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Repulse the Monkey
By Mike Gullickson
You might ask, “Why tai chi?” That us dealing with omnipresent brain fog PHOTO BY PHOTO PHIL
would be a rhyme if chi was pro- can appreciate the benefit of focus - now
nounced “CHY” or “chai” like the where was I? Tai Chi
tea, but it’s not. Pronounced “chee,” chi is
considered in traditional Chinese medi- Participants learn moves with names Thursday
cine to be the vital force inherent in all such as Cloud Hands, Repulse the Mon- 12:50 p.m.
things. key and (my favorite) Blackberry Punch, Texas Drive Fitness Center
which consists of a block, a parry, and a Tai Chi improves lower body
I suspect you’re not reading this for a vo- punch. strength and mental focus. It is
cabulary lesson. How about history? Tai also practiced as a form of achieving
chi was first brought to the United States The class members observed as instructor inner balance and peace.
in 1939 to San Francisco’s Chinatown. It Louis Knox demonstrated various rou-
is considered both a hard and soft martial tines such as Leisurely Tying the Coat, Questions?
art. That doesn’t mean you’ll be throwing Fist Under Elbow, Snake Creeps Left,
people down on a mat. Rather, partici- and, of course, Blackberry Punch. The For more information about
pants practice their movements as a form type of tai chi practiced in Sun City is Tai Chi and other group fit-
of achieving inner balance and peace. appropriately named the Sun Method. ness classes, email Whitney
The class meets on Thursdays at 12:50 Alexander at whitney.alexander@
Tai chi improves lower body strength, p.m. at the Texas Drive Fitness Center. sctexas.org or call 512-948-7753.
circulation and mental focus. Those of Why not look into it?
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