About EDWARD PRATT MARTIAL CONCEPTS

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Edward Pratt is a Tai Chi Chuan and Martial Arts Coach

 He has over 30 years of Martial arts experience. Edward was a Grand Champion in Kung fu and also a Champion Full Contact fighter. He is an accomplished Athlete in Track & Field and Soccer at the Collegiate level. He is also a great athlete in most Sports. Edward is compassionate about teaching and sharing his knowledge of Martial Arts; especially Tai Chi Chuan for Health and Wellness. He believes the principles learned can be applied in our daily activities and also applied in Sports. Martial Arts training and practice augments power and agility in movement,

applicable to most disciplines that incorporate movement; such as Dance. Edward Pratt has a fantastic capacity and skill in using adaptable principles of Tai Chi Chuan and Kung fu to take anyone to the next level. He encourages everyone to take a class with him. 

"I enjoy exploring and diving deep into the concepts of Internal Martials Arts - from Tai Chi Chuan to Kung fu, on how it influences our day to day. How it helps us grow and to become a better version of ourselves. Recognizing the Positives and Negatives 

...and how we go with flow...Finding balance...finding equilibrium...finding equanimity!"

"We should be embracing Health in Movement and being aware of Movement for Health!"

"I explore how the ideas, strategies and techniques generated in Martial Arts can be transferred and be useful in daily life." says Edward. 

In our interactions and communications things are rarely the way we at first observe and are often quite the opposite. 

A glamorous job may be in fact an empty drudge; the goal we set when achieved may not be what was envisaged at all.

 While the activities we fear may turn out to be enjoyable and successful. 

Grounding, is the beginning, connecting via Feeling...finding Balance...finding Equanimity...finding Peace within...finding Love!

It is in the process...it is the Journey! 

Proper alignment of the body increases the flow of energy within it.

Awareness of that 'energy flow' is by feeling. The intention of the mind is to feel and direct the flow of energy inside the body and it's periphery.

The importance of Mind-Body integration is in slow movement. A slow steady pace of movement helps reduce stress and relaxes us. This also helps in improving balance, strength and vitality. Slow movement develops self awareness and equanimity for overall well being. 

Strength & Power  |  Balance  |  Spatial Awareness  |  Focus & Confidence

Power comes from proper alignment of the body. It is moving from balance and equanimity. Finding equilibrium in movement and awareness of being. It is one's connection to the ground, above and surroundings. This builds confidence, reinforcing the will - the "can-do" mentality.

This concept is important for health, vitality and endurance.

Power in training, is the augmentation and efficiency in movement during execution. It is also the capability to minimize injuries and deal with stress from our daily activities. One always wants to be centered - to be balanced! 

Power is to be within Ying and Yang as best as we can.