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Yangshuo Tai Chi School is a traditional Tai Chi Kung fu Training Institute in China that welcomes all different levels of ability students to learn the traditional Chen Tai Chi Kung fu,Yang Tai Chi Kung fu from One week introductory to one year mastery courses, since 2001.You will be trained and taught by China one of the top Tai Chi masters, Huang Hua (Henry)is 12th Generation authentic Chen Tai Chi Master trained from the Chen Village and a top disciple of Master Wang xian for many years.

The First Registered of the Tai Chi and Kung fu Training Academy in Yangshuo, can be found in the picturesque village of Yangshuo China. Yangshuo is a spectacular place, surrounded by stunning and unusually shaped Karst mountain formations. It is certainly one of the most beautiful places in China.

The school is situated in the tranquil countryside an easy bike ride from town. Once here you will find yourself amongst warm and knowledgeable staff, who are more than happy to help you with all your needs. No matter your skill level you can begin training at your own pace.

Master Huang teaching both Western and Chinese students with many years of experience. His mastery of the arts is only overshadowed by his enthusiasm in passing on his experience, and his unbeatable power through a lifetime of commitment. Tai Chi is taught with emphasis on Chinese philosophy, culture and the benefits of external and internal power on the body, mind and spirit.

The Tai Chi school, with its huge windows, takes in the view of the mountains and the gentle waters of the Yulong River, situated only minutes from it’s entry into the Li River. Enjoy being surrounded by nature whilst training at our school, found in a rural setting close to town. Here you will train in a large studio or outside by the Li River, feeling nature empowering you in every movement.

Some of the accommodation rooms, also have the same stunning views where you can observe the many birds in the towering bamboo along the river’s banks. Come nightfall, watch the fire flies glow in the vegetation and on the water surface. Another regular sight is the cormorant fisherman gliding past on a raft with his birds, diving for the night's catch.

Another feature to the location is a popular open air restaurant. Here, inexpensive meals are provided at your request. Alternatively take a pleasant walk or bicycle ride into town to try some of the many friendly restaurants in beautiful village atmosphere of Yangshuo.

From the accommodation and training school balcony you can watch some of the village activities. These include preparing the fresh vegetables from the market, scrubbing the clothes in the river out on a bamboo raft, and watching the careful art of cooking meals in bamboo, over an open fire.

There is indeed a sincere friendliness from these people who will treat you as part of their family. You can share meals with them from 10RMB for a standard meal to such fresh colourful dishes as pork/tofu stuffed pumpkin flowers to whole beer fish, loads of vegetables and of course rice!
This pocket of China is indeed lovely. With a simple investment of one of the many second hand bicycles, a motorbike taxi, or a picturesque stroll, you can be in Yangshuo town within 5 minutes. With the many beautiful walks, bicycle rides and natural attractions, you will find yourself choosing carefully how to spend your spare time, so as not to miss anything!

Introduction to the masters          The school teachers

Master Huang Hua (Henry) is the First Person of Tai Chi Foreign Teaching in China. Chinese Wu Shu Grade 6. Head Coach of Yangshuo Tai Chi School and one of the highest level Chen Style Tai Chi masters in China today, having spent over 20 years training and teaching. He has won many times Tai Chi Forms and push-hands compertition. He has trained directly under Wang Xi An (essentially the King of Tai Chi in China) and previously studied with Cheng Zhen Lei (a top 10 Tai Chi master in China).   Henry was fond of Tai Chi from childhood and began to learn Yang and Chen-style Tai Chi at the age of 10.  For the last 20 years he has taught thousands of Chinese and Western students.  He is diligent and practices regularly, and has become a master in the Tai Chi free-style fistfight and wrestling; the art of attack and defense; and has given many lectures on the principals of Tai Chi throughout Asia.   Henry is the 12th generation direct-line successor of Chen Style Tai Chi Quan; the principal and Head Coach of Yangshuo Tai Chi School,  the technical director of the Chen Tai Chi Academy, Asia. and Chairman of Yangshuo Tai Chi Quan Association.

