Tai Chi
Tues, Thurs - 6:00-7:00 pm
Fri - 11:00-12:00 pm
Sat - 12:00-1:00 pm
Sometimes it can be hard to find a workout that is both enjoyable and healthy. You may find going to the gym too stressful, or traditional exercise routines not suited for your body type.
If this is the case. you are missing out on great benefits such as mental clarity, improved posture and balance, and increased flexibility and muscle control. Your health and wellbeing deserve better than settling for something that doesn’t feel right for you.
Introducing Unity Martial Arts’ Tai Chi – the perfect way to reach harmony in body and mind without compromising your physical wellbeing. Our experienced instructors will guide you through a practice designed especially for you. with movements tailored to your fitness levels and goals. Transform your lifestyle today!
Daily stress and overwhelm can lead to mental health problems and lower quality of life.
Without appropriate coping mechanisms, this stress can escalate, affecting personal relationships and overall well-being.
Practicing Tai Chi can help manage and alleviate stress. The slow, meditative movements of Tai Chi promote calmness and mindfulness, providing a mental break from financial worries. Over time, this can lead to better stress management and improved mental health.
Mental health issues can be debilitating, leading to decreased productivity and quality of life
If left unaddressed. These issues can worsen over time, potentially leading to more serious complications.
Tai Chi has been shown to have positive effects on mental health. Its focus on deep breathing and slow movements can help reduce symptoms of anxiety and depression, promoting a sense of peace and well-being.
Poor physical health can lead to a host of other problems, including chronic diseases and reduced quality of life. Without proper care and attention, physical health can decline, leading to long-term health issues.
Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise that improves physical health by enhancing flexibility, balance, and strength, and by focusing on relaxing while moving. Regular practice can also boost cardiovascular health and support a healthy immune system, making it an excellent tool for overall physical wellness.
Martial arts training goes beyond learning self-defense moves; it’s a journey of empowerment, discipline, and confidence. Here’s how martial arts lessons can bring about true transformation:
We’re not just a fitness class; we’re a supportive community. Our program is designed to be easy to follow, with no pressure of belts or levels. All ages, shapes, and fitness levels are welcome. We believe in trying new things without fear or pressure. and our passionate instructors are here to guide you every step of the way.
Don’t let the term “martial art” intimidate you. Tai Chi is about healthy exercise. internal peace. and tranquility. With its slow, deliberate movements, you’ll build strength and tone your body, achieving long, lean muscles.
Beyond physical fitness, Tai Chi offers a unique approach to pain relief. If you experience muscle tightness. frequent headaches, or neck and back pain, Tai Chi practice can alleviate these ailments. They open the spine, loosen your muscles, and relieve pressure on bones and joints.
Simultaneously, you’ll learn to control your stress through conscious breathing techniques taught in our classes. This will help you react calmly to stressful situations and prevent future pain caused by tension and tight muscles.
Classes start with easy motions meant to relax your body and mind, prepare you for the main exercises and increase balance.
Tai Chi is characterized by sequences of movements called forms. You can expect to learn and practice these forms which involve a combination of martial movements, balance, coordination, and breathing. Forms are learned in a group setting along with individual instruction. Learning and progress is at each individual’s own speed and depends on dedication to class time and home practice. Our class practices traditional Wu Family tai chi form with a direct lineage to the founder of this style.
Classes end with partner application to understand the meaning behind the forms and to learn how the movements interact with another person. These fun and social drills help relax the mind and develop sensitivity while connecting the practice to different energies of others.
The four head instructors at Unity combine more than 130 years of experience.
Head instructor at Inner Flow Tai Chi at Unity Martial Arts.
Martin started his martial arts path at age 13 in Taekwondo in Hot Springs with (now Grandmaster) Robert Hardin. After 14 years and achieving 2nd degree black belt, Martin had two undergo surgery on his lower back. Not wanting to give up the arts, he switched to practicing Yang Style tai chi with local Little Rock teacher, Lucy Towbin. That set him on the path of his search for deeper knowledge in Chinese internal martial arts and traditional Chinese medicine. He has studied in depth with Yang style master Jeffrey Ruelbach, Wu style Masters Johnny Lee and Ma JiangLin, and baugua/xingyi masters Marcus Brinkman and Luo DeXiu. He has now over 37 years in tai chi and continues on the path.
Martin began his professional career as a lawyer but went back to school after 15 years to study traditional Chinese medicine, earning a Masters at Southwest Acupuncture College in Boulder, CO, and a Doctorate at Pacific College of Health and Sciences. He spent nearly a year in Shanghai, China, studying at Sha Huang Hospital and the Shanghai Acupuncture Research Clinic. He furthered his knowledge by learning Balance Method Acupuncture for 10 years becoming a senior student of Dr. Richard Tan. He has practiced acupuncture and Chinese medicine in Little Rock at Evergreen Acupuncture for over 22 years.
Camps last a week from 8 am to 3 pm. Participants must be at least 8 years old (or have passed 2 tests at Unity for younger children). Kids must bring lunch and a snack, and shoes for running outside.
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