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MARTIAL ARTS
Tai Chi Chuan
Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese healing art, it is augmented by the fact that it is also a moving meditation. This combination helps one’s body heal itself. The slowly performed coordinated flowing movements facilitate the circulation of blood and energy (chi) and also creates better overall balance and flexibility. In ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine, the focus is to help prevent disease by practices such as Tai Chi Chuan, mediation, and Chi Kung, all of which are taught in these classes.
Tai Chi Chuan - Beginner (16 Years and Older)
- Beginner stage - The whole form will be taught
- Location: Buchanan Park Recreation Center (BPRC)
Tai Chi Chuan - Intermediate (16 Years and Older)
- Intermediate stage – Continuation of form will be taught
- Location: Buchanan Park Recreation Center (BPRC)
Tai Chi for Arthritis
- Help reduce pain and improve many aspects of your health with this program
- Location: Buchanan Park Recreation Center (BPRC)
Tai Chi for Arthritis Alumni
- Help reduce pain and improve many aspects of your health with this program
- This class for those that have already taken Tai Chi for Arthritis
- Location: Buchanan Park Recreation Center (BPRC)
Register Online for Tai Chi Classes
Please Note: Tai Chi will be offered on Tuesdays at Evergreen Lake House from 8-9 AM this summer. More classes will be added in the Fall.
Tai Chi Chuan Instructors
Ellen Arnold became fascinated with Tai Chi when working in Hong Kong in 2009, seeing groups "play tai chi” in the parks. She returned to the states and started taking classes in Yang Style Tai Chi in Rochester, New York. In 2017, Ellen became Certified as a trainer for Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention. She taught TCA in Upstate New York through the YMCA and Lattimore Physical Therapy. Ellen moved to Evergreen in 2019, with her husband (since their sons and grandchildren live here). Certification is through Tai Chi for Health.
Fencing Classes
(Fencing Academy of Denver in Partnership with Evergreen Park & Recreation District)
Beginner Fencing (18+ Years)
- This is a split class in conjunction with Youth Fencing
- Discover the Olympic sport of Fencing
- Introduction to history of fencing, weapons, target areas and fencing technique
- Teaches competition, respect and self-discipline
- Equipment provided
- Location: Buchanan Park Recreation Center
Register Online for Beginner Fencing (18+ Years)
Progressive Fencing (18+ Years)
- This is a split class in conjunction with Youth Fencing
- Continuation courses (progressive) focus on learning new fencing skills, such as:
- Advanced footwork
- Bouts with electric equipment
- Fencing strategy
- Rules and regulations
- Other offensive and defensive fencing techniques
- These classes prepare fencers for local tournaments
- Location: Buchanan Park Recreation Center