Arlington Community Education

Tai chi is both a cultural experience and an excellent way to exercise and improve balance and coordination. Classes are taught by a 6th-generation tai chi master and native of China. All classes will focus on accuracy, consistency, and fluency to further strengthen your body’s balance. Appropriate for all fitness levels. All Levels: This introduction covers the first 16 postures of the 88 postures in the traditional Yang style tai chi long form. Learn steps, hand movements, balance, and form. The instructor provides individual attention and a strong sense of the history and context in Chinese culture for these movements. Level 2: For students who have experience with the first part of Yang style tai chi and who are ready to move on to postures 17 to 50. Level 3: We continue with postures 51 to 88 of Yang style tai chi.