YANG'S SCHOOL TAIJI QUAN & CHEN TAIJI FOR RESEARCH AND GENERAL HEALTH

In the early stage, Taiji and Qigong were health-preserving and disease-prevention exercise that was derived from a series of movement called wu-qin-xi which imitated the motions of the five animals -the tiger, stag, bear, monkey, and crane, by Doctor Hua Tuo (208 AD), master of surgery, herbal medicine and acupuncture, also famous for his knowledge of health preservation.

The exercise aimed at facilitating the digestive and circulatory function in addition to strengthening the body through harmonizing the qi, nourish the body, and expel noxious substance from the body. The concept of exercise was divided into regions relative to the body. The concept of exercise was also divided into external and internal forms. The former, more commonly known as dao ying, involved physical movements associated with muscle tension and relaxation and movements of the joints. Whereas certain other respiratory techniques served to "massage" in order to strengthen the internal organs in the trunk of the body.

The Yang's school Taiji Quan and Chen Taiji are types of valuable ancient martial art. Instructor master T. T. Ang had been to Hong Kong twice in the year of 1973 and 1975 to seek this ancient knowledge and skill of ancient Chen Taiji from Grand Master Yang Jingxuan. Master Ang had also inherited the martial art of sword, spear, and etc. Master Ang is also the 4th generation disciple who possessed these skills after Chen Fakor, Seng Jiache, and Yang Jingxuan.

Beside that, master T T Ang also traveled to China and Beijing in 1982, 1983, 1984, 1985, and 1987 respectively and attained the skills of Ba-Kua Martial Art from Master Lee who is the 3rd generation disciple. Master Ang also acquired the skills of Wu Dang Fencing and Wu Dang Qigong from Grand Master Pei Xiyong. 3rd Generation Wu Dang Fencing is an art culture research that had been confirmed as THE Chinese treasure. The Japanese martial art expert has high regards and admiration to the mystique of Wu Dang martial art. Therefore, in 1987, both T T Ang and Mrs Ang were invited to perform Wu Dang Martial art in Tokyo.

CHEN TAIJI QUAN DISCIPLE ENROLMENT

1st Stage- Modified Yang's Taiji Quan
Group Fees: S$200
Individual Fees: S$500
Duration: 2-3 months

Revision: S$45 per quarter

2nd Stage -Traditional Yang's Taiji
Group Fees: S$150
Duration: 2-3 months

After completion, individuals can continue to practice together with existing group of intermediate to advance students for revision. A monthly S$45 is required every quarter to facilitate as sub-fees. During revision, other skills (optional: sword, saber, and Taiji Joint-hand) will be taught to students at no extra charge.

A special intensive or private tuition program is available for tourist or non-residents with short stay in Singapore. Fee is S$300.

3rd Stage Chen Taiji
Group Fees: S$300
Individual Fee: S$500
Duration: 2-3 months

After completion, students can continue with revision for health and research on Taiji art that consist of energy flow within the meridians and application of the form as a martial art. Revision fee is S$150 every quarter. Intensive/private tuition is set at S$500-S$1000.

All sessions are held on Tuesday and Thursday between 7.30 pm to 9.00 pm.

SPECIAL 'MEDICAL QIGONG / MEDITATION' FOR HEALTH PROGRAM

Instructor : T.T. Ang of Nature-Cure System With 30 Years Teaching Experience

Practice Self-Healing as an Art or for Health Improvement. Treatment originates outside; healing comes from within. The word "healing" means "making whole" - that is, restoring integrity and balance. The body can heal itself. It has a natural healing ability to resist and deal with agents of disease using methods that take advantage of the body's healing system by interacting with the mind. If you are in good health, you will want to know about this system, because it is what keep you in good health and you can enhance that condition. If you or people you love are discomfort, qigong meditation is the best hope for recovery.

This program will include 4-5 different types of Qigong taught in 6 special programmes. Should you encounter new discoveries during your practicing, you are welcome to come back to us for discussion or advice.

The 4-5 different types of Qigong can be practiced systematically in a series or individually as an art and routine of our daily life for staying in good health. It is non time-consuming of about 5-10 minutes of complete relaxation, using the right technique of practicing. It has the properties of lowering blood pressure, reduce stress, overcoming anxiety etc. If you have basic knowledge in Chinese medicine, this is the discipline of the triple warmer namely :

- Upper Warmer (Shan Jiao) which influences the heart and the lung
- Middle Warmer (Zhong Jiao) which influences the liver, pancreas, spleen and stomach
- Lower Warmer (Xia Jiao) which regulates the small/large intestines, kidney and balancing women's hormones.

The above will be taught using TCM theory combined with modern knowledge covering the below 5 methods of practicing:

1) Abdominal Breathing Method - This is breathing through the abdomen to achieve elasticity of the muscles. Therefore being able to discipline the body organs in the lower abdomen to become firm and strong as well as preventing prolapsed of the rectum.
2) Discipline Qi-force into "tantian" - a vital point also known as the longevity point in Chinese medical concept which is located 2-3 coon below the naval or also can be described as 1.5 cun within the naval and spinal column. This is the energy point from our ancestors through thousands of years.
3) Discipline Qi-forces within Triple Warmer - that is as above, upper warmer for lung and heart, middle warmer for stomach, spleen, liver and pancreas and lower warmer for womb, rectum and kidney.
4) Natural breathing and Nourishing Qi - this is the highest stage of Qigong i n any school because during this stage, a Qigong practitioner will be taught to train and discipline one's Qi in order to achieve the quiet and calm stage.
5) Sound remedy - Different sounds influence different organs based on Chinese medical concepts since ancient till today. This form of practicing will be taught towards the end of this course.

MEDICAL QIGONG FOR HEALTH PROGRAM
6 PRIVATE/INDIVIDUAL TRAINING SESSIONS
Day &Time: Every Tuesday and Thursday between 3.00pm - 4.30pm
Duration : 30-45 minutes Fees : S$500.00

INTENSIVE QIGONG HEALTH PROGRAM / RESEARCH PURPOSE
6-8 PRIVATE/INDIVIDUAL TRAINING SESSIONS
A Program specially arranged for Personal Health Improvement. This include the above Medical Qigong/Meditation,
I-Qigong or Rejuvenance Qigong. Teaching you the TCM concept and the 64 vital points within the body.
Duration : 30-45 minutes Fees : S$1,200.00-S$1,500.00

For more information, you can visit our website at : http//www.nature-cure.sg or you may visit our centre for a personal discussion with the instructor. wbc:\Qigong.doc