Introduction: Tai Chi
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Tai Chi Chuan Westchester NY: White Plains, New Rochelle,
Yonkers, Bronx
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This educational section is for
beginners to search for martial arts training in
Westchester. Aikido Westchester provides instruction in
Aikido and Shaolin Westchester (adults - kids) in Shaolin Kung Fu (adults - kids) and Tai Chi Chuan, both in White Plains (centrally located in
Westchester for White Plains, New Rochelle, Yonkers, Bronx)
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Tai Chi Westchester: Brush Knee
Tai Chi Westchester: Single Whip
Tai Chi Westchester: Tai Chi Push Hands
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Tai Chi Westchester: Adults
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Tai Chi Westchester NY: White Plains, New Rochelle, Yonkers,
Bronx
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Tai Chi Chuan is a more modern Chinese martial art than Kung Fu. The focus is on internal
(soft) power and in many instances improvement in health or medical conditions may be the emphasis
in class. A typical Tai Chi class may start with some basic exercises followed by slow moving
forms. At varying points in time, depending upon the style, explosive power is used in
practicing forms as well. Tai Chi weapons forms are taught and competitive push hands is
practiced to test one’s understanding of the forms. Traditional Tai Chi emphasizes controlling an
opponent rather than harming them initially, but the use of lethal force can be understood over
time. Tai Chi has developed numerous styles, including Chen (the original with the greatest
variety of technique) and Shaolin (similar to Chen), followed by Yang (common in the Northeast),
Sun, and Wu Tang mountain. Exercise tends to be anaerobic.
In Westchester County, Tai Chi Chuan is widely available. Scarsdale offers Yang,
Sun, and Wu Tang styles at a minimum. Yonkers, New Rochelle & White Plains also offer
Shaolin & Chen, with Yang Tai Chi style being the most common.
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