Betsy Scott Chapman: Tai Chi Information

Tai Chi is an exercise practiced by millions daily in China, and is gaining popularity around the world. Betsy's classes focus on the standardized syllabus (8-step, 16-step, 24-step, 32-step) for beginners. Students may go on to study the traditional Yang Style "Long Form", traditional Sun Style, the International Competition Routines (42-step, 42 Sword), Weapons (Broadsword, Straight Sword, Spear, Fan), and Push-Hands. A student of Peter Warr (UK) and Jose Johnson (US), Betsy has been studying the Martial Arts since 1981, and concentrating on Chinese styles since 1990. Betsy teaches Chinese Martial Arts at Ursinus College. She is certified as a Senior Coach (Black Sash) by the Wu Kung Federation (UK), and holds additional Black Sash ranking from Nick Gracenin's Martial Arts Center (US) and the International Wushu SanShou Dao Association (China). She is certified as a Chief Judge for Chinese Martial Arts competition in the US. Her competitive experience includes Taijiquan, weapons, and Xingyiquan. Betsy is currently teaching Tai Chi/Qigong in several locations.

Classes open to the public are held at FINAL RESULTS FITNESS in Gilbertsville, PA.  On Monday evenings Beginning Tai Chi classes are held at 6:30 PM, with Advanced Tai Chi classes at 7:30 PM.  Check www.finalresultsfitness.com or email Betsy at info@betsychapman.com for details.  You DO NOT need to be a member of Final Results to attend these classes, although there is a special discount for club members.

Coming up we are planning two special seminars: Introduction to Qigong and Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fibromyalgia will be held in special 2 hour sessions on Saturday mornings, dates to be published shortly.  The Introduction to Qigong seminar will be appropriate for any level of fitness, and may be of particular interest to Yoga practitioners.  The Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fibromyalgia seminar will be geared toward those who live with these conditions, as well as their family and friends who want to better understand safe exercise options for people with these conditions.  Don't hesitate to send me an email or join my mailing list for more information, and to be advised as soon as these dates are confirmed.