‘Tai and the Chi Machine’ is an exciting interactive DVD that has been produced to work alongside the UK Tai Chi ‘Chi for Children’ course.

It features all the elements of the programme developed by UK Tai Chi for younger participants, presented by two friendly characters, Tai and Chi, alongside primary school students from North Yorkshire.

The moves are easy and fun to follow, with audio descriptions from Chi and actions from Tai and the children.  Exciting graphics and funky music round off this very colourful presentation that will engage children of up to 11 years old.

‘Tai and the Chi Machine’ lasts for 15 minutes and is an ideal way to start the day.  Research has shown that children who participate in Tai Chi at some level show increased concentration and improved focus and behaviour.  It is also physically beneficial and good for balance and flexibility.

Review of Tai and the Chi Machine from Sifu Ian Cameron, Five Winds School of Tai Chi Chuan.

"If the childrens faces are anything to go by, then they are having a great time. That is what this DVD is about, making Tai Chi accessible to youngsters of this age group. It is no easy task, so this is a step in the right direction. The figure in the DVD is someone that children relate to and can follow through the exercises. It is innovative in its idea, and if this DVD goes any way to stimulating children to exercise and realise that it is good fun, then it can only be a good thing".

I wish the project the best of luck.

Ian Cameron

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