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The Medicine Hat Tai Chi Association has launched their new website, and in celebration, they are offering a free demo of Tai Chi at the Cultural Centre on Monday, September 14 at 7:00 PM. Otherwise, the fall semester for the program runs between September 21 and December 7.

The Tai Chi Association brochure can be downloaded here.

Marty Knutson wrote in with the following story:

Medicine Hat Tai Chi Association

Medicine Hat Tai Chi Association

What is Tai Chi?
It is an ancient Chinese martial art that incorporates mind, body and spirit. The controlled, continuous movements are designed to impart powerful physical skills and to improve the flow of energy throughout the body. The many health benefits of Tai Chi have been documented for centuries, and include stress relief, sharpened mental abilities, and improved strength, flexibility and balance. Some forms of Tai Chi are all slow, even movements – making these forms accessible to people of all ages and fitness levels. Other forms include powerful, explosive movements, testing the stamina and strength of even people with high athletic levels.

Will I be kicked and thrown around, like in some other martial arts?
No. Tai Chi was originally developed as a powerful fighting form. Although those elements remain in Tai Chi, it has evolved into a practice which emphasizes strength, balance, flexibility and health. The postures are performed with precision and control, in a specific sequence. Even the more aggressive punches and kicks are not directed at another individual.

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