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Bolszack Method

Of the various methods offered by Diane to reach one's inner and physical potential is the Bolszack Method. Following is a description (a Google translation from French) of the method from the Pierre Bolszack website - http://pierre.bolszak.free.fr/ :

PIERRE BOLSZAK teaches the art of movement in Europe and the United States where he trained professionals. He is responsible to the University of Paris 5 of the sector "Adapatées Physical Activities for disabled people and the elderly. It occurs in hospitals (St. Perine, Vaugirard, National Institution des Invalides), the City of Paris, and since 1980, the Cultural Association for the Study of Martial Arts (ACEAM).

He is a practitioner of the Feldenkrais Method (1988). He studied in France and the United States since 1980. He has acquired many other physical techniques in 1975. He trained in Eutony Gerda Alexander Copenhagen in Denmark and Joyce Riveros United States, in the Technique F. Matthias Alexander in France and Great Britain. He studied with Dr. Erhenfried in Paris. He graduated in Manual Lymphatic Drainage and Dr. Vodder Massage Foot Reflex Zones of the School of Hanne Marquardt (Germany).

Certified teacher of Tai Chi Chuan by the French Federation of Wushu (Chinese martial arts and energy), he has practiced since 1980, first with Bui Quang Xuan, and since 1992, with Patrick Kelly, a student of Master Huang Sheng-Shyan ( Singapore). It transmits the teaching of Patrick Kelly, incorporating his own knowledge of Western bodywork.

Tai Chi

Tai Chi Yang style is a soft-fisted non-aggressive martial art. Here in the West we generally associate tai chi with images of older Chinese gathered in parks performing very graceful, gentle movements – almost a fairy dance! Don’t be deceived! Each and every movement in tai chi is a defensive martial art move designed to up root or “put the hurt” back on a would be attacker! Not one movement in tai chi is wasted! Tai chi players receive the benefits of becoming “rooted in earth” – increasing balance, coordination, meditation, discipline and most importantly, increasing their energy – also known as “chi”.

Class begins with warming up exercises created to increase breathing capacity, stretching, balancing and most importantly, learning to “walk” in an empty/full awareness. Balance is of the utmost importance and will only get better when playing tai chi.

You can learn more about Diane's Tai Chi classes by clicking here - www.taichimemphis.com - or clicking on the link at the top right in the header of each page.