Traditional Tai Chi training is not light and fluffy or waving the hands in the air, it is a complex system of body mechanics that takes a very long time to learn. There is no quick route, it takes perseverance and effort. You can expect to study the same movements, the same principles and the same layers of learning over many years. Traditional Tai Chi practice is not suited to students who want to be 'form collectors' or 'movement collectors', as choreography is just one aspect of learning. If you collect many routines without studying the foundations of body mechanics or the principles of Tai Chi, you can expect to be repeating the same errors throughout. For me as a student and an instructor, it is the most difficult thing I have ever learnt. That said, I love every moment, I embrace the challenge and enjoy the journey. All that effort is worth it, then again I am biased! This webpage shares insights into some of the highs and lows you can expect when learning Tai Chi, find out about the Tai Chi learning process here.
To learn Chen Tai Chi with Nicola at Earth Balance Tai Chi, you can either join our Patreon community and begin your journey with our school video library. Alternatively you can study via our video courses available to purchase as downloadable MP4 files here. For students looking for private 121 tuition, join Nicola on Zoom or MS Teams here. Nicola offers traditional Chen Tai Chi training including silk reeling drills, standing practice, breath work, body method, choreography, foundations and form learning. Make a start on your Tai Chi journey today!
