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Thursday, March 24th, 2011 5:31 PM
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Thursday, March 24th, 2011 5:25 PM
Train to be a Tai Chi and Qigong Teacher (starts 19th March)
Friday, February 25th, 2011 5:46 AM
Passing on what you know requires skill and dedication. Our 18 month Instructor Course will help you develop all the skills you need to become an expert teacher and guide. From learning and honing teaching skills to learning how to project your voice, plan a class, teach safely and with integrity - this course provides a comprehensive training in teaching Tai Chi and Qigong. A supportive learning environment with leading teachers (registered and qualified) make these training courses uniquely attractive. All in all a complete Tai Chi and Qigong teacher training course which leads to registration with the Tai Chi Union For Great Britain.
In a nutshell: a professional, structured, supportive course enabling you to teach well and refine your practice.
A unique opportunity to begin sharing everything you love about this beautiful art with others. We offer you an innovative and in-depth course that will enable you to teach clearly, professionally and progressively. Held over an 18 month period, within a small group model (15 people max) with ongoing support to develop your own practice and teaching skills.
The curriculum is based around the Yang Style Compact Form together with Tai Chi Qi Gong, Qi Theory, Health Benefits, Ethics, Pushing Hands, Teaching Skills, Presentation Skills, Refining Tai Chi and QIgong.
The course includes several weekends (20 days in total) at our venue in South Devon. Accomodation is available if required.
Dates
The next course will start 19th March 2011 in Devon.
Full dates for 2011 are as follows (2012 dates will be available later):
19, 20 March
14, 15 May
23, 24 July
10, 11 Sept
15, 16 Oct
19, 20 Nov
5th Dec
Costs
Devon Course: £1500. Deposit is £50. Payment can be made monthly by standing order.
Course content
The course includes modules on:
Tai Chi Forms-refinement and understanding.
Qi Gong (Tai Chi Qigong)- 18 movement form and understanding Qi, health benefits, practice and benefits.
Teaching Skills- supporting you to teach clearly and confidently in a way that works effectively.
Qi Theory- what Qi is and the basis of Chinese Medicine and healing.
History, philosphy and cultural context of Tai Chi and Qigong.
Ethics
Course work
Written course work plays a part in this training and will include you own research whilst relating this to your own experience. This is typically 4 essays over the whole course and one presentation.
Assessment
This is carried out by qualified and experienced teachers and practitioners and includes assessment of teaching skills, Tai Chi Forms, Tai Chi History and Theory, Qi Theory, and Qigong.
Course Materials
A detailed course handbook (25 000 words and many pictures/photos) and 2 comprehensive DVDs are sent to you prior to the course starting along with all the other information you will need.
To book, click here:
http://www.taichination.com/shop/product.php?productid=22
New Items at our On-Line Shop.
Sunday, April 18th, 2010 10:11 AM
We are always adding to the itmes available on our shop. We have a couple of new bboks and a new DVD from 'Living Movement' by Angus Clark. Check it out.
We have a range of energising and relaxing DVDs from some leading teachers, great books, cool t-shirts and a unique home study course make our shop the Tai Chi place to be. It's easy to order and we always aim to get your order out sharpish. We are always adding new things and aim top bring you the best hand picked products that we ourselves love. Enjoy.
http://www.taichination.com/shop/home.php
A New Season At Tai Chi Nation
Wednesday, February 17th, 2010 6:11 AM
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Lovely Tai Chi Weekends 2010
Sunday, January 24th, 2010 1:55 PM
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Matthew Rochford's Tai Chi and Qigong CV
Friday, January 8th, 2010 5:15 AM
Matthew Rochford's Tai Chi and Qigong CV
Matthew Rochford is the Founder of Tai Chi Nation and here is his Tai Chi CV:
1991- 1994 attended many Tai Chi and Qigong classes (up to 3 each week) with Alan Higgins in Newcastle. Learnt Cheng Man Ching 37 Form, 24 Simplified Form, Tai Chi Qigong (18), Push Hands and Martial Applications. Trained outside of classes and at weekend seminars also.
1995- 1997 learnt Taoist Qigong methods and Shiatsu
1997 - 2001 trained with Peter Warr and completed a Senior Instructor Course. Founded The Devon School Of Tai Chi in 1999.
2003 - "Total Tai Chi" book published in USA and UK
2004 - date training with Luke Shepherd, Dave Wright and Patrick Kelly
2006 - started training teachers of Tai Chi and Qigong
2008 - Founded Tai Chi Nation. Invited to teach on The Hill That Breathes Masters Programme. Produced short film on Tai Chi, called "Slow Down".
2009 - Produced The Tai Chi Nation Guides To Tai Chi and Qigong DVDs
What others say about Matthew:
"Matthew's Tai Chi is life affirming and truly Qi enhancing"
- The Barefoot Doctor
"Matthew is a living breathing embodiment of the power of Tai Chi and Qigong"
- John C Parkin, author and founder of The Hill That Breathes
"he brings his deep knowledge, passion and empathy into all of his teaching"
- Tony Wilkinson, author of "The Lost Art of Being Happy"
Tai Chi Nation London Classes From 13th January 2010!
Thursday, January 7th, 2010 3:44 PM
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You invited to our Tai Chi Classes in Hackney, Notting Hill and Covent Garden
Tuesday, November 24th, 2009 8:42 AM
London Tai Chi classes confirmed |
| Matthew Rochford will be teaching Tai Chi and Qigong classes in London from 13th January 2010.
"Matthew's Tai Chi is life affirming and truly Qi enhancing" "Matthew is a living breathing embodiment of the power of Tai Chi and Qigong" Everyone is welcome, here are the details: Hackney Holistic Health, 64 Broadway Market, Hackney E8 4QJ. Notting Hill Museum Of Brands, 2 Colville Mews, Lonsdale Road, Notting Hill, W11 2AR. *5 class cards £50 and £60 respectively
Covent Garden *5 class card £35 All class cards are valid for 3 months but must be shown at each class. One to one, small group and at work sessions also available on Wednesdays and Thursdays from £50 per hour. Instructor Training starts in London, September 2010 and last for 2 years. |
Tai Chi Classes in London: relax and de-stress
Thursday, October 29th, 2009 3:00 PM
hello
we are teaching some tai chi classes in london form january 2010,
please pass the word round;
http://www.taichination.com/london/
love
matthew
The Tai Chi Nation Sale Just Got A Bit Better.
Thursday, August 27th, 2009 2:15 PM
Hello!
The sale is working...
...and lots of you are ordering DVDs and t-shirts which is wonderful. We want to celebrate the end of the sale (bank holiday monday at midnight!) with another offer, so here goes:
Anyone booking one of our weekend retreats before midnight on Monday 31st August will get a free DVD or t-shirt of their choice. So you get the discount on the weekend plus a free gift from us too (you may even get a hug when you arrive!)
Here's the link to the weekends page: http://www.taichination.co
Love,
Matthew, Andrew, Helen, Joe and Chris
Tai Chi Nation
Tai Chi Nation August BIG sale!
Tuesday, August 18th, 2009 10:12 AM
Tai Chi Nation
August BIG sale!
Until the end of August we are having a big, big sale. All of our weekend retreats are now reduced (now from an amazing £199) and our designer t-shirts are also reduced too (to less than half price!). We have also extended the offer... on our DVDs. Enjoy...
http://www.taichination.co.uk/latest.php?id=63&start=0
Tai Chi and Qigong DVDs now available for £10!!
Thursday, August 13th, 2009 7:37 AM
Hello all, we have a special offer for you all on our DVDs - usually £14.99 now only £10 (until 19th July only!) - enjoy here is the link and trailers:
http://www.taichination.co
You can also review the DVDs here on amazon:
Love
Matthew
Founder
Tai Chi Nation
The Tai Chi Nation Guide To Qigong
Tuesday, March 3rd, 2009 3:29 PM
The Tai Chi Nation Guide to Tai Chi
Monday, March 2nd, 2009 10:46 AM
qigong: 2 minutes to do but lasts all day....
Monday, February 16th, 2009 3:28 PM
Tai Chi Nation on YouTube
Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 11:28 AM
Qi - what is it?
Friday, June 27th, 2008 9:29 AM
Qi means life-force and is a word used in Chinese healing methods to describe the underlying energy which gives life to everything. Similar to "Prana" in Yoga, Qi is essential for health and for all things to have movement and form. A non-physical, subtle energy that gives rise to all physical matter, Qi is sometimes referred to as the essential force in the universe that gives rise to everything in the universe.
Try these simple movements, breathing naturally and see what effect they have on you:
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