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The Center for Holistic Instruction, PLLC
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The Center for Holistic Instruction was formed to provide classes, seminars and workshops for individuals and groups who want to expand their knowledge of the human mind, body and spirit through holistic methods.
Classes in Yang Style Tai Chi are provided at the Ada Jenkins Gym 
Gamble Street, Davidson, NC.  (Check prices)
Call: (704) 895-6788 for information and registration.
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16 points to remember (New)

Conversations about peng and the manifestation of chi. 
A Study Of Taiji Push-Hands By Xiang Kairen 
Conversations about Reverse Breathing 
Yang's Ten Important Points
Meridian Balancing Massage

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Tai Chi Videos  - Now Available

 

 

Sacred Turtle and the Chant of the Nine Palaces
bulletTaiji (tai chi) - download our Brochure in PDF format 
Taiji is a centuries old Chinese discipline for health, relaxation, balance, flexibility, strength, meditation, self-defense and self-cultivation. It improves circulation, balance, coordination, and helps relax and strengthen the muscular and nervous systems.   
The stretching movements make the body limber, tone up muscles, and help release tension. As a meditation, Taiji is a way of harmonizing body, mind and spirit, dynamically. 
bulletTaiji warm-ups -Introduction to taiji - Learn the secrets of moving qigong through a series of physical and mental exercises that allow the practitioner to release stress, detoxify the body, and improve overall circulation.
bulletGrounding: Correct structural alignment with, and proper grounding to the earth, provide the basis for Taichi and Qigong practice. Through essential standing postures, breath exercises, and work on opening of the primary Yin centers (Perineum and Kidney 1 Points), a deep sense of rooting and connection with the earth is developed. Simple standing in prescribed postures develops correct structural alignment, and a lower center of
gravity, greatly aiding Qi flow.
bulletYang Style Simplified Form is a set of taiji forms created for the city people, in China, It is easier and requires a shorter time to practice. It is now the most popular and widely practiced throughout the world. It is used to stimulate the internal organs, gently exercise the body, calm the nervous system and mobilize the joints.
bulletSilk reeling - posture exercises that are used to develop the spiraling power and to open up all the major joints of the body.


Joe Martin
teaches Chinese T'ai Chi for CHI. His 41 years of experience in Chinese martial arts provides an excellent opportunity to obtain the best instruction in the area. He has studied with several Tai Chi instructors over the years, but studied most intensively the Yang style T'ai Chi with Todd Qian (Chian) of Shanghai, China. 
Joe is a Certified Taichi/Qigong Instructor with the Healing Tao USA where he studied with Mantak Chia and others in the Healing Tao Instructor's Association.
Joe is President of the Esoma Society of Martial Arts, founder Esoma Kungfu, head instructor of the Silver Dragon Kung fu Academy, and head instructor of T'ai Chi at the Lake. He taught at Central Piedmont Community College for 10 years before coming to teach in Davidson in 1987.


Grandmaster Joe Martin with his latest teacher, Todd Qian (Qian Xinyu).

Xinyu is the son of Grandmaster Qian Timing. (More about Qian Timing later.)

 
  1. Shaolin Chi Gong Breathing 
  2. Another Shaolin Breathing Set 
  3. Another Chi Gong Set 
  4. Buddha Palm Chi Gong Set 

Joe Martin is a Certified Instructor of Mantak Chia's Tai Chi/Chi Gong Method of Tai Chi.

Click here for photo of Joe Martin and Mantak Chia.

T'ai Chi Classes are available Tuesday and Thursday evenings from 8:00pm to 9:00pm.

Unit 1 - Introduction to Tai Chi: For all who want to know more about Tai Chi. In this class we will also explore the basics of chi gong and how it relates to Tai Chi
2 - one hour classes $25.00

Unit 2 - Tai Chi Fundamentals: This 12 hour, six weeks class is without a doubt the best start to the art of taichi available in the area. Perfect for anyone who is considering taichi and for those who feel that their current practice could use a little extra something to balance out the physical movements of their form.
One - Six week session $80.00

Unit 3 - Tai Chi - Yang style Beijing Form: By the end of
Four - six week sessions $300.00

bulletContinuing Education classes available for as little as $30/month.

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