The classes are a combination of demonstration by a master, and participation by everyone. You will most likely find a four-year-old Japanese girl practicing next to an 84-year-old Canadian. This is a great way to get a firsthand experience of the soothing benefits of this ancient art form. The intricate patterns are all based on observations of animal movements in nature. Ms. Wu demonstrates a graceful bend of the knee and an outstretched arm while Mr. Ng narrates in enchanting broken English, "This is grasping the bird's tail." After a single class, everyone has performed an entire sequence of Tai Chi, and experienced their first taste of an important Hong Kong tradition. next...