In over a decade of martial and longevity arts practice, I have trained with many many teachers, and never one more knowledgable, graceful, or of a more genuine lineage than Master Michael Paler.
– Gabriel Shaw

CLASS PACKAGES & Prices

Tai Chi Class Schedule

TIME LEVEL CLASS DESCRIPTION
5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Intermediate to Advanced Partner Tai Chi Training with Instructor Howard Drossman
 

 

TIME LEVEL CLASS DESCRIPTION

9:30 a.m. to 10:40 a.m.

Beginner to Advanced Tai Chi 108 Form and Warmup (BEGINNERS START HERE)

 

10:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m.

 

Intermediate to Advanced Yang Family Tai Chi – Old Six Roads

 

11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m.

 

Beginner to Advanced Tai Chi  Staff

 

12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m.

 

Intermediate to Advanced Tai Chi Sword
TIME LEVEL CLASS DESCRIPTION
9:30 – 10:40 AM Beginner to Advanced Tai Chi 108 Form and Warmup (BEGINNERS START HERE)
10:45 – 11:45 AM Intermediate Through  Advanced Tai Chi 22 Form (Old 6 Roads)
11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Advanced Tai Chi Fast Form and Tai Chi Power Training
TIME LEVEL CLASS DESCRIPTION
9:30 – 10:40 AM Beginner to Advanced Tai Chi 108 Form and Warmup (BEGINNERS START HERE)
10:45 – 11:45 AM Intermediate to Advanced Tai Chi 22 Form (Old 6 Roads)
11:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Beginner to Advanced Tai Chi Saber
TIME LEVEL CLASS DESCRIPTION
9:30 a.m.  to 10:40  a.m. Beginner to Advanced Tai Chi 108 Form and Warmup (BEGINNERS START HERE)
10:45 a.m. – 11:45 a.m. Intermediate to Advanced Tai Chi 22 Form (Old 6 Roads)
1:45 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. Beginner to Advanced Tai Chi 2 Person Exercises
12:15 p.m. to 12:45 p.m. Intermediate to Advanced Tai Chi 2 Person Form

There are no classes on Sundays and Tuesdays.

We also offer private lessons:

Class Descriptions

  • Yang Family Tai Chi “108 Form” and Warm Up: This class is perfect for both beginners and those with some Tai Chi experience. The Tai Chi Warmup and 108 Formwork develop an open, relaxed body. Regularly practicing the Tai Chi warmup and 108 Form can give you the majority of the physical and mental benefits of Tai Chi.
  • Yang Family Tai Chi 22 Form “Old 6 Roads” is the original Yang Family Tai Chi Form. This class strongly emphasizes mental relaxation and focus.
  • Yang Family Tai Chi Staff – Yang Family Tai Chi Staff, Solo, and Partner Drills.
  • Yang Family Tai Chi Sword – This is the classical Yang family Tai Chi Straight Sword Form.
  • Yang Family Tai Chi Saber – Traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Saber Form and Partner Drills.
  • Yang Family Tai Chi Fast Form is a vigorous and difficult method of training the Yang Family techniques usually reserved for more advanced students. It is also known as the Tai Chi fighting form. The student must know the 108 Form before taking this class.
  • Tai Chi 2-Person Exercises – Simple partner exercises (Tui Shou) to assist one in applying the energies of the form to another person and using a partner to develop a deeper understanding of your solo form.
  • Tai Chi 2-Person Form—This is a traditional 2-Person Form (San Shou) using movements from the 108 Form. It develops comfort and relaxation with a partner as you practice movements from the 108 Form as a 2-person partner exercise.
  • Tai Chi Partner Training with Instructor Howard Drossman– Tai Chi Partner exercises (Push Hands), Tai Chi fighting applications from the 108 Form, Tai Chi Ball and applications, Tai Chi Sword, Tai Chi Staff.

 

Levels

  • Beginner – has little to no Tai Chi experience with Yang Family Tai Chi
  • Intermediate – has some Tai Chi experience and ability, which is needed to understand the intermediate Tai Chi concept and movements
  • Advanced – having much experience and skill in the beginner and intermediate Tai Chi classes allows for a deep understanding of the advanced concepts, movements, and energies.

What we teach – Yang Family Tai Chi

Beginner / Entry Level Classes

Yang Family Tai Chi Principles & Exercises, Followed by 108 Form Follow-Along

Intermediate / Advanced Classes

Yang Family Old Six Roads Form & Follow-Along Class

All levels - Open Floor Practice

The purpose of this class is to continue to practice Yang Family Tai Chi techniques solo or with a partner.  This class is for students only.