Tai Chi Classes in Bellevue: Beginning Form (B-1)

$250.00
One time

Learn the 1st third of the Yang Style Short form of Tai Chi as taught by Prof. Cheng Man-Ching.

✓ B-1 is comprised of 10 classes, taught once a week
✓ Includes access to streaming video review for home use

Schedule & Location

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Class Description: The Cheng Man-Ching Form

We maintain a close connection with the Tai Chi Foundation (TCF) and use the curriculum developed by the TCF.  A carefully-designed sequence designed to help students develop their tai chi to a deep level, the TCF curriculum provides a clear, time-tested path.

Tai Chi is practiced as a “form,” a well-defined sequence of movements that flows from one posture to the next according to underlying principles. The Tai Chi form is taught in three segments, or thirds. The Beginning Form classes present the movements and relaxed flow of the Tai Chi form from one posture to the next. The classes are meant to be taken in sequence. Each class begins with a review of the previous one, then goes on to the new portion.

We teach the entire sequence of movements, where the hands go, where the feet go, and the principles (softness, straightness, relaxation) that makes doing the movements worthwhile. Each class hour provides teacher demonstrations, lots of practice repetitions, hands-on adjustments by teachers, and verbal guidance. We suggest that students practice what they know at home in the morning and the evening and we have a library of short review videos for home use. Practice is the heart and soul of learning and benefitting from Tai Chi.  

  • Beginning Form, 1st Third — 10 weekly classes

  • Beginning Form, 2nd Third — 10 weekly classes

  • Beginning Form, 3rd Third — 10 weekly classes

Our Team-Teaching Approach

We use team-teaching in most of our classes. This has several advantages. Firstly, students have at least two teachers to watch and listen to during class. Secondly, our teachers work together to improve the learning experience, ensuring that each class gets just what it needs. Working in a team also helps to keep the focus on passing the art to the students, rather than being an ego trip for any individual teacher.

Tai Chi Classes in Bellevue: Beginning Form (B-1)
$250.00
One time