Secrets to Tai Chi Alignmen with Damian Neve
Unlock the hidden principles of Tai Chi alignment and structure with this exclusive video recording of Shifu Shirley Chock's private lesson with martial arts and functional fitness expert Damian Neve. In this in-depth private lesson, Damian reveals the intricate details that are often overlooked in traditional martial arts training, focusing on the precise body mechanics, alignment, and energy flow essential for mastering Tai Chi.
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What You'll Learn:
- Foundations of Structural Alignment: Understand the critical importance of angles and body alignment in Tai Chi. Learn how to maintain structural integrity to enhance your form and maximize the efficiency of your movements.
- Bone Structure and Energy Flow: Discover how to utilize your bone structure, rather than muscular force, to absorb and redirect an opponent’s energy. Damian teaches you how to align the hard outer bone with the soft inner marrow to create a spring-like effect, allowing energy to move seamlessly through your body.
- Mastering Transitions and Gradients: Move beyond static postures and develop the ability to transition smoothly between shapes. Learn how to create a continuous flow that covers weak points and enhances your adaptability in dynamic situations.
- Precision and Practice for Effective Techniques: Gain insights into the meticulous level of precision required for effective Tai Chi practice. Damian explains why small adjustments can make a significant difference and how to fine-tune your movements for maximum impact.
- Adapting Forms for Real-Life Application: Forms are more than just sequences of movements—they are a notebook and a training gym. Learn how to adapt these forms creatively for real-life situations, allowing for flexibility and responsiveness.
Why This Course?
This course is not just for beginners; it's for serious Tai Chi practitioners who want to deepen their understanding of Tai Chi's internal mechanics and elevate their practice to the next level. With over 30 years of experience, Damian Neve provides a rare and intimate look at the precision, control, and understanding required to master Tai Chi’s unique structural principles. The lessons in this video are Damian's "secrets" to his mastery of Tai Chi push hands.
Transform your Tai Chi practice with the secrets of alignment and structure!
📢 Those who attend or purchase Damian Neve's Tai Chi Alignment workshops receive a 50% off discount code to this video
About Damian Neve:
Damian Neve is a life long martial artist. He is the direct lineage holder to the original Tang Soo Do fighting art as was used by the Korean Special Forces in the Vietnam War. Damian began his Tai Chi studies almost 30 years ago under William CC Chen's lineage and advanced his training with many different masters in New York's Chinatown. Damian is also a certified personal trainer and functional movement expert and was one of the top master instructors (coach for the trainers) in Equinox Gym's flagship New York gym. Damian's expertise in martial arts, internal arts, street combat, and functional mobility gives him a rare multi-dimensional understanding of body mechanics that is much needed in Tai Chi.