Tai Chi Cane Form – Saturday Mornings
Sat, January 25, 2025 @ 11:00 am – Sat, May 3, 2025 @ 12:00 pm
Class Description
Join us for a unique Tai Chi Cane Form course focused on use of the cane as a self-protection weapon. In this dynamic two-person Tai Chi cane form, you will learn to harness your chi while mastering techniques that can be performed in just a few minutes. This class is designed for those with prior Tai Chi experience, as we will emphasize balance, comfort, and the fluidity of movement essential to effective weapon training.
Throughout the course, you’ll deepen your understanding of Tai Chi principles while gaining practical self-defense skills. If time allows, we will also explore a second single-person cane form.
Embrace the art of Tai Chi while empowering yourself with new techniques for safety and well-being.
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Course Objective for Students
Learn to maintain your balance while holding a cane and performing Tai Chi postures. Enhance your understanding of the open hand form. Explore extending your chi to the end of the cane.
Instructor Biography
Jay Soderberg has been studying Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong since 2006. He has studied several Yang style forms during this time, including the traditional Long Form (108 moves), the 24-Form, and Chen Man Ching’s 37-Form. He has studied with Fong Ha—a widely respected Instructor living in Berkeley, CA—who teaches world-wide. Jay has been certified to teach Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan by Fong Ha since 2012. Since then, Jay has been assisting his teacher, Keith Root. Jay also began teaching in other communities in 2014 to help spread the benefits of Tai Chi Chuan. His experience with teaching Yang style includes form work, applications, push hands, saber, sword, meditation, Yiquan, and Qigong.
Cost
Schedule
Class Dates: Saturdays, 1/25, 2/1, 2/8, 2/15, 2/22, 3/1, 3/8, 3/15, 3/22, 3/29, 4/19, & 5/3/2025
Skip Dates: 4/5, 4/12, & 4/26/2025
Registration Information
PHONE: 763-221-0626
MAIL: 16235 9th Ave No, Plymouth, MN 55447 (via check)
VIA CREDIT CARD:
Organizer
Jay Soderberg
soderbergjay@comcast.net