TIAN CAI TRAINING SYSTEM

What is Tai Chi?

Tai Chi is a series of meditative, continuous movements with a strong emphasis on proper postural alignment. Its origins date back some 500 years ago in China. It began as a form of martial arts in Chenjiagou, or Chen Village, Henan Province in China. Over the years, the Chenjiagou martial art form was recast into gentler and more subtle movements to hide the defensive techniques inherent in the routines. Since then, the forms were modulated by different masters who branched off from the Chenjiagou style and diversified into their own schools of boxing.

Overall, there are 5 major schools of Tai Chi Boxing. They are the 1) Chen Style 陈氏 (founded by 陈王庭, Chen Wan Ting), 2) the Yang Style 杨氏 (founded by 杨露禅, Yang Lu Chan, he learnt from Chen), 3) the Wu Style 武氏 (founded by 武禹襄, Wu Yu Xiang, learnt from Chen ), 4) another Wu Style 吴氏; the romanised translation is the same since they are homophones but the chinese characters are different (founded by 吴鉴泉, Wu Jian Quan, learnt from Yang ) and lastly, 5) the Sun style 孙氏 (founded by 孙禄堂, Sun Lu Tang, learnt from 3 above, the Wu武).

These modified forms are now collectively known as Tai Chi.

BENEFITS

BENEFITS OF TIAN CAI TRAINING SYSTEM – CHEN STYLE TAI CHI

Increases strength and flexibility.
Decreases pain in joints
Improves fibromyalgia symptoms
Reduces risk of falling
Increases bone density
Decreases stress and reduces high blood pressure
Improves sleep quality
Helps with symptoms of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD)
Improves balance
Increases sense of well-being

WHO IS SUITABLE FOR TAI CHI?

Tai Chi is generally considered to be a safe exercise. Tai Chi can be modified to suit your goals and personal fitness level.

Who is Grand Master Zhu Tian Cai?

Grand Master Zhu Tian Cai, born 1944, from Henan Province, Wen County, Chenjiagou (Chen Village), a Chenjiagou 19th generation grandson, the 19th generation Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan descendent (successor?) is also known as one of Chenjiagou’s “Four Great Guardian Warriors”.

He belongs to China’s 9th Grade Wushu Instructors, the national top-ranking group of Chief Wushu Instructors and is a top level Wushu Judge. He has also been conferred the Person of Merit title in Jiaozhuo City.

He is the Vice President of the Chen Style Tai Chi Association, Henan Province and is the President of the International Tian Cai Chenjiagou Tai Chi Association.

In 2007, he was acknowledged as the representative bearer of China’s cultural heritage in Tai Chi (Chen Style Tai Chi). In 2014, he was awarded the honorary title of “Person with Outstanding International Contribution” in China.

Since then, he has also written and published many books about Chen Style Tai Chi.

Zhu Tian Cai is not just a skilled martial arts expert in Tai Chi but he is also skilled in the literary arts. For many years, he has worked tirelessly, travelling to many countries to promote awareness of the art of Tai Chi. He has more than ten thousand disciples in over twenty countries across the world. He holds many honourifics and titles such as “National Tai Chi Instructor” in many countries, “Chen Style Tai Chi Pioneer in Singapore”, and “Chen Style Tai Chi Frontiersman in South Korea”.

He currently instructs or consults in honorary positions in many wushu associations, federations and established schools in more than twenty countries and continues to promote awareness of Chen Style Tai Chi.

RESEARCH ON TAI CHI

RESEARCH ON TAI CHI

Learn Tai Chi The right way with Tian Cai Training System

Direct lineage from Chen Village, the origin of all modern Tai Chi. Not more myth but simple easy to follow training system develop via Grand Master Zhu Tian Cai

Body Mechanics

Movement facilitation with a lot of emphasises correct postural alignment. Focuses on waist-hip rotations

Physiological

Improve connective tissue responsiveness and flexibility in joints

Musculo-skeletal

Develop more strength in limbs and increase bone density

Our Team Members

We have more than 25 years of training and instruction experience combined in Wellness, Martial Arts, Tai Chi and Tae Kwon Do.

Jasmine Bu

Instructor

Jasmine Bu has won a lot of heart of our students with her energy, strength, skills and her Tai Chi flow. She is disciples of Grand Master Zhu, Tai Chi Champion in Singapore .

Sien

Chief Instructor

Disciples of Grand Master Zhu Tian Cai. Numerous Singapore National Tai Chi Champion. Singapore Tai Chi Sword Champion. TKD black belt 1st dan. Participated TKD sparing competition.

TESTIMONIALS

"The instructors have been friendly and approachable. You get the feelings that students are genuinely welcomed."

Felipe

"I have met quite a few taiji teachers in Perth and your level is so far definitely one the best, likewise is your skill of teaching."

Henri

"The movements were explained slowly and step by step so I can follow.

The repetition of the movements were good.

Everyone gets on well & friendly.

The most important thing is I enjoyed the class."

