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Tai Chi Class Sign-up Information:

If you would like to sign-up for a Tai Chi class, please provide the following information: Name, Phone Number and E-mail Address. Send this information by E-mail to: signup@universaltaichi..com or call (510) 232-3548. This will ensure a place for the Orientation and first class. Please print out and complete the registration form and bring it with you to Orientation. Thank you for your interest.

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Beginning Students

Class Description

Beginning Tai Chi Form and Tai Chi Chi Gung Exercises - The Cheng Man-ch'ing, Yang-style short form is a 37-posture set taught in 24 classes, divided into two 12-class sessions. Section A: This section can be enrolled in at any time and is taught in two consecutive 6-class sessions, totaling 12 classes. Section A consists of forms 1 thru 16 and Section B: forms 17 thru 37. Essential Tai Chi principles are practiced while learning the sequence. The beginning form is primarily a basic health exercise class with an introduction into Tai Chi philosophy and demonstration of self-defense applications. New sessions start in January, April and September. Please check the class schedule below for Tai Chi Chuan Beginning Class details and specific dates.

Beginning Form Session Rates:

The complete Tai Chi 37-posture form can be learned in 24 classes and will be taught in two 12-week sessions (not including holidays, term breaks and vacations.) Section A Section A can be enrolled in at any time and is taught in two consecutive 6-class sessions, totalling 12 classes. Section A consists of Forms 1 thru 16. Section B consists of Forms 17 thru 37. Fees are due at time of registration. Arrangements can be made for those in financial need.

Please contact us for information on session rates by E-mail to: signup@universaltaichi..com or call (510) 232-3548.

Pay Online for Beginning Classes:

Additional Discounts:

For family or friends when registering together, Watergate residents, Mill Valley Community Church members, seniors, students and children (one discount per person):

General Information & Terms:

• All fees are payable in advance.
• Initial payment is due upon registration.
• Courtesy make-up classes are given within your paid month, session or term and not in lieu of current class fees. (Continuing students may utilize courtesy make-up classes when holidays and teacher's vacation occurs.)
• Class credit may be given for unused classes in case of illness, emergency or unexpected events only if UTCSG is notified. Remaining class credit will be given based upon date notified.
• No refunds or pro-ratings. Class credit or refund will be given if classes are cancelled and instructor is not available (holidays or vacation not included).

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Continuing Students

Form Correction - Continued practice and study of the 37-posture set develops relaxation, alignment and balance. Further concentration and expansion of Tai Chi principles are emphasized while coordination and unification of the body provides a rigorous and stimulating exercise. Standing Meditation techniques are introduced. Tai Chi philosophy and Taoist thought are further discussed in relationship to self-cultivation. For continuing students able to perform the complete 37-posture set. A comprehensive on-going class.

Sensing Hands Practice (sensing energy exercise) - This two-person exercise applies Tai Chi principles to the awareness and movement of the energy between two people in order to develop "Listening Energy." While working with a partner the focus is on practicing with a sensitive, conscious state of mind, moving in perfect synchronization while emptying the body of tension and stabilizing your own center. The ability to listen allows one to neutralize incoming force without resistance or the use of muscular force. The self-defense application is that by remaining relaxed after neutralizing an incoming force, one can follow the tension of that force, back to off-balance an opponent. For continuing students (pre-requisite: 3 months of Form Correction class) - ongoing.

Continuing Student Rates:

When paying monthly, fees are due on same day of the month as the enrollment date (example: enrollment date is May 9th; monthly dues to be paid on or before the 9th of each month thereafter). Term rates can be made by initial installment with the balance paid within 30 days, or by arrangement. For further information see General Information & Terms

Please contact us for information on session rates by E-mail to: signup@universaltaichi..com or call (510) 232-3548.

Pay Online for Continuing Classes:

Additional Discounts:

For family or friends when registering together, Watergate residents, Mill Valley Community Church members, seniors, students and children (one discount per person):

Sensing Hands Class Rates:

Sensing Hands Class rates are in addition to Form Class rates

Please contact us for information on session rates by E-mail to: signup@universaltaichi..com or call (510) 232-3548.

Drop-In Rates (for currently enrolled students):

Drop-In classes are available for currently enrolled and visiting students

Please contact us for information on drop-in classes by E-mail to: signup@universaltaichi..com or call (510) 232-3548.

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The Cheng Man-ch'ing Yang-Style Short Form

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