Tai Chi 4 Kidz Instructional DVD
- A fun activity to develop children's concentration and coordination
Duration: 62 mins.
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http://www.taichiproductions.com/secureshop/product.php?ProductID=236
The Creators
Dr Paul Lam, a family physician in Sydney, Australia for 30 years, is a world leader in the field of Tai Chi for health improvement. Cheryl Lee Player, a dance and tai chi teacher, has enjoyed teaching children tai chi for 40 years. They have combined their experience and love for children to create this program to help them learn quicker and bring better balance and harmony.
Contents
An introductory section for teachers and parents provides information on Tai Chi and how to teach the program effectively. Starting with a fun gathering in the park, Dr Lam and Cheryl teach the entire program including warming up and cooling down exercises. To conclude, Dr Lam demonstrates the entire set from the front on and back on positions.
How to Use this DVD
We recommend that parents and teachers learn this program with the kids. Firstly, view the entire DVD to gain an overview and create a fun and active setting for teaching. Use the program as a way to share enjoyable quality time with children. You will find children learn better in a non demanding and inactive environment. Utilize imagery and games to add appeal. Most importantly: frequently praise the kids; focus on the flow and principles of Tai Chi. Place less importance on the exactness.
Below are some good methods you can apply:
• Introduce the "salute", children love the ritual greeting. Begin and end each class with this greeting.
• Smile and make it fun, children will reflect your attitude and sincerity.
• Learn the essential principles of Tai Chi and express them through the movements; the children will follow your lead.
• Be flexible. When the children get restless, introduce a game, go for a group run or tell a story to keep their attention.
Warm Up Exercises:
" Neck - open door and looking straight ahead
" Shoulder - Invisible circles and gathering sun beams
" Spine - bear stretches and turning ball
" Hips - feel the pebbles and side kick
" Knees -Kicks and punches
THE SET:
Form 1 - Commencing
Form 2 - Open and Close
Form 3 - Brush Knee x 3
Form 4 - Kicks
Form 5 - Wave Hands
Form 6 - Stroking Bird's Tail
Form 7 - Closing
The set is made up of several small building blocks to capture children's attention; each block is like a small tai chi set itself. You can teach each block independently and join any two or more blocks together, this design enable you to tune your teaching to the children's needs.
When you reach the end of the recording, you can practice with Dr Lam by following him as he demonstrates the entire set with his back to you.
If you wish to learn more from Dr Lam's instructional DVDs, Tai Chi for Beginners is the next step, followed by the Combined 42 Forms.
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Tai Chi for Kids - Everyone has fun!by taichiforkids6,135 views
I don't understand what they do.suck I more like wing chun
calvinfromhell 2 months ago
@VivaElli : Why weird? This is amazing! Just what I was looking for!
blessedbirthing 1 year ago
I love it.
Dr Paul Lam, do u have workshops in Romania too? We would love to see you here too, and attend to your classes if possible.
desiree000 2 years ago
wierd people x3 =P
VivaElli 2 years ago