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Join us Saturday, June 2, 2007, at 11 a.m., for an Introduction to Tai Chi. Tai chi is a powerful health art. It lubricates and stretches the joints, strengthens the body, increases the circulation of blood and internal energy, and is good for overall physical and mental health and balance.
If you would like to attend, click the "send us mail" link below or call Sifu Calph at 651-699-2863 with questions. A nominal fee of $5 will be charged for the hour and can be used against your first month's tuition.
Because of this special event, class times will change Saturday, 06/02/07.
The Intermediate class will meet at 9 a.m. and the 24-Form and Basics classes will begin at 10 a.m.
NOTICE TO CURRENT STUDENTS: Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend. There will be no classes Saturday, May 26, 2007, or Monday, May 28, 2007. Classes resume normal scheduling Wednesday, May 30, 2007.
You don't have to go to China to learn authentic tai chi chuan...
- Tai chi restores youth to your body
- Practicing tai chi can add years to your life
Monday, March 12, 2007, we're back at IHM and following our normal schedule. If you forgot about our location change and went to IHM by mistake, we apologize for the confusion.
We are also resuming our alternating fan form and push hands classes. This week, March 14, will be the Plum Blossom Fan Form class from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. Come prepared to have a good time and learn something new.
For the following dates, we will be meeting at
Unity Church-Unitarian
732 Holly Avenue
St. Paul
| Mon. 2/26 | Wed. 2/28 No Class | Sat. 3/3 |
| Mon. 3/5 | Wed. 3/7 No Class | Sat. 3/10 |
Click here for a map that shows where to park.
Monday, March 12, we are back to our regular schedule.
NUKED SPONGE SETS OFF FIRE ALARM FIRE DEPARTMENT TRAVELS 2 BLOCKS IN 10 MINUTES Fifteen minutes into the second hour of classes at Chinatown Tai Chi Center, Monday, February 19, 2007, the new fire alarm system went off. Lights flashed and twirled and sirens screamed. Instructors and students quickly gathered their coats and left the building. Ten minutes after the alarm began, the fire department finally arrived on the scene. Just as they were entering IHM, a woman came running up the sidewalk waving a nice clean sponge yelling that it was all her fault. It seems she read in the newspaper that she could sterilize a sponge by putting it into a microwave. Unfortunately, the article did not say that the sponge should be wet when nuked. She had managed to put the small fire out and told the firemen and everyone else standing around that she was sorry. At the direction of a tai chi instructor, the firemen and a security guard from Macalister College went upstairs, through the gymnasium to the west, and down the stairs in search of the off switch. They apparently found it, because 20 minutes later, two tai chi instructors returned to secure the building and the alarm was silent. All's well that ends well. |
February 18 begins the Chinese Year of the Pig or Boar. Current students please go to the Members' Area for further information.
Wednesday schedule:
First and third Wednesdays will continue to be Push Hands from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. The second and fourth Wednesdays will be forms classes. We will begin with the Plum Blossom Fan Form.
Temporary location change end of February-early March. Look here in mid-February for further information.
The holidays are over. Time to work off the holiday feasting. Basic classes are beginning Mondays at 7:30 p.m. and Saturdays at 11 a.m. Watch our calendar or this page or send us mail for further updates and schedules.
The slightly-revised Wednesday schedule is: First and third Wednesdays will continue to be Push Hands from 6 p.m. to 6:45 p.m. The second and fourth Wednesdays will be forms classes. Let us know what forms you want to focus on and we'll consider your wishes in our planning.
Looking forward to the holiday season, here is our holiday schedule.
| Monday | Wednesday | Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 18th Regular Schedule | 20th Regular Schedule |
23rd No Classes |
| 25th No Classes | 27th No Classes | 30th 9:30 to 11 a.m. Open Practice | |
| January | 1st No Classes | 3rd Regular Schedule | 6th Regular Schedule |
As always during the winter season when bad weather is threatening,
look here for school closings or call me at 651-699-2863.
Looking forward to the holiday season, here is our holiday schedule.
| Monday | Wednesday | Saturday | |
|---|---|---|---|
| December | 18th Regular Schedule | 20th Regular Schedule |
23rd No Classes |
| 25th No Classes | 27th No Classes | 30th 9:30 to 11 a.m. Open Practice | |
| January | 1st No Classes | 3rd Regular Schedule | 6th Regular Schedule |
As always during the winter season when bad weather is threatening,
look here for school closings or call me at 651-699-2863.
We are entering the months when holidays and colder weather may impact our classes. Please check this block on the web often if you have any concerns about whether a class is canceled for any reason. You can also call 651-699-2863 at any time for current information; leave a message and we will get back to you asap.
Our new Wednesday Push Hands and Chi Kung classes meet at 6:00 - 6:45 p.m.
Watch our calendar or this page or send us mail for further updates and schedules.
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