MARTIAL ARTS

Tai Chi Chuan

Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient Chinese healing art, it is augmented by the fact that it is also a moving meditation.  This combination helps one’s body heal itself.  The slowly performed coordinated flowing movements facilitate the circulation of blood and energy (chi) and also create better overall balance and flexibility.  In ancient Traditional Chinese Medicine, the focus is to help prevent disease through practices such as Tai Chi Chuan, meditation, and Chi Kung, all of which are taught in these classes.

2023 Summer Tai Chi

Tai Chi during the 2023 Summer is offered in two formats.

Please Note: Both options are for experienced patrons; No instruction is given.

Summer Tai Chi Chuan

• Join other experienced Tai Chi players to enjoy the energy and peace.
• Tuesdays from June 6 through August 22; There is no gathering on July 4.
• This class runs from 8 - 9 AM and is for those who are experienced Tai Chi players.
• Cost: Free
• Location: Evergreen Lake House. 

Tai Chi for Arthritis Alumni (18 Years and Older)

• Help reduce pain and improve many aspects of your health with this program
• Tuesdays and Thursdays from June 13 to August 31
• This class runs from 9:30-10:30 AM and is for those that have already taken Tai Chi for Arthritis.
• Cost: $10.00 for the entire summer session
• Location: Hiwan Homestead 

Register Online for Tai Chi Classes

Tai Chi Chuan Instructors

Ellen Arnold became fascinated with Tai Chi when working in Hong Kong in 2009, seeing groups "play tai chi” in the parks. She returned to the States and started taking classes in Yang Style Tai Chi in Rochester, New York. In 2017, Ellen became Certified as a trainer for Tai Chi for Arthritis and Fall Prevention. She taught TCA in Upstate New York through the YMCA and Lattimore Physical Therapy. Ellen moved to Evergreen in 2019, with her husband (since their sons and grandchildren live here). Certification is through Tai Chi for Health.

Sue Knepley has practiced Chan Man’ch’ing Yang Short Form for over twenty years. She is a retired Community College educator and has lived in Evergreen for more than forty years.