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Membership
Join us to learn Taoist Tai Chi™ taijiquan - an Ancient Chinese exercise emphasizing relaxation, stretching, health improvement and stress reduction. Enjoy the many benefits of this gentle internal art. Improve your balance, coordination, circulation, flexibility, muscle tone, posture, and have fun at the same time.
The International Taoist Tai Chi Society, a global, volunteer organization with more than 500 locations in over 25 countries, depends on contributions from its members, given as voluntary donations. There are special contribution categories for seniors and students.
Membership entitles you to attend any of our classes at all international locations. Information on membership may be obtained by contacting the Brandon Branch.
There are no tests, no competition; just gentle exercise for health and recreation.
What Happens at an Open House?
During an Open House, we'll demonstrate the 108 movements of the Taoist Tai Chi™ taijiquan set and explain how they would be introduced, step-by-step, in a set of beginner classes over the course of four months. We'll discuss the health benefits of regular practice of Taoist Tai Chi™ internal arts. When the Open House is over, you should have a good idea of how our classes our taught, what it is like to be a member, and you'll be ready to join our next class.
What is Taught in a Beginner Class?
Our beginner class offers a friendly environment to introduce students to Taoist Tai Chi™ taijiquan. In the beginner class you will progressively learn the sequence of moves of Taoist Tai Chi™ taijiquan, the art of longevity and health. One of our nationally-accredited instructors will demonstrate each move and give you guidance on how to perform them. Within 4 months of weekly classes you will learn all 108 moves of the set. Beginner classes are offered in Brandon, Temple Terrace, Palma Ceia, Sebastian and Sun City Center..
The normal beginner class sessions follow the Open House. At our Brandon Branch, a beginner is welcome to attend any, or all, of our classes. All of our beginner classes keep roughly the same pace of instruction, so that you can attend any of the classes and not miss anything. The goal of the beginner class is to introduce the 108 movements of the Taoist Tai Chi™ taijiquan set and begin to improve our health.
Visitors are always welcome at all of our classes. However, we encourage those that are interested to attend an Open House, because during the Open House, we have plenty of time to answer your questions. You will also have the opportunity to see a demonstration and benefit from hearing the questions of others.
You will be moving around, so we recommend that you wear comfortable, loose clothing and flat-bottomed shoes. No particular clothing needs to be purchased. For the first class, please arrive 15 minutes early for registration and orientation. You will learn the first few moves of the Taoist Tai Chi™ taijiquan set and watch a demonstration.
Our classes are attended by a diverse group of people of all ages, currently ranging from college students to seniors. There are no age restrictions to any of our classes and we endeavor to maintain a family-friendly atmosphere. We welcome people of all physical abilities to learn and practice Taoist Tai Chi™ taijiquan at their own pace.
What Happens After Completing the Beginner Class?
Taoist Tai Chi Society® internal arts and methods are taught on a noncompetitive basis. After completing the beginner course, continuing classes offer an opportunity for more intensive practice and refinement. You will learn Foundation Exercises, and refine underlying principles and movements. Learning Taoist Tai Chi Society® internal arts and methods, including taijiquan, is a life-long process in which one discovers many layers of development. With diligent daily practice you will notice changes in your health and physiology. As you change, your instructor will guide you in adjustments in your practice to achieve further progress. Continuing classes are offered in our Brandon, Temple Terrace, Sun City Center and Sebastian locations. In addition to regular classes, we periodically offer Workshops, which are led by experienced, visiting instructors.
We invite you to visit any of our classes to see the 108 movements of the Taoist Tai Chi™ taijiquan set. At our beginner classes, you can observe how students are introduced step by step to the moves. Visiting a continuing class will give you the opportunity to see the entire set performed by a group. Drop in at any of our regularly scheduled classes. Feel free to call or fax us for more information.
What Is It Like To Be a Member?
Members may attend any class, anywhere. The Taoist Tai Chi Society of the United States has many branches and locations around the country. Internationally, the International Taoist Tai Chi Society has member organizations throughout the world. When you travel, you can improve your practice by visiting and practicing with members throughout the USA and the world.
