Tai Chi ClassES and Practice

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Experience the soft martial art of Tai Chi, a practice that gently works your muscles, enhances balance, concentration, and improves the flow of energy to sustain health, strengthen the body, and calm the mind. Join Stephen J. Goodson, senior student of the late Robert W. Smith, in a weekly class exploring the 37-Posture Tai Chi form developed by Cheng Man-ch’ing.

TAI CHI CLASSes (Every thursday)

2025 Schedule:

Quarter 1: Jan 9th to March 13th (Make up Class March 20th)
Quarter 2: April 10th to June 12th (Make up Class June 19th)
Quarter 3: July 10th to Sept 11th (Make up Class Sep 18th)
Quarter 4: Oct 2th - Dec 11th (Skipping Thanksgiving day)

(No street shoes on the studio floors. Loose, comfortable clothing is best. No recording equipment.)

Beginner Tai Chi Form Class (First 1/3 of the Form) 6-7pm

In this class, we focus on learning the first third of the Tai Chi form, building a strong foundation in movements and principles.

Intermediate TAI CHI FORM CLASs (2nd 1/3 of the form) 7-8pm

In this class, we focus on either the second or third section of the Tai Chi form, alternating between the two each quarter.
Prerequisite: Completion of the Beginners First 1/3 class.

Advanced Tai Chi Class (two person exercises) 8-9pm

Enrollment in this class includes access to one of the form class above.

In this advanced class, we deepen our understanding of the Tai Chi form while exploring its two-person exercises: Tui Shou, Da Lu, and San Shou. We will examine how Tai Chi's soft uprooting technique, Ti Fang, serves as the function within the form and the sole goal of the two-person practices, enriching our knowledge and skill while advancing both form and function.
Prerequisite: Completion of both Intermediate classes and concurrent enrollment in a form class.

As an opportunity to get in more practice, most Saturday mornings, Stephen can be found at Cabin John Tai Chi Court in Bethesda.

Open practice: 
Form & Push Hands
Cabin John Tai Chi Court
Bethesda, Maryland
Starting around 10:30 am