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A martial art?
A healing exercise?
Artistic expression?
Athletic skill?
That is up to you.
Most people practise tai chi for health, relaxation, and balance. In the process, they often find peace of mind, coordination, strength, flexibility, and biomechanical efficiency. These things can benefit any athlete, including martial artists.
I've taught tai chi to seniors and to the disabled. I've also taught military combat specialists from four different countries, and a number of professional and olympic athletes.
If you are a devoted martial artist, then everything you do is a martial art. I have taught martial artists from around the world, including practitioners of nearly every martial style.
Tai chi is known for teaching subtle mental and mechanical attributes that are essential for high-level martial arts. That is why so many martial artists include at least some tai chi in their training regimen.
I want to point out that martial arts are not about practising violence, but about avoiding or resolving it. Every martial art is ultimately about health and balance. Your balance is what you are defending, and your balancing ability is your primary weapon.
A martial artist should be to violence what a doctor is to illness.
Violence is not the solution.
Violence is not the problem.Violence is a symptom.
A martial art, a healing art, and any other sort of conflict resolution tool must strive to address the root cause, which is seldom what it seems.
Online, or in-person.
In Orillia or around the world.
There are many training options
Private lessons
- a single session
- a series
- occasional
- regular ongoing sessions
Short-term intensive training
- from 4-8 hours per day.
- hourly
- daily
- weekly
Seminars and workshops
in Orillia or around the world.
Check the event calendar for seminars near you, or contact me if you would like to host one yourself.
Courses
Workshops and Seminars
Private Lessons
Online classes
Testimonials
“One of the best.”
Having met and worked with many martial arts instructors over the years, I can say without hesitation that Ian Sinclair is one of the best we’ve encountered. The reason for this, I feel, is his ability to communicate clearly and thoroughly the wealth of knowledge he’s accumulated over the years to a wide array of people. He’s able to cater instruction to each individual in the class without taking away from the collective experience of the group. He lives his art, and his calm presence and sharp wit make for an enjoyable learning experience.
Roben Goodfellow
Writer, researcher, film maker
– Toronto
“Ian Sinclair is amazing!
In my opinion he is one of the few modern tai chi stylists who understands and researches the martial side of tai chi. His push hands skills is amazing and he can extend this ability to applications . Great job Ian!!!”
Adam Chan
Kung fu and qigong teacher. Author of “Climbing Mountains and Eating punches.”
– Vancouver
“Ian has got the good stuff
and has taken it in new directions. Its a privilege to study with progressive, forward thinking instructors, solidly rooted in the traditional fundamentals. Ian’s hard work in both directions makes him a great teacher and guide.”
Sam Masich
International martial arts champion, teacher,
and film-maker
– Berlin, Germany
“It is very easy for me to say good things about my instructor, Ian Sinclair.
Previously, I suffered with joint pain and lack of energy. After a few months the stiffness in my joints was gone, my balance improved as well as my outlook on life. I wish I had more time to practise, but even a half hour per day makes me feel good. Ian knows his stuff and is a dedicated teacher with the proper philosophy.””
John Lebarr
Singer, songwriter, carpenter.
– Washago, Canada
Studio location
Orillia Studio
25 Mississaga St E
Unit 6
Orillia, Ontario, L3V 1V4
