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Stone Monkey school is not a large school with huge enrollments and prepaid contracts . We
 
operate on a monthy fee basis usually with a small group of from 4 to 8 students.
 
 
Over the past 35 years I'd  taught at larger venues including hospitals, retirement communities,
 
spas and health fares etc.  Unfortunately teaching a "one size fits all" compromise rarely makes
 
anyone happy. For me it just doesn't work very well.  
 
 
Now that I'm semi-retired and have only myself to worry about I'm taking on less students
 
than in the past. I prefer giving more detailed instructions (based on experience) to
 
fewer students rather than to amuse or entertain many.
 

Being small with little overhead, gives me lots of room to be independent. So please don't be
 
offended if the criteria I'm suggesting doesn't suit you, it's better to agree at the start.
 
 
There are more than enough teachers willing to instruct without any such restrictions. If you
 
decide to go elsewhere I'd encourage you to do it, tai chi is well worth learning regardless.
 

 Visit Us
 
 
If you are willing to...
 
 
  • At least contemplate the Traditional Precepts given at the end of this page.

  • Accept personal challanges

  • Practice on a regular basis

  • Make a committment and stick to it

     
  • Experiment and not wait to be told

  • Be patient and not impulsive 

  • Be willing to work on basics
     

  • Allow for setback and accept ocassional  frustration

  • Be willing to participate

  • Promote the school when possible
 
You're welcome 
 
 
But If...
 
  • You don't know what you want, but expect me to provide it. You'll be dissapointed.

 

  • You say "my teacher did it this way" and are always trying to second guess me.

 

  • You like to argue, control or take up class time.
     

  • Call to arrange a class visit then not show up, you might not be invited next again
    .

  • If you say "I'm in it for the long haul" you're probably not.
 
 
I believe in offering a valuable service capable of benefitting you, keeping you healthier longer
 
 
and making your life more interesting.
 
 
Here are some benefits of tai chi. 
 
 
  • Personal challange

  • self development

  • increased awareness

  • better coordination
     
  • better health

  • stress relief

  • move more easily and improve your balance.

  • Tai chi can aid brain functioning and memory. 

     
  • Tai chi is suitable for all ages, benefits man and women

  • Takes only 15 to 30 minutes a day.

No special equipment or uniforms are needed, just wear loose fitting clothing and
 
  comfortabe footware. 

 

Chi Kung Precepts

 

Traditions conditions for acceptence

 

·       He who respects the teacher and the teachings of his methods will one day

understand the universal

·       This method is taught to those who are selfless
 

·       This method is taught to those who are dedicated in upholding the virtues
 

·       This method is taught to those who honest

·       This method is taught to those who want to learn the best

·       This method is taught to those whose hearts are noble

·       He who try to steal the method will get punishment

·       He who don't respect the teacher and the teaching will get nothing

·       This method will not be taught to those who craves sexual pleasure

·       This method will not be taught to those who had unethical intentions
 

·       This method will not be taught to those who heart is shallow

·       This method will not be taught to those who committed crimes against humanity

·       This method will not be taught to those who has a fierce and violent disposition

·       This method will not be taught to those who is aggressive and vengeful