Loosening Up Exercises

Introduction

Before commencing with any Tai Chi form/practise, it is important to loosen up so that the maximum benefits can be attained. 

Many people, especially office workers, often complain of stiff neck and shoulders. These exercises are very beneficial to them, helping to relieve everyday tension.

Instructor for this course - Bob Weatherall

Bob Weatherall has been practising the Martial Arts since 1965 and teaching since 1970. He has trained extensively, both in Britain and the Far East with Chinese masters such as Luk Chi Fu and Huang Jifu, gaining extensive knowledge. From Luk Chi Fu, Bob learnt the world famous martial art style of White Crane, of which Luk Chi Fu was one of the world's six Grand Masters, until his death in 1995. From Huang Jifu, who was the head of the UK Chin Woo, he gained his knowledge of Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Gung and Northern Shaolin. He has also studied with Dick Watson head of Longfei Taijiquan Association of Great Britain and Professor Li Deyin Head of Physical Education, The Peoples University, Beijing China, coach to the Chinese national team.

Bob increased his professional profile and status, when in 1988 he became the British Sanshou (Chinese Boxing) coach for the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts, the United Kingdom's official governing body for Chinese Martial Arts, a position he held until his retirement in 1999. During this time he coached and entered a successful medal winning team every time, both at European and World Championships levels. In addition to this, he was also a recognised and well respected International Judge and Referee.

Bob is currently the Secretary General of the Executive committee of the British Council for Chinese martial arts which he has held since 1999. Prior to that, he was the Vice Chairman for the BCCMA.

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