Round Rock Karate Academy presents
Tai Chi for Life
Reintroducing the body to the mind…
The main focus is on reacquainting the body and mind and getting them to “shake hands”. Numerous recent studies from Emory University, Tufts and published articles in the New England Journal of Medicine have shown the value of tai chi for improvement of such conditions as arthritis, diabetes, poor balance, loss of strength and bone mass, fibromyalgia and even Parkinson's and Alzheimer's. Students have experienced marked improvement in some of these areas and are very happy with what they are learning for improvement of everyday fitness and mental stimulation, i.e. an improved quality of life. No special equipment needed.
The Tai Chi for Life Level One Course will include:
- Simple warm-ups and range of motion exercises
- Basic tai chi postures and movement
- Standing stationary breathing sequences: Chi-Kung (Qi-gong)
- Emphasis on proper body alignment
- Breathing and energy management
- History and philosophy of Yang-style Tai Chi
Dates: A complimentary introductory class will be offered on Weds, February 15, 2012 at 10am. Pre-registration is necessary due to space limitations. Classes will be offered on Wednesday mornings starting February 22nd at Round Rock Karate Academy, 1400 E. Old Settlers Bl, in the Old Settlers Plaza in Round Rock. Contact information is below.
Your Instructor: Lee Wedlake is a professional instructor of martial arts with forty years experience in teaching and recently relocated to Austin. He is a Master of the Art, Kenpo Karate, author of eight books on that art and numerous magazine articles in a variety of disciplines. Lee has been an instructor at many facilities including Lee Memorial Health Systems and Edison State College in Ft. Myers, FL and others. Lee was awarded the “Best of Southwest Florida” award in the teacher category two years running by the Ft. Myers News-Press and has numerous recognitions from martial arts organizations, the World Martial Arts Hall of Fame and trade magazines.
Registration contact Lee Wedlake at 512-366-5589 (h) 239-839-9380 (c) or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it
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