Nabi Su Taichi Kungfu Wellness

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I have studied Tai Chi in the past and observed Carolyn Camporas Tai Chi class while waiting to take a trial Kung Fu class. Tai Chi is about balance and energy flow. Postures must be done precisely, slowly, and gracefully. They are difficult to emulate in some school s because class size is too large, and there are often multiple instructorsusually senior students, who may not do the form as carefully as the Master, and often move at a \ different pace. The Nabi Su class was exceptional because Master Carolyn (who teaches every class) paid personal attention to each student. Her own movement was effortless and clearly flowed from her center. Her Yang style form, though lengthy, allows beginners to learn both right-sided and left-sided postures. Schools that teach short forms often shortchange the student by teaching only right sided poses. In Nabi Su, it may take a little longer to learn the form, but once you do, your Tai Chi is fully balanced. Incidentally, while a stickler

I have been to several other martial arts schools in the past and I believe it would be extremely difficult and maybe even impossible to find anything out there that is quite like this. People study martial arts for a variety of reasons; self-defense, physical fitness, mental discipline, all of which are greatly developed here. But the quality I find so unique and endearing about this school is its holistic focus on self-development, using martial arts as a transformational tool in becoming a more effective and fulfilled person. I have been with the school for six years now, picking up my black belt along the way, and I continue to find myself growing in increasingly subtle and profound ways. Through this practice I have become stronger and more confident and have noticed improvements in my posture, self-awareness, and overall sense of feeling good in my own skin. The lessons and skills I have acquired have been an invaluable source of strength when facing lifes challenges.

Most people assume that I started practicing Kung Fu for self-defense. I didn't. In the beginning, I was just seeking exercise that was meaningful and would keep me motivated. In the last 5 years, I have gotten a lot more from it (in addition to learning how to defend myself). It really is about self-development-- it requires that you do your best moment to moment. There is something rarified and beautiful in that in itself, even if I never advanced. But I did advance, and just earned my black belt. And I have found that the practice means more to me than belts.Outside of class, I find I am stronger, more confident with my improved posture, and can focus on breathing to calm myself (a useful skill in NYC). My fellow students are smart, serious about the practice, and are truly wonderful people. We're all part of the school to better ourselves; the environment is challenging without being threatening. I visited quite a few martial arts schools and did not encounter another like it.

I found Nabi Su on the internet one night and was amazed at its connection between the physical and spiritual and I never looked back. As an older student who never had any martial arts training or in that great of a physical shape the pace of the class and level of attention was just right. Scheduling and location are also important factors in my consideration since this kind of training require certain amount of dedication and commitment to get all the benefits. After 2 years of training of both Kung Fu and Taichi having attending at least twice a week, I found that I am walking around the city with a kind of mindfulness and posture and overall health benefits that I would not get just from sitting meditation or going to a gym. Think of it as a kind of walking meditation except that it is a bit faster and someone potentially could be kicking or throwing punch you and much more fun and exciting than yoga poses. Perfect thing to have in the middle of a pack subway.