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Tai Chi

8 Gates and 5 Steps

FIND YOUR CENTER WITH TAI CHI TRAINING

Tai Chi is a martial art that develops body mind fitness. At Immortal Fitness Martial Arts, we emphasize the tranquil state of mind while attaining valuable self-defense skills. Our training methods not only bring a sense of well-being, they also develop our students ability to maintain composure under stress. In our classes, you can expect to develop crictical introspection, martial arts skills, and body mind fitness whilehaving a great time in a professional atmosphere. 

8 Gates 5 Steps

Snake Creeps Down

The 8 Gates and 5 Steps are the foundational principles of Tai Chi. These principles develop proper posture while exploring various qualities of internal kinetic energy. The inward focus of internal sensation is what makes Tai Chi moving meditation.

8 Postures (Ba Shi)

1. Ward Off - Beng
2. Roll Back - Lu
3. Press - Ji
4. Push - An
5. Pull Down - Zhai
6. Split - Lie
7. Elbow - Chou
8. Shoulder - Kao

 

5 Steps (Wu Bu)

9. Advancing Steps - Jin
10. Retreating Steps - Tui
11. Stepping to the Left Side - Ku
12. Stepping to the Right Side - Pan
13. Settling at the Center - Ding