Tai Chi walking stick workshop lead by Sifu Chris Everett was attended by a large number of students, all carrying walking sticks as they arrived.
Sifu Chris laid out the plan for the afternoon involving the 9 moves which she informed us would be taught in blocks of 3 explaining this would essentially mean 3 moves an hour. Then with much grace and poise Sifu Chris demonstrated the routine to the class promising us all we would be able to do the same by class end.
After making sure we all had sufficient space between us our lessons began. Throughout the class students imitated the flowing grace of Sifu Chris as she explained the moves using such technical cheery terms as “mm-mm” and “your other left”. Sifu Chris adjusted our attempts at her flowing grace until she had us all feeling great and looking good. Sifu Chris told the class the story of Mr Wu’s desire for immortality, which taught us all to be careful what you wish for, you may just get it.
The class completed the full routine accompanied by beautiful zither music and the many smiles on our faces highlighted the immense fun we had. We all gathered at class end for a group photo accompanied of course by our walking sticks and a knowledge that you do not have to be old to use one.
We would recommend to all of those who train in Kung Fu to give Tai Chi a try and all those who train in Tai Chi to make sure you don’t miss the next workshop. It will make you want to use a walking stick a few decades earlier than intended, when you realise the potential power and grace you can achieve with something so simple as a piece of wood. We are sure that we speak on everyone’s behalf when we say it was very enjoyable and great deal of fun and learning. Haley and Kerry McHardy Berwick Tai Chi
Tai chi walking stick workshop comments
Below are some comments from attendees of the workshop.
- “Great workshop. Can’t wait for the next one – Section 2.” Norma Edge, Berwick
- “I really enjoyed Level one walking stick, it has some interesting steps.” Keri Boyd, Berwick
- “Interesting workshop. Looking forward to learning more of the form in the future.” Joan Hanson, Berwick