The Chinese
Cultural Academy was founded in the early 1970s by Professor
Huo Chi-Kwang who left the Academy to Richard Langlois (Kongo
Roshi) in 1988 when he retired from teaching. Professor died
in January 1998 and Roshi in October 1999, leaving three students
teaching at the Academy: Dorota Zak, Louis Ucha and Mary Ellen
Langlois. We continue to teach the Chen Family and Yang Secret
styles as they did.
Based on ancient Taoist beliefs, Tai Chi Chuan initially strengthens
and relaxes the body. It cultivates balance and incorporates
elements of Chi Gung, the training of Chi or universal energy.
Refining and focusing this energy, it ultimately becomes a
profound meditation and a key to self knowledge through mindfulness
practice. If you already meditate, Tai Chi Chuan is a rich
addition to sitting meditation, helping one to incorporate
meditation into everyday life.
