TAI CHI CHUAN CERTIFICATION
The Supreme Ultimate Fist
Enjoy the Benefits of Good Health and Self-Defense
Certificate and Handbook
$55.00
+ $9 Priority Mail
+ $9 Priority Mail
Tai Chi Chuan, or "Supreme Ultimate Fist," is an ancient Chinese internal martial art combining flowing, rhythmic movements with philosophical principles like Yin and Yang to promote health, balance, and self-defense. Originating from ancient Chinese cosmology and Daoist philosophy, it incorporates healing arts and martial techniques, becoming a popular form of mind-body exercise known for improving balance, flexibility, and cardiorespiratory function.
As a martial art, it is a self-defense system that incorporates the principles of an internal martial arts, requiring high levels of skill, coordination and body awareness.
Tai chi offers a multitude of benefits, encompassing physical, mental, and emotional well-being. It improves balance, flexibility, and muscle strength while reducing stress and anxiety. Furthermore, tai chi can be beneficial for managing conditions like knee osteoarthritis, improve cardiovascular health, and even help with blood sugar control.
This certification is issued under the auspices of the Ridge Tai Chi Association, Lake Wales FL and includes Yang, Chen, Sun and Wu styles of the Grand Ultimate Fist. Some teachers do not award certificates. But, if you have studied and trained diligently, there should be some recognition of your skills. Tai Chi does not offer rank, there are students, disciples and masters. It may take half a lifetime to master one system. And, there are landmarks and signposts along the way. One of these is validation. This certificate places the individual "on file" with the DOJO-Academy of Martial Arts. In this way their credentials can be validated, verified, or confirmed with our Central Office upon request. This membership may include a copy of the Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan Workbook, 27 movements, this is the style officially recognized by the Chinese government. Or, the Family Wu style Workbook for those who wish to study and train independently. Either on request. However, among our fellowship we have masters of many styles that can document your practice and skill upon application.
Tai chi's origins are rooted in ancient Chinese philosophy and martial arts, with legends often attributing its creation to the Taoist monk Zhang Sanfeng in the 12th or 13th century. While specific details are debated, most accounts agree that tai chi evolved from a combination of Taoist principles, Chinese cosmology, and martial practices. It's a mind-body exercise that emphasizes slow, flowing movements, promoting balance and harmony within the body and with nature.
Tai chi's development is deeply intertwined with Taoism, an ancient Chinese philosophy that emphasizes natural balance, living in harmony with nature, and the interplay of Yin and Yang. It as a martial art, with its movements designed for self-defense. Over time, it evolved to incorporate meditative and health-focused practices. Zhang Sanfeng, a legendary Taoist monk, is often credited with creating tai chi after observing a fight between a snake and a bird, where he noticed the effectiveness of yielding and soft movements. Another account points to Chen Wangting, a retired military guard from Chen Village, who developed tai chi based on his martial arts experience and Taoist studies. Tai chi has transitioned from a martial art to a popular form of exercise known for its health benefits, including improved balance, flexibility, and stress reduction.
Regardless of its origin, Tai chi has developed into Five Main Styles known as the traditional schools usually named after the family that practiced them. Chen, Yang, Wu (Hao), Wu, and Sun can trace their lineage back to different historical figures and families. There is also a Shaolin Kung Fu Temple system. All of which provide beneficial health and fitness exercise to those players who practice them.
Certification | $55.00 + $9 Priority Mail
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