Tai Chi for Students  From Kindergarteners to college students, they can benefit from Tai Chi in the following aspects - Strengthen physical and mental health: according to a study in 2004, "Tai Chi exercise had positive effects on the self-assessed physical and mental health of college students". (American Journal of Chinese Medicine, 2004;32(3):453-9) Stress management:On April 7, 2005, Philadelphia Inquirer reported how Tai Chi helped a group of 5th-graders to handle test pressures. Self-defense:Tai Chi includes exercises to adhere and reflect forces applied by an adversary. It is a very powerful martial art promoting muscle and balance and therefore, can be used by students to fight against predators and bullies. Build character and enhance morality: Learning Tai Chi is usually associated with such philosophy as showing respect to teachers and fellow students, persistence in practicing, working hard to bring out the full potential, gaining confidence from each milestone, etc., all of which are valuable and essential traits for students to succeed not only in Tai Chi studios but also in day schools, at home, and in life.

If you are interested in Tai Chi for Students program, please email biz@AmericanTaiChi.org.