• Has practiced Tai Chi for over 45 years
• Has taught Tai Chi to over hundreds of people in Perth and Hong Kong
• Featured in numerous newspapers, including The West Australian and Asia Times
• Invited numerous times to present talks on Tai Chi, including one presented at the University of Western Australia, organised by Confucius Institute of Western Australia
• Founded Wong's Academy in Perth over 34 years ago
• Professor of engineering at the University of Western Australia and Hong Kong Polytechnic University
From John O'Reilly...
Blood pressure back to normal within 6 weeks
“I was diagnosed with high blood pressure (readings of 175/95) about 5 years ago. The doctor put me on medication to help control it. And I exercise regularly by going to the gym every week. But it didn't change my blood pressure.
Still on the medication, I picked up Tai Chi at Wong's Academy of Chinese Martial Arts. And I was astounded!
Within about 6 weeks of classes, my blood pressure had dropped significantly. Confirmed by my doctor, it now averages 135/65, which is well within the normal range!
Not only that, compared to the gym, practising Tai Chi helps me relax. Compared to the gym, I feel much more peaceful in the Tai Chi classes. I notice it helps my mood.
I'm happy to recommend Tai Chi to others who are in similar situations, to give it a go too!”
John O'reilly, age 81
How Tai Chi works
Tai Chi requires practitioners to perform the movements in a gentle and relaxed manner. By doing so, your entire body—your heart... your lungs... your muscles—every part of your body starts to relax. Stress and tension accumulated in your body over the years is gradually released. As a result, your heart and lungs can work more efficiently, thereby improving blood circulation.
Recently, researchers from Harvard Medical School reviewed clinical studies on Tai Chi. They agree Tai Chi can increase muscle strength in both men and women. In addition, it can improve flexibility, balance, and thereby prevent falls. Amazingly, our Chinese ancestors who practiced Tai Chi had known these for centuries!
But that's not all. Tai Chi is often referred to as 'meditation in motion'. So you gain the benefits of meditation as well by doing Tai Chi. You feel calm, relaxed, and centred as you practice Tai Chi.
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TRY THIS AT HOME YOURSELF Tai Chi's Preparattion Posture By the end of the session, you may feel warm and tingling at your fingertips. That comes from increased blood circulation. And that's only the first, preparation posture for a Tai Chi set! Imagine after doing the entire set. |
Your Opportunity to Learn Genuine Tai Chi and Chinese Culture in Perth
Prof. Kit Po Wong has been teaching Tai Chi in Perth for over 35 years. He is the founder and headmaster of Wong's Academy of Chinese Martial Arts. His teaching emphasises on accuracy and proper execution of techniques, so that students get the full benefits of Tai Chi.
Over the years, Prof. Wong has trained many excellent instructors. In fact, all of our Tai Chi instructors have been studying and training Tai Chi under Prof. Wong for at least 15 years.
From a arthritis patient
”I was pleased to read the recent West Australian article, “Try Tai Chi at Home”. It featured Professor Kit Po Wong where he explains the six simple Tai Chi movements. I tried it and found them to be so effective!
I hadn't been to any of Professor Wong's classes before, but his explanations in the article weren't difficult. Once I started the movements, I immediately felt the flow of chi, and tingling in my hands! I also felt warmth in body and it eased the stiffness in my body.
I'm 81 years old, I have osteo-arthritis. Trying Professor Wong's Tai Chi movements helped loosen the spots that needed loosening up!
I think the benefits of Tai Chi are so great. For me, not only does it promote easier movement, most of all it gives me a wonderful sense of wellbeing!“
— Jean, age 81
Free of Neck Problem
“Like most academics, I spend many hours of the day sitting in front of a computer. From my thirties I started to suffer bouts of severe pain and stiffness in the neck, headaches, light-headedness and dizziness after a day's work. I tried everything: massage, aspirin, exercise, chiropractors, and heat packs, but these only brought temporary relief.
Then one day, while practising tai chi at home, as I moved into a particular posture, there was a gentle movement in my neck, and the stiffness and headache disappeared. Since that day I have been virtually free of my neck problem. Regular practice of tai chi has helped me to keep my neck and lower back free of tension and pain.”
— Adrian
“The testimonies in this flyer are of illustrative purposes only. Whilst it is possible to achieve the listed health benefits by the practice of Tai Chi, these results are not guaranteed by the Academy. Any persons with acute or chronic diseases should consult a registered medical professional”
Each year we have only a limited number of intakes. But a new Tai Chi class has just started on 14 April 2012.
Here's the class details:
Venue: George Burnett Leisure Center, Manning Road, Karawara, WA
Time: 1PM – 2.15PM Saturday
If you're interested in Tai Chi and Chinese culture, you're welcome to join our new class. You may show up at the training hall before 1PM on Saturday.
If you have any enquiry, feel free to email us at wacma@iinet.net.au.
Yours sincerely,
Wong's Academy of Chinese Martial Arts
Our official email: wacma@iinet.net.au