Tai Chi (also seen as T'ai Chi, T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Taijiquan, or Taiji) is a martial art that trains the practitioner to use the body in a relaxed, comfortable, and inherently powerful way. Solo forms are generally practiced quite slowly, to allow careful study of physical and energetic coordination. Formalized movement sequences like the '108' (the Yang Style Long Form) or the 5 Section Solo Form* provide a structure to practice and train the mind/body connection.

Tai Chi partner work emphasizes "sticking energy" to develop deep listening, understanding and receiving skills for connecting with another person. The Natural Arts Center teaches the Yang Style Taijiquan Full Curriculum and the Five Section Taijiquan Curriculum.

Currently, the following ongoing classes are available:

Beginning Tai Chi
Sensing Hands
Push Hands
Fundamental Tai Chi

Classes and workshops are periodically available in the following Yang Style Full Curriculum and Five Section* syllabus material:

• Tai Chi Core Principles
• Tai Chi Qigong
• Yang Style Solo Form ('108')
• Five Section Solo Form*
• Five Section Chen Style Form*

• 1-8 Preparatory Push Hands Drills
• Four Hands
• Moving Step
• Dalu
• Tai Chi Sanshou (the "88" choreographed sparring sequence)
• Five Section Partner Form*

• Tai Chi Saber solo form
• Tai Chi Saber partner drills
• Tai Chi Saber partnered form 

• Tai Chi Sword solo form (Yang "54")
• 5 Section Solo Sword Form*
• 5 Section 2 Person Sword Form*
• Tai Chi Sword partnered drills

• Tai Chi Spear solo work
• Tai Chi Spear partnered drills

 
Private and Semi-private lessons are available in all of the above Tai Chi material. If you would like to schedule for yourself or your group, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it .

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* developed by Sam Masich