Tai Chi Chuan & Pa Kua Chang: Internal Kung Fu
The UMass Inner Arts Club offers comprehensive training in Tai Chi, Pa Kua, and related practices for health and self defense year-round.
Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) is the best known of the three Chinese internal "sister" healing/martial arts. Our classes are relaxing, energizing, fun, move at an enjoyable pace, and are suitable for all ages and fitness levels. No prior experience is necessary. Classes meet outdoors during the warmer months and indoors from October through the end of April. They meet on Saturday mornings and Thursday evenings.
Pa Kua Chang (Baguazhang: "Eight Trigrams Palm") is a rare yet complete system of self defense, healing and meditation, based on the I-Ching. Its hallmark practice consists of vigorously walking in a circle and changing directions while performing twisting, coiling sequences of movements. Pa Kua training is generally more physically challenging then our entry level Tai Chi classes. No experience is necessary, but training is for the serious student only. These classes are held outdoors year-round and meet on Thursdays from 6:30-8:00 p.m. (exception: class meets on Wednesday, June 17).
All classes are ongoing; you may start at any time, or join a new group of Tai Chi beginners on Wednesday, June 17 at 5:30 p.m. This class will continue on Thursdays the following week.
