12:30-1:30 p.m.
1:30-2:30 p.m.
Tai Chi is a low-impact set of movements that benefits the mind and the body. Some of the benefits include improved balance and flexibility, better focus and concentration, stress reduction and overall wellbeing. The movements are done in a slow, relaxed, coordinated manner that helps increase circulation to the brain and the internal organs.
Tai Chi helps regulate the nervous system, which sends signals to the brain that enhances our reaction skills. Each movement has a specific name and purpose.
The classes will begin with working on the beginner 24 movement form and progressing to the advanced 108 movement form. Chi kung (breathing exercises,) postures and footwork will be covered in each class.
The course runs through both summer sessions for approximately 10-12 weeks. Specific dates will be listed in your registration confirmation. As part of three fitness classes, you can take up to a maximum of two at your level, plus any number of general levels to total three fitness classes.
Instructor: Sifu David Slaughter began training in Chinese Martial arts at the early age of eight years old.
Over decades of training and teaching, Sifu realized that learning, patience and discipline pave the long path to wisdom. Sifu carries forward this philosophy—a philosophy that characterized traditional Chinese “closed school” systems—into an open school where his teaching style demonstrates that every student should be taught what the individual student is ready to learn.
At the core of Sifu’s teaching are two foundational elements: the training of the body to build confidence in the individual’s physical abilities, and training of the mind to release personal ego that often gets us into trouble.
Sifu Slaughter’s reputation for sincerity, patience in teaching and dedication to his art have become widely known and respected throughout the Greater Pittsburgh area and beyond.