Tai Chi Montclair

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Tai Chi Montclair offers classes in traditional Yang Family Tai Chi to students of all ages and abilities in Montclair, New Jersey. The practice combines flowing movements designed to develop balance, strength, flexibility, focus, endurance, and calmness. Students are drawn to the practice for various reasons, including physical and mental health benefits recognized by major research institutions, the beauty of the movements themselves, and connections to martial arts traditions. The studio welcomes both beginners and experienced practitioners in mixed-level classes.

The studio's approach emphasizes patient, mindful learning with special attention given to beginners to ensure proper technique and injury prevention. Classes are based on the Yang Family Traditional Long Form passed down through six generations, beginning with a fifteen-minute qigong-inspired warm-up. The head instructor has studied Yang Family Traditional Tai Chi for thirty years and is recognized as an Associate Instructor by the International Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association. The studio maintains a respectful environment where students can progress at their own pace while building community with others.

Services offered include:

• Mixed-level Yang Family Traditional Long Form classes (103 movements)
• Qigong-inspired warm-up sessions
• Push hands fundamentals instruction
• Yang Family weapons forms training (sword and saber)
• Private instruction on Fridays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
• In-person classes at two Montclair locations and outdoor parks
• Zoom classes available for remote participation
• Weekly newsletter with practice videos and class updates