In addition master Huang is an Instructor of national social physical training (Government certified to teach throughout China the world); a member of Chinese Martial Arts Association; a member of the Arts of Tai Chi Wang Xi An Institute of Researching and a member of the Chinese Communist Party. Master Huang speaks flawless English and has worked very closely with many different cultures with a great degree of success.

Grandmaster Wang Xi an

One of the China GREAT FOUR 19th generation Chen Tai Chi Master,  from the Chen Village, the home of the Chen Style Tai Chi, from which all other forms of tai chi originated. Master Chen Zhaopei, an 18th generation advocate of the Chen old-frame (lao jia) system passed away in 1972. Chen Zhao Kui returned to the Chen Village to impart the new frame (xin jia) form and its applications passed down to him from his father, Chen Fake the famed 17th generation Chen Style standard bearer, who had moved to Beijing to spread the art. This sparked a renaissance of the tai chi martial arts in the Chen village, from which spawned the present generation of China s Great Four Chen masters, Wang Xi an, Chen Xiao Wang, Chen Zheng Lei and Zhu Tian Cai.

Grandmaster Wang Xian is credited with preserving Chen Tai Chi during the cultural revolution.

He is the most notable representative of the 19th generation successors, he has been the driving force behind the popularization of Chen style as a martial art as his martial skill is legendary around the world.

Why you should coming to study with Master Henry in China ?

Study under Master Henry Huang; an enthusiastic and well qualified teacher of Tai Chi.

 

·  Henry has a strong lineage. He is the 12th generation of Chen Tai Chi. As the favored student of Grand Master Wang Xian - the most renowned master in China - Henry has direct experience of the highest level of Tai Chi.

·   National and International Champion

·  Henry has learned not only in Tai Chi but Chinese philosophy. This means his teaching gives you a deep understanding of the principles such as; Tao, Yin-Yang and Qi.

·  Henry has been teaching martial arts for 15 years. This experience has enabled Henry to perfect a clear teaching style which adapts to meet the needs of each student.

·   Henry's fluency in English makes him the ideal teacher for a range of students.

 

The clear yet flexible structure of our lessons ensures you get the most out of your experience with us.

 

We can provide clean accommodation and cheap food at our open air restaurant.

·  This is conveniently located at our Tai Chi school. It provides an opportunity for you to get to know other students and practice Tai Chi.

·  Inclusive in our accommodation is air conditioning and free Wifi. Some rooms even have TV!

·  Here you can experience authentic Chinese cooking from a range of fresh produce.

 

The idyllic setting of Yangshuo provides the perfect ambiance to study Tai Chi.

 

· The school is merely a 20 minute walk from the bustling backpacker town of Yangshuo.

·  Our training studio looks onto beautiful Karst Mountains, and the Dragon River. This helps you feel perfectly at harmony with nature whilst practicing Tai Chi.

·  Lonely Planet states how; "Pedaling across the rice fields through Yangshuo's souring limestone peaks is often the top experience of travellers in China.....The activities and day trips fro, here could easily fill up a month or more."

 

Here we take personal care over the welfare each student.

 

·  We provide help getting to Yangshuo and free pick up from Yangshuo's centre.

·  We will support you in organizing trips to other regions.

·  After you have completed your stay we are always pleased to hear from; and support our past students.

 

All of this is provided at an affordable price!

 

Here you are provided with the opportunity not only to experience Tai Chi but traditional Chinese life.

 

 

Introduction to the Courses

 

● Tai Chi and Kung fu Summer Camp

 

● 1-8 Weeks Personal Growth and Development Courses

You will learn: 

 

Introduction to the Tai Chi, history, Qi gong, Chinese medicine, and massage.

 

Tai Chi Warm up and Foundation. Tai Chi Qi gong, Tai Chi silk reeling,

Tai Chi meditation (Stand and Walk). The Eight basic movements

 

Tai Chi Forms: 8 Form, 18 Form, 24 Form. Basic push hands. The philosophy, culture, daily life and Principles of Tai Chi.

 

● 3-month Primary Tai Chi Teacher Training  

You will learn:

 

 Introduction to the Tai Chi, history, Qi gong, Chinese medicine, and massage.

 

Tai Chi Warm up and Foundation. Tai Chi Qi gong, Tai Chi silk reeling,

Tai Chi meditation (Stand and Walk). The Eight basic movements

 

Tai Chi Forms: 8 Form, 18 Form, 24 Form, 74 Form, Chen tai chi sword form. Basic push hands and application (Both for health and self-defense). The philosophy, culture, daily life and Principles of Tai Chi.

 

How to avoid injury during teaching and practice

Step by step learning and teaching way.

Chinese language,  The Book of Tao and Teh

 

 ● 6-month Intermediate Tai Chi Teacher Training  

You will learn:

 

 Introduction to the Tai Chi, history, Qi gong, Chinese medicine, and massage.

 

Tai Chi Warm up and Foundation. Tai Chi Qi gong, Tai Chi silk reeling,

Tai Chi meditation (Stand and Walk). The Eight basic movements

 

Tai Chi Forms: 8 Form, 18 Form, 24 Form, 74 Form, Chen tai chi sword form and (broad Sword). Old Cannon Fist, Deep push hands and application (Both for health and self-defense). Shuai jiao, Qin na, San da. The philosophy, culture, daily life and Principles of Tai Chi.

 

How to avoid injury during teaching and practice

Step by step learning and teaching way.

Chinese language,  The Book of Tao and Teh

 

 ● One year Advanced Tai Chi Teacher Training  

You will learn:

 

The whole series of Chen tai chi training in this course.

 

Introduction to the Tai Chi, history, Qi gong, Chinese medicine, and massage.

 

Tai Chi Warm up and Foundation. Tai Chi Qi gong, Tai Chi silk reeling,

Tai Chi meditation (Stand and Walk). The Eight basic movements.

 

Tai Chi Forms: 8 Form, 18 Form, 24 Form, 74 Form, Chen tai chi sword form and (broad Sword). Cannon Fist (old and new), New Frame 83 Froms. Deep push hands and application (Both for health and self-defense). Shuai jiao, Qin na, San da.

The philosophy, culture, daily life and Principles of Tai Chi.

 

How to avoid injury during teaching and practice

Step by step learning and teaching way.

Chinese language,  The Book of Tao and Teh

 

●3 Years of Master Huang’s Indoor Students Training Courses

 

Time: 1 September 2012

 

Tuition: 100000 Yuan included food, accommodation, and training. 

 

First year training content

 

Part 1:

 

Tai Chi Chuan Forms and Culture

The history of Tai Chi and Tai Chi Chuan

The philosophy of Tai Chi and Tai Chi Chuan

The Ying and Yang philosophy

The application of Tai Chi Chuan (both for health and self-defense)

The principles (fundamentals) of Tai Chi practice

How to avoid injury during teaching and practice

Extensive warm up exercise

Qi gong exercise

Tai Chi Basics

Step by step learning

8 Forms

18 Forms

24 Forms

74 Forms

Old Cannon Fist

Chen Tai Chi Sword and (broad Sword)

Push hands

Part 2:

Chinese Language

 

Second year training content

 

Part 1:

 

Review what you have learned in the first year.

Training Tai Chi Chuan Forms and learn more tai chi culture

New Frame 83 Forms

Chen Tai Chi double Sword and (broad Sword)

Deep Push hands, Shuai jiao, Qin na, Tai Chi San da

 

Part 2:

Chinese Language

 

Third year training content

 

Part 1:

 

Review what you have learned in last two years.

Training Tai Chi Chuan Forms and learn more tai chi culture

Tai Chi daily life practicing

Learning by teaching in the school

 

Part 2:

Chinese Language

 

Note: The Indoor students training courses may not be completely learned by everyone. Master Huang will give the invitation to people who really wish to be next Generation of Tai Chi.

 

The Tuition

Daily Schedule

School Location in China