Tai Chi Diploma 

Tai Chi, also called Tai Chi Chuan, is a Chinese martial art form and physical exercise distinguished by its slow but graceful movements. This non-combative and flexible exercise form lays great emphasis on improving health. This diploma course attempts to enlighten students with introductory or zero-knowledge regarding this exercise. This Tai Chi Diploma course will help those already familiar with the practice but want to learn more about its advantages and forms.
At the outset, this Tai Chi Diploma course briefly introduces students to what the course entails, elucidating how the course will pan out and how students will benefit from each unit. Then comes an explanation of how to get the most out of this well-constructed diploma course.
The Tai Chi Diploma course begins with a run-through of Tai Chi and eases into a detailed account of the motives, origin story, plus the four primary forms of the practice. Each topic is designed comprehensively, allowing students to deepen their perception of Tai Chi. The Tai Chi Diploma course explains the many health benefits from both a physical and mental point of view.
Taoism, the philosophy that heavily influences Tai Chi, is explored in detail, emphasising its fundamentals. This will further strengthen the students’ perception of this unique martial art. Qigong, a sister practice to Tai Chi, may not sound familiar to pupils who have recently started dabbling in this exercise form. This much older practice, Qigong, will be discussed, followed by an enumeration and explanation of the ten fundamentals that the various forms of Tai Chi stand by.
This diploma course paints a picture of the primary stances, gestures, and postures employed in Tai Chi. It explains how these exercises should be timed, the ideal locations for practising, and how one should be dressed. The course also illustrates how one should warm up before easing into the exercises of Tai Chi. This follows an in-depth explanation coupled with adequately explained figures of the 21 posture Beijing Short Form of this one-of-a-kind martial art.
Students will receive additional helpful information and resources to benefit those keen on taking up this practice as a profession. A list of essential links to visual media and websites will also come with this diploma course for Tai Chi.

What you will learn  

1: Tai Chi and its benefits 

2: Qigong Basics and the philosophy of Tai Chi 

3: Preparation for Tai Chi 

4: Warming Up 

5: Qigong Exercises 

6: Tai Chi Exercises 

7: Adaptations of Qigong and Tai Chi in the seated posture 

8: Meditative Exercises 

9: Tai Chi and Rehabilitation 

10: Traditional Chinese Medicine