Betsy Scott Chapman: Tai Chi Information
Tai Chi classes
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: Tuesday evenings at FINAL RESULTS FITNESS in Gilbertsville, PA. Beginning Tai Chi classes are held at 6 PM, Level 2 at 7 PM, and a Special Topics class at 8 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.
Advanced Tai Chi is held at FINAL RESULTS FITNESS on Monday evenings at 7:30. Contact Betsy via email 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.
The next session of Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fibromyalgia will be held at FINAL RESULTS FITNESS beginning Monday, February 1st and running for 6 weeks (until Monday, March 8th). The class will be held at 6:30. Contact Betsy via email 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.