by Adaptive Tai Chi International
Adaptive Tai Chi International was built around the work of Dr. Zibin Guo, a University of Tennessee Chattanooga professor and Tai Chi master who created the Wheelchair Taijiquan form in 2005. His programme integrates wheelchair motions with the flowing sequences of Tai Chi Chuan, transforming the wheelchair from an assistive device into a tool of empowerment and artistic expression. The form was recognised at the 2008 Paralympics and has been adopted by medical rehabilitation and disability communities worldwide.
The organisation provides classes, instructor certification programmes, and resources for teaching adaptive Tai Chi to people with disabilities, including veterans' programmes. Four practice sequences accommodate different ability levels: conventional standing, stationary standing, fully seated, and full wheelchair movement — enabling inclusive group practice.
People with physical disabilities, ambulatory limitations, and veterans who want a gentle, mind-body movement practice that can be performed seated or in a wheelchair, suitable for a wide range of ages and conditions.
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