Shaolin TaiChi
Qi, focus, and better health — for every age
Shaolin Tai Chi
Shaolin-style Tai Chi focuses on internal training, qi, and meditation. The movements are slow and gentle yet powerful, building health, easing stress, and improving flexibility.
You begin with stretching and Qi Gong, then gradually learn the Tai Chi forms — from the beginner-friendly Yang-style 24 forms all the way to Chen-style Tai Chi and weapon forms for seasoned practitioners.
See Real Shaolin Tai Chi
Shaolin Tai Chi — slow and gentle, yet powerful
Shaolin Kung Fu vs Tai Chi
Two arts from the same root, set apart by how they are trained
