing feedback to each other.
  • Focus on correcting each other's posture, alignment, and movement quality.
Study 'The Harvard Medical School Guide to Tai Chi'
Gain a deeper understanding of the scientific evidence supporting the health benefits of Tai Chi, reinforcing your motivation to practice and helping you appreciate the holistic benefits of the Chen Style Old Form Two.
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  • Read the book, focusing on the sections related to the health benefits of Tai Chi.
  • Take notes on the key findings and research studies.
  • Reflect on how these benefits relate to your personal experience of practicing the Old Form Two.
Research the Martial Applications of the Form
Explore the martial applications of the Chen Style Old Form Two, deepening your understanding of the movements and their potential use in self-defense.
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  • Research the martial applications of each movement in the form.
  • Practice the movements with a partner, focusing on their martial applications.
  • Document your findings and create a presentation or report on the martial applications of the form.

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Learners who complete Aerobic Tai Chi Workout - Original Chen Style Old Form Two will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Martial Arts Instructor
Martial arts instructors teach self-defense techniques and physical discipline. This course helps martial arts instructors gain expertise in Tai Chi, a discipline focused on mind-body coordination and self-defense. Tai chi, short for T'ai chi ch'üan or Tàijí quán (Chinese: 太极拳,太極拳; pinyin: Tàijí quán), is a traditional Chinese martial art. The course provides training in the Original Chen Style Old Form Two, which combines mind and awareness of our body, the deep diaphragmatic breathing and inherent vital energy. Martial arts instructors who take this course can broaden their skill set. They can also incorporate the principles and techniques of Chen Style Tai Chi into their existing martial arts programs, offering students a more comprehensive understanding of martial arts as a practice that improves mind-body connection.
Senior Care Activity Director
Activity directors in senior care facilities plan and lead activities that enhance the quality of life for residents. Tai chi differs from other types of exercise in several respects. The movements are usually circular and never forced, the muscles are relaxed rather than tensed, the joints are not fully extended or bent, and connective tissues are not stretched. Tai chi can be easily adapted for anyone, from the most fit to people confined to wheelchairs or recovering from surgery. This course can help them design and deliver Tai Chi programs specifically tailored to the needs and abilities of seniors. By incorporating Tai Chi, the activity director can provide residents with a gentle yet effective form of exercise that promotes balance, flexibility, and mental clarity, improving their overall health and well-being.
Personal Trainer
A personal trainer works one-on-one with clients to develop and implement customized fitness plans. This course can help a personal trainer incorporate Tai Chi principles and movements into training sessions. The course covers Chen Style Old Form Two, which integrates body posture and movement, breathing, and meditation. This is a total mind body workout combining strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. Personal Trainers can use their understanding to create targeted workouts focused on balance, flexibility, and core strength. This course can also help personal trainers offer their clients a unique workout that promotes both physical and mental well-being, setting them apart in a competitive industry.
Fitness Instructor
A fitness instructor leads group exercise classes and provides guidance to individuals on achieving their fitness goals. This course helps fitness instructors expand their repertoire by adding Tai Chi to their class offerings. The course focuses on Chen Style Tai Chi Old Form Two, which combines various movements and skills, to build muscle strength and flexibility. This is a total mind body workout combining strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. Adding the Tai Chi principles from this course to their classes, a fitness instructor can provide a well-rounded fitness experience that addresses both physical and mental well-being. This can give a fitness instructor a unique edge, making them highly sought after by those seeking a holistic approach to fitness.
Corporate Wellness Consultant
Corporate wellness consultants design and implement programs that promote employee health and well-being. A corporate wellness consultant that has taken this course will be able to bring more to their clients. This course provides training in Tai Chi, a practice that combines mind and body awareness. This is a total mind body workout combining strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. A consultant can offer a low impact workout that is easily adapted. By integrating Tai Chi into workplace wellness initiatives, the consultant can provide a holistic approach to wellness that reduces stress, improves physical fitness, and boosts employee morale and productivity.
Movement Therapist
Movement therapists use movement and dance to promote emotional, social, cognitive, and physical integration of the individual. Tai chi improves balance and, according to some studies, reduces falls. Proprioception — the ability to sense the position of one's body in space — declines with age. Tai chi helps train this sense, which is a function of sensory neurons in the inner ear and stretch receptors in the muscles and ligaments. tai chi also improves muscle strength and flexibility, which makes it easier to recover from a stumble. A Movement therapist may incorporate mind body practices for stress reduction and relaxation. The course in Chen Style Old Form Two provides specific techniques and movement sequences that can be adapted for therapeutic use, aiding in patients' emotional expression and physical well-being.
Recreational Therapist
Recreational therapists use recreational activities to improve the physical, mental, and emotional well-being of their clients. This course provides recreational therapists with a new modality to incorporate into their therapeutic interventions. Chen Style Old Form Two integrates body posture and movement, breathing, and meditation. This is a total mind body workout combining strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. Recreational therapists can use the sequences from this course to help patients improve their balance, flexibility, and coordination. The mind body focus of Tai Chi, as presented in the course, can also be valuable for promoting relaxation and mindfulness among clients, enhancing the therapeutic benefits of recreational therapy sessions.
Kinesiologist
