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Sun & Moon
Taiji One
At Coles Martial Arts Academy
NEW SCHEDULE FOR 2011
Wed, 7:30-8:30pm
(All levels)
Wed, 8:30-9:00pm
(Intermediate/Advanced)
Fri,
11:30am-12:30pm
(All levels)
Sun, 9:30-10:30am
(All levels)
Sun, 10:30-11:30am
(Intermediate/Advanced)
If you would like to be added to our e-mail list and/or
schedule your introductory class, please contact us at
SunAndMoonTaijiOne@gmail.com.
Taijiquan
(Tai Chi Chuan)
Translating to ‘‘grand
ultimate fist,’’ Taijiquan is an internal martial arts
style—studying through
cultivation and manipulation of Qi (body’s energy).
Cultivation of Qi is achieved by
slow, flowing movements that strengthen internal organs as
well as the musculoskeletal system. Manipulation
of Qi is utilized in combat through yielding and redirecting
the opponent’s energy.
Taijiquan is moving
meditation, promoting awareness through emphasis on posture
and movement. It is excellent for people of all ages and
can be tailored to an individual’s physical-athletic
abilities and aspirations.
Taijiquan training focuses
on isometric exercises (slow burn from static or relatively
static postures) utilizing the body’s own weight through
slow, smooth movements to strengthen muscles, tendons, and
ligaments as well as increase their flexibility. There are
few rivals to Taijiquan when it comes to strengthening the
lower body and increasing general physical fitness without
taxing stress to the body and risking injuries associated
with other forms of martial arts or exercise.
Taiji One
Approach
Taiji One teaches the two
apparently extreme styles of Taijiquan: the most restorative
and smooth Yang style and the most martial and dynamic Chen
style as well. The Taiji One approach is unique: an
integration of our experience in Tae Kwon Do, Kung Fu, and
Yoga into traditional Taijiquan training methods.
We have been teaching
students for over 13 years with different levels of
experience in various martial arts styles. Our emphasis is
on enhancing mental-physical balance, posture, flexibility,
and strength. We are excited to teach and share our passion
for Taiji with fellow students of Grandmaster Coles and a
newbie to martial arts alike. We look forward to seeing you
in Taiji class at CMAA!
About
Instructors
Mr. Mickey Lee
and Dr. Melody Lee are students of Grandmaster Coles
and members of the 1997 Inaugural Black Belt Class under GM
Coles at BMAA. They are proud to be his students because GM
Coles instilled in them strong foundations in the martial
arts by developing strong basics, which helped them later
when studying Yang and Chen styles of Taiji as well as
Iyengar Yoga and Southern Style Hung Fut Kung Fu. GM Coles
is the one who inspired them to teach because he is the most
charismatic and inspiring teacher they have had in the
classroom—martial arts or academic.
Mickey Lee, M.Ed.
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Founder and Head Instructor of Georgetown University Tae
Kwon Do Club
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Instructor of Georgetown University Taiji One
- 4th
Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do under Great Grandmaster
Jhoon Rhee and Black Belt in Taiji (“Tai Chi”) under
Grandmaster Dennis Brown
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Chen Taiji Student of Dr. C.P. Ong and Chen Village
Grandmasters
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Most Notable Martial Arts Competition Awards
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First-ever Taiji
competitor to win NASKA Traditional Forms Grand
Champion, 2010 Gator Nationals
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18+ Men’s NASKA
Musical Forms Champion, 2009 U.S. Capitol Classics
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Contemporary
Forms/Weapons Grand Champion, 2009 Shark City
Nationals
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Traditional Forms
Grand Champion, 2007 Tiger Claw Elite Championship
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Tai Chi Grand
Champion, U.S. Capitol Classics/China Open
(2007-2009)
Melody Lee, M.D., Ph.D.
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Instructor of Georgetown University Taiji One and Tae
Kwon Do Club
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The Coach of Mickey Lee
- 3rd
Degree Black Belt in Tae Kwon Do under Great Grandmaster
Jhoon Rhee and Black Belt in Taiji (“Tai Chi”) under
Grandmaster Dennis Brown
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Chen Taiji Student of Dr. C.P. Ong and Chen Village
Grandmasters
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Most Notable Martial Arts Competition Awards
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Female Taiji Sword
Champion, 2008 New England International Chinese
Martial Arts Competition
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40+ Taiji Forms &
Weapons Champions, 2007 Tiger Claw Elite
Championship
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Female Taiji Grand
Champion, 2007 San Diego Grand Internationals
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Yang Tai Chi Forms
Champion, 2006 U.S. Capitol Classics/China Open
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