John

"It was on the last lesson with only Leo and myself, that I felt something really clicked! You have been very patient and are an inspiring teacher. I know it is up to me to keep practising which I am doing, and I much appreciate having the videos."

Sue

Locations & Hours

Contact info

Tel: 0480 162 108

email: info@chen-taiji.com

Our Classes

Osborne Park, 7 Main Street, Osborne Park

Monday 6:00pm – 8:00pm

Saturday 9:00am – 11:00pm

Coming Soon – Booragoon

Tuesday and Thursday 6:00pm – 7:00pm

Coming Soon – Maida Vale Friday 5:00 pm

Tell us where you want it!

Training Road Map

Training Road map in details

Beginner

Beginner 10 weeks

Basic Standing pole
left/right hand silk reeling
double hand silk reeling
4 movement laojia or old frame

– The most important as this is the foundation to build the Tai Chi structure. How high will your skills or achievement will depend on foundation.

8 Breathing Exercise “Foundation building for Silk Reeling Training”

Learning how to enjoy and relax through breathing. (Relax, stress release)
Learning how to regulate breathing with movements. (Mind body and breath coordination, improve blood circulation, calming effect and relaxation)
Learning correct positioning for hip-waist rotations. (building core strength, key to fall prevention)
Learning how to relax into a postulation.
Learning basic weight shifts for balance.

2 Silk Reeling Exercise

Understanding Tian Cai Tai Chi training principles.
Learning the boundaries of proper body mechanics in Tian Cai Tai Chi.
Learning to adjust and form correct stances.
Learning how to coordinate upper body with lower body movements.
Deeper training into hip-waist rotations.
Learning how to adjust body posture for strength and balance.
Develop leg stamina and strength for prolonged training.

5-Elements A.K.A 4 movements: Central Base + North + South + East + West

Based on the levels described above, we will start our journey into the core and most important 4 moves in Chen Tai Chi, the 5 elements.
Memory training and Movement: Memorising a basic routine of 4 movements.
Challenge and Disrupt by practicing in different directions.
Integrating more Footwork training into routines.
Introduction to basic defence moves.

This is the video for the 5 Element

13 Movements

Revision of Beginner Level

6 Silk Reeling Exercise

Understanding *Tian Cai Tai Chi training principles.
Learning the boundaries of proper body mechanics in Tian Cai Tai Chi.
Learning to adjust and form correct stances.
Learning how to coordinate upper body with lower body movements.
Deeper training into hip-waist rotations.
Learning how to adjust body posture for strength and balance.
Develop leg stamina and strength for prolonged training.
Enhanced connectivity training
More mind-body connection training
Connecting to the ground
In this class we will introduce the “Simplify Tai Chi Push Hand Footwork”. This set of footwork will further enhance the balancing of energy, body and posture alignment.

Note: Tai Cai Tai Chi System, is the essential system designed by Grand Master Zhu Tian Cai based on his 60 years of Chen Tai Chi experience. The system emphasis on the basic Silk Reeling foundation, the essential energy in Chen Tai Chi.

72 Laojia Part 1

Laojia which mean old frame or routine, this is one of the oldest Chen Style form that focus on the basic and cultivating the energy.

Scald folding on the foundation that you have built in the beginner level, we will start our journey into more challenging movements.

72 Laojia Part 1

Laojia – 老架 which mean old frame, one of the oldest Tai Chi form practiced today.

The forms are first performed slowly initially and are designed to promote coordination, proper foot work, concentration, proper body structure, and condition the body.

In part 1 we are gonna learn from movement number 1 to 26.

In the last 10 minutes of the session, we will introduce the “Simplify Tai Chi Push Hand Footwork”. This set of footwork will further enhance the balancing of energy, body and posture alignment. Most of the participants benefits and enjoy this session.

Timetable

Time	Monday	Tuesday	Wednesday	Thursday	Friday	Saturday
9:00 AM	Personal Training	Personal Training	Personal Training	Personal Training	Personal Training	Beginner Osborne Park
10:00 AM	Personal Training	Personal Training	Personal Training	Personal Training	Personal Training	72 Laojia P1 Osborne Park
6:00 PM	Beginner Osborne Park Starting 4th Nov			Beginner Booragoon Coming Soon	Beginner Maida Vale Coming Soon
7:00 PM

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Pricing

Unlimited

$400
$350/10 weeks

Best value if you practice 2 or more times a week

4 free guest passes per month (invite your friends!)*

All Classes in Perth

Challenge yourself to make changes in 70 days

(Definitely take more than 21 days to make Tai Chi a habit)

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$225 / 10 Classes

Valid for 6 months

removes the need for a contract

gives you the opportunity to try out

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$400$360 / 10 Classes

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“A year from now, you will wish you had started today.” — Karen Lamb

*Note:

All the passes and membership excludes guest master workshops, workshops, retreats, teacher training or other special events.

All advance level classes require participant to pass all beginner level curriculum

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