Review of basic Qigong Stance Training exercise. Explanation of how stance training benefits alignment and balance by becoming more aware of how your body is aligned in different postures.  

Review of the Tai Chi principle of Empty Stepping. Explanation and demonstration of how empty stepping enhances balance and stability.  

Review Tai Chi Cane Warmups for balance. Explanation and demonstration of two of the Tai Chi Cane Warmups for developing better balance.  

Review of one of the Tai Chi Warmups, Step and Punch. Explanation and demonstration of the movement and how the shifting and turning help build connections and coordination between the upper and lower body.  

Review of some Self Defense Tips and how Tai Chi can help with your situational awareness and different ways to avoid physical confrontations.  

Review of the Qigong Punching movement from the Eight Pieces of Silk Brocade. Demonstration of two variations of the movement.  

Review of Tai Chi Aligning with Change of Direction. Demonstration of Repulse Monkey and Single Whip from Sun Style Tai Chi.  

Review of Open/Close Hands and Brush Knee from Sun Style Tai Chi as a Silk Reeling Exercise. Demonstration of the movement for Brush Knee Left and Right.  

Review of Origin of two of the Cane warmups we use in the Tai Chi classes. Demonstration of single and double handed sword technique.  

Review of Tai Chi Silk Reeling Exercise. Demonstration of how you can apply Silk Reeling principles to different Tai Chi movements, using Sun Style Tai Chi Cloud Hands and Tying Coat.