fourseas is dedicates to teach students who
wish to study the gentle art of tai chi to a good standard and understanding
of what they are learning, and how to enjoy tai chi in a friendly atmosphere
that meets the students need and expectations.
Students are not required to come to a lesson wearing any special garment, however
graded students are encouraged to wear a tai chi suit and their grading sash.
Click for recently graded students
Grading
The grading exams are open to tai chi students about 3 to 4 times a year, approximately
every 3 to 4 months. The sash grading colour system is based on the sequence
of the five elements.
White - metal, Black - water, Green - wood, Red - fire, Yellow - earth.
White sash - 1st grade - Beginners grade.
Black sash - 2nd grade.- requirements are: Understanding basics - bow stance, "T" stance, tai chi walking, stepping backwards and the 8 tai chi set (left and right).
Green sash - 3rd grade - requirements are:
Showing basic skills - 16 tai chi set left and right, simple push hands."With
sword" (optional) 16 sword forms.
Grading class work: simplified 8 Brocades, students will be expected to lead the class as part of a pre-grade ongoing exam.
Red sash - 4th grade - requirements are:
Showing basic skills - 24 tai chi set, push hands."With sword" (optional)
32 sword forms.
Grading class work: Intermidiate 8 Brocades, students will be expected to lead the class as part of a pre-grade ongoing exam.
Yellow sash - 5th grade - requirements are:
Showing basic skills - 48 tai chi set, push hands."With sword" (optional)
50 sword forms
Grading class work: Advanced 8 Brocades, students will be expected to lead the class as part of a pre-grade ongoing exam.
If the student wishes to progress their tai chi knowledge and training a tai chi instructors course is available to them at a reduced rate depending on grade and tai chi experience.
What does fourseas mean in Traditional Chinese Medicine terminology:
Sea 1) The brain also known as the reservoir for marrow (sea of marrow in the brain
and bones).
Sea 2) Vessel for conception (liver, uterus): reservoir for the blood (sea of blood
that pools in the liver).
Sea 3) Sea of chi and vital energy reservoir in the chest and pectoral regions (zhen
chi includes the air breathed in, sea of air energy).
Sea 4) The stomach reservoir for water and grain (food is turned into to blood and
chi energy).
fourseas tai chi club
fourseas clubs teach deep breathing techniques - tai chi - tai chi sword
- chi gong - chi gong healing - push hands - basic acupressure and tai chi meditation.
Tai chi can be taught privately or within a club environment. If you require
club or private tuition any where in the world please contact us for further
information or to arrange instruction the telephone or text 07981073456.
At the moment our clubs are based mostly in Dorset but we are training people
to bring a good standard of tai chi to your area soon. For more information
to become a fourseas tai chi instructor click.
Robin guy - chief instructor
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Robin Guy Chief instructor |
Tai chi Classes or personal training - email fourseas for information
Instructors level three can teach - 8 Brocades, simplified,
intermediate, advanced. Shibashi (18 chi gong exercises). 10 section joint and
tendon exercises (sitting and standing). Tai chi meditation.8 and 16 yang style
short forms, 24 Beijing yang style forms, 48 combined forms, Chen-man ch'ing
37 forms, 32 and 50 sword forms, Yang style long forms
simple acupressure and push hands.
(For further details of instructors level
click)
3 typical 4seas tai chi lessons
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Lesson 1 |
Lesson 2 |
Lesson 3 |
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Arm swinging |
Arm swinging |
Arm swinging |
The lessons can vary from teacher to teacher and can last from 1 to 3 hours. The average time for a first time student to learn the 24 forms is about 6 to 9 months depending on how much effort they put in and the attendance level they maintain. The 8, 16, Beijing 24 forms or the 37 chen-man ch'ing Yang tai chi sets are all good strong foundation tai chi sets for the beginner to learn. The 24 and 37 forms once learned can be the gateway to easier and a more skillful level of understanding if the student decides to progress with their tai chi studies.
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He who knows others is clever, he who
knows himself has good judgment, he who overcomes himself is strong, he
who knows contentment is rich, he who perseveres is a man of purpose,
he who does not lose his station will endure, he who lives out his days
has a long life. Lao Tzu |
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