What is Sun Style Tai-Chi?

What is Wu Style Tai-Chi?

What is Hao Style Tai-Chi?

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While external kung fu focuses on muscle strength, flexibility and speed, internal kung fu emphasizes concentration, internal organ strength and the movement of energy (called Qi ["chee"] in Mandarin) through the body. A true knowledge of kung fu cannot be attained without the study of both internal and external components.

Though many people tend to think of Tai-Chi as a single art, there are actually several different styles of Tai-Chi, each style having its own unique characteristics and many different forms. The Beijing Tai Chi & Kung Fu Academy offers instruction in all five classical styles of Tai-Chi in addition to advanced styles such as Sun, Wu, Hao, and a rare style known as Small Frame Yang.

Yang Style 32 Movement Tai-Chi Sword

Information on private Tai-Chi
instruction by Grand Master Daniel Yu Wang is available in the Private Instruction section.

Yang Style Tai-Chi was originally developed by Yang Luchan. Today it is the most popular style of Tai-Chi, especially outside of China. In comparison to Chen Style, Yang Style is more health oriented. Its movements are slow and soft, and its forms resemble a graceful dance. In order to let Qi move freely in the body without stagnation, the body must be relaxed, and the movements must be soft. By studying Yang Style Tai-Chi, you will start to understand the essence of Tai-Chi, gain confidence, and deeply cultivate your Internal energy.

While the BTKA Tai-Chi curriculum consists of Yang Style, we also teach Chen, Sun, Wu and Hao as Special Programs.

The Yang Style Tai-Chi Certificate Series teaches:
1. Yang 8 Movements Form
2. Yang 24 Movements Form
3. Yang 40 Movements Form
4. Yang Fight Set
5. Yang 32 Sword Form
6. Yang 13 Sabre Form

Xing Yi Quan Special Interest Class

Xing Yi Quan is an internal style and was created by Ji Jike (1620-1680) from Zuencun village of Yongji County in Shangxi province. Xing Yi Quan emphasizes on using one's mind to focus one's intent. Xing Yi is based upon generating internal power, yet its speed is faster than other internal arts and its strikes and kicks are directed towards combat. Many early Xing Yi practitioners were bodygaurds. Xing Yi's principles hold that the body actions and movements should be guided by the mind. It stresses the harmony between mind, will, breathing, strength, and limbs. Among the 3 styles of Xing Yi, Shin Xi is the most popular.

The Xing Yi Quan Certificate Series teaches:
1. Xing Yi Five Elements & 8 Movements Forms
2. Xing Yi Twelve Animals Forms
3. Xing Yi An Shen Pao Fighting Set
4. Xing Yi Sanshou (Xing Yi Application)
5. Xing Yi 5 Elements Sabre
6. Xing Yi 5 Elements Staff

Ba Gua Zhang Special Interest Class

Chen Style Tai-Chi Quan Special Interest Class

Chen Style Tai-Chi is a unique style. It seems like an external art because it contains elements of an external style such as high jumps, fast kicks, and sudden punches. Its characteristics are: hard and soft, fast and slow. Chen Style Tai-Chi has great Internal power and involves detailed reeling movements. It has low stances and high postures. Chen Style is both beautiful and challenging. Please note that there is no Certificate program offered for Chen Style Tai-Chi.

The Chen Style Tai-Chi Quan Series teaches:
1. Chen Style Routine 1 (Movements 1-30)
2. Chen Style Routine 1 (Movements 31-57)
3. Chen Style Routine 1 (Movements 58-83)