All about Tai Chi & Leadership Class Sundays 12:00 noon. - 1:00 p.m. 16955 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA 92128 This is a class of interpreting Tai Chi classics into postures, including self-healing, push hands, and self-defense.  We will go over fundamental Tai Chi theory and apply them to any style, not limited to any specific routine,   It is open to anybody who is serious in understanding the real Tai Chi.   It will be an ongoing class.  Currently we are working on the self-defense applications.  Questions and answers and discussion will help improve and polish your skills in any style.  Part of this class will be hands-on practice with a partner.  You will gain the real experience in a self-defense situation.  It will improve your timing, reactions, and whole-body coordination.  Counts towards instructor certification.

Tai Chi Push Hands  Sundays 1:00p.m. - 2:00 p.m. 16955 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA 92128 This class teaches all levels of skill in Push Hands, a two-person Tai Chi exercise.  It is a practice to understand another's force in order to yield at his slightest pressure and adhere to him at his slightest retreat.  Push hands provides a unique form of extended human physical contact.  It teaches you how to touch and be touched in a way that is neither sexual nor violent.  This class will teach you not only how to react to physical, but also mental "pushes" in our daily lives.  Tai Chi classics say: "Let him attack you with great force, and use four ounces to deflect a thousand pounds, neutralizing him until he becomes powerless."

Chen Tai Chi Long Handle Weapons: Spear & Guandao Semi-Private  Sundays 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. 16955 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA 92128 This is an exciting class for people who love Tai Chi weapons.  Chen Style Guandao is a long-handled, big broadsword.  It is called the "king" of Tai Chi weapons.  Chen Tai Chi Spear,  "Pearflower Spear plus White Ape Staff", shares characteristics of spear's thrusting in a line and staff's sweeping on a plane.  This rare preserved routine was rooted in ancient military battlefield.  Spear routine features the use of dynamic full-body energy for thrusting, striking, and sweeping.  It will train you to extend your fajin to the end of the spear with deadly precision.  We are starting the spear instruction step by step now, with review of Guando practice.  We limit this class size to 6-8 people because it requires a high ceiling and a large space.

Qigong for Self-Healing and Standard Tai Chi Form 42 Sundays 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. 16955 Bernardo Oaks Dr, San Diego, CA 92128 Come to learn authentic Qigong/Tai Chi from Master Jesse Tsao, who has been working for several prominent healthcare firms for 14 years as an expert master for disease prevention education programs. This class is suitable for people of any fitness level. Master Tsao will teach traditional Chinese Qigong for self-healing and the Standard Tai Chi Form 42. Ongoing class for beginners and leadership practical training.

Traditional Chen Style Tai Chi Saturdays 8:00a.m - 9:00 a.m, Solana Beach/Rancho Santa Fe, CA This class teaches you the traditional Chen Style, which is the oldest style practiced today and is widely acknowledged to be the ancestor of all other styles. It is characterized by whole-body twining, coiling movements, and occasionally explosive releases of power. It is an ancient form which fully encompasses the Tai Chi principles ñ from stillness via soft relaxed movements to fast & dynamic applications, which can be performed vigorously or gently according to the condition of oneís body.  We are teaching the Xinjia, new frame now, as well as reviewing the Old Frame and Chen Sword.

Traditional Wu Style Tai Chi and its Application Saturdays 9:20 am - 10:20 am, 715 Valley Ave, Solana Beach, CA 92075 Traditional Wu style Tai Chi emphasizes parallel footwork and horse-riding stance, with medium-size frame and flat circle hand techniques.  This is a ongoing class, and beginners are welcome because we formed a small beginner's group in this class.  We teach the applications in both general well-being healthways and self-defense aspects at your preference.  This is the traditional northern Wu style.  You can see the clear shuai-jiao (grappling) tradition from its founder Wu Quanyou (1834-1902), who was an Imperial Guard officer of Manchu ancestry in Beijing's Forbidden City.  Self-defense applications focus on sensitivity and reactions, grappling, throws, tumbling, pressure point leverage, and joint locks.

Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi and its Application  Saturdays 10:45a.m.-11:45 a.m, Del Mar/Solana Beach, CA Traditional Yang style Tai Chi is the most popular and widely practiced style in the world today.  This style has slow, steady, expansive, and soft movements suitable for general practitioners.  It is easy to learn!  This is a ongoing class, and beginners are welcome because we have also formed a small beginner's group in this class.  We teach aspects of Tai Chi's self-healing and self-defense applications.  It will develop your sensitivity and reactions, a essential ability to know when the opponent is going to attack, and how to neutralize it!  We will also review the traditional Yang Tai Chi Sword at the end of this class.

Traditional Sun Style Tai Chi  Fridays 11:30 am - 12:30 pm, Solana Beach/Rancho Santa Fe, CA Traditional Sun Tai Chi combines elements of Ba-gua, Xing yi, and Tai Chi.  It has Qigong movements and is known as "open & close" Tai Chi because of the open & close qigong hand movements during turning points.  Sun style is characterized by its compactness of movement, high, upright posture, and lively footwork.  One foot always follows the other during advance and retreat.  It is the best for Qigong lover and beginners to learn.  We will also cover its efficient applications in self-defense!  This is new class, all beginners welcome!

Qigong/Tai Chi for Healing Thursdays 11:00a.m-12:00 noon,  850 Del Mar Downs Rd. Solana Beach, CA 92075 This class will teach you the ancient Chinese practice used to break energy blocks by relaxing the mind, body, and emotions.  It also cultivates internal energy and obtains universal energy for general health promotion.  By circulating and balancing vital energy flow, Qigong harmonizes people's mind and body, nourishes their inner organs, and strengthens their immune systems.

Old Chen Style Tai Chi & Push Hands Thursdays 7:30 p.m - 8:30 p.m,  850 Del Mar Downs Rd. Solana Beach, CA 92075 This class teaches you the original Chen Style, which is the oldest style practiced today and is widely acknowledged to be the ancestor of all other styles.  It is characterized by whole-body twining, coiling movements, and occasionally explosive releases of power.

Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Long Form and Sword, and Push Hands  Mondays 12:00 noon - 1:00 p.m, La Jolla, CA Traditional Yang style Tai Chi is the most popular and widely practiced style in the world today.  This style has slow, steady, expansive, and soft movements suitable for general practitioners.  It is easy to learn!  This is a ongoing class, and beginners are welcome because we have also formed a small beginner's group in this class.  We are also teaching tai Chi sword and push hands there.

Group Class Fees Learn directly from a Master at an affordable price!  Private lessons are also available. ~~ $100 for a consecutive 10-week semester, one class per week. You can start on any week. ~~ Monthly plan: $50 per month, one class per week.  ~~ Class by class: $15 per class.

To sign up for classes, please contact us at 858-793-8939,
or via e-mail at Jesse@TaiChiHealthways.com

"...If I may repeat again as I said before, you are a gift of Tai Chi to San Diego and to a lot of people including myself.I'm learning from you things I never heard from my former teachers. I read a lot about Tai Chi but in need of first hand explanation from a high caliber Tai Chi master like you."  --Dan M.

"I see the value that you bring into my life, (i.e., your philosophy, teaching methods, knowledge, caring, listening, and most of all your attitude and personality). I've studied with a lot of martial arts instructors in the past and none of them have truly opened my mind the way you have and you continue to."
--Ken  Click here for more words about our classes 

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Tai Chi Healthways & Associates also provides a wide variety of styles and routines for your choice

Traditional Chen Style Tai Chi - Old Frame Traditional Chen Style Tai Chi - New Frame Traditional Chen Style Cannon Fist Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi - Long Form  Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Sword Traditional Wu Style Tai Chi - Long Form  Traditional W'u/Hao Style Tai Chi - Long Form Traditional Sun Style Tai Chi - Long Form  Traditional Chen Style Tai Chi Sword Traditional Chen Style Broadsword/Saber Traditional Chen Style Kwandao/Long-Handle Saber Traditional Chen Style Tai Chi Spear Standard Combination Tai Chi - Form 42 Standard Combination Tai Chi - Sword Form 42 Standard Chen Style Tai Chi - Form 56 Standard Yang Style Tai Chi - Form 40 Standard Wu Style Tai Chi - Form 45 Standard Hao Style Tai Chi - Form 46 Standard Sun Style Tai Chi - Form 73 Simplified Tai Chi - Form 24 Combination Tai Chi - Form 48 Yang Style Tai Chi - Form 88 Simplified Sun Style Tai Chi - Form 36 Tai Chi Sword Form 32 Wudang Tai Chi Sword Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan Qigong for Healing Tai Chi Silk Reeling Push Hands Tai Chi for Self-Defense Instructor Certification Training Personal Training Compact Tai Chi - Sections I and II Compact Tai Chi - Sections III and IV Compact Tai Chi for Healing Compact Tai Chi for Wimps Compact Tai Chi on Chair

Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan Advanced Class Tai Chi Worksite Wellness Private Training

• It's great to experience another internal martial art besides Tai Chi. Thanks so much for bringing Bagua to us. I often wonder if everyone who takes your classes realizes how fortunate we all are. Not only are we learning Tai Chi from an amazing teacher (that's you) - but you also make available to us these other amazing teachers like Shu Zhifang, Chen Zhenglei, Zhu Tiancai, etc. I consider this a true blessing and just wanted you to know my continued gratitude for sharing these arts with us.
  --Michael M.


• Just want you to know how much I've enjoyed attending your Tai Chi classes. Not only do you do a great job of teaching Tai Chi, but you make this exercise fun weekly. You are always kind, patient, cheerful and pleasant.
  --Betty
  
• Just a note from us to thank you for the excellent fan and Chen classes 
  on Thursday night!!!!! You are a superb teacher...you make things very 
  clear, you repeat patiently, you demonstrate as often as we need you 
  to, and you ENERGIZE us!!!!!!! Your amazing understanding of tai chi 
  and your amazing CHI flow out to all of us!
  -- Helen and Bob
  
• I like learning the classic Chen and Wu. I surprised myself to see it's
  changing my way of doing 42 bare-hands, especially the Wu parts. I'll
  have to show you what I think is better now. Also, I think the Chen I'm
  learning helps for push-hands... this is really great. My conclusion is that learning the classics is helping understand the more "modern" forms. Like learning Bach and Mozart helping you understand contemporary classical music....  I like the level of details you are showing us.  The self-defense application are really interesting and show the form from a different angle. It's like you peeled one layer of the onion, I think I can see a bit more of what Tai Chi means, beyond the external that most people see.
  -- Alain
  
• As I mentioned before, I study with you because I see the value that you bring into my life, (i.e., your philosophy, teaching methods, knowledge, caring, listening, and most of all your attitude and personality). I've studied with a lot of martial arts instructors in
  the past and none of them have truly opened my mind the way you have and you continue to. 
  --Ken
  
• I view myself as very much a novice and am excited about finding such a skilled teacher and enthusiastic school where I can learn so much about this wonderful martial art. The opportunity to practice with so many different people is great and I look forward to learning something from each end every one of them. Even if the lesson is about the need to control my own strength and enthusiasm/ competitive spirit.
  -- Emil
  
• Jesse,
  I would like to thank you for the talk on the Tai Chi classics last 
  Sunday. It is good to take time to understand and take some notes 
  about the philosophy and to go deeper on the understanding of Tai Chi. 
  I feel I have discovered yet another level in my practice. It is 
  interesting to see the many levels opening thanks to your teaching 
  and with the everyday practice. I also really appreciate the Yang 
  class and the Push Hands. Last year, when we started Push Hands, I 
  think I was not quite there, quite ready. But now I enjoy it and 
  understand it a little better. I think Old Chen has also helped me a lot to understand the coiling. Although I still have a lot of work to do with the punch! But I don't mind, I think Tai-Chi needs time to sink.
  -- Isabelle
  
• Dear Master Jesse,
  It was such a great honor to meet you and have a lesson with you last
  Thursday when I was visiting my friend Julie Benn in San Diego. I am
  going to start with your video this week, along with the accompanying
  book, and take it slowly. I was very inspired to learn Tai Chi with 
  that one lesson. You explained the concepts so clearly and meaningfully that I knew, without a doubt, I wanted to pursue Tai Chi. Thank you so much for your time and for being such an outstanding teacher.
  -- Dianne Nelson
  
