Zhang Sanfeng created the first Tai Chi and internal martial arts form – Sanfeng Tai Chi 13 – in the 12th century, in Wu Dang.
The legend goes that he saw a magpie and a snake fighting and saw that the snake’s soft style could not be overcome by the bird. Finally, from stillness, the snake lunged and killed the bird. In this he saw that the nature of softness also includes the needle point of hardness. That night Zhang Sanfeng had a dream (a visit from the immortals) in which he was taught the 13 forms.
This class is not suitable for beginners. Traditionally, one would study Qi Gong and/or Wu Shu (internal martial art) for several years before beginning their Tai Chi journey. The expression is: the first 10 years you can say “I’ve been taught a little Tai Chi”; the second 10 years you can say “I’ve learned a little Tai Chi”; the third 10 years “I know a little Tai Chi”.
FOR STUDENTS WHO’VE ALREADY LEARNED THE FORM
NEW SCHEDULE: Beginning February 17, 2024 every other Saturday 9:15-10:15 am Eastern
- February 10 & 17
- March 2 & 16 & 30
- April 13 & 27
- May 11 (the 25th is Memorial Day weekend and I will be at BottleRock that day)
- June 8 & 22
This is an hour long Tai Chi 13 Zoom Class.
| Single ZOOM or in-person Class $15 | 10 ZOOM or in-person Class Card $108 |