Forms Taught at the Tai Chi Association of Colorado Springs
Yang Family 108 Form (Most Popular Class. Excellent for beginners)
Yang Family 22 Form Old 6 Roads
Yang Family Tai Chi Fast Form
Yang Family Tai Chi Ball Form
Yang Family Tai Chi Two Person Partner Form
Yang Family Tai Chi Qigong (Breathing Exercises)
Yang Family Tai Chi Saber Form
Yang Family Tai Chi Two Person Partner Form
Yang Family Tai Chi Saber Partner Exercises
Yang Family Tai Chi Long Staff Solo Exercises
Yang Family Tai Chi Long Staff Partner Exercises
Yang Family Tai Chi Staff Form
Yang Family Tai Chi Walking Stick Form
Yang Family Tai Chi Spear Solo Exercises
Yang Family Tai Chi Spear Two Person Partner Exercises
Yang Family Tai Chi Spear Form
Yang Family Tai Chi Plum Blossom Spear Form
Yang Family Tai Chi Sword Form
Yang Family Tai Chi Sword Two Person Partner Exercises
Yang Tai Chi Fan
Yang Tai Chi Cane
Tai Chi Ruler
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.
Age Requirement for ALL Classes:
Our regular Tai Chi classes are designed for students ages 13 and older. We do not currently offer classes for children under 13. This age requirement helps us maintain the pace, focus, and learning environment our teen and adult students need. We previously offered separate children’s martial arts programs, but we no longer offer them.
