Ta Ch'u (pronounced "dot sue") is the 26th symbol of the I-Ching. It is called The Restraining Force. It is the image of Heaven amidst a mountain. The superior man, in accordance with this, stores largely in his memory the words and deeds of former men, to subserve the accumulation of his virtue.
Companionship (from the I-Ching)
'The union of men first cries out and weeps, and afterwards laughs'. The master said, on this: 'The ways of good men different seem. This one in a public office toils; That one at home the time beguiles. One man his lips with silence seals; Another all his mind reveals. But when two men are one in heart, Not iron bolts keep them apart; The words they in their union use, Fragrance like orchids will diffuse'.
Instructor Profile
Instructor Les Kelso - 2nd Degree Aikido Black Belt, 4th Degree Tae Kwon Do Black Belt, 1st Degree Goju Karate Black Belt.
Ta Ch'u is affiliated with the Southern California Aikido Association.
Sabumnim Kelso has studied and taught Martial Arts for over 34 years and has been trained by Masters Seichi Tsutsumi, Robt. Taylor, and Ralph Thompson.
Instructor Barbara Bowen - 1st Degree Aikido Black Belt, 1st Degree Tae Kwon Do Black Belt.
Dr. John H. Riggs, Sensei - 3rd degree black belt (sandan) in Aikido through World Headquarters Aikikai, Affiliated with Aikido Association of America. Trained in Tai Chi, Tae Kwon Do, Shotokan karate, and Kali-lua do (stick fighting). Practicing for over 15 years and trained in several major aikido organizations, Sensei Riggs has been teaching Aikido since 1995.
Contact Information
Map to Ta Ch'u Academy.
- Telephone
- (915)699-7779
- Postal address
- 3402 Thomason Drive, Midland, Texas 79703
- Electronic mail
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