Stephen. BSY.[TC]. qualified with the British School of Yoga as a Tai Chi instructor, and for several years has taught his brand of Tai Chi to adults within the Northumberland and Newcastle Adult Education Authorities with profound results. His skills were required within HMP Service Education department for a number of years to help relax and alter the health and mindset of inmates, culminating in being presented to The Princess Royal, Princess Anne.

Stephens private classes have attracted students from a variety of  backgrounds, and, many have been with him for a good number of years and they too are developing towards teaching PATCC themselves.

Yin/Yang

"Tai Chi is the Breath Dancing" 

North, South, East and West

 Pyung-Ahn-Tai-Chi-Chuan

[Peace and harmony  with Supreme Ultimate Fighting Fist]

Using routines developed from a number of sources PATCC has created a syllabus that is inclusive rather than exclusive. Attempting to target all persons interested in Tai Chi as an holistic practice, encompassing; Therapeutic, Medatative, Martial and Phylosophical practices.

Adapting sections from styles such as "Small Circle Form, Chen Man Ching, Chil Sung, Chen" new forms have been created so as to allow access to a greater number of practitioners who may tend to shy away from the more traditional aspects of TCC.

Several links to revered international instructors who give seminars for PATCC are made regularly throughout the year adding a constant flow of information, ideas and skilled input into the future development of PATCC.

"Find that tranquil place within"

PRACTICE

Not all exercises are suitable for everyone; to reduce the risk to you, please consult your doctor before considering starting the course.

Do not exercise:

·        If you feel at all unwell, this can be counter-productive.

·        If you’ve had a heavy meal two hours prior to training.

·        If you’ve been drinking alcohol.

·        If you are in pain from an injury consult your doctor first, as rest may be needed before you exercise and always stop an exercise if it causes you pain.

·        If you are on painkillers as it masks any warning pains.

·        If you undergoing any medical treatment or on medication you will need to consult your doctor first.

·       Although many of these exercises are fine for use in pregnancy we cannot recommend that you follow them, as this syllabus was not designed with pregnancy in mind.

General

Liquids suitable for individuals can be brought if dehydration is an issue.

 Attire

To avoid restrictive movements loose fitting clothing should be worn.

Lightweight shoes securely fastened should be worn.

Your doctor should approve any support strap or medical aid before wearing during class.

Information

It is imperative to provide your instructor with any relevant information with regards your health prior to starting each class and any injury sustained during class prior to leaving.

SYLLABUS

INTRODUCTION

 PYUNG AHN TAI CHI CH`UAN WAS REVISED BY

MR. STEPHEN NASH BSY[TC] ON SEPTEMBER 2007.

USING THE TRADITIONAL QI KUNG BREATHING EXERCISES AND SMALL CIRCLE FORM DEVISED BY MASTER LAM KAM CHUEN, PYUNG AHN TAI CHI CH`UAN WILL THEN GO ON TO EXPLORE THREE-MOVEMENT TRAINING REGIMES TO LEARN THE FUNDAMENTAL REQUIREMENTS FOR GOOD TAI CHI PRACTICE.

CHIL-SUNG FORMS BY GRANDMASTER KEE HWANG ARE USED TO DEVELOP FIGHTING SKILLS.

FINALLY PATCC FORM IS USED TO COMPLETE THE MOVING MEDITATION OF TAI CHI AND TAI CHI CHE [SWORD]. 19 STEP CHEN STYLE IS PRACTICED TO ASSIST IN FAN MOVEMEMENTS.

PRACTICE WILL EDUCATE THE LEARNER IN THE ART OF PYUNG AHN,

[PEACE AND HARMONY].

[ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 1]

WARM-UP ROUTINE

BREATHING ROUTINE 1

BREATHING ROUTINE 2

FOCUS FORM

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[INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 1]

ALL OF ABOVE

FLOW FORM

WHITE CRANE ROUTINE

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[ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 2]

ALL OF ABOVE

SMALL CIRCLE FORM

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[INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 2]

ALL OF ABOVE

ENHANCED BREATHING EXERCISES

CHIL-SUNG-ILRO FORM

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[ASSISTANT INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 3]

ALL OF ABOVE

DEFENCE TECHNIQUES

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[INSTRUCTOR LEVEL 3]

ALL OF ABOVE

PATCC FORM

TAI CHI CHE FORM

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