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Welcome to the Centre de Tai Chi de la Mauricie. Founded by Diane Guillemette and Robert St-Onge, this martial arts school in Shawinigan is dedicated to the practice and teaching of Tai Chi Chuan. With approximately 130 students and two experienced instructors, Diane and Robert, alongside long-time student Jean who often assists, the centre offers a unique approach to Tai Chi as a serious form of training that goes beyond simply relaxation for the elderly or those in recovery.
At Centre de Tai Chi de la Mauricie, the focus is on traditional methods associated with the martial roots of Tai Chi Ch'uan, resulting in an extremely effective and safe exercise system that is accessible to all. By studying and applying Taoist principles at the core of Tai Chi, the balance between body, mind, and consciousness is emphasized. Combat and adversary are also parts of the training, with the primary opponent being loss of capacity and degeneration that often accompanies aging.
In addition to the physical and martial aspects, Centre de Tai Chi de la Mauricie fosters a sense of community among its members, striving to replicate a Chinese cultural practice where individuals come together daily to practice with a group. From the youngest to the oldest, from beginners to advanced practitioners, everyone is considered training partners, working collaboratively to progress together. The centre operates on the principle of open classes, allowing students to attend all classes at their level or a lower level at no extra cost.
The classes at Centre de Tai Chi de la Mauricie are conducted in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, ensuring that the two hours invested by participants yield all the benefits they can expect. Robert, Diane, and Jean are dedicated to providing a supportive environment for students to grow and develop in their Tai Chi practice. Thank you for your interest in our school.
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Notre centre fonctionne sur le principe de classes ouvertes : vous pouvez assister à chaque semaine à tous les cours de votre niveau ou d'un niveau moins élevé sans frais additionnel. Nous cherchons aussi à maintenir une atmosphère de détente et de convivialité, tout en assurant que les deux heures investies vous apportent les bienfaits attendus.
Nous formons une communauté où du plus jeune à la plus âgée, du débutant au plus avancé, chacun peut pratiquer et progresser avec le groupe. En s'inspirant de méthodes traditionnelles liées aux racines martiales du Tai Chi Ch'uan, nous offrons un système d'exercice efficace et sécuritaire accessible à tous.
Pour nous, le Tai Chi est un entraînement très sérieux qui va bien au-delà de l'exercice de détente pour les personnes âgées et les gens en convalescence. Nous appliquons les principes taoïste à la base de l'art du Tai Chi pour favoriser l'équilibre entre la culture du corps, de l'esprit et de la conscience.