Fitness & Wellness

Copy of Tai Chi Fall 22 (1)

TAI CHI

Tai Chi combines gentle movements, Qigong, meditation and traditional Chinese martial arts. Students of all ages will learn the basic form of Chen Style Tai Chi for health and wellness, as well as the principle and philosophy of Tai Chi. Tai Chi exercise improves circulation, stability and overall health. It can also help to restore the harmony and balance in practitioners. Master Du is a Sixth Generation Descendant of Yang Style Tai Chi Quan and Twelfth Generation Descendant of Chen Style Tai Chi Quan. Beginners welcome! This class meets at City Studio in the Des Peres City Hall building or depending on weather in the field adjacent to the Des Peres Park Gazebo. All levels are welcome. Minimum 4/Maximum 18

Cost: 

  • $104/Member & Resident; $125/Non-Resident (8 weeks)
  •  $117/Member & Resident; $141/Non-Resident (9 weeks)

Age: 16 and Older

Instructor: Master Arthur Du and Qin Zeng

Location: Des Peres Park Gazebo and City Studio (12325 Manchester Road, 63131) 

Day: Wednesday
Time: 5:30 - 6:30 p.m
Session:

#2446  March 1 - April 26 (9 weeks)

#2669  May 3 – June 28 (9 weeks) 

#2670 July 12 – August 30 (8 weeks)

Day: Sunday
Time: 9:30 – 10:30 a.m.
Session: 
#2448  March 5– April 30 (8 weeks)(no class 4/9)
#2671 May 7 – June 25 (8 weeks) 
#2672  July 9– August 27 (8 weeks)



TAI CHI WALKING STICK

Tai Chi Walking Stick has a long history. It not only has a self-defense, offensive  function but also combines graceful movements and mindfulness.  More importantly, Practicing Tai Chi Walking Stick can strengthen your body and cultivate your heart and mind, improve your   stability and overall health. This class is suited for people ages 14+. (Everyone needs to bring a stick (wood or bamboo) as a cane; the length is about 47’’-- 50”) Master Du is a Sixth Generation Descendant of Yang Style Tai Chi Quan and Twelfth Generation Descendant of Chen Style Tai Chi Quan. Beginners welcome! This class meets at City Studio in the Des Peres City Hall building. All levels are welcome. Minimum 4/Maximum 18
 Cost:  $104/Member & Resident; $125/Non-Resident (8 weeks)
 $117/Member & Resident; $141/Non-Resident (9 weeks)
 Instructor: Master Arthur Du

Day: Saturday 
Time: 9:30– 10:30 a.m.
#2450  March 4 – April 29 (9 weeks)
#2673 May 6 – June 24 (8 weeks)
#2674  July 8 – August 26 (8 weeks)