CLASS DESCRIPTIONS
OPEN CLASSES
BEGINNING CHEN STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN
Monday and Wednesday 6:00-7:00pm (Extension – 7:30pm)
This class teaches the Chen 36 Movement Short form and introduces students to the Lao Jia (Old Frame). Incorporating basic training (including stances, punches, and kicks), Tan Tui (Spring Legs), Qi Kung, and especially forms training and practice to help beginners develop their foundation in this art. The focus is on the development of the root, the basic use of the Dan Tien, and understanding and applying the basic principles of Tai Chi Chuan.
Extensions may include reinforcement of main lesson, in-depth investigations of movements or concepts, Qi Kung, applications, basic Tui Shou with an emphasis on the 8 Basic Energies, Tai Chi Dao (Sabre) or Liang Yi Jien (Dual-Extremity Sword).
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YANG STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN
Tuesday and Friday 6:00 - 7:00pm (Extension – 7:30pm)
This class teaches the Yang 32 Movement Short Form through slow and gentle repetition and guided instruction. Each class incorporates traditional training including stances, Qi Kung, and especially forms training and practice to help practitioners develop their art. The focus is on the development of the root, the basic use of the Dan Tien, and understanding and applying the basic principles of Tai Chi Chuan.
Extensions may include reinforcement of main lesson, in-depth investigations of movements or concepts, Qi Kung, applications, basic Tui Shou with an emphasis on the 8 Basic Energies, Tai Chi Dao (Sabre) or Liang Yi Jien (Dual-Extremity Sword).
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BAGUA ZHANG/HSINGYI CHUAN
Sunday 11:00am-12:00pm (Extension – 12:30pm)
Thursday 6:00-7:00pm (Extension – 7:30pm)
This class provides training in Bagua Zhang. Training includes stances, footwork and basic exercises, Ba Ma Zhang (Eight Mother Palms), Ba Shin Zhang (Eight Essential Palms), and may include Hsingyi Chuan Wu Hsing Chuan (Five Elements Fist). The emphasis is on physical understanding of Bagua Zhang fundamentals and the maintenance of root in motion and continuous change in application.
Extensions may include reinforcement of main lesson, in-depth investigations of movements or concepts, Qi Kung, applications, Ba Shin Lien Huan, Wu Hsing Lien Huan Chuan, Bagua Dao (Sabre), Ying Zhang, or Ziwu Yuan Yang Yue (Deerhorn Knives).
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PRAYING MANTIS KUNG FU
Tuesday and Thursday 7:30 – 8:30pm (Extension – 9:00pm)
This class provides training in Tanglang Chuan (Praying Mantis Fist). Each class incorporates rigorous traditional training including stances, footwork, punches and kicks, solo and partner drills, and extensive forms training. The emphasis is on accurate usage and developing proper martial spirit and a solid foundation for achieving the higher levels of skill.
Extensions may include reinforcement of main lesson, in-depth investigations of movements or concepts, Qi Kung, applications and usage, training in more advanced forms, Lan Men Dao (Guarding the Gate Sabre), San Ts’ai Jien (Three Powers Sword), Miao Dao (Sprout Sabre), Ba Guun (Double Sticks), or Feng Mo Guun (Wind Devil Staff).
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WEAPONS CLASS
Wednesday 7:30 – 8:30pm (Extension – 9:00pm)
This class provides training in Traditional Chines Weapons. Each class incorporates rigorous traditional training including stances, basics, solo and partner drills, and extensive forms training. The emphasis is on accurate usage and developing proper martial spirit and a solid foundation for achieving the higher levels of skill. Weapons taught (at instructor’s discretion) include: Miao Dao (2 hand sabre), Dao (single hand sabre), Jien (straight sword), Shuang Guun (double sticks), Guun (staff/cudgel), Yue (Deerhorn Knives), and Qiang (spear).
Extensions may include reinforcement of main lesson, in-depth investigations of movements or concepts, introduction of new weapons/forms, Qi Kung, applications and usage, or training in more advanced forms.
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DAYTIME CLASSES
YANG STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN & QI KUNG
Monday 9:00-9:45am and Thursday 11:00-11:45am
This class teaches the Yang 32 Movement Short Form through slow and gentle repetition and guided instruction. Classes geared toward those with movement challenges and those seeking a healthy, relaxed exercise. The martial aspects of the art although discussed, are not the focus of this class. Instead, individual cultivation is the primary goal. All are welcome including Seniors (65+) and those with mobility challenges (Senior discounts available).
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CHEN STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN & QI KUNG
Monday 11:00-11:45am and Friday 11:00-11:45am
This class teaches the Chen style Tai Chi and Qi Kung. Specifically, the “Tai Chi Square” and the 36 Movement Short Form through slow and gentle repetition and guided instruction. Classes geared toward those with movement challenges and those seeking a healthy, relaxed exercise. The martial aspects of the art although discussed, are not the focus of this class. Instead, individual cultivation is the primary goal. All are welcome including Seniors (65+) and those with mobility challenges (Senior discounts available).
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YOUTH CLASSES
DRAGONLINGS (4-8 years)
Saturday 10:00-11:00am
Tuesday 4:00-5:00pm
This class teaches the fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts to young children with an emphasis on having fun while developing a diligent spirit and sincere heart through the Traditional Chinese Martial Arts.
Students learn Tsung I Chuan (Justice Path Fist), Tanglang Chuan (Praying Mantis Fist), and Traditional Chinese weapons. Training includes punches and kicks, footwork, solo and partner drills, and extensive forms training.
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ELEMENTAL DRAGONS (8 years and older)
Saturday 11:00-12:00pm (Extension – 12:30pm)
Tuesday 5:00-6:00pm
This class teaches the fundamentals of Traditional Chinese Martial Arts. Students learn Tsung I Chuan (Justice Path Fist), Chang Chuan (Long Fist), Tanglang Chuan (Praying Mantis Fist), and Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan. Training includes punches and kicks, footwork, solo and partner drills, and extensive forms training. Emphasis is on having fun while developing a diligent spirit and sincere heart through the Traditional Chinese Martial Arts.
Extensions may include reinforcement of main lesson, in-depth investigations of movements and concepts, applications, partner forms, more advanced forms from the systems listed above, Miao Dao (Sprout Sabre), Tai Chi Dao (Sabre), Feng Mo Guun (Wind Devil Staff).
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CONTINUING CLASSES
OPEN LAB FOR ALL CLASSES
Friday 7:30-9:00pm
Concurrent enrollment in another class and/or attendance at a school seminar or similar function required to be eligible to attend this class. This class provides an opportunity for all students in all classes to receive extra training in all aspects of the art. This class also provides continuing instruction in material taught in seminars but not available in main class. Not run as a formal class, students are expected to warm-up independently and move directly into working on their chosen focus for the day – either self-directed or under the direction of their instructor.
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RESTRICTED CLASSES
INTERMEDIATE / ADVANCED CHEN STYLE TAI CHI CHUAN
Monday 7:30-8:30pm (Extension – 9:00pm)
This class teaches and refines the Lao Jia (Old Frame). After Lao Jia, students move on to learn Pao Chui (Cannon Fist) and may also have the opportunity to learn Hu Lei Jia (Thunder Style Tai Chi). Focus is on assisting each student to cultivate their martial skill level and understanding of Chen Style Tai Chi Chuan.
Extensions may include reinforcement of main lesson, in-depth investigations of movements and concepts, applications, advanced Tui Shou (Pushing Hands), Kun Wu Jien (“My Brother’s” Sword), and usage.
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DISCIPLE TRAINING
Sunday 9:00-11:00am - Instructor: Da Shi Xiong Kevin Walle
Discipleship training is restricted to accepted Disciples in the Wu Tan Lineage of Grandmaster Liu, Yun-Qiao. Training consists primarily of Baji Chuan, Pikua Zhang, and Six Harmony Lance as well as some advanced Bagua Zhang and certain weapons.
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