Hwa-Yu T'ai Chi physical conditioning promotes strength, increases bone density and suppleness in the joints and limbs through twisting, bending and stretching movements that also free limbs from harmful adhesions. It is a moderate daily exercise program that will serve to counter negative, cumulative daily stress while lowering blood pressure, increasing circulation, stamina and re-energizing a person both mentally and physically. The Hwa-Yu T'ai Chi methods and principles of practice greatly increases the student's awareness of centered posture and body alignment that will improve their reaction reflex, perception and coordination.
The Hwa-Yu art has a propensity to free its practioners to be more creative mentally, gaining more flexibility, grace and range of movement physically. The art teaches stress management in handling crisis situations. The effectiveness of this type of self-defense is startling in its simplicity. The art is designed to assist the practioner to break thorugh the fear of failing, to live more intelligently and responsibly, and to be able to make sensible and healthy lifestyld choices. Hwa-Yu T'ai Chi's impeccable movement vocabulary is a must for anyone who is sensitive to the aesthetic beauty of movement arts and for those individuals who sincerely desire to heighten their kinetic balance and excel in any physical endeavor.
"Those who set out to learn the exercise, do not misjudge the value of The Chinese Five Word Song."
Verses 133-134
"The Chinese Five Word Song" was written by Master Li Tung Fung during the early part of China's Sung Dynasty. Master Li learned Hwa-Yu T'ai Chi Ch'uan (Liu Ho Pa Fa Ch'uan Fa) from Master Chen Hsi-I, creator of the martial art and health exercise. Master Li Tung Fung took refuge in the mountain of Yun, southeast from the Lok district. While living on Yun, he authored the famous Chinese Five Word Song, which serves today as the only extant treatise explaining the principles of the original Liu Ho Pa Fa.
Hwa-Yu T'ai Chi Ch'uan was a closed-door martial art for almost 1,000 years. Master John Chung Li opened the door to hundreds of students in China, the United States and Europe. Master Li translated The Chinese Five Word Song and added his commentary to each of the 134 verses to help students understand the truth within Internal Martial Arts. We are privileged to now offer the insights to this phenomenal martial art and healthcare science through the publication of The Chinese Five Word Song.
We are extremely pleased to announce the publication of The Chinese Five Word Song. It's filled with tremendous insights into the philosophy and guiding principles of Internal Martial Arts from one of the true masters of the 20th Century.
You can purchase "The Chinese Five Word Song" from top online book sellers (Barnes and Noble, Borders Books, Amazon.com and Books A Million).
Contact Mark McGee by e-mail if you would like to receive a signed copy of the book.
You'll also enjoy the new book by Master Glenn Newth titled "Hwa Yu T'ai Chi Ch'uan: Unlocking the Mysteries of the Five-Word Song." You can purchase this book through any of the major booksellers websites.
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