CONFUCIUS INSTITUTE - 2012 CI OF THE YEAR

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Tai Chi Class: Level 1

15 class periods (In accordance with the 2013 fall semester schedule of UK)
$120 (UK Students free; UK Faculty & Staff, 50% off)
Once a week (Time & Place TBD)

Tai Chi is a kind of Chinese Wushu (martial arts), and is a part of China's rich cultural heritage. Recent research has shown that Tai Chi is a very good physical exercise, which can improve human body’s sense of balance. It can also improve one’s physical coordination abilities as it can help the body defend against disease and promotes a healthy lifestyle. Benefits of practicing Tai Chi are long lasting. This class is designed for students without any Tai Chi background.

Course content: the 8 type of Simplified Yang-Style Tai Chi.

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Tai Chi Class: Level 2

15 class periods (In accordance with the 2013 fall semester schedule of UK)
$120 (UK Students free; UK Faculty & Staff, 50% off)
Once a week (Time & Place TBD)

This class is designed for students who have completed Tai Chi Level 1. Tai Chi is a kind of Chinese Wushu (martial arts), and is a part of China's rich cultural heritage. Recent research has shown that Tai Chi is a very good physical exercise, which can improve human body’s sense of balance. It can also improve one’s physical coordination abilities as it can help the body defend against disease and promotes a healthy lifestyle. Benefits of practicing Tai Chi are long lasting. This class is designed for students without any Tai Chi background.

Course content: the 16 type of Simplified Yang-Style Tai Chi.

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Tai Chi Sword Class: Level 1

15 class periods (In accordance with the 2013 fall semester schedule of UK)
$120 (UK Students free; UK Faculty & Staff, 50% off)
Once a week (Time & Place TBD)

Tai Chi Sword is one of many Tai Chi routines. It is a kind of traditional Chinese swordplay, and is a combination of Tai Chi principles and fencing techniques. Like Tai Chi, Tai Chi Sword benefits your health. It is also a beautiful and entertaining demonstration of Chinese heritage. This class is designed to provide students with a foundation.

Course content: the 16 actions in the 32 type Yang-style Tai Chi Sword.

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Chinese Calligraphy Class

30 class periods (In accordance with the 2013 fall semester schedule of UK)
$240 (UK Students free; UK Faculty & Staff, 50% off)
Twice a week (Time & Place TBD)

Through our elementary course for Chinese calligraphy, the learners will know the basic knowledge of Chinese calligraphy, technical skills, artistic styles, historical development and actual skills.


Course Content:
1. Systemic introduction of Chinese calligraphy, which include its historical development, basic technique skills, artistic styles and so on.
2. Study of the general rules and techniques of writing Chinese calligraphy and the common instrument used in the process.

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