Our classes focus on gentle movements that enhance balance, flexibility, and mental clarity, making tai chi chuan an ideal practice for healthy aging, stress reduction, and overall well-being.
Experience Balance and Wellness with Tai Chi Chuan
Tai Chi Chuan
”We love the class! (Sifu Adam) is a great instructor, caring and humorous. Our classmates were very welcoming also. If you are thinking of taking a martial arts class, and don't feel like your are "athletic", you can do this class!
Laura D.Former tai chi chuan student
What Students Will Learn
The core of our Tai Chi Chuan class is the long form of old Yang-style tai chi chuan. The 181 movements of the form provide students with a deep, comprehensive practice rooted in tradition that dates back hundreds of years. Alongside this foundational form, we incorporate elements of Hsing-i chuan—including the animal forms and elements—as well as baguazhang, offering students a well-rounded martial arts experience.
What sets our program apart is our emphasis on practical self-defense applications of the Tai Chi Chuan form. Rather than focusing purely on the meditative or health aspects, we teach students how to use tai chi movements effectively for personal protection and real-world situations. This holistic approach ensures that students not only develop physical balance and mental clarity, but also gain practical skills that can be applied for self-protection.
Class Structure
Students can expect the following from a class:
- Warm-ups
- Form review
- Applications of certain movements from the forms
- Periodic weapons instruction
Class Schedule
Our tai chi chuan classes are held on Tuesday evenings at the Metamora Park District office on the historic Metamora square.
Frequently Asked Questions
What's the minimum age to join this class?
This class is for students aged 18+.
I have an injury. Can I still join?
Absolutely.
Students in this class are typically ages 55+, and they may have some sort of injury.
We can work around whatever injury you have to help you be able to perform and receive value from the class.
How much does it cost?
We provide transparent pricing for all of our classes.
Families may sign up for a discount.
What should I wear?
Wear loose athletic wear that you’d feel comfortable moving in for approximately 50 minutes.
When it’s nice, we’ll have class in the park down the block.
Will I have to spar?
No.
We’ve found students in this class often don’t have an interest in sparring.
We will still perform controlled applications from the forms, but we won’t engage in free-form fighting.
If you would like to spar, please talk to Sifu Adam.
