Tai Chi Chuan Exam Level 1, MJA Martial Arts, Spencer, MA

Congratulations to Tai Chi students, Jamie & Linda Leehy. Both students passed the Tai Chi Chuan Exam - Level 1.

If you are interested in learning more about Tai Chi, please call or stop by MJA Martial Arts for further information.

World Tai Chi Day at Elm Park in Worcester, MA

On Saturday April 24th 10:00am - 12:00 noon we celebrated World Tai Chi Day at Elm Park in Worcester, MA. Their were about 40 participants that day. I want to thank Karim and all his students that showed up that day. I had an awesome time doing Tai Chi with everyone. I also had the privilege to introduce Chi Sau exercises from my Wing Chun system. The highlight of the day was seeing some old friends and meeting some new ones. I really recommend the Tai Chi class! Parents, check it out.

Thanks for the opportunity Karim, I really enjoyed it!

Sensei Mike

Styles offered:

Yang Style for beginners and intermediate.
Chen & Bagua for advanced.
Taught by Instructor Karim - Ben Saunders

World Tai Chi Day in Worcester, MA at Elm Park

Please join us on Saturday April 24th 10:00am - 12:00 at Elm Park in Worcester, MA for World Tai Chi Day. Karim - Ben Saunders will be there with his students. I am looking forward to getting together with everyone to celebrate. I highly recommend Karim's Tai Chi class!

Styles offered:

Yang Style for beginners and intermediate.
Chen & Bagua for advanced.
Taught by Instructor Karim - Ben Saunders

Tai Chi Classes now held on Thursdays & Sundays!

MJA Martial Arts in Spencer, MA is pleased to announce a new schedule for Tai Chi classes. Tai Chi classes are now available on Thursdays & Sundays. New students are invited to stop in for a FREE trial class.

No one is too young or too old to start and benefit from learning Tai Chi!

Styles offered:
Yang Style for beginners and intermediate.
Chen & Bagua for advanced.

Tai Chi Program Curriculum:

In this program, MJA Coach Karim-Ben Saunders will teach you the fundamentals of Tai Chi Chuan: Tai Chi Walk, Tai Chi Stances, Relaxation, Proper Body alignment and Qigong. The word Qigong (pronounced chi kung) is a combination of two ideas: "Qi" means air, breath of life, or vital energy of the body, and "gong" means the skill of working with, or cultivating, self-discipline and achievement. The art of Qigong consists primarily of meditation, physical movement, mind-body integration, and breathing exercises. Practitioners of Qigong develop an awareness of qi sensations (energy) in their body and use their mind to guide the Qi.

After learning the Tai Chi basics, we will begin your Tai Chi training. When working on Tai Chi, we will focus on the Thirteen Principles of Tai Chi, the Eight Energies of Tai Chi and the Six Harmonies. As you progress, you will learn more complex Tai Chi forms, Tai Chi Weapons and Pushing Hands.

We will also teach Chen Style Tai Chi and other Internal Arts such as Xingyi Chuan and Bagua Zhang. These styles are taught to advance students.

Learn more about our Tai Chi classes at: www.MJAMartialArts.com

MJA Martial Arts, Inc.
64 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Spencer, MA 01562
508-885-9100

Serving the following Worcester County Massachusetts areas: Spencer, East Brookfield, Leicester, North Brookfield, Paxton, Rochdale, Charlton, Oxford, Sturbridge, Southbridge, Worcester, Shrewsbury, Millbury, Auburn, Holden, Rutland, Barre, Webster, Dudley and surrounding towns.

Jan 22, 2010 FREE Tai Chi Class in Worcester County Area, MA

We are having a FREE Tai Chi class instructed by Karim-Ben Saunders TONIGHT (Thursday Jan 22 at 7:30 p.m.)

Please come join us for this interesting and relaxing class. You'll really enjoy it. Please feel free to mention to family and friends. Dress comfortably but no shoes please.

We look forward to seeing you!

Read more about Tai Chi on our website: www.mjamartialarts.com

MJA Martial Arts, Inc.
64 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Spencer, MA 01562
508-885-9100

Serving the following Worcester County Massachusetts areas: Spencer, East Brookfield, Leicester, North Brookfield, Paxton, Rochdale, Charlton, Oxford, Sturbridge, Southbridge, Worcester, Shrewsbury, Millbury, Auburn, Holden, Rutland, Barre, Webster, Dudley and surrounding towns.

