A Tai Chi class consists of stretches and warmups (Tai Chi principles, Qigong sets, drills of Tai Chi moves), and instruction in a traditional form of continuous movement. Instruction is the following forms is available.

TAI CHI FOR ARTHRITIS AND FALL PREVENTION This Tai Chi program was designed by a medical doctor, Dr. Paul Lam, for people who have arthritis or other conditions that may restrict the ability to move easily. It is based on the Sun Style form of Tai Chi and is easy to learn. It incorporates all the classic principles of Tai Chi. 

OLD YANG STYLE TAI CHI Lao Yang, or "Old Yang," Style Tai Chi is a rare form that is thought to have been taught to the Chinese imperial body guards. 

SECRET FAMILY STYLE (SECRET YANG)  This is another very old and rare style of Yang Tai Chi that . There are three sections in this long form. 
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Tai chi chuan

Qigong

Anpu and Nganga, April 2015 at Nganga's Evanston weapons class.

My teachers

Natural Progress

Tai Chi Chuan - Qigong - Massage - Pressure Point Therapies


Anpu Mfundishi Olafemi A. Watangulizi, my teacher.

Mfundishi Stansby Porter, owner of Essential Element Martial Arts Academy

Tolo-naa's students at Essential Element Martial Arts Academy

Nganga Mfundishi Tolo-Naa, my teacher. For more information, see
Qigong means "skill with Qi ("chee" - life force energy)" and consists of postures or movements with intention, visualization, and coordinated breathing. Sets may includes self-tapping, self-massage, or toning healing sounds. The following sets are primarily focused on improving overall health. 

FIVE ELEMENT QIGONG
Five Element Qigong is based on the seasonal principle of Five Elements from traditional Asian medicine. This set is also used as a practice with Old Yang Tai Chi. 

FIVE YIN ORGAN QIGONG Qigong movements to enhance the five yin organs: Lungs, Kidneys, Liver, Heart, and Spleen. 

PROFESSOR HUO'S NEIGONG
Eight movements to increase internal energy as taught by Professor Huo Chi-Kwang at the Chinese Cultural Center in Evanston, IL.

​ EIGHT PIECES OF BROCADE
A very old and classic qigong set of eight movements.

 TAOIST LONGEVITY EXERCISES A set of seated movements and self-massage techniques to maintain health and longevity.