Offered through:
Wudangshan, Tangquan and Weapons Taijiquan Class
This class welcomes students interested in learning the traditional empty hand forms, as well as our various weapons forms.
Tuesday 6:00-7:30pm;
Ongoing. Students of all levels welcome.
For information on the various weapons forms offered, please click here.
Wudangshan is a traditional long form that improves balance, focus, body awareness and mindfulness; often practiced as a moving mediation. The form is taught one posture at a time, at the student's pace, with an intensive focus on fundamentals of movement. Wudangshan is a starting point for anyone interested in the art of taijiquan. Beginning students will start learning principles and fundamentals essential for taiji, starting with lower body control. They will continue through the form, posture by posture at their own pace.
Weapons offer a unique way to extend taiji principles through a secondary instrument and explore extension of self. All forms offered during the Wednesday night class or through private lessons upon request. Students in this class are able to learn the weapon of their choice. You can find a list of the forms taught here. It is suggested that students start with Taiji Stick, as it allows the student to explore taiji with a weapon without the added worry of edges and orientation that are inherent in other weapons.
Tangquan is a traditionally hard style martial art Form and includes a number of punches, kicks, and jumps. While it is a hard style empty hand Form, tangquan is taught from an internal eye and can be used to explore some faster techniques and explosive energy. A popular form in China, though rare here, devised by the first Tang emperor's 3rd son in the 7th century, Tangquan is characterized by vigorous expression, fluid changes, and alacrity. LaoMa's teacher learned Tangquan in 1911, and in 1980 won a gold medal with it in open competition at the All-China Wushu Championships.
Location: Laughing Mountain Pavilion, 2621 Princeton Ave, Durham.
Fee: $20 per class, $15 per class with a 4-class pass,
$12 per class if two or more classes per week or if there are multiple students in the same household
First class is free - try it out to see if we’re a good fit for you.
Teacher: Violet Anderson (919-923-4464)
mountainlaughing@gmail.com
Contact an instructor to register (text, phone or email).
** This class meets year round in an outdoor pavilion. This recreates the experience of studying in China where many people practice outside year round. Pavilion has drop down walls and heaters to help combat cold and fans for heat.
Fees can be paid via cash, check, Venmo: @violet-may-anderson, PayPal: @blackbamboopavilion
