Kids Tai Chi

” I have learned that internal energy (chi) does exist; even I too was skeptical at first. Once you discover the joys of Tai Chi you become a whole new person. After joining, my sleeping pattern improved hugely and I was a lot happier and less stressed than before. It becomes a huge part of your life, almost an addiction, you feel amazing afterwards. I never cease to be amazed by new things in Tai Chi.”.

”I think being involved in Tai Chi from a young age is a great idea, as I feel it can really enhance your well being at a very essential time of growth and understanding, and help you to grow into a better person, both mentally and physically. Tai Chi was great for me to have as a stress release from exams or confused adolescent life, it is a wonderful escape into yourself.

Working with Niall in such a friendly environment is a great experience, and I have made many friends over the years. And if it wasn’t enough to be taught by a student of Master Wang Hai Jun, it is a complete honor to be able to do seminars with the Master himself.Tai Chi is not only fun and enriching, it is one of the most interesting martial arts in the world and it is my biggest pleasure to be involved in it.”.

” Both Daniel and I have a strong interest in Eastern philosophy, martial arts and spirituality. We saw an advertisement for an open evening in Tai Chi a few years ago and decided to go along. At the evening, we both saw something we wanted to get involved with and also met with a teacher who seemed to be getting a huge amount from both Tai Chi and from teaching. We decided to start taking classes, and nearly two and a half years later are still doing it.”.

Daniel: ”Tai Chi is one of the things I look forward to during the week. It is very good for distressing and getting your mind off other things. It is also very good for getting aches and pains out of the body.

Diarmaid: Tai Chi for me acts like a fairly intense workout, but also is very good for clearing my mind and distressing.

While Tai Chi is all about slow and exact movements, as my technique and experience has increased, I can feel the benefit overall from a fitness and well being standpoint. I also see how it has benefited Daniel in physical development, coordination, and also in social interaction with people who share his interest in martial arts etc.”.

We have both learned a number of different Tai Chi techniques and movements/forms. We have also learned much more about how to move our bodies in the correct way and how much easier it is to do physical things when you understand this. It is also a very good thing to do as father and son and a very good experience to share.

Diarmaid: I see how Tai Chi has helped Daniel develop in a number of ways. I think particularly it is an excellent form of exercise, and is also very good fun and good to work out stress. I know Daniel really looks forward to his Tai Chi classes, and particularly advanced seminars with teachers like Master Wang. I see it helping him to develop in so many ways, and I think it can benefit many other teenagers also.