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Sept. 17, 2004, 10:05AM (BW) USA Chen Tai Chi Federation to Participate in the Spring Branch Multicultural Festival and Parade Saturday, Oct. 2, 2004; Admission to the Event is FreeBy Business Editors(c) 2004 Business Wire HOUSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Sept. 17, 2004--The parade begins at 9 a.m. and will follow a route starting at the intersection of Wirt and Long Point Dr., continuing for 1.6 miles down Long Point to Campbell. Members of the USCTF and Master Cheng's Tai Chi school will demonstrate traditional Chen Style routines, Tai Chi Sword, and Tai Chi Staff. Since his arrival in the United States in 1994, Master Cheng has operated the International Chen Style Tai Chi Development Center in Houston. The Chen Style is considered a master martial art due to the high level of skill its practice develops. Also called Grand Ultimate Energy Boxing, Chen Style is based on the Yi Jing, the Chinese Book of Changes.
According to Chinese medical theory, illness originates from the obstruction of the body's energy pathways and from energy imbalances. By optimizing energy flow throughout the body, Tai Chi promotes physical and mental health, reduces stress, and increases self-control, exercising the mind and body in a slow, graceful, and complete way. A session of practice develops the individual "from the inside out" -- its flowing, gentle movements often referred to as meditation in motion. The USA Chen Tai Chi Federation, a 501(c)3 organization, is committed to promoting Chen Style Tai Chi worldwide to benefit and enrich the lives of individuals and to improve the communities served by offering educational outreach, by cultivating excellent health, and by developing the mind, body and spirit through the practice of Chen Style Tai Chi. USCTF activities include: -- Organize and host Chen Tai Chi competitions for both local and Texas venues. -- Organize and host a Houston International Chen Tai Chi and Wu Shu Festival. -- Organize national and international travel for Tai Chi competitions. -- Offer Chen Style Tai Chi seminars and workshops. -- Publish information on Chen Tai Chi and Wu Shu. -- Develop and collect health benefit data with regard to the practice of Chen Tai Chi. The USA Chen Tai Chi Federation is located at 9730 Town Park Drive, Suite 116, Houston, Texas, 77036. For more information, visit the Spring Branch Multicultural Festival Parade and Website at www.multiculturalfest.com or visit www.chenstyletaichi.com.
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