We teach traditional Yang style Taijiquan (or T'ai Chi Chuan). Our classes include the 24 section form, the 103 section form, the Taiji sabre and sword forms, Mr. Masich's two-man form and his two-man sword form, qigong (chi kung) exercises and tui sou or push hands exercises.
     Taiji is a traditional Chinese martial art practiced for health, self-defense and as meditation. Taiji is an advanced form of qigong (energy work), part of traditional Chinese medicine. Taiji improves your posture and body mechanics, increases strength, flexibility and improves mental focus. Taiji is a low impact aerobic exercise. It is used for the prevention and treatment of cancer, heart problems, diabetes, chronic fatigue syndrome, fibromyalgia, osteoporosous and other health problems. 
     The forms are practiced slowly to develop coordination, the whole body moves as one. Moving slower is also more strenuous. 
     Taiji has many martial applications. The push hands training can teach you to deal with violence or force in a non-violent way.

Yang Style Taijiquan

The Academy of Asian Martial Arts