Tai Chi Classes, FREE Tai Chi Trial Class, Spencer, MA

We are having a FREE Tai Chi class instructed by Karim-Ben Saunders this coming Thursday Jan 22 at 7:30 p.m. Many of you may remember him from the demonstration he did at our recent open house.

Please come join us for this interesting and relaxing class. You'll really enjoy it. Please feel free to mention to family and friends. Dress comfortably but no shoes please.

We look forward to seeing you!

Read more about Tai Chi on our website: www.mjamartialarts.com

MJA Martial Arts, Inc.
64 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Spencer, MA 01562
508-885-9100

Serving the following Worcester County Massachusetts areas: Spencer, East Brookfield, Leicester, North Brookfield, Paxton, Rochdale, Charlton, Oxford, Sturbridge, Southbridge, Worcester, Shrewsbury, Millbury, Auburn, Holden, Rutland, Barre, Webster, Dudley and surrounding towns.

Karate Classes in Worcester, MA area for Adults & Children

Are you looking for Karate Classes in the Worcester, MA area?

MJA Martial Arts offers a variety of martial arts classes for adults and children of all ages. Our Martial Arts Programs are taught as a lifestyle, not an activity, for complete physical fitness and spiritual health. All classes are taught by certified instructors.

Adults:

Classes:

Boxing/Workout Gym
Kenpo Karate
Kickboxing Workout Program
Qi Gong for Seniors & Adults
Tactical Defense Training
Tai Chi
Taekwondo
Wing Chun

Special Events/Programs:

Personal Safety Academy
Self-Defense Seminars

Children:

Classes:

Ninja Tiger Cubs - Pre-School Karate Program (3-5 Years)
Jr. Kenpo Karate (Lil' Dragons)
Kenpo Karate (After Basics Test)
Kenpo Karate - Special Needs
Taekwondo

Competition/Demonstration Team:

MJA Tigers

Special Events/Programs:

Karate Birthday Parties
Karate Summer Fun Days

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Serving the following areas in Worcester County, Massachusetts:

Spencer, E. Brookfield, Leicester, N.Brookfield, Paxton, Rochdale, Charlton, Oxford, Sturbridge, Southbridge, Worcester, Brookfield, Shrewsbury, Millbury, Auburn, Holden, Rutland, Barre, Webster, Dudley, Brimfield, Oakham, Warren, and Princeton

FREE Tai Chi Class Tonight at MJA Martial Arts, Spencer MA

Please join us tonight Jan 14.th at 7:30pm for a FREE Tai Chi class instructed by Karim-Ben Saunders. Many of you may remember him from the demonstration he did at our recent open house.

Please come join us for this interesting and relaxing class. You'll really enjoy it. Please feel free to mention to family and friends. Dress comfortably but no shoes please.

We look forward to seeing you!

Read more about Tai Chi on our website: www.mjamartialarts.com

MJA Martial Arts, Inc.
64 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Spencer, MA 01562
508-885-9100

Serving the following Worcester County Massachusetts areas: Spencer, East Brookfield, Leicester, North Brookfield, Paxton, Rochdale, Charlton, Oxford, Sturbridge, Southbridge, Worcester, Shrewsbury, Millbury, Auburn, Holden, Rutland, Barre, Webster, Dudley and surrounding towns.

Tai Chi Class - Free Tai Chi Lesson in Worcester County!

We will be having a FREE Tai Chi class instructed by Karim-Ben Saunders this coming Thursday Jan 14 at 7:30 p.m. Many of you may remember him from the demonstration he did at our recent open house.

Please come join us for this interesting and relaxing class. You'll really enjoy it. Please feel free to mention to family and friends. Dress comfortably but no shoes please.

We look forward to seeing you!

Read more about Tai Chi on our website: www.mjamartialarts.com

MJA Martial Arts, Inc.
64 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Spencer, MA 01562
508-885-9100

Serving the following Worcester County Massachusetts areas: Spencer, East Brookfield, Leicester, North Brookfield, Paxton, Rochdale, Charlton, Oxford, Sturbridge, Southbridge, Worcester, Shrewsbury, Millbury, Auburn, Holden, Rutland, Barre, Webster, Dudley and surrounding towns.

