Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan, a living martial and holistic art for everybody, every age, and every season of life.
Prof. Cheng Man-ching developed this traditional teaching method of the Yang Style 37 movement Short Form through a direct lineage from the Yang Family Style, sustained by teaching and practice.
We are inclusive by design and supportive by nature.
Being present in this moment, not tomorrow, not yesterday, short-circuits the stress pathways. That's what Tai Chi does that nothing else quite does. — UCLA Mind-Body Medicine Research
Class Overview
A structured approach to Tai Chi Chuan movement, alignment, and internal coordination developed through decades of continuous teaching.
Form (movement precision)
Principle (Bio-mechanics & alignment)
Function (application & structure)
Knowledgeable, encouraging instruction
Direct lineage teaching
Training is progressive. Students begin with foundational alignment and movement patterns, then develop continuity, sensitivity, and application through guided practice.
What is Tai Chi Chuan (taijiquan, 太极拳)?
Prof. Cheng Man-chingContrary to what you may have heard, T’ai Chi Ch’uan is not just for older adults. People of all ages and backgrounds can benefit.
Tai Chi Chuan (taijiquan, 太极拳) is a Chinese martial art and holistic exercise practice.
Tai Chi Chuan is more than just slow movement; it is a discipline grounded in centuries-old principles and practice.
Low impact excersise
Strength building
Core and leg strength
Improved balance
Improves sports performance and recovery
Flexibility
Focus
Stress reduction
Myth: "Tai Chi is slow exercise for older people." Research published in Frontiers in Public Health (2025) found Tai Chi significantly reduces stress, anxiety, and depression in people aged 15–24 and beyond. It builds core strength, trains balance, and develops body intelligence that no gym machine can replicate.
Myth: "You need to be flexible or fit to start." You don't. Our most successful students began with zero martial arts experience. The form meets you exactly where you are, then moves you forward.
Fact: A 2024 clinical trial found Tai Chi outperformed aerobic exercise for blood pressure reduction. A Harvard Health review confirmed benefits across all age groups for balance, flexibility, and muscle strength.
Fact: UCLA researchers are studying whether Tai Chi rivals CBT for treating depression and anxiety — not just managing it. The slow movement forces present-moment awareness that short-circuits stress pathways in the brain.
Fact: Tai Chi enhances sports and hobbies by refining balance, improving neuromuscular control, and reducing stress. Backed by clinical trials, this "meditation in motion" enhances physical endurance and prevents injury, helping everyone from runners to gardeners move with greater efficiency and less pain.