Kinesiologists study human movement and its impact on health and performance. This Original Chen Style Old Form Two --The Fighting Tai Chi Style 41 Postures offers benefits to those who wish to practice self defense skills using Tai Chi, apply Tai Chi into sweating workout or to build your muscle strength and flexibility to keep mental and physical fitness. Tai Chi is a practice that can have a significant impact on an individual's health and performance. This course provides an opportunity to understand the physiological and biomechanical principles can inform the design of exercise programs, rehabilitation strategies, and injury prevention protocols, contributing to evidence-based practice in kinesiology.
Physical Therapist Assistant
A physical therapist assistant works under the direction of a physical therapist to help patients recover from injuries and illnesses. This course may be useful for a physical therapist assistant who wants to incorporate Tai Chi movements into patient rehabilitation programs. The course focuses on the Original Chen Style Old Form Two, which combines mind and awareness of our body, the deep diaphragmatic breathing and inherent vital energy. This is a total mind body workout combining strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. A physical therapist assistant can utilize the techniques and postures taught here to assist patients in improving their balance, flexibility, and strength. Understanding Tai Chi principles may support a more holistic approach to patient care.
Holistic Health Practitioner
Holistic health practitioners focus on treating the whole person, addressing physical, mental, and emotional aspects of health. This course provides holistic health practitioners with techniques to incorporate into their practice. Tai Chi integrates whole body power and keep body in a relax states when release the power in very short and explosive way. The hitting point can be fist, elbow or knee. This Fali is different with boxing or kickboxing. You can take some movements to practice in fast speed and this can be very good sweating workout for you. This course can help them teach patients to manage stress, improve flexibility, and increase overall well-being through mind-body practices, aligning with the holistic approach to health.
Rehabilitation Specialist
Rehabilitation specialists assist individuals recovering from injuries, illnesses, or surgeries to regain their physical and cognitive abilities. In this low-impact, slow-motion exercise, you go without pausing through a series of motions. As you move, you breathe deeply and naturally, focusing your attention — as in some kinds of meditation — on your bodily sensations. This course focuses on Chen Style Old Form Two, which combines various movements and skills, to build muscle strength and flexibility. This is a total mind body workout combining strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. Rehabilitation specialists can help patients improve their balance, coordination, and strength. They can also incorporate Tai Chi principles into rehabilitation programs, promoting a holistic approach to healing.
Mindfulness Instructor
Mindfulness instructors guide individuals in developing mindfulness practices to reduce stress and enhance mental well-being. This will take you around 3 month to finish it. However, you can just take a single posture to practice. Tai Chi’s focus on posture and body placement may add benefits beyond what cardiovascular or resistance-training can provide. Tai Chi, a moving Yoga, does more than burn calories and tone muscles. It will enable you to gain flexibility and strength, reducing stress and allowing for greater relaxation. It's a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. It can provide a new perspective on integrating movement and mindfulness, enriching their teaching and providing students with diverse tools for cultivating inner peace and presence.
Wellness Coach
A wellness coach guides individuals in adopting habits that improve their physical and mental health. This course may be useful for a wellness coach who wants to incorporate mind body exercises into their practice. The course provides training in Tai Chi, including its movements and principles. This is a total mind body workout combining strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. This course may also help build a foundation in Tai Chi principles, which could assist a wellness coach in effectively teaching and adapting the practice to meet the unique needs of their clients. With the knowledge from this course, Wellness Coaches can integrate Tai Chi as a powerful tool for stress reduction, flexibility and strengthening their clients' overall well-being.
Yoga Instructor
A yoga instructor guides students through yoga poses and breathing exercises, promoting physical and mental well-being. This course may be useful for a yoga instructor looking to expand their knowledge into related movement disciplines. Tai chi, a moving Yoga, does more than burn calories and tone muscles. It will enable you to gain flexibility and strength, reducing stress and allowing for greater relaxation. It's a total mind-body workout that combines strengthening and stretching poses with deep breathing and meditation or relaxation. By exploring the Chen Style Old Form Two, yoga instructors can deepen their understanding of traditional movement practices, offering their students varied perspectives on mindfulness and movement.
Dance Instructor
A dance instructor teaches various dance styles to students of all ages and skill levels. This course may be useful for a dance instructor seeking to introduce elements of martial arts and mind-body connection into their dance classes. Tai chi is often described as meditation in motion, moving Yoga, which originated in China as a martial art. The Chen Style Tai chi is the oldest and parent form of the five traditional family styles of Tai chi. Chen-style is characterized by Silk reeling, alternating fast/slow motion and bursts of power. This course, with its focus on Chen Style Old Form Two, could provide the instructor with techniques to enhance the flow, balance, and coordination of their students. In addition, the mind-body connection emphasized in Tai Chi can deepen the artistic expression and emotional awareness of dancers.

Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Aerobic Tai Chi Workout - Original Chen Style Old Form Two.
Provides a comprehensive overview of Chen Style Taijiquan, the original form of Tai Chi. It delves into the history, philosophy, and techniques of the style, offering valuable context for understanding the Chen Style Old Form Two. It is particularly useful for understanding the martial applications and the 'fa li' (releasing power) aspect of Chen Style Tai Chi. This book is commonly used by practitioners and instructors alike.
Provides a scientific perspective on the health benefits of Tai Chi. It explores the research behind Tai Chi's impact on balance, flexibility, cardiovascular health, and mental well-being. While not specific to Chen style, it offers a valuable understanding of the broader benefits of Tai Chi practice. This book useful reference for understanding the health benefits of Tai Chi.

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