Winter Session starts Monday January 6, 2025
Winter Session starts Monday January 6, 2025
New Class on Thursdays - starting in Winter Session - Jan. 9, 2025!
Chen Pan Ling Legacy Arts 2 – External Forms
Students will learn and practice the four external hand forms taught by GM Chen Yun Ching. These include Chen Pan Ling’s own Mountaintop Boxing 1 and 2, and Shaolin’s Crouching Tiger and Tiger Crane Forms. This energetic external training provides a balance to the internal training of the traditional arts taught by GM Chen Yun Ching, It can be described as “cardio-kung fu” as it is a great way to work your whole body, stay in shape and continue to improve so that you don’t lose strength in old age. This class is for Intermediate level and ability, but is open to all.
Change in times for the following Saturday classes for the Winter 2025 Session!
11:00 AM 12:00 PM Refinement Simplified 24, 8 Directions Forms
12:00 PM 1:00 PM Balance & Leg Strength Training
3-Week $50 Introductory Tuition
Are you interested in learning about T’ai Chi and Qigong but do not want to commit to a full 10-week session? *First-time students only
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World Tai Chi & Qigong Day 2024 Rochester NY https://youtu.be/WNJOVwt2O40
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We strongly believe in the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of practicing Tai Chi, Qigong, and related arts, and feel that now, more than ever, practice can be an essential part of maintaining your health.
This video contains clips from our old location at 80 Rockwood Place, and Suite 304 from our new location at 595 Blossom Road, Rochester, NY 14610. We are now in Suite 309.
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We strongly believe in the physical, mental, and spiritual benefits of practicing Tai Chi, Qigong, and related arts, and feel that now, more than ever, practice can be an essential part of maintaining your health.
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a set of naturally flowing movements for health and fitness, relaxation, meditation, and self-defense that originated in China. Since then, it has been highly valued as one of the treasures of China. Originally, the art was a closely guarded family secret. Today, it is practiced by millions of people, both young and old, in China and around the world.Because of the gentle nature of T’ai Chi Ch’uan, it is often used as a therapeutic exercise by people who are recovering from illness or injury, or for those who are beginning an exercise program and who are out of shape. RTCCC offers something for everyone no matter your age or fitness goals. We have a number of different workshops throughout the year.
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Simple to learn, but endlessly challenging.
Relieves stress levels and lowers blood pressure.
Assists in digestive function and tones the abdominal area. Also helpful for arthritis and diabetes.
Promotes the elimination of toxins. Oxygenates cells and muscles.
Improves balance and emphasizes good posture.
A proven exercise for the prevention of falls for the elderly.
Strengthens muscles and ligaments and improves bone density.
Increases cardiovascular and lung function.
In only 20 minutes, one gets an enjoyable mind and body workout.
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The Rochester T’ai Chi Ch’uan Center was founded by Kai Sung (a third-generation lineage student of Chen Pan-ling) and his students in the late 1970s. It was incorporated in 1982 by Kai Sung and his students, with James Ransom as its first President. Director and President Jampa Mackenzie Stewart ran it until 1990.
Our focus is always to pursue the truth and excellence of learning that make T’ai Chi Ch’uan a respected art. It continues to operate as a not-for-profit educational organization to promote T’ai Chi Ch’uan and related internal arts and is organized into a "University" of six "colleges" or schools. Each school has teachers certified by our source Instructors, as well as other volunteer teachers with certified training.
T’ai Chi Ch’uan courses are offered in William C.C. Chen's Yang form, from beginner to advanced level. Courses are also offered in Qigong(much from Sifus Ken Cohen and Yang Yang), Liangong(from Gerald Sharp), Peter Ralston’s Cheng Hsin T’ui Shou, Sun Traditional T'ai Chi Ch'uan (from Tim Cartmell), and the Legacy Arts of Chen Pan-ling, as taught directly to us by his son Grandmaster Chen Yun Ching. Also offered is Master Da Liu's modified Yang style Tai Chi Chuan Form to be used as a vehicle for "Meditation in Motion".
Whether you are currently practicing T’ai Chi or are interested in learning more about it, we invite you to visit us during one of our scheduled Open Houses. You are also welcome to stop by during any of our class times to observe lessons in T'ai Chi, Chen Pan-ling Legacy Arts, Qigong, or Cheng Hsin.
Harvard's comprehensive view of the Health Benefits of Tai Chi and Qigong:
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Masking Optional
The Rochester T’ai Chi Ch’uan Center follows current CDC guidelines, and therefore masks are optional during indoor classes (N95 are the most effective, followed by surgical masks and then cloth). At this time, both vaccinated and unvaccinated students are allowed to participate indoors. All RTCCC instructors have been fully vaccinated.
We completely understand that you likely have reservations about moving indoors with a group of people. Still, we have developed strategies that would allow us to conduct classes that ensure the safety of our students and instructors. We have followed and, at times, exceeded the regulations put in place by NYS, and we feel confident that with the appropriate precautions, we can safely come together as a group to continue our practice. We will be operating with the utmost safety in mind for all, and we hope you will consider returning for in-Center classes. Our Center's rooms use a HEPA filter air system and an open window to increase fresh air. We may have to cap the number of students that can use our indoor space and continue to use the check-in protocol and social distancing.