The Eastern Counties Tai Chi Academy (ECTCA) teaches 108-move Tai Chi, a style developed by Master Moy Lin-Shin (1931-1998).
He modified the traditional Yang Style 108-move Tai Chi set to maximize the health benefits for faster health improvement, as he realized that in a modern society, an exercise that was good for health was more important than a martial art for fighting.
The ECTCA runs regular classes and workshops.
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The ECTCA is a not-for-profit organisation which aims to provide venues and affordable instruction to both new and regular students wanting to learn the Tai Chi form of Master Moy. All ages and levels of physical ability are welcome with regular daytime and evening classes available throughout the year.
ECTCA: The Academy
The ECTCA is operated by volunteer instructors dedicated to teaching the techniques and benefits of Tai Chi. We welcome young and old alike and teach in a relaxed, friendly manner. The Academy is concerned only with teaching Tai Chi and is not affiliated with any religious groups.
Our Approach at ECTCA
We adopt a staged approach to teaching, starting with the basic moves and postures of the Tai Chi set. Once the student has mastered the basic level we teach the set again from the beginning, but in more depth and detail, refining the patterns and methods common to all moves. As the students progress, the instruction becomes more personal and individual, with each student being given the instruction that they need at the time.
Volunteering
All our instructors give of their time freely to pass on the benefits of Tai Chi. The class charges go to cover costs.
Website
This website is designed to promote the work and approach of the ECTCA and to help others who want to know more about Master Moy’s Tai Chi. Most content is generated by us and where we have borrowed then permissions have been sought and granted and all rights are reserved. Specifically some content on this website used by permission courtesy of the Canadian Tai Chi Academy
Constitution
The ECTCA is run under the terms of its written constitution – see here
