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Wanting to do things quickly prevents them from being done thoroughly.  Wanting to gain a small advantage prevents great things from being accomplished.

Confucious

Once you begin to move, the entire body must be light and limber.  Each part of your body should be connected to every other part.

Master Chang San-feng (ca. 1200)

Tai Chi is born out of infinity. It is the origin of the positive and the negative.  When Tai Chi is in motion, the positive and the negative separate; when Tai Chi stops, the positive and negative integrate.

Master Wong Chung-yua (ca. 1600)

Transfer of power comes from the spine.  Change of position follows the movement of your body.

Master Wu Yu-hsiang (1812-1880)

The transfer of power roots at the foot, travels through the leg, and is controlled by the waist.  The waist ... distributes the amount and directin of your power.

Master Liao Way-sun (1948-), commentary on Master Wu Yu-hsiang, cited above

Blacksburg Recreation Center

725 Patrick Henry Dr., Blacksburg, VA. 24060, 540-961-1135

Tai Chi  (Temple Style)

with Bruce Cantrell, Instructor

Morning Tai Chi,
Fundamentals

Tuesday and Thursday, Mornings 11:00 - 12:00

Evening Tai Chi,
Fundamentals

Tuesday and Thursday, Evenings 7:30 - 8:30

 

May 8 — Jun 21

 

 

Cheng Man-ch'ing

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