TaiJi was created as a martial art sometime in ...

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TaiJi was created as a martial art sometime in the 12th century, based on the concept of yin/yang, as observed in the natural world. The originators, aside from self defence were also interested in good health and longevity. Due to it's slow movements with gentle turns and twists of the torso, combined with relaxed breathing, TaiJi works on balancing and improved the primary functions of the bodies internal organ system. This results in improved blood production, circulation, and bone marrow density. This is turn may prevent disease and minimise existing health complications. TaiJi has been the subject of much medical research both in China and in the West. TaJi has been shown to : Build strength, balance, flexibility, cardio-respiratory fitness, improve coordination, proprioception, bone density, immune function,digestion, blood and skeletal alignment, reduced stress, and anxiety. TaiJi has also been studied for it's effect on arthritis, diabetes, and stroke. While not a cure everything, never the less TaiJi has generated considerable interest for it's healthy benefits. People who practice TaiJi enjoy a significant improvement in their sense of well being and quality of life, calmer and more relaxed.

Master Yazi Liu is from Xian Yang City in China. He has over 40 years experience of both external and internal forms of martial arts. He was 8 years old when he first began training in a variety of external martial arts including Shaolin Gong Fu, Boxing and San Da. At 15 years of age he was scouted to became a lineage student (Tu Di) of Master Pei Guo Qing, training exclusively in ZhaoBao style TaijiQuan , Qi Gong and TuiNa(acupressure massage). In 1993 Master Yazi Liu received permission from Master Pei Guo Qing to teach ZhaoBao style TaijiQuan;he has tutored students of various ages for over 30 years between Xian Yang( China) and London, where he now resides.

Since 2005 he has been a lineage student of Master Li Tian Xiang learning Chen style TaijiQuan gaining permission to teach it in 2013. Zhao Bao Tai Ji Quan. Zhao Bai Tai Ji is a traditional Tai Ji from sharing roots with the now well-known Chen style but almost unknown here in the west. Training is cantered around the practice of Tao Li,"The Form", which is mastered at a slow pace. As a student 's Tao Lu develops so the training begins to include the use of Fa Jin(explosive power); push-hands experiences (with a partner) and study of how the Tao Li translates into combat.

At 8 years of age Yazi Liu began studying traditional Chinese Gong Fu. He introduced to TaiJi when he was 15 years old. Impressed and surprised by its benefits, both martial and health wise he stayed with it. Yazi Liu has over 35 years experience studying and teaching.! As well as being a Master of TaiJi with a high level of Qi Gong ability, he is also a skilled practitioner of Tui Na acupressure massage, a type of therapeutic/medical massage that uses the bodies meridian system and is part of the traditional Chinese medical system.

For it's health benefits or as a martial art TaiJi is suitable for all ages and may be practised far into the later years life. Class time and address. 3 Holmes Road , Kentish Town, London. NW5 3AA Tai Ji Quan Monday: 19:00-22:00. Thursday: 19:00-21:30:00. Saturday: 17:00-20:00. SAN Da. Wednesday: 16:30-19:00. Charing Cross library,4-6 Charing Cross road, Charing Cross, London, WC2H 0HF. Friday: 19:00-21:00. Beginners to experienced - all Wellcome. For more information ,please visit www.azitaiji.com. Or Telephone: [phone]. 07818158886. 07545632698