Tai Chi in Bakersfield, CA and other areas of Kern County
Welcome to Tai Chi Bakersfield
Tai Chi is a sequence of slow gentle movements practiced in the air / individually. Although there are combat applications, it is generally used for it's health benefits:
-Balance
-Mental Focus / Activity
-Relaxation
-Arthritis and Circulation
We teach at various locations in California including our own facility.
Price and Class Schedule
Membership is $60 per month which gives you any 3 classes every week.
These are the times for beginners:
Monday 3:10-4:05pm
Tuesday 8:00-9:00am
Wednesday 3:10-4:05pm
Thursday 8:00-9:00am
Saturday 9:00-10:00am (all levels)
We do have a separate advanced class when you're ready!
Authentic Wu Style Tai Chi
Head Instructor Dave Woods learned Tai Chi in Shaolin, China
Tai Chi was not a part of Dave's plan in his early martial arts career, but when he traveled to the Shaolin Temple in China to study Shaolin Kung Fu in 2001, it was a required part of the daily training. Dave learned form 24, form 42, and a straight sword Tai Chi form, and gladly passes this on to his students.
Although Dave was beat with a stick for making any mistakes while learning in China, he is very patient as a teacher. Students are challenged but can rest reassured there is no pressure to learn at a fast pace. The essence of Tai Chi is "slow down."
There has been some interesting marketing lately about Tai Chi and "Tai Chi Walking." This "Tai Chi Walking" is something we always do in class, but you can take it to another level if you like. It's nothing new, just an adaptation of existing practice. As far as the physical aspect of it, you can make it extremely demanding or really easy; it's completely adaptable to your ability level. However, Tai Chi Walking 7 minutes a day will absolutely NOT turn you into a bodybuilder or extremely flexible as shown in some ads online.
Come try a free class! Just call or text us to let us know you're coming.
