Tag Archives: Tai Chi Santa Cruz

Tai Chi Chuan For Health Class Returns September 5

It’s that time of year again! Narrye Caldwell’s popular 3 month class on Tai Chi will return on Sept 5, and for the first time class will meet twice a week, Tuesday and Thursday mornings, 9 – 10 am. This … Continue reading

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Mat of Asphalt

The pandemic shifted everything, even our martial arts practice. Here at the Academy of Martial and Internal Arts in Santa Cruz, the most prominent change has been that we now train outside in parking lot. I know we’re not the … Continue reading

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Tai Chi For Health in Santa Cruz

Tai Chi for Health Get started or deepen your skills Meets twice a week for 3 months Tuesdays & Thursdays 9-10 a.m. Sept. 6 to Nov. 24 (we may adjust the final class date to accommodate Thanksgiving) Academy of Martial … Continue reading

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Better With Age

After class the other day my student Harvey, who has studied with me for more than 15 years, asked me a pointed question: “How and why does a longtime practitioner maintain his or her interest in studying Tai Chi?” This … Continue reading

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Tai Chi For Health, 3 month class starts January 8

• Learn a complete form in just three months • Traditional, fluid, moving meditation • Small Class, detailed instruction • Emphasis on correct posture and form for health, balance, and vitality • Authentic martial structure for strength and flexibility • … Continue reading

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Tai Chi Straight Sword–Basics Class

Hoping for this class to return in January! For the first time, the Academy adds an 8 week Tai Chi Straight Sword class to our revolving workshop menu. If you are intrigued, in general, by the straight sword—it being one … Continue reading

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Tai Chi Partner Work: Deepen Your Practice

New Class Starting October 17, 2018 This 6 week class, co-taught by Ted Mancuso and Narrye Caldwell, is a perfect way to improve your Tai Chi skills, and take your practice to the next level. Not only will you have … Continue reading

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Tai Chi for Health: Deepen Your Practice

Great news! We have just added a new 6 week class, starting April 25, to our very popular Tai Chi for Health Series. This one’s for intermediate students, those who have completed the short Tai Chi set at the Academy … Continue reading

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What you should know before you start a Tai Chi class

I love teaching Tai Chi, and I especially love introducing this beautiful health promoting martial art to beginners. But many people start out with some ideas that are not only wrong, but prevent them from sticking with the practice long … Continue reading

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