Tai Chi
Tai Chi is often considered a martial art,
but it is also an exercise art providing a multitude of health
benefits for all ages.
The basic movements in a Tai Chi form, such as shifting the weight from
one leg to another, stepping forward, backwards, and sideways, and
moving the torso, head, eyes, and arms as a unit all have beneficial
effects on the human body.
Clinical research has shown that daily practice can positively affect
blood pressure and cholesterol levels. It improves mood, balance and
flexibility, and strengthens bone and muscles.
The design of the movements in a Tai Chi form draws awareness into the
body and helps improve mental focus. A student of Tai Chi will feel
relaxed and energized after each class.
Tai Chi is a low impact form of exercise with a meditative
component.
The form being taught at Asian Martial Arts is;
Wu Style Form -- Thursday evenings, 6:00 pm, starting
September 7. Call Sifu Mary Cuchna for more info.
The Wu Style is a form consisting of about
108 movements. It is a beautiful form that takes approximately 15-20
minutes to do. Any of the movements can be adjusted to ones current
physical capabilities.
In addition to the Tai Chi form, students will learn gentle, standing
Qigong warm-up exercises that safely loosen all joints in the body.
Please note that no street shoes are permitted inside the Dojo.
Students can be barefoot, wear socks, Tai Chi shoes, or some other
fabric-soled shoe on the mats.
The class fee is $50 for 8 weeks due in the first class. A
minimum enrollment may apply. If you have any questions, please contact
Sifu Mary Cuchna, the instructor. If you wish to register for class,
then contact Sifu Mary Cuchna or give your name, address, phone number, and
email address.
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Sifu Mary
Cuchna, Certified Instructor
(330) 948-3787
mc@asianma.com
Mary Cuchna began studying Tai Chi Chuan in January 1995 with Sifu Richard
Leirer, Director of the Qigong Academy in Cleveland, Ohio. She became
certified by the Academy in the Simplified 24 Short Form and the classic
Wu Style in 1998. She immediately began teaching at the Wadsworth Center
for Older Adults. In addition to classes taught at Asian Martial Arts,
Sifu Mary Cuchna teaches at various locations in and
around Medina County. She has also studied Tai Chi Sword, Sun Style Tai
Chi, and Tai Chi Single Fan forms.
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Complete Class Schedule and Locations
Asian Martial Arts
3267-B Pearl Rd (corner of Remsen Rd)
Medina, OH 44256
Contact Instructor to register.
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Wu Style
Thursday |
6:00 PM |
Homerville Community Center
(Old Homer School)
Rt. 301 (North of US Rt. 224)
Homerville, OH 44235
Contact Instructor to register. |
Wednesdays |
9:30 AM
7:00 PM |
Lorain County Metroparks
Splash Zone
95 W. Hamilton St.
Oberlin, OH 44074
Contact Splash Zone to register.
440-774-5059
1-800-LCM-PARK |
Monday
Tuesday |
7:00 PM
10:00 AM |
Medina Office for Older Adults
246 Northland Dr.
Medina, Ohio
Contact Instructor for more info or to register. |
Fridays |
2:00 PM to
3:30 PM |
Wadsworth Center for Older
Adults
138 High St.
Wadsworth, OH 44281
Contact Instructor for more info or to register. |
Mondays |
10:00 AM to
11:30 AM |
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