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The Tai Chi Classes at the Dragon Gym in Exton, PA are held several times per
week.  Give us a call for a free lesson!

  • Low impact, but yields aerobic and weight bearing benefits
  • Relieve Stress
  • Improve Balance
  • Enhance Focus
  • Attain Overall Mental and Physical Health

Tai Chi is an ancient system of slowly flowing movements and shifts
of balance that strengthens the legs while conditioning the tendons and
ligaments of the ankles, knees, and hips, increasing their range of
motion and making them more resilient, less prone to injury. The
constant weight shifts train balance and body awareness, leading to
confident ease of movement within the form and in everyday life. Tai
Chi is a physical exercise that focuses the mind, while conditioning
the body. Practicing twenty minutes a day dissipates stress and reduces
stress-related debilities, increases stamina, and strengthens the body
and will.

Western Science recognizes the following benefits of practicing Tai
Chi: increased oxygen uptake and utilization (more efficient
breathing), reduced blood pressure, slower declines in cardiovascular
power, increased bone density, increased strength and range of motion
of joints, greater leg strength, knee strength, and flexibility,
reduced levels of stress hormones during and after practice, improved
immune function, and heightened mood states.

About the Instructors:

 

Al Tolbert Ph. D.3rd Dan Black Belt

Al Tolbert

Alfred J. Tolbert began his martial arts training in 1984 at the Dragon Gym.
He achieved his second degree black belt in Tae Kwon Do in 2000. In
2003, he was introduced to the Soft Arts (Moo Yung) Program by Grand
Master Chae T. Goh. Al instructed this program for three years. In
2006, under the guidance of Tai Chi Master John Armstrong, the Soft
Arts Program was expanded to include Tai Chi Chuan, Hsing-Yi Chuan and
Pa-Kua.

Professionally, Al, a Speech Pathologist/Audiologist,
provides speech therapy and personal amplification (hearing aids)
services to children and adults. His private practice is located in
Downingtown, Pennsylvania where he currently resides with his wife,
Ellie.

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