Tai Chi 4 Kidz Video | Dr Paul Lam | Introduction

Tai Chi 4 Kidz Instructional DVD
- A fun activity to develop children's concentration and coordination
Duration: 62 mins.
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An introductory section for teachers and parents provides information on Tai Chi and how to teach the program effectively. Starting with a fun gathering in the park, Dr Lam and Cheryl teach the entire program including warming up and cooling down exercises. To conclude, Dr Lam demonstrates the entire set from the front on and back on positions.
How to Use this DVD
We recommend that parents and teachers learn this program with the kids. Firstly, view the entire DVD to gain an overview and create a fun and active setting for teaching. Use the program as a way to share enjoyable quality time with children. You will find children learn better in a non demanding and inactive environment. Utilize imagery and games to add appeal. Most importantly: frequently praise the kids; focus on the flow and principles of Tai Chi. Place less importance on the exactness.
Below are some good methods you can apply:
• Be flexible, 'play' for a short period time, if the kid/s become less interested, do something else.
• Introduce the "salute", children love the ritual greeting. Begin and end each class with this greeting.
• Smile and make it fun, children will reflect your attitude and sincerity.
• Learn the essential principles of Tai Chi and express them through the movements; the children will follow your lead.
• Be flexible. When the children get restless, introduce a game, go for a group run or tell a story to keep their attention.
Warm Up Exercises:
" Neck - open door and looking straight ahead
" Shoulder - Invisible circles and gathering sun beams
" Spine - bear stretches and turning ball
" Hips - feel the pebbles and side kick
" Knees -Kicks and punches
THE SET:
Form 1 - Commencing
Form 2 - Open and Close
Form 3 - Brush Knee x 3
Form 4 - Kicks
Form 5 - Wave Hands
Form 6 - Stroking Bird's Tail
Form 7 - Closing
The set is made up of several small building blocks to capture children's attention; each block is like a small tai chi set itself. You can teach each block independently and join any two or more blocks together, this design enable you to tune your teaching to the children's needs.
When you reach the end of the recording, you can practice with Dr Lam by following him as he demonstrates the entire set with his back to you.
If you wish to learn more from Dr Lam's instructional DVDs, Tai Chi for Beginners is the next step, followed by the Combined 42 Forms.
Dr Paul Lam, a family physician from Sydney, Australia, is a world leader in the field of tai chi for health improvement. He is now focusing on preventative medicine through the Tai Chi for Health programs. In 2013, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and National Council for Ageing recommended Dr Lam's program. Many governmental departments around the world endorse him. His programs have improved the health and wellness of more than eight million people around the world.
Dr Lam has produced many instructional DVDs. Over 7 million people have enjoyed his free lessons on KZbin.
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[@ChenStyleJohn]

I'm learning a great deal from your videos, thanks so much for sharing! :o) The challenge of teaching kids is presenting itself in my life, as well. I share the Chen forms, so it's a bit easier, but hope to become better at making taiji part of the local school system.

[@drpaullam784]

I am against any form of violence. We care about health and would not want to include any kind of combat in my tai chi for health programs.

[@dearboss9136]

THANK YOU THANK YOU THANK YOU! I am now teaching physical education in elementary school and many times i have to go to the classrooms. i love tai chi and use tai chi for kids videos often [Deborah Adams] and i also found Daniel Hoover's vids and i was shocked to know it was used as a martial art/combat. i found out about tai chi at another school who had gotten dvds/cds and lessons for all the teachers and then the students. THEY NEVER MENTIONED MARTIAL ART nor did they show them being moves as martial arts! thank you! this is for relaxation, concentration and re centering your body with the earth.

[@drpaullam784]

You can try it from 3-4 years onward.

[@sarahjr999]

gonna try a couple in class, thank you :)

[@hlupaco]

4:01 Say hello to your friend in France

[@kaypeace6657]

Dr. Lam, how can I get buy a downloadable copy of the Tai Chi 4 Kidz video? I am not anywhere where I can receive it by mail. Thank you, Homeschooling Mom.

[@unitumterra9958]

tci chi is awesome

[@RikiSmiley]

What age group would benefit the most from this 4 Kids series?

[@cookiebutterflies]

4 and older if they listen well, but starting from 6 or 8 would also work :)

[@marioscharalambous6402]

Tai chi for kids should include soft combat!

[@charliedann1629]

i wanna be like rachel

[@deltafire12]

I need permission, I don't have access please give me it :(

[@lisagames2.028]

While I was looking for a tai chi video, a bird outside my house was singing Chinese music, and when I found a video,stopped. XD