Tai Chi Quan (PE 147, Spring 2011)
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Course Information Sheet
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Approximate Schedule
Grade Information
Handouts
24-Form: Names of postures and directional schematic for footwork.
24-Form: Detailed pictures illustrating the form
Electronic Resources for the Form
24-Form: Audio File
with names spoken at 6 minute pace.
You-Tube Videos of the Simplified Yang 24-Form
My current favorite is titled: Tai Chi - Yang Simplified 24 Gracefully Performed
Specific YouTube video
Chen Man Ching Performing portions of the Yang 108-Form:
Our pattern is derived mostly from this form.
You-Tube video of a Chen Style Tai Chi Pattern.
Note how much more martial and energetic this form appears.
Health Benefits of Tai Chi
From the Harvard Medical School
Mayo Clinic Summary
Tai Chi and Fibromyalgia
from the New England Journal of Medicine
Science Daily articles on Tai Chi
Fall Prevention: August 2008
More on Balance: March 2009
Pain Management with Arthritus: June 2, 2009
More on Arthritus: June 17, 2009
Knee Osteoarthritus: November 1 2009
More general: November 8, 2010
Generally Useful Links
Events Calendar
: Includes all events: Academic, Arts and Lectures, Alumni and other Events
Tai Chi and Qigong Wellness Center
(in Tacoma)