Tai Chi Chuan Workshop - Sunday September 22nd
In this workshop, we will deepen our practicce and our Tai Chi Chuan skills. I will also share what I have learned in 45 years of Tai Chi Chuan practice and teaching. And, we have dinner together afterwards. Note: for weekly classes in Long Island and Manhattan, read here.
The goal is to provide an enjoyable and stimulating learning and practice experience for all participants, as well as enjoying a community of practitioners who value well-being, health, and sharing. We will be meeting at a new location: 440 Lafayette Street Room 4G, New York 10003.
Early bird pricing is good through September 8th.
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The workshop starts at 3:00pm, after the regular 2:00pm all-levels Short Form class:
3:00 Short Form Refinement - learn to deepen your connection to the energy and flow of the Yang-style Short Form, while also adjusting body mechanics and positioning to align with the Tai Chi Chuan principles; this is a lifelong learning practice
4:00 Push-Hands - we will review various push-hands sequences, as well as having free-form practice focused on awareness and responsiveness. Those who are new will be given special attention to foster a positive experience
5:00 Punching/Applications - this will involve punching with targets (not sparring) and applications. It includes the use of Tai Chi Chuan principles for fluid, forceful punching as well as discussing how the Short Form illustrates handling of incoming pushes or punches. If you have any gloves and punching targets, you can bring those; they will also be provided subject to class size
Note: if you know a new practitioner, please let them know that they can join the 2pm class to get started in this practice for Energy, Clarity, and Health!
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Four testimonials:
- I highly recommend the tai chi lessons and workshops with David. Not only has he mastered the forms and techniques, but is able to explain the underlying body mechanics.
This becomes more apparent when push hands and martial art applications are taught and practiced. He is able to teach at all levels, is very patient and provides a safe and very enjoyable learning experience. ~ Michael S.
- Love this school!
The instructor is amazing. He is patient and really understands the deepness of the art he is teaching (which makes sense considering his decades of experience). ~ Jeremy C. - Master Alexander has vast experience in the Yang Style Tai Chi as well as the Oriental mind/body relationship, he is a patient and extremely knowledgeable instructor that one can benefit greatly from. ~ Warren H.
- Great instruction by Master David Alexander, small class size enabling individual attention with detailed feedback and explanations regarding form, mechanics and technique. Every class has been a calming and enjoyable experience. ~ C P
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The teacher and facilitator is Master David B. Alexander. In addition to 45 years of practice and 30 years teaching, an important source of learning and knowledge for Master Alexander has been the opportunity to assistant teach in Grandmaster William C.C. Chen's Short Form introductory classes for 15 years, as well as participating in San Shou (boxing) and Push-Hands classes for decades. He has also assisted and taught by invitation in various workshops in Lenox MA, Washington DC area, and Saratoga NY.
He also brings a lifetime of Zen studies, and sees the practice of Tai Chi Chuan as a profound moving meditation for well-being in all directions.
In addition to this workshop, for his weekly classes in Long Island and NYC read here.
