If you had asked me a few months ago what I was most looking forward to my answer would have been "the end of this long, cold, unforgiving,  winter." But things change and we have even experienced some warm sunny weather this week.  Winter now seems a long way past.

We cannot always depend on the weather to bring us joy.  We also cannot expect others to make us happy.  What is it that keeps you going when life just seems so difficult?  For me having a positive outlook is essential.  And secondly getting good well-rounded exercise.

At Chinatown Tai Chi Center we offer a very full experience in Tai Chi Chuan (Yang Style) both empty hand and weapons forms.  We also teach Chi Kung.  

And because we have gained some students in the last years who come with their own martial training in other arts we have included some of that training in our curriculum as well.

Training should be fun and enjoyable as well as a good workout.

We are all excited to return to in-person classes beginning in July 2021.  We have been on zoom and we have been in the park practicing our art and now we are ready to come back in person to teach and practice tai chi chuan.

If you are interested in beginning tai chi or returning after the long break we welcome you.  Our first classes start on Saturday, July 3rd.  (Yes, it is a holiday weekend so if you cannot make it on the 3rd that is OK we will be glad to see you on the 10th)

You can reach us by email at phyllis.calph@yahoo.com or call 615-699-2863.

At Chinatown Tai Chi Center we believe that taking some time for yourself is most important. We like to challenge each student to learn something new in every class.  Learning all of the aspects that make up tai chi chuan takes time but in every class you can add to your own understanding of the art.  The variety is endless too, so you never become bored practicing tai chi chuan because once you feel accomplished in one thing there are many principles to grasp and forms to learn.

If someone should ask you, "why do you practice Tai Chi Chuan" what would you say?  The answers would vary but almost certainly "because it makes me feel good" would be a constant refrain. Feeling good is important and not to be taken lightly.  No one can escape the duties and tasks that keep us busy throughout the day and evening.  Even our minds get tired.  I find that I only need a small space and the thought of a favorite tai chi form and I begin to move.  It is not out of duty but out of a feeling of well being that I begin to step and turn, shift and stretch, parry and punch, lift and kick.  Soon I am feeling better and I'm ready to face what part of the day comes next because my mind and body are definitely feeling better.  

At Chinatown Tai Chi Center we believe that taking some time for yourself is most important. We like to challenge each student to learn something new in every class.  Learning all of the aspects that make up tai chi chuan takes time but in every class you can add to your own understanding of the art.  The variety is endless too, so you never become bored practicing tai chi chuan because once you feel accomplished in one thing there are many principles to grasp and forms to learn.

If someone should ask you, "why do you practice Tai Chi Chuan" what would you say?  The answers would vary but almost certainly "because it makes me feel good" would be a constant refrain. Feeling good is important and not to be taken lightly.  No one can escape the duties and tasks that keep us busy throughout the day and evening.  Even our minds get tired.  I find that I only need a small space and the thought of a favorite tai chi form and I begin to move.  It is not out of duty but out of a feeling of well being that I begin to step and turn, shift and stretch, parry and punch, lift and kick.  Soon I am feeling better and I'm ready to face what part of the day comes next because my mind and body are definitely feeling better. 

So the invitation is open.  Come and find out what practicing tai chi is all about.  Questions are welcome.

Practice, Practice, Practice and Patience - Practice and Patience makes Perfect

If only I had a little more time I think I'd like to learn Tai Chi Chuan.  I hear that a lot. So I ask "why do you want to learn tai chi chuan?" Usually, the answer is  " I want to reduce the stress in my life" or  "improve my flexibility", I want to improve my balance and learn to meditate"  or " I just want to use tai chi for relaxation"  and some even say "improve my health and for self-defense".  I myself practice tai chi for all of these reasons and more.   There is one more reason that I practice tai chi chuan and that reason is because it is fun.  I really have fun and get great enjoyment from my tai chi practice. 

So the invitation is open.  Come and find out what practicing tai chi is all about.  Questions are welcome.

Practice, Practice, Practice and Patience - Practice and Patience makes Perfect