Tai Chi

Tai Chi, pinyin Taijiquan, is a traditional Chinese martial art. Recognized for many health benefits, including balance, bone density, relaxation, circulation and self-awareness, the practice is embraced around the world. 

INTRODUCTORY CLASSES: Students learn proper warmups, including Qigong and Exercises for mobility, strength and coordination, then progress to the essential movements of Yang style and the short 10 and 24 movement routines.

INTERMEDIATE CLASSES:  Yang Taijiquan, Sun Taijiquan, Combined Taijiquan, Fu Taijiquan,  Liangyiquan, Taijiquan 2-person Routine, and Pushing hand exercises.

WEAPONS FORMS:  Broadsword, sword, spear,  fan, sword fencing

Qigong

Qigong is a traditional Chinese health exercise that enhances wellness. Based on the same theories as Traditional Chinese Medicine, Qigong employs simple movements combined with breathing techniques and visualizations. Improved flexibility, circulation, balance and digestion are often reported by practitioners, along with better posture and relaxation.  

FORMS: Rooting Pine Qigong, Reeling Silk Qigong, The 8 Brocades, Taoist Meditation

Bagua

Baguazhang, the 8-diagram palm, is a traditional Chinese martial art which shares many fundamental principles with Taijiquan. A more vigorous level of training promotes cardiovascular health, and this "art of change" improves brain function.

FORMS:  Yin/Yang palms, Old 8 palms, Combined baguazhang, New 8 palms, Dragon palm
WEAPONS FORMS:  Staff, broadsword, big broadsword, sword,  deer horn hooks, Dragon shape long tasseled sword,  spear

Xing Yi

Xingyiquan is aptly named. The "form of the will" style of martial art is direct and powerful. A perfect complement to Baguazhang, Xingyi is a rigorous discipline which displays a calm intensity. 

FORMS: 5 elements, 12 animals, 8 forms, Linking 5 elements, Zashichui, Combined xingyiquan, duel routines  

WEAPONS FORMS: Xingyi staff, saber, sword and spear

Huo style Baji Quan

Bajiquan is often called "the bodyguard's style" after being favored by many guards of Emperors and the nobility. Similar in many characteristics to Xingyiquan, Baji is a very direct no-nonsense style that is noted for explosive power.  

FORMS:  Ba Da Kai, Jingang Bashi, Xiao baji, Da baji, Baji 2-person set

WEAPONS FORMS:  Baji saber, staff, sword and spear.