Current Class Offerings

Class times, locations and fees are listed here. Drop in fees are $7 per class. If you are interested in checking out a class, please come by and jump in for no charge.

Ba Gua Zhang
This ongoing Ba Gua class is a great way to start the day! We cover the basics of circle walking, the palm changes and their applications. This class pays special attention to footwork, throwing and joint locking techniques within the Ba Gua system. Newcomers are welcome to join any time. 

Times: Monday and Friday mornings, 6:15am to 7:30am

Cost: $40/ month (discounts for multiple classes)

Location: The Martial Arts Center

               210 S. Wallace 

               Bozeman, MT 59715

 

Beginning Tai Chi Chuan 

This Tai Chi class will be held twice a week over the lunch hour. We will cover the basics of stances, breathing, and partner work while learning chigong exercises and the Yangjia Michuan (Yang Family Hidden Style) form.  This class is mixed with both beginners and intermediate students, but is suitable for both. Times listed below are current as of April 2010.

Times: Tuesday and Thursday, 12:05pm to 12:55pm

Cost: $40/ month (discounts for multiple classes)

Location: The Martial Arts Center

               210 S. Wallace 

               Bozeman, MT 59715

*New Venue*

I have a second beginning Tai Chi class being offered at the Health Balance studio. Please contact their office for drop-in class rates and membership options. This class is a very basic level class working on the same concepts as other classes.

Times: Monday 12:05pm to 1:00pm, Wednesday 1:05pm to 2:00pm

Cost: contact Health Balance,  922-2078

Location:  Health Balance

                2030 Stadium Drive

                Bozeman, MT 59715 

 

Tai Chi Sword

Formerly advanced Tai Chi, this class has shifted focus to the sword training, and is now open to beginners. I co-teach this class with Paul Arnot, and we focus on basic cuts, patterns, and partner exercises. We are approaching swordwork from the Yangjia Michuan style, and working through the first two sections of the Michuan sword form. Applications and partner work, however, are style nonspecific. Any practitioners with experience in Tai Chi or other martial arts will gain a lot from the sword practice.

Times: Sunday 8:00am to 9:45am

Cost: Gold's Gym membership or punch pass card/ free in the park (summer                   Months)

Location: Gold's Gym                            Bogert Park

               1605 West Main St.               South Church 

               Bozeman, MT 59715

    

Push Hands Practice

This is a push hands practice session that is open to all students and geared toward encouraging training in a fundamental aspect of Tai Chi Chuan. The intent of this practice is to get experience and practice with other players, regardless of style, form or ability (including non-Tai Chi Chuan background). Meetings are once a month in a loose setting to explore fundamentals of push hands and get exposure to different body types and skill levels. Many different Chinese martial arts styles have their version of this practice (including Ba Gua Zhang, Wing Chun, and others) and this will be open to anyone with martial arts experience interested in joining us.

Meeting Times:     Second Sunday of every month

                            Check the Schedule page to verify

Cost: Free (or small donation)

Location: Aspen Ark Yoga Studio

                3945 W. Cascade St

                Bozeman, MT 59715

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Personalized Instruction

I am available to teach small group or private lessons in Tai Chi, Ba Gua, Chigong, or any other style I study. I am happy to tailor workouts to meet specific demands or to achieve specific health or therapeutic goals. Please contact me and we can discuss your goals.