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	<title>The Kung Fu School &#187; Tai Chi</title>
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	<description>Tai Chi Chuan, Foshan Wing Chun and Self Defence classes in the Western Cape, Somerset West, Stellenbosch, South Africa</description>
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		<title>Buddhist Meditation Promotes Rational Thinking</title>
		<link>http://www.kungfu.co.za/2011/08/18/study-buddhist-meditation-promotes-rational-thinking/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 18 Aug 2011 21:15:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[An interesting article by Michael Haederle on the neurological effect of meditation. Haederle writes&#8230; &#8220;Studies looking at the brains of people playing a fairness game found very different responses between Buddhist meditators and other participants It’s no secret that humans are not entirely rational when it comes to weighing rewards. For example, we might be [...]]]></description>
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		<title>SHAPE Magazine recommends Tai Chi</title>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 28 Feb 2011 10:32:19 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bertus</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[The February 2011 issue of Shape Magazine (www.shapemag.co.za) ran an article posing several health questions and then providing an exercise &#8220;prescription&#8221; for each. &#8220;I have high blood pressure&#8221; &#8211; prescription: Taiji twice weekly Taiji helps to reduce high blood pressure. The American Heart Association conducted a study showing that Taiji lowered blood pressure in adults [...]]]></description>
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		<title>New Tai Chi Class in Stellenbosch</title>
		<link>http://www.kungfu.co.za/2011/01/30/new-tai-chi-class-in-stellenbosch/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sun, 30 Jan 2011 21:49:41 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bertus</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[We are happy to announce that we will open a new Tai Chi class this coming Wednesday (3rd Feb 2011) in Stellenbosch. The venue is nice and central (Stellenbosch Town Library) with ample parking. The class will start at 17H30 &#8211; 18H30. Bring a friend and try your first class for free. Not only will [...]]]></description>
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		<title>The Three Treasures of Taiji Quan</title>
		<link>http://www.kungfu.co.za/2010/10/09/the-three-treasures-taiji-quan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Sat, 09 Oct 2010 10:23:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Within Taiji Quan and Traditional Chinese Medicine there are three concepts so important they are referred to as the Three Treasures (or sanbao). Understanding the three treasures is critical to gaining a deeper understanding of Taijiquan. The Chinese language is rich in imagery and understanding the the pictographs the words helps a great deal in beginning to understand the concepts... ]]></description>
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		<title>What can Tai Chi do for you?</title>
		<link>http://www.kungfu.co.za/2010/09/16/what-can-tai-chi-do-for-you/</link>
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		<pubDate>Thu, 16 Sep 2010 08:03:27 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bertus</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tai Chi, the "supreme ultimate", is both martial art and healing art.]]></description>
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		<title>Guided Open Tai Chi Class</title>
		<link>http://www.kungfu.co.za/2010/09/07/guided-open-tai-chi-class/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 07 Sep 2010 09:08:24 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bertus</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Have you been doing Tai Chi for a short while or for a couple of years? On Saturday we will have an open class, meaning that you can join us for an hour or two, even thou you might not be a association's member. ]]></description>
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		<title>Zhang San Feng&#8217;s Wudang Quan</title>
		<link>http://www.kungfu.co.za/2009/09/25/zhang-san-fengs-wudang-quan/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 25 Sep 2009 10:10:04 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philip</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tai Chi Chuan (or Taiji Quan) means &#8220;Supreme Ultimate Fist&#8221;. Supreme Ultimate refers to the Tao or the cosmos (so Tai Chi Chuan can also be translated as &#8220;cosmos boxing&#8221;). Tai Chi Chuan is based on the Taoist principles of yin and yang. Practitioners of Tai Chi Chuan are taught for example to divert a [...]]]></description>
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		<title>Zero to Hero</title>
		<link>http://www.kungfu.co.za/2009/08/03/zero-to-hero/</link>
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		<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2009 13:52:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Philip</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Tai Chi]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Wing Chun]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[I have been working with Filipino Kali sumbradas again and I have since realised that the process of going from zero fighting ability to being able to fight using Kali, Wing Chun and Tai Chi are similar in certain ways.]]></description>
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		<title>World Tai Chi Day</title>
		<link>http://www.kungfu.co.za/2007/04/27/world-tai-chi-day/</link>
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		<pubDate>Fri, 27 Apr 2007 22:13:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Bertus</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today, Saturday 28th April is World Tai Chi day. Forms will commence at 10AM across the world in more than 60 countries. If you happen to find one of these groups in your local park or at the beach front, watch and take a few moments to appreciate the art of Tai Chi Chuan.]]></description>
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