• I want to thank you again for your teaching. I realized today again
  that your spirit at push hands is teaching us all a good lesson. I have
  been told (and I have seen) other tai chi teacher that never let their
  students push them, and even hurt people if they try. You always play
  the game with us, and every time this a great lesson.
  -- Alain
  
• Jesse:
  I just wanted to thank you for an excellent introductory weekend. In such a short time I feel as though I have broken through several walls in my development. I am very excited that you have been made present to me. It is very obvious to me that I have a great deal to learn from you, and I am very excited for this opportunity. 
  Warmest Regards!
  -- Jared
  
• I wanted to tell you that mom told me at the hospital that you and 
  another Asian or Chinese (man & woman) couple kept her alive. When I would ask her what you were doing she said you were all out in a big field and she was out there with you doing her Tai Chi and breathing exercises. It was this that kept her alive she says. As well as your prayers.. and we Thank-you. 
  -- Paulas
  
• Jesse is an excellent teacher.  He has great presentation style and cares about what he teaches.  I am learning more than tai chi just by his example.  I feel very lucky to be his student.  He is the Bruce Lee of Tai Chi! 
  --Eliza
  
• I have studied tai chi for 5 years.  Jess is the best - very difficult to find a teacher with his talent.  He is a treasure, a Master!  
  --Barbara
   
• I would like calling you "Doctor Jesse"!  Your class helped me so much.  I have an improvement in my body condition.  When I don't feel well at home, I do tai chi and I feel better.
  --Radvan
   
• I enjoyed last week and today's Old Chen Classes. I was tired before class and after it, I feel much better and much less tired! In my opinion, both the slow way and the quicker, flowing way are 
  interesting. I personnally learn well with you showing a quick 
  flowing movement, then I learn the details and slowier movement. I 
  guess some people may learn the other way round. I have the 
  impression that offering both ways may help everybody find their 
  personal path. Old Chen is very interesting and very powerful, I felt a lot of energy flowing... Thanks again for these great classes.
  -- Isabelle
  
• The class was great, Thanks Jesse. Every Thursday evening I'm tired 
  and don't feel like going to the class but after the class, I feel 
  re-energized and more powerful, like re-newed.
  It is also interesting to study yet another depth of the form. It 
  seems that each time we go deeper and we discover yet another layer 
  to work on, another level. I really enjoy it and don't find it boring 
  at all. Im sure there are a lot more layers to discover!
  -- Isabelle
  
• I want to tell you that your teaching is helping me so much. I loaded
  and unloaded a 17feet truck almost all by myself; and my lower back is
  just fine. (my arms hurt a little bit, the legs are working mostly
  during push hands :-) Two years ago, no way I could have done that. I
  was amazed at all I did! I did some qigong and silk reeling to relax
  during the day, and that helped a lot too. I am really grateful for all I learn from you, that got me in better health and spirit.
  -- Alain
  
• I heard your talk this morning about studying taiji and understanding 
  It at a deeper level than just moving/dancing. I just wanted you to know that when Ayaka and I came to your school "dancing taijiquan" was all we knew. In fact, I was thinking that I should teach taiji in Japan. I thought it was easy once you learned the forms.
  
  That was before I came to understand just how deep taijiquan practice
  really is. I now understand WHY I can't go be a taijiquan instructor
  after a few months of training. The good news is that I also understand
  that taiji will provide me something to study and practice for the rest
  of my life. I have tried applying it to other aspects like my job;
  
  We appreciate your efforts to pass on some of your knowledge. I think
  its safe to say that others in your class feel the same way. (I think
  Sheryl is so happy to learn broadsword that she might cry! Shes like a
  kid the morning before christmas!)
  
  I don't think I'll cry, but I want you to know I appreciate everything
  too. When the class ends, I hope to show you a broadsword routine you
  can be proud of.
  -- Dennis

For detailed information about ongoing group and private classes, please contact us at:
Jesse Tsao/Tai Chi Healthways
5051 Sterling Grove Lane, San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 793-8939,  e-mail: Jesse@TaiChiHealthways.com