Tai Chi Center of Fresno
Form - Philosophy - Function
Tai Chi Chuan Instruction in the
Cheng Man-ching Tradition
Prof. Cheng Man-ching developed the traditional teaching method of the Yang Style Short Form through a direct lineage from the Yang Family Style, sustained by teaching and practice.
Overview
We teach traditional Tai Chi Chuan as a complete discipline integrating form, principle, and function. Instruction emphasizes precise movement, structural alignment, and coordinated body mechanics.
Who Are We?
The Tai Chi Center of Fresno, a nonprofit organization, represents more than 50 years of teaching tradition in the art of Tai Chi Chuan (taijiquan, 太极拳) in Fresno County. We are dedicated to teaching the transformative practice of the Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan in 37 Movements.
What is Tai Chi Chuan (taijiquan, 太极拳)?
Prof. Cheng Man-ching
Contrary 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 powerful, ancient Chinese martial art and holistic exercise practice.
Tai Chi Chuan is more than just slow movement; it is a discipline grounded in biomechanical principles that offers a low-impact, strength-building experience that promotes core and leg strength, a calm, centered sense of well-being, and improved balance, flexibility, focus, and stress reduction.
The key factors for anyone, regardless of age or ability, to practice Tai Chi Chuan are the ability to stand and exercise, as well as interest, focus, and engagement.