Tai Chi for Intermediate Students – Wednesday Mornings at The Marsh
Wed, October 2, 2024 @ 9:00 am – Wed, December 31, 2025 @ 9:50 am
Class Description
Tai Chi for Intermediate Students dives into the graceful world of Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan, where we will immerse ourselves in the rich heritage of the Yang family tradition. This class is dedicated to the study of Section 1, and the first few moves of Section 2 of Cheng man Ching’s 37-move form (Contact Instructor with questions). Tai Chi for Intermediate Students emphasizes helping intermediate students experience the profound benefits of Tai Chi Chuan, including relaxation, enhanced flexibility, and improved balance.
Key Highlights:
- Focus on Yang Family Tradition: Delve into the core postures and methods handed down through generations of the Yang family, preserving the essence of this ancient art.
- Chang Man Ching’s 37-Move Form: Discover and master the 37 postures in section 1 and early section 2 of Chang Man Ching’s form, gaining insight into the subtleties and intricacies of Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan.
- Tai Chi Chuan for Holistic Well-being: Experience the physical, mental, and spiritual harmony that Tai Chi Chuan provides, promoting relaxation, increased flexibility, and heightened balance.
- Yang Style Elegance: Explore the graceful movements and moderate frame characteristic of Yang style Tai Chi Chuan, appreciated worldwide for its beauty and effectiveness.
Course Objectives (for Students/Attendees):
- Proficiency in Yang Short Form: Achieve a comprehensive understanding and practical proficiency in the 37 postures of the Yang Short Form.
- Mastery of Tai Chi Chuan Principles: Demonstrate a grasp of the fundamental principles of Tai Chi Chuan as they apply to each of the form’s 37 postures, integrating both physical and philosophical aspects of this ancient practice.
Join us on a journey of self-discovery and well-being as we embark on the path of Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan. This class offers you the opportunity to cultivate not only a deeper understanding of this timeless art but also a greater connection to your own inner harmony.
Click here to learn more about Qigong, Tai Chi Chuan and How They Relate
Here is a video of Cheng Man Ching performing his 37-Move Form: Cheng Man Ching
Instructor Biography
Jay Soderberg has been studying Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong since 2006. He studied several Yang style forms, including the traditional Long Form (108 moves), the 24-Form, and Cheng Man Ching’s 37-Form. He studied with Fong Ha – a widely respected Instructor that resided in Berkeley, CA – who taught world-wide. Jay was certified to teach Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan by Fong Ha in 2012. Beginning in 2014, Jay began teaching to help spread the benefits of Tai Chi Chuan. His experience with teaching Yang style includes form work, applications, push hands, saber, sword, and meditation, as well as Yiquan, and Qigong. Jay enjoys working with students of all abilities, explaining both the martial and health aspects of Tai Chi Chuan, and sharing its history.
Schedule
Class Dates: On-going Wednesday mornings 10:00 – 10:50 am
Skip Dates: Sporadic – see The Marsh’s online schedule
Registration Information
Non-Members must purchase a Guest-Pass prior to each class for $12.
Members of The Marsh can attend at no additional cost – contact the Marsh for membership pricing.