Penn Yan Tai Chi

No class this Saturday! See you all on Monday!

Health is on the forefront of our minds now more than ever - if you'd like to get your family and friends a gift that can help them improve their health from lowering blood pressure, improving reflexes and balance, improve their mood - and decrease stress, depression and anxiety - this is the perfect gift!

There will be NO Tai Chi November 20-30!There will be NO Tai Chi November 20-30!

We think the BEST advertising comes from the stories of our own students. Take a look at two testimonials from current students at Penn Yan Martial Arts!

It was a BEAUTIFUL morning for Tai Chi in the park! We also had the privilege of watching another Tai Chi Master do her form for us! During the summer months, Penn Yan Tai Chi meets on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays at 8:30 am in Red Jacket Park. Join us!

Having a sleeping problem? A simple Tai Chi routine may help!

I know many of us do not consider Tai Chi as a fighting style of Martial Arts...here is an example of how Tai Chi can be used in self-defense. Notice that (just like in the Tai Chi form movements) the spiraling movements, sinking, balance, and then full body incorporation of everything together are all very important.

Stunning Tai Chi form - even though it's slow, you can see how Tai Chi is indeed a martial art with different stances, strikes, and blocks. Chen style is the oldest Tai Chi style. There are 5 different styles in total: Chen, Yang, Wu, Sun & Hao. Consider your goal and physical abilities when determining which tai chi is right for you. If you’re a beginner looking for a style that is easy to adopt, Yang and Wu style are easier to learn than some of the other styles. If you ...are recovering from an injury, Yang style is the recommended style to practise. The upright posture and easily adapted stances will put the least amount of stress on muscles and joints. The slow, gentle stretching and strengthening of the muscles will help with recovery. If your goal is to build leg strength or stretch out tight muscles, you’ll see faster results from tai chi styles that incorporate larger movements and more extension, like Chen style tai chi and the larger Yang form.