My Tai Chi classes: forms, structure, how a lesson runs
Here you will find every form I teach, with structure, duration and what you need to start.
I teach the traditional Yang style of T’ai Chi Ch’uan after Cheng Man-ch'ing and Yang Chengfu. My particular emphasis is on learning the form correctly. T’ai Chi Ch’uan is an internal martial art. Every movement of the form carries several applications. Knowing the applications deepens the understanding of the form and serves, above all, a clear and precise execution.
Tai Chi is a gentle and safe form of exercise that is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels.
Whether you are a beginner or already have experience in Tai Chi: you are welcome. I invite you to get to know the art of Tai Chi in a relaxed and friendly atmosphere, or to deepen it.
The short form according to Cheng Man-ch'ing — the way in
The complete short form only takes about 8 minutes and can be ideally integrated into your everyday life.
The short form lessons according to Cheng Man-ch'ing are divided into four parts, each of which is taught in a 10-week group course:
| Short form: Part 1 | Learn the basics and the first movement sequences of the short form. |
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| Short form: Part2 | Repetition of the first part of the short form. Learn the second part. |
| Short form: Part3 | Repeat the first two parts of the short form. Learn the full short form with its 37 positions. |
| Short form: correction | Deepen all three parts of the short form. Learn basic applications and partner exercises. |
The long form according to Fu Zhongwen — for advanced students
All three parts of the long form take approximately 24 minutes to complete.
Learning takes place in the following group courses, each consisting of ten exercise units:
| Long form: Part1 | Learn the basics and the first movement sequences of the Tai Chi form Long Form according to Fu Zhongwen. |
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| Long form: Part2 | Repetition of the first part of the long form. Learn the second part. |
| Long form: Part3 | Repeat the first two long form parts. Learn the full Long Form with its 108 positions. |
| Long form: correction | Deepen all three parts of the long form. Get helpful tips and precise correction. |
Sword form I according to Dr. Qi Jiang Tao
The form is divided into two parts and takes about 4 minutes in total. Participation in these courses requires the possession of a wooden or plastic Tai Chi practice sword.
| Sword Form 1: Part 1 | Learn the basics and the first movement sequences of Tai Chi sword form1 according to Dr. Qi Jiang Tao. |
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| Sword Form 1: Part 2 | Repetition of the first part of the sword form1 according to Dr. Qi Jiang Tao. Learn the complete sword form1 with its 67 movement sequences. |
Sword form II according to Fu Zhongwen
The form is divided into two parts and takes about 4 minutes in total. Participation in these courses requires the possession of a wooden or plastic Tai Chi practice sword.
| Sword Form 2: Part 1 | Explain the first movements of Tai Chi sword form 2 according to Fu Zhongwen. |
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| Sword Form 2: Part 2 | Repetition of the first part of the Tai Chi sword form2 according to Fu Zhongwen. Learn the complete sword form2 with its 67 movement sequences. |
How a class proceeds
A class lasts 100 minutes. It usually opens with loosening and energy exercises, followed by teaching of the form, partner exercises and a break; meditation exercises are added depending on the session. The partner exercises are sequences of movements carried out in pairs. For advanced Tai Chi students I also teach Tui Shou (Push Hands): two people keep contact at the arms and learn to sense the partner's flow of energy, to yield to the partner's pressure, and to keep their own structure.
Prices and conditions
Current prices and conditions are on Prices.
There you will find the options for group and private lessons and the terms of the trial class.
Good to know before the first session
In all courses, particular emphasis is placed on learning the respective form correctly in order to enable independent practice at home.
In the advanced courses, more work is done on the aspect of the internal execution of T'ai Chi Ch'uan.
Participation in all courses is at your own risk.
Please bring comfortable clothing.
Seminars, workshops and corporate courses
Alongside the regular classes I give multi-day seminars, single workshops and courses for companies. There are no fixed dates for these at the moment — they are arranged individually, for groups, clubs or a company's staff. Content and length depend on the time available and on whether the participants have prior experience.
If you are planning a seminar, a workshop or something for your company, write to me.
Current venues, weekdays and times are listed under Course locations.
Tai Chi Brenk · Christopher Brenk · Gartenstr. 10 · 34305 Niedenstein · Phone: +49 5603 9190427
