Malisa Ng

INTRODUCTION:
Welcome to our Auckland Club homepage. Although serious and disciplined about our training we are pretty informal as well - we treat particpants as the mature, intelligent and good-willed persons that most people are. Feel very welcome to come along to any of our locations without invitation as appropriate below. (come ten minutes early to intro and register with your teacher)

Public Classes:
Adults, both young and older, love our more energetic TaiChi style (Chen), the authentic traditional teaching, and the long term health benefits that go with it. We also teach the self defence, martial-art aspects to those who progress beyond the beginner's level. Chen style can be adapted to your own level of fitness and agility - every person in class is a unique "work-in-progress." Class training is not about uniformity.

Subsidised Classes:
We teach a specially modified form of chen style Tai Chi for persons who need special attention (e.g. balance issues, surgery rehab, senior citizens, outpatients or anyone who feels the normal public classes are too much). These very popular classes teach short, graceful routines that maximise the many health benefits that come from regular practise of Tai Chi.

The classes have proven so effective that ACC now subsidises recognised Tai Chi teachers around New Zealand to advance their "Fall Prevention" strategy. Chen TaiChi-cise Centre runs 20 such classes weekly across the suburbs of Southern Auckland and Papakura.

Social Aspects:
All classes have a strong, informal social emphasis. If this is your "cup of tea" there are plenty of opportunities to get involved. For the younger ones there are club meals, outings, camps,workshops, overseas conventions and public demo opportunities. For our ACC classes we regularly have "Tea and Talks," picnic Tai Chi in the park during summer, discounted luncheons out at popular restaurants (80-120 persons strong), public mass demos with other clubs, demos by our younger members and more.


AUCKLAND TIMETABLE (2008 June-Dec)
What to wear? - loose clothing and soft flat-soled footwear


for exercise and long-term health benefits
SENIORS & LESS-ACTIVE ADULTS
Seniors free, others $3-$5 (CTC subsidised)

Self Defence against Falls

Tai Chi is proven to increase strength & balance and improve co-ordination and reaction times - key risk factors for falls in older adults. Excellent low impact rehab/recovery exercise (consult your GP first). Feel free to come along without invitation and introduce yourself to the teacher.

beginners may join at any time

Beachlands: TePuru Community Centre (highway to Maraetai)
9.00-10.00am, Mons/Weds ( David)

Bucklands Beach: Sea Scouts Hall (33 Morrow Ave)
11.00-12.00am, Mon/Weds (David)

Clendon: Te Matariki Comm Centre (shopping centre)
12.30-1.30pm, Mon/Thurs (Miranda)

Mangere Bridge: Sen Citiz Hall (Bridge Court, near town centre)
9.30-10.30am, Mon/Thurs (Miranda)

Manukau Heights: Girl Guide Hall (68 Everglade Drive)
2.30-3.30pm, Mon/Weds (David)

Howick: Howick Rec Centre (563 Pakuranga H'way)
1.00-2.00pm, Tues/Fri (Malisa)

Manurewa: Manurewa RSA (2-8 Maich Rd) - $3 for under seniors
1.00-2.00pm, Mon/Weds (David)

Otara: Te Puke Centre (by Public Swimming Pool) - free for all
9.30-10.30am Tuesdays with David (please ring first to check on admission)

Pakuranga: TeTuhi Community Centre (Reeves Rd)
2.30-3.30pm, Mon/Thurs (Miranda)

Papakura: Papakura RSA (40 Elliott St)
10.30-11.30am, Tues/Thurs (Malisa)

Papatoetoe (Old): Allan Brewster Centre, Tavern Lane
11.00-12.00am, Mon/Thurs (Miranda)

Other Unlisted Classes:
- Some of the above locations have additional advanced
classes for those wanting something with a bit more energy.
- For available days and times please come and try one of the above
classes first or give us a call for advice on what best suits you.

CONTACT:
Malisa or Bernard
Phone: 266 7473
Email:


for martial art, exercise or long-term health benefits
YOUNGER ADULTS & ACTIVE SENIORS
(please enquire re specific fees)

beginners may join at any time

Bucklands Beach: Sea Scouts Hall (33 Morrow Ave)
12.00-1.00pm, Mon/Weds (David)

Grey Lynn: Grey Lynn Community Centre (510 Richmond Rd)
7.30 -10.00pm, Mon & Thurs (Beginners finish 8.30pm) with Malisa
Discount for monthly payment
Howick/Pakuranga: Howick Netball Centre
(Lloyd Elsemore Park, Pakuranga H'way entrance)
2.00 - 4.00pm, Mons & Thurs with Malisa

Howick/Pakuranga: Howick Netball Centre
(Lloyd Elsemere Park, Pakuranga H'way entrance)
7.30-9.00pm Tuesdays with Malisa.

Mangere Bridge: St. James Church Hall, 29 Church Street
7.00-8.00pm Mondays with Miranda
Suits all ages. (subsidised for senior citizens/students)

Otahuhu: Otahuhu Town Hall, 10 High Street (next to Library)
9.00-10.00am, Mon & Weds with Malisa
Fee: $2 per class (Council subsidised)


CONTACT:
Malisa or Bernard
Phone: 266 7473
Email: