REQUIREMENTS:
It is your responsibility to remember your requirements and grading
Be prompt for each class
Practice daily
Keep a journal to help you process the lessons, bring the journal to each class, and add an entry as a later reminder
An abridged paper [500 word minimum] based on the journals is required. It is due by email on the 17th class.
Read each of the seven Tai Chi pages.
Tai Chi Kung
Chinese Medicine
Chinese Diet,
Feng Shui
I Ching
Tao
Tai Chi Links*
Include in the two-part paper a description of your reactions to the below listed chi kung exercises, positive or negative; also include in the second part a report of your reading of the Tai Chi pages on this site and the YouTube links noting any insights and/or contrast to the classes. Give your description of how you feel and how
*Tai Chi
*Chinese Medicine
*Chinese Diet
*Feng Shui
*I Ching and the Tao relate to each other.
Since this course is subjective, you are not expected to agree or disagree with the philosophy or content so submit them with
your personal feelings. Length: 500 word minimum.
email: jdevlin@otterbein.edu
EXERCISES:
Pre-Warmup This joint mobility warmup is suitable to prepare the body for any exercise or sport.
Patting/Meridian Circulation - Helps in the circulation of the body’s energy system and blood and helps break up “energy locks”.
Abdominal Breathing Technique - Overcomes shallow breathing, helping to activate the Tan Tien, energy center. It also strengthens the lower abdomen and protects the lower back.
Balloon Kicking - Releases stress, negative emotions and tiredness.
Bouncing - Stress reliever and cellular energizer.
Energy Meditation - Considered to be the most powerful of Qigong exercises. This breathing technique focuses the energy in the Tan Tien; strengthening the immune system. It clears the mind and revitalizes the body. In addition it aids in postural reorganization.
White Crane Walk - A calming Tai Chi Kung exercise.
The Monkey - A Tai Chi Kung [Tiqigong] exercise for energy circulation, coordination and joint mobility.
Spinal Roll - Stimulates and strengthens the organs and digestive system, moves the energy and restores spinal flexibility.
Celestial Orb - An external qigong exercise for flexibility, strength.
IN ADDITION MODIFIED YANG STYLE
TAI CHI CHUAN WILL BE TAUGHT:
Basic Techniques: *Stances, *Movements of hands & waist,
*Opening Form, *Closing Form, White Crane Walk,
**Bow & T Stance Walk,**Wave Hands Like Clouds,
***Part The Wild Horse’s Mane, Brush Knee w/Walk & Turn,
Grasp Sparrows Tail, Push & Roll Back , Tai Chi Kicks
GRADING:
Progress Evaluation 60 points
*Up to: 20 on the 3rd wk, **20 on the 6th week and ***20 on the 10th week.]
Paper 40 points Late paper, or failure to email a paper as text, minus 5 pts
EXCEPTIONAL Work - A 93 or more points A-90-92
ABOVE Average Work - B+ 87-89, B 83-86 B- 80-82
AVERAGE Work - C+ 77-79, C 73-76, C-70-72
Passing Work - D+ 67-69, D 63-66 D- 60-62
Failing - F 59-or less points
There are 2 excused [or unexcused] absences, you do not have to show proof.
Each additional absence will lower your grade one step, e.g.: A to A-, or b+ to B etc.
Points lost through: [Regardless of Excuse]
Tardiness: [Lateness, Not practicing before attendance, Improper Attire] First = 0, Each Additional = 2, Late paper: = 5
N.B. If you arrive after attendance has been called, it is important to
remind the teacher at the end of class to avoid being marked absent.
email: jdevlin@otterbein.edu
Patting/Meridian Circulation - Helps in the circulation of the body’s energy system and blood and helps break up “energy locks”.
Abdominal Breathing Technique - Overcomes shallow breathing, helping to activate the Tan Tien, energy center. It also strengthens the lower abdomen and protects the lower back.
Balloon Kicking - Releases stress, negative emotions and tiredness.
Bouncing - Stress reliever and cellular energizer.
Energy Meditation - Considered to be the most powerful of Qigong exercises. This breathing technique focuses the energy in the Tan Tien; strengthening the immune system. It clears the mind and revitalizes the body. In addition it aids in postural reorganization.
White Crane Walk - A calming Tai Chi Kung exercise.
The Monkey - A Tai Chi Kung [Tiqigong] exercise for energy circulation, coordination and joint mobility.
Spinal Roll - Stimulates and strengthens the organs and digestive system, moves the energy and restores spinal flexibility.
Celestial Orb - An external qigong exercise for flexibility, strength.
IN ADDITION MODIFIED YANG STYLE
TAI CHI CHUAN WILL BE TAUGHT:
Basic Techniques: *Stances, *Movements of hands & waist,
*Opening Form, *Closing Form, White Crane Walk,
**Bow & T Stance Walk,**Wave Hands Like Clouds,
***Part The Wild Horse’s Mane, Brush Knee w/Walk & Turn,
Grasp Sparrows Tail, Push & Roll Back , Tai Chi Kicks
GRADING:
Progress Evaluation 60 points
*Up to: 20 on the 3rd wk, **20 on the 6th week and ***20 on the 10th week.]
Paper 40 points Late paper, or failure to email a paper as text, minus 5 pts
EXCEPTIONAL Work - A 93 or more points A-90-92
ABOVE Average Work - B+ 87-89, B 83-86 B- 80-82
AVERAGE Work - C+ 77-79, C 73-76, C-70-72
Passing Work - D+ 67-69, D 63-66 D- 60-62
Failing - F 59-or less points
There are 2 excused [or unexcused] absences, you do not have to show proof.
Each additional absence will lower your grade one step, e.g.: A to A-, or b+ to B etc.
Points lost through: [Regardless of Excuse]
Tardiness: [Lateness, Not practicing before attendance, Improper Attire] First = 0, Each Additional = 2, Late paper: = 5
N.B. If you arrive after attendance has been called, it is important to
remind the teacher at the end of class to avoid being marked absent.
email: jdevlin@otterbein.edu
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