All are welcome to join us for this exploration of these classic concepts and methods of T’ai Chi Ch’uan (Taiji Quan). We will experience and explore the “Wu-Bu” via Principles/Concepts, Practice, and Application; including special standing postures and nei kung (internal power meditation), solo and partner work (including rare T’ai Chi 8 Directional Stepping Methods). The “T’ai Chi Wu-Bu” are: Zhong Ding (“central equilibrium”), Jin-Bu (“advance" or step forward), Tui-Bu (“Retreat” or yield/step backwards), Zuo-Gu (“look to the right” or step right side), and You-Pan (“gaze to the left” or step left side).

“Wu” here means 5, and “Bu” refers to the step or stance. The T’ai Chi “Wu-Bu” is both elemental and advanced material, as such there is more to it than “meets the eye.” Combined with the “T’ai Chi Ba-Fa (8 gates/energies)” the “T’ai Chi Wu-Bu” are integral to all styles of T’ai Chi Ch’uan and are relevant to any other style. All levels and styles are welcome to join us, with respect for all and to all.

• Class Fee: $25

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• Instructor- Sifu Michael Fuchs has 35+ years of experience in traditional T’ai Chi Ch’uan and Chinese and Filipino Martial Arts, having learned from some of the top experts of these arts in multiple disciplines, including those who are renowned military/special forces/police/security trainers and operatives. See www.shaolinbutterfly.com for more info. and events.

Sifu Mike at Elizabeth Park in Hartford, CT circa 2000, rare “Wu Chun T’ai Chi, Fighting/Application Set.”