Tai Chi

The Martial Way dojo now offers classes in Tai Chi Study

*Per class and monthly membership options are available.  Contact us for more information.

What is Tai Chi

Tai chi (traditional Chinese太極simplified Chinese太极pinyinTàijí), short for Tai chi ch’üan (太極拳太极拳Tàijíquán), sometimes called “shadowboxing“,[1][2][3] is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for defense training, health benefits and meditation. Tai chi has practitioners worldwide from Asia to the Americas.

Early practitioners such as Yang Chengfu and Sun Lutang promoted the art for its health benefits beginning in the early 20th century.[4] Its global following may be attributed to overall benefit to personal health.[5] Many forms are practiced, both traditional and modern. Most modern styles trace their development to the five traditional schools: ChenYangWu (Hao)Wu, and Sun. All trace their historical origins to Chen Village.

Your Tai Chi Instructor

Luke has studied Qi Gong, Tai Chi form, sword form, fan form, applications, push hands, walking Tai Chi, walking sword form, and Bagua with Master William Ting for over 15 years and is dedicated to preserving the art for the next generation. He teaches ongoing classes for all levels of students and private lessons for the more advanced students. He has also studied Qi Gong for Healing with Fran Maher and Brian Coffey and has completed the second level of their training. Luke is a licensed physical therapist assistant and works to employ and integrate his knowledge of tai chi and the human body to help both patients and students in their endeavors to facilitate more efficient patterns of movement in their daily lives.

Class Schedule

MondayTuesdayWednesdayThursdayFridaySaturdaySunday
6:30pm-8:00pm
tai chi class
5:30pm-6:30pm
kids open class
(all belt levels)
5:30pm-6:30pm
kids open class
(all belt levels)
5:30pm-6:30pm
kids open class
(all belt levels)
5:30pm-6:30pm
kids open class
(all belt levels)
9:00am-10:00am
aikido/aikijutsu


8:00am-10:00am
wing chun class
8:15pm-9:15pm
tai chi sword class
7:00pm-8:30pm
aikido/aikijutsu
7:00pm-8:30pm
aikido/aikijutsu
7:00pm-8:00pm
aikido/aikijutsu
weapons
7:00pm-8:30pm
aikido/aikijutsu
10:15am-11:45am
aikido/aikijutsu

8:45pm-9:45pm
aikido/aikijutsu
8:45pm-9:45pm
wing chun class
8:15pm-9:45pm
aikido/aikijutsu
12:00pm-1:00pm
kids open class
(all belt levels)
1:30pm-2:30pm
kids open class
(all belt levels)
3:00pm-4:30pm
aikido/aikijutsu
(advanced only
brown belt and up)
5:00pm-6:00pm
blackbelt meeting
(monthly)
6:00pm-8:00pm
testing
(monthly)
  • Aiki Membership includes access to all adult aikido/aikijutsu classes.
  • Plus Package is for Aiki Members only and includes access to the Monday tai chi classes and Wednesday wing chun classes. Sunday wing chun is pay per class only.
  • Private and semi-private lessons available upon request.