As R and D for the top secret Kung Fu Dance and Science Fiction Musical project, Dan is leading Tai Chi practice twice a week.
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Tuesday and Thursday 7:30pm – 9:00 pm
Studio on Main in Frankfort, Michigan
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What to wear?
Street clothes with loose pants and comfortable shoes – or go barefoot if you prefer. Layers to take off as you warm up.
Can I come just once a week?
Yes, but twice is better. The goal is to learn enough so you can practice on your own – between classes. The more classes you come to the quicker you’ll be able to practice on your own.
How much?
• ages 13 – 18, 80+
(Anyone under 18 must have written permission from their legal guardian)
• unemployed
• single parent
= $5/class or $20 for 5 classes
• everyone else
= $10/class or $40 for 5 classes
Barter? Give a call.
Can I bring someone under 13?
If they really want to do the practice AND you are their legal guardian or have written permission from their legal guardian. You must be practicing too.
What the heck is Tai Chi?
My name is Dan Kelly and I’ve practiced Tai Chi under the guidance of Master Yuwen Ru since 2004, http://masterru.com. This fall I’ll be passing on the basics of the practice at Anna Mallien’s Studio on Main in Frankfort, Michigan.
Tai Chi is both a martial art and a moving meditation, which might seem to be something of a contradiction. Isn’t fighting stressful?
People spend lots of money on vacations so they can relax. We want to get away from stressful situations and let go of feelings like anger, fear or frustration. Intense stress causes bad decisions and ineffective action. If popular culture asserts that combat is the ultimate stressful situation, how can a martial art be a meditation?
Tai Chi cultivates calm competence. It might seem odd to think of being totally relaxed and at the same time perfectly prepared, but this is exactly what we experience through Tai Chi practice. Imagine two people facing an intense crisis – one person is aware and calm, and the other is panicked. The calm person has access to all her resources and can act effectively to safeguard her life and the lives of others. The panicked person is a menace to herself and everyone around her. Being able to stay calm during combat is an essential skill for warriors. Being able to stay calm in difficult times is an essential skill for everyone.
Life can be intense. Experiencing a constant state of low grade stress is by definition to age, to deteriorate, to become numb and disconnected. Cultivating a calm and centered presence promotes general health, healing, energization and rapport.
By learning the various Tai Chi forms as a group and then pairing off for pushy hands, we will move beyond our current limits and access resources and abilities we hardly knew we had.
This class is open to ages 13 through 113, students under 18 must have signed permission from guardian. Call / text 231 882 0460 with questions or email anything AT artisthouse DOT com.
Empty mind, open body, fully alive.