Belmont has been in the mental health field for over a decade and has worked extensively with children and their families addressing such issues as child abuse, attachment and loss, family dysfunction, child behavior problems and the importance of role modeling. This style stresses relaxation and softness during movement, proper breathing and correct body mechanics. Total relaxation, breathing and proper movement are used to bring the mind and body into harmony. Chi Ch'uan strives to calm the mind and reduce stress, helps to maintain good health and vitality, and improves balance and coordination. The emphasis for this class is learning basic techniques, the form and relaxation training.
Enrollment is limited.
Kurland has studied T'ai Chi since 1970 and is certified by the Northwest T'ai Chi Ch'uan Association, Chinese T'ai Chi Association of Canada, International Sports Sciences Association and American College of Sports Medicine. He was directly certified by Grandmaster Tchoung Ta-tchen to teach his system. He wrote fitness columns for Inside Kung-fu and Inside Karate magazines for several years and has written over 200 articles on training, sports medicine and T'ai Chi Ch'uan. Conference Room 200, Highlander Hall. Students will have the opportunity to learn a whole system of Yang-style T'ai Chi Ch'uan.