Taijiquan (also seen as T'ai Chi, T'ai Chi Ch'uan, Tai Chi, 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.

Taijiquan 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.

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

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

• Ba Pan Jia Zi (1-8 Preparatory Push Hands Drills)
• Si-zheng Tui-shou (Four Hands)
• Da Lü (Large Rolling)
  
• Taijiquan Sanshou (the "88" choreographed sparring sequence)
• Five Section Partner Form*

• Taijidao Saber solo form
• Taijidao Saber partner drills
• Taijidao Saber partnered form 

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

• Taijiqiang Spear solo work
• Taijiqiang Spear partnered drills

 
Private and Semi-private lessons are available in all of the above 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