About us

We are The Silk Thread and we are based in the Pyrénées-Orientales. Our goal is to promote the practice of Tai Chi Chuan, Qi Gong and Meditation.

who?

Note : I have been teaching Tai Chi and Qi Gong for several years and have found that these practices can help. Anyone who practices regularly has the opportunity to improve their physical and mental condition. I share the teaching I received with people who are looking for better well-being. I hope that everyone can become independent in their practice while respecting their own pace. Online Tai Chi and Qi Gong courses are available as mp4 files for download. They include detailed explanations accessible to everyone. I also offer lessons or form corrections in Visio on Skype. “Oswald” … Learn more about our background and activities by visiting our main site.

What style, what school?

These online Tai Chi and Qi Gong courses come from the teaching of the traditional Yang school. More particularly that of Master Gin Soon Chu at “Gin Soon Chu Tai Chi Chuan Federation” based in the United States. The Yang style is the most widespread in the West, it consists of a succession of large and slow movements. The postures are performed with a wide base favoring anchoring. There are several forms including the one in 108 movements which is the longest.

About Master Gin Soon Chu

Gin Soon Chu, born in 1932, began studying Tai Chi Chuan with Master Lai Hok Soon in Hong Kong in 1956. When Master Lai died in 1964, he inherited the school. However, desiring further training, Master Chu turned the school over to his classmates and became a student of the famous Grandmaster Yang Shou-chung. In 1977, Master Chu was accepted as a disciple by Grand Master Yeung and was charged with maintaining and propagating the Yang family tradition in North America. He founded the Gin Soon Tai Chi Chuan Federation in Boston, where he teaches Tai Chi Chuan the traditional way, that is, giving individual instructions to all students. Master Chu died in March 2019, and it was his sons, Vincent and Gordon, who took up the torch. The Gin Soon Tai Chi Chuan Federation continues to teach Tai Chi Chuan in the Yang style, carrying on the legacy of Master Chu.

Chinese energy arts

Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art. It is often described as a moving meditation. Our courses will guide you through its fluid and graceful movements. Whether you are a beginner or experienced, our courses are for you. They will help you improve your balance and coordination. You will develop better awareness of your body.

Qi Gong is another beneficial practice. It combines slow movements, deep breathing and meditation. It aims to improve your tone, your health and your well-being. Our online Qi Gong courses are informative. They will give you autonomy and teach you how to channel your Qi, or vital energy. These can help to improve your physical and mental health.