practical tai chi chuan west lothian
Hello, My name is John Bunyan I teach the Wudang style of Tai Chi Chuan as a
complete Martial Arts system. I teach all 5 elements of Tai Chi Chuan: Hand Form
Pushing Hands Self Defence Weapons (Sword, Sabre and Spear) Internal Strength
I’ve been studying Dan Docherty’s Practical Tai Chi Chuan style since 1990 and
teaching in the UK for the last 25 years. I am a certified level 8 Chief
Instructor of this style (see resource on the menu for Instructor levels) and a
Tai Chi & Qigong Union for Great Britain senior instructor. Students of other
styles who want to learn more about the martial side of Tai Chi Chuan are
welcome. Tai Chi Chuan We train using the hand form and pushing hands, but we
also learn the self-defence applications, which is where the hand form was
derived from. Learning the applications also helps with focus when practising
the hand form. We use other training techniques such as running thunder hand,
pad work, 5 element arm, San shou etc. The Spear, Sabre and Sword are taught as
forms with applications. Tai Chi for Health Using the hand form our aim is to
offer a series of flowing, connected movements that help improve balance,
coordination, posture and circulation. It also helps to relax the mind as well
as the body. The hand form is a type of moving meditation. We also use pushing
hands. These are partner drills used to train whole body coordinated movements.
They are beneficial because you are training to move with your partner, not
against them. 8 Pieces of Brocade Qigong is taught to help improve movement in
the body’s joints. To stimulate the nervous system and circulation. Students who
are practising for the health-giving aspects are always welcome to join in and
learn the martial aspects of the art.
