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Our Previous Tai-Chi-in-the-Park Saturday, August 21, turned out to be a cooler than normal day. A nice breeze played off the river and the branches of the mature trees provided a nice shady area to explore the practice of Tai Chi. Four members took the opportunity to exchange ideas and perceptions about the practice and benefits.
Richard Roy discussed the similarities between some of the other martial arts, as well as pointing out some differences. He demonstrated a number of exercises that focused on different aspects of Tai Chi and Qi Gong, such as meditative breathing, push hands, the importance of centering and moving from the center.
A guest showed up and was looking for information about classes. She is suffering from arthritis and heard of the benefits the practice of Tai Chi has had for others suffering from the disease. She found the Federation web site and dropped by while out running errands.
Glen Del Tour led the group in the 24 form. We had music this time. iPods and MP3 players are amazing things.
There was some discussion about possible field trips to Monterey Park in Los Angeles. Richard mentioned that every Saturday large numbers of Tai Chi practitioners, and other martial artists, congregate to practice and share information. A car caravan or train trip might be something to contemplate in the future. There is also a very knowledgeable gentleman in Tehachapi, who may be able to visit our group, or another possible field trip.
The meeting broke up at around 10:00am and was followed shortly afterwards by Fighting Dragons promotion event. Several youngsters and their parents collected under the shade trees to celebrate the advancement of the Kung Fu students. There was a Barbeque and pot luck after the presentations.
Two of our Federation members were on hand and received recognition for completion of the 24 form Yang style. Amy and Louie were awarded their certificates of completion. Amy and Louie have moved on to the 32 form sword and continue to explore the intricacies offered by the 24 form.
Our next Tai-Chi-in-the-Park will be September 18 at 9:00 a.m. As always, talk to friends and neighbors about what you have gained by practicing Tai Chi and bring a friend to the next get-together. |
Be sure to attend our next Tai-Chi-in-the-Park Event at 9:00 a.m., Saturday, September 18. The Next Tai-Chi-in-the-Park 9 a.m. on Saturday, September 18, 2010 (Note the Summer hour of 9:00 a.m.) Please join us as we have an informal get-together to practice and promote our favorite activity. Newcomers are especially welcome. You can participate if you wish, but it is also perfectly OK to just watch. We meet in the green space along the river, just west of the intersection of Truxtun and Mohawk. 
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Tai Chi Federation Celebrates World Tai Chi Day World Tai Chi Day, an annual event held the last Saturday of April each year to promote Tai Chi in sixty countries, was celebrated by the Federation. An enthusiastic group of local practitioners met at Mondavi See the video below of World Tai Chi Day here in Bakersfield! |
Park to participate in this world-wide event. World Tai Chi Day's stated goal is to provide a global vision of cooperation for health across geopolitical boundaries, and also to appeal to people worldwide to embrace wisdom from all the cultures of the world. The annual April event is always open to the general public, and was celebrated this year in the earliest time zones of New Zealand at 10 a.m. on Saturday, April 24. Tai Chi events proceeded at 10:00 a.m. local time in time zones across the world. The result was a "rolling particpation of Tai Chi" that proceeded across Oceania, Asia, Africa, Europe, North America, and South America, with celebrations in sixty nations and several hundred cities.
The weather was just perfect, and a great time was had by all! If you want to see a bunch of people having a good time, check out the video below: |