Introduction to Lee Style

Introduction

The Lee Family System of Taoist Health, Cultural and Wu Shu Arts originated in Wei Hei Wei, North Eastern China, more than 2000 years ago. The style was exclusive to the Lee family until Professor Lee Kam Chan introduced it to England in the 1930's.

Lee Kam Chan died in 1953 and the Arts were passed down to his adopted nephew, Master Chee Soo, who taught the system until his death in 1994.

The Lee Tai Chi form consists of a long sequence of flowing movements performed at a slow rhythmic pace with deep co-ordinated breathing and full concentration. These movements contain the essence of health and longevity and help the practitioner to develop strong internal energy. A moving meditation, regular practice of Tai Chi Chuan promotes a sense of inter peace and tranquility.

This course contains a technical demonstration, with Tony Swanson, one of Chee Soo's most senior instructors, of the first fifteen sequences (50 movements) of Lee Family Tai Chi Form. You are given the opportunity to focus on postures and hand techniques required for each sequence, before considering the flow of movement between one sequence and the next.

Lee Style Introduction

Instructor for this course - Tony Swanson

Tony Swanson has been training in various martial arts since 1962 when at the age of 11 years start started training in Judo. Since then Tony has proven himself to be highly adaptive and has achieved many Dan grades in many martial art disaplines including Judo, Karate, Tai Chi and Kung Fu.

Tony plays an active role within the UK's Governing Body for Chinese Martial Arts, currently holding the position as Chairman, and has won the respect of many of his peers.