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 Background

Martin Rodriguez Has trained under Master.
 Duke Y.M.Cheng
In the Arts of Shao-lin kung-fu CHANG CHUAN,
Chen tai-chi
 yang tai-chi
  7 star praying mantis,
plum flower
 Hsing I chuan,
Dalu and san-soo
chin-na
 He also holds a black belt in the art of Taekwondo
 with the kukkiwon test regulations korea.


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Meditation in Motion
Most people have heard of tai-chi there are groups that gather in parks
to practice the slow graceful movements of this beautiful ART.

Tai Chi Chuan), is
    famous for it's graceful movements and its stress relieving effects on the
    mind and body. This Chinese Martial Art combines relaxation and exercise in
    a series of continuous,  Body flowing movements.
TAI-CHI
Streaghthens the lower back,thighs, and Buttocks it also provides
excellent toning benefits to the entire body. Tai-chi increases
flexibility by taking the joints through their entire range of motion.
Ideal for people with arthritis, low energy levels, fatigue and depression

      This Chinese Martial Art combines throwing and  self defense exercise in a series
    of continuous body movements. The slow motions of this form helps
    to cultivate effortless energy and create a feeling of calmness.
 Yang Style Tai-chi chuan (also referred  to as Tai ji quan)
This simplified 27 movement form is characterized by slow,
    relaxed, and evenly paced movement.
 This course is recommended as an introduction
    to the internal 108 long form program.

Simplified 27 movement form

 Starting Posture
Parting Wild Horse's Mane
 3x
 Crane Spreads Wings
 Brush Knee
3 x
 play the pipa

 
Repulse the monkey Backward
 4x
 Ward Off Left
Ward Off Right
 Single Whip
Wave Hands Like Clouds
 3x
 Single Whip
 High Pat the Horse
 Separation Kick Right
 Box Opponent's Ears
Heel Kick Left
 Snake Creeps Down
  Golden Pheasant Stands on Left Leg

 Snake Creeps Down
 Golden Pheasant Stands on Right Leg
Fair Lady Weaves at Shuttles
 Picking Up Needle From Sea Bottom
 Fan Through Back strike with right elbow
 Turn and Strike with Hammer in Right Hand

Parry, Punch, Withdraw and Push
 Closing Hands
Final Posture

  Yang Style Tai chi jen Sword As a compliment
    to Yang style Tai chi, this sword form emphasizes the use of dynamic thought
    and extending it through the body and sword.



 LEVEL II Combined Tai chi 42
    Movement This form combines four prominent styles of Tai Ji today-- Chen,
    Wang, Wu and Sun. This form is used in the People's Republic of China as a
    competition set. Chen Style Tai Ji Sword This sword form advances the student's
    understanding of dynamic waist movement and introduces the concept of Fa Jing
    (explosive energy).
LEVEL III Chen Style Tai chi and Cannon Fist is considered to be the original
    style of Tai chi ; distinguished from the Yang style by its low stances and
    unique combination of slow and quick explosive movements this is also one
    of the most difficult.

Tang lang quan member 1992 Yantai