Tai Chi eases aches

Tai Chi eases aches
Latest research shows that Tai Chi has positive health benefits for Musculoskeletal pain. The research suggests that Tai Chi lessens pain and disability among arthritis sufferers. Researches are now embarking on a new trial to establish if similar benefits can be seen among people with chronic lower back pain. Arthritis is the major cause of disability and chronic pain in Australia, with 3.85 million Australians affected. Lower back pain is most prevalent and costly Musculoskeletal condition in Australia, estimated to cost up to $1 billion per annum, with indirect coasts exceeding $8billion.

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Combat Tai Chi

Combat Tai Chi
The essence of Xiao Wu Tai-Ji Quan.




Many martial artists may not see tai chi – or tai-ji, as it’s called in China’s Mandarin tongue – as a true martial art, yet when practiced as originally intended, it becomes a powerful combat method. Tai-ji exponent Luke Gregory reports on the revival of combative tai-ji through the Xiao Wu system currently building momentum in China, and what it’s got that many others lack.
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Fitnance Tai Chi Class

Fitnance Tai Chi Class. Wednesday Night 6.30pm-7.30pm. Luke C Gregory Instructing

Welcome Jason King to the Fitnance Team.

Jason will take the Tuesday morning Tai Chi classes, and teaching Tai Chi, Kick Boxing and Boxing Workshops.
Martial Arts Qualifications
* Togakure Ryu Ninjutsu - 5th Kyu Dec 1989
* Tai Chi Chuan Instructor Nov 1993
* Shaolin Kung Fu Instructor Nov 1994
* International Judge / Referee Certificate (W.C.M.A.) Feb 1996
* National Level Judge (N.A.S – level 1) Oct 1996
* Shaolin Kung Fu Instructor - 2nd Dan Nov 1997
* S.A.F.D. Choreography Instructor Nov 1998
* S.A.F.D. Fight Director May 2001
* National Level Referee (N.A.S – level 2) July 2001
* Cert IV in Assessment and Workplace Training Jul 2002
* Shaolin Kung Fu Instructor – 3rd Dan Feb 2003
* Security Officer (Cert III) Jun 2003
* Executive Protection Training Program Nov 2003
* Registered the School as an official business Dec 2005
* Australian Kung Fu (Wu Shu) Federation Certificate Feb 2006
* International Kung Fu Federation Jun 2006
* Shaolin Temple Wu Shu Training Center Feb 2007

David Lipman (aka) Deadlift Dave

David Lipman
Dave is currently finishing off his degree in podiatry and human movement studies. He has been involved in strength and conditioning since 2005 with various organisations including Brisbane Boys’ College, Brisbane Capitals basketball association and West Brisbane Bulldogs Rugby Union Club amongst others. In addition to his strength and conditioning work he has also coached a number of sports including strongman, rugby union, athletics, weightlifting and powerlifting. He has competed in most sports imaginable and currently trains regularly for his strength goals. Dave has a passion for teaching and currently lectures for Sports Medicine Australia, teaching their sports trainer and strapping courses as well as tutoring resistance training at QUT. He holds qualifications in weightlifting and sports power coaching, athletics coaching, rugby coaching and a sports trainers level 1. He enjoys heavy backsquats and hates long bike rides

The 10 Benefits of Regular Exercise

The 10 Benefits of Regular Exercise.
1) Exercise improves energy levels.
2) Exercise improves mental focus.
3) Exercise improves self esteem.
4) Exercise promotes better sleep.
5) Exercise improves strength.
6) Exercise improves your mood.
7) Exercise increases metabolism.
8) Exercise reduces stress levels.
9) Exercise can be fun and social.
10) Exercise can add years to your life.

Have you got your exercise today?

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