Chen-style Tai Chi is the original and oldest form of Tai Chi, developed centuries ago in China. This martial art is a complete training system that blends slow, graceful movements with focused energy to improve balance, coordination, and strength. It emphasizes fluid energy flow through relaxation, control, and mindful motion. Unique to Chen-style Tai Chi are its alternating patterns—soft with hard, slow with fast, relaxed with explosive bursts of power. While it can serve as an effective form of self-defense, many practice Chen-style Tai Chi today for its profound health and wellness benefits, such as improved balance, agility, focus, and overall vitality.
Our mission is to promote the health and wellness benefits of Chen-style Tai Chi throughout the Sacramento area and make this ancient art accessible to people of all ages.
Our program is designed to help practitioners of all ages experience the physical, mental, and emotional advantages of Chen-style Tai Chi. Through consistent practice, students develop balance, strength, and flexibility while cultivating calm, focus, and overall well-being.
No experience is needed. Our classes welcome beginners and experienced students alike. Each session is guided step-by-step, and the instructor provides personalized feedback to help you progress at your own pace.
Chen Tai Chi Wellness offers residents of the greater Sacramento area the opportunity to learn traditional Chen-style Tai Chi from a master with more than 25 years of training. Our program includes various authentic Chen-style routines suitable for all ages.
Each class includes:
Warm-up exercises
Chen-style Tai Chi form practice
Chi Gong (Qigong) movements that focus on breathing and relaxation
You’ll follow the instructor, receive corrections and tips, and gradually build coordination, flexibility, and mental focus.
Wear comfortable clothing that allows free movement and flat, flexible shoes. Bring a water bottle and an open mind—Tai Chi is as much about relaxation and awareness as it is about physical movement.
Chen-style Tai Chi offers more than graceful movement—it’s a complete practice for body and mind. Its combination of slow, flowing motions and brief bursts of power strengthens muscles, enhances coordination, and improves posture. At the same time, it cultivates focus, calm, and a deeper awareness of your body’s energy. Regular practice can help reduce stress, increase agility, and build resilience, making it a holistic approach to health and wellness.