Reduce stress with tai chi, Worcester County, MA

Tai chi (TIE-chee) originated in China for self-defense and has evolved into a form of exercise that's now used for stress reduction and to help with a variety of other health conditions. Tai chi is sometimes described as "meditation in motion" because it promotes serenity through gentle movements — connecting the mind and body. Because tai chi is low impact, it may be especially suitable if you're an older adult who otherwise may not exercise.

Tai chi, also called tai chi chuan, is a self-paced system of gentle physical exercise and stretching. To do tai chi, you perform a series of postures or movements in a slow, graceful manner. Each posture flows into the next without pause, ensuring that your body is in constant motion.

Tai chi has many different styles. All forms of tai chi include rhythmic patterns of movement that are coordinated with breathing to help you achieve a sense of inner calm. The concentration required for tai chi forces you to live in the present moment, putting aside distressing thoughts.

During tai chi, you focus on movement and breathing. This combination creates a state of relaxation and calm. Stress, anxiety and tension should melt away as you focus on the present, and the effects may last well after you stop your tai chi session.

Despite its long history, tai chi has been studied scientifically only in recent years. Preliminary evidence suggests that tai chi may offer numerous benefits beyond stress reduction, including:

• Reducing anxiety and depression
• Improving balance, flexibility and muscle strength
• Reducing falls in older adults
• Improving sleep quality
• Lowering blood pressure
• Improving cardiovascular fitness in older adult
• Relieving chronic pain
• Increasing energy, endurance and agility
• Improving overall feelings of well-being

Sign-up for Tai Chi Classes Today!

Styles offered:
Yang Style for beginners and intermediate.
Chen & Bagua for advanced.


MJA Martial Arts, Inc.
64 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Spencer, MA 01562
508-885-9100

Serving the following Worcester County Massachusetts areas: Spencer, Oxford, Sturbridge, Southbridge, Worcester, Brookfield, Shrewsbury, Worcester, Millbury, Auburn, Leicester, Paxton, Holden, Rutland, Charlton, Barre, Webster, Brimfield, Oakham, Warren, Dudley, Princeton and surrounding towns.

FREE Tai Chi Classes in November at MJA Martial Arts

Free Trial Classes Offered Saturday mornings in November (7,14 & 21) From 10:00 to 11:00am at MJA Martial Arts in Spencer, MA.

MJA Martial Arts, Inc.
64 Main Street, 2nd Floor
Spencer, MA 01562
508-885-9100

Serving the following Worcester County Massachusetts areas: Spencer, East Brookfield, Leicester, North Brookfield, Paxton, Rochdale, Charlton, Oxford, Sturbridge, Southbridge, Worcester, Shrewsbury, Millbury, Auburn, Holden, Rutland, Barre, Webster, Dudley and surrounding towns.

Tai Chi Classes - Worcester County, MJA Martial Arts, Spencer, MA

Tai Chi Classes - COMING IN SEPTEMBER!
Start reaping the benefits that Tai Chi can do for you!

Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art practiced as meditative exercise for the body. Its study is rooted in the ancient Chinese philosophies in health, meditation and martial art. It stresses cultivation of the mind and the body together to achieve harmony and balance. It is an excellent way to relieve the physical effects of stress on the body and mind. Tai Chi is characterized by soft, slow, flowing movements that emphasize absorption and redirection of force rather than brute strength. No one is too young or too old to start and benefit from learning Tai Chi!

Styles offered:
Yang Style for beginners and intermediate.
Chen & Bagua for advanced.
Taught by Instructor Karim - Ben Saunders

MJA Martial Arts, Inc.
64 Main Street
2nd Floor
Spencer, MA 01562
508-885-9100

Serving the following Worcester County Massachusetts areas: Spencer, Oxford, Sturbridge, Southbridge, Worcester, Brookfield, Shrewsbury, Worcester, Millbury, Auburn, Leicester, Paxton, Holden, Rutland, Charlton, Barre, Webster, Brimfield, Oakham, Warren, Dudley, Princeton and surrounding towns.