The School of T'ai Chi Chuan, Spokane
Beginning Form Drop-in Classes
Every
Tuesday 7:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Note: Winter Break - Next Class Tuesday January 13, 2009!
The School of T'ai Chi Chuan, Inc. is an international school founded by Professor Patrick Watson, a senior student of Grand Master Cheng Man Ch'ing. Incorporated in 1976, the School has teaching branches in 32 cities in 7 countries.
Visit our International Site at www.TaiChiFoundation.org.
The School of T'ai Chi Chuan teaches the Yang Style Short Form as modified by Master Cheng, and Arica® Trainings authored by Oscar Ichazo. All classes are taught by teams of specially-trained instructors. Click on why choose us to discover a bit about who we are.
Our school has offered classes in Spokane since 1984. You may drop-in any week to begin learning Tai Chi basics including the first part of the Yang Style Short Form. The complete form is taught in 30 to 40 hours. Each class is approximately one hour long. The First Third of the form is a complete unto itself. More advanced classes and intensives are also scheduled.
Our Beginning Form Drop-in Class will bring Tai Chi into your life through movement, meditation, breath and relaxation. Each session will focus on Tai Chi—its principles and supporting practices. Breath awareness will bring us into the present. Body awareness will keep us awake and healthy. You will leave with tools and experience that may be applied to each moment of your everyday life. Cost is $7 per class (or $50 for eight classes).
Winter Classes 2008-2009:
Drop-in Classes:
Tai Chi Beginning Form - continuing each Tuesday from 7:00-8:00 p.m. Each class will be complete unto itself, and will energize while providing tools that can easily be taken with you. Part of each class will be devoted to learning the Tai Chi form. Join us for one or many—each costs $7 (or $50 for eight classes). Wear loose clothing and bring some heavy socks to be worn instead of shoes. Check our Drop-in Class Flyer for more information about this class.Continuing in the Fall:
Pushhands 2 - every Thursday from 7:15-8:30 p.m. (prerequisite is required).
Where:
Cedar Manor is located at 918 S Cedar near 10th in Spokane. Travel south on Maple from downtown, turn left on 10th, and then left on Cedar. Park and walk through the gate. We are in a studio behind the middle house on the west side of the street. See map at bottom.
Cost: Our Beginning Form classes costs $65 for 8 hours once a week with the first class free to try out (come with a friend and save $10 each). Our Drop-in Classes are $7 per class. Scholarships and payment plans are available upon request for students, single parents, seniors and others needing assistance. We offer simple rates with no surprises or contracts.
Information: It is often good to speak with one of us, to discover if
Tai Chi is for you and to see if our methods meet your needs. If you have questions, or to request a flyer call Alan,
Birgitt, Noel or Scott at 509-747-3715. Our e-mail address is:
Note: If you have trouble with the email, please call... there have been problems.
Tai Chi Summer Vacations:
Each summer the School sponsors intensive programs in the United States and Europe. Whether you are an absolute beginner or advanced student, join our international family for learning in a relaxing, beautiful, and natural setting. Call for information or a brochure or visit www.TaiChiFoundation.org/vacations.htm. It is a great way to learn Tai Chi, meet great people, and have a lot of fun!
Apprenticeship Program:
Our School was founded at the request of Grand Master Cheng Man Ch'ing by senior student Patrick Watson as a school with the mission of teaching teachers. This tradition continues and is an option to our more advanced students. These trainings are typically held on the East Coast and in Europe.