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Yang t’ai chi is performed at a slow, even pace. Regular t’ai chi practice promotes circulation, tones muscles and relaxes the nervous system without overtaxing the heart or joints. It is excellent for maintaining health and increasing coordination and vitality. more on Yang t'ai chi chuan Chen t’ai chi is a powerful, energetic martial art. Its smooth, spiraling body movements are punctuated by quick changes in tempo and explosive expressions of speed and power. Its vigorous actions cultivate excellent health and martial ability. more on Chen t'ai chi chuan Northern Praying Mantis Kung Fu, developed by Wang Lang 300 years ago, is a complex system which combines rapid "monkey" footwork with advanced trapping, blocking and joint locks. Intricate and deceptive, this practice develops fast reflexes and agility. more on Praying Mantis I-Chuan or "mind fist," is also known as Sum Yi (heart mind) and Da Cheng Chuan (great achievement fist). Master Wang Xiangzhai, the founder of I-Chuan, studied under the famous Hsing-I Master Guo Yun Shen. Over many years, Wang distilled the most essential elements from various martial arts into an art that had no "forms" or techniques at all. Instead, as its name implies, the focus is on the "I" or mind. The I-Chuan practitioner trains for and relies primarily upon the speed, facility and power of the mind instead of rote techniques and practiced forms. Thus, I-Chuan is a system of great freedom. more on I- chuan
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