In the history of this Chinese martial art, early practitioners appear to have designed it to achieve longevity and specific benefits to the mind and body in a number of ways...

• First, it is a powerful system of self defence - a very straightforward method of preserving oneself physically

• Second, it operates within the principles of Chinese Traditional Medicine to enhance health and healing through the coordination of movement and breathing

• Thirdly, the practice of this art is, in itself, a form of meditation, restoring your inner balance and harmony, and soothing your nervous system.

Tai Chi Chuan is a natural way to fitness and health. It is essentially gentle mind-body exercise performed in a tranquil, graceful way to keep both your mind and body fit. The tai chi movements are purposefully performed with slow, continuous and controlled techniques so as to protect your joints while at the same time promoting relaxation, concentration, balance and coordination.

In the area of fitness, you'll improve in flexibility, strength, bone density, and in the condition of your heart and circulatory system.

You can increase your resistance to illness and generate a greater feeling of well-being through regular practice. You'll promote normal circulation of blood, fluids and Chi life force energy throughout your body. According to Traditional Chinese Medicine's pressure points for healing, when circulation of these vital substances becomes blocked or impaired, disease can result.

The Golden Lion system of teaching is suitable for students of all ages and physical condition - from teens to people in their 80s or even into their 90s. All students are enabled to fine-tune all the elements of their body - physical, emotional, intellectual, energetic, and spiritual - into a balanced, healthy unit.

We will try, on this web site to give you information so you can learn tai chi online, and in particular, on our approach to teaching this wonderful art. You will find descriptions of the routines and forms that we teach, including weaponry such as tai chi sword, spear, staff, broadsword and fan, as well as the clothes and clothing and shoes that we recommend for practice.

You will find something about the history of our school, the Golden Lion Academy, and the stories about the history of tai chi chuan itself.

The Golden Lion Academy has been teaching Australians for nearly 40 years. We have developed, and continually monitor, our methods to ensure that safety, experience and quality are assured. Our highly qualified professional masters and instructors are committed to giving you the best possible complete programme available.

And if you decide to learn with us at the Golden Lion Academy, you will develop mind and body harmony as you participate in our classes and lessons. The soothing, tranquil flow of movement is a perfect reintroduction to good physical and emotional health for all ages and bodies, irrespective of age.

Please enjoy exploring our web site. You'll see the latest on tai chi research, how it helps arthritis and how to further build internal health through dao yin chi kung - and, if you feel you would like to learn under our very experienced instructors, do contact us.

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SiGung Charles Tsui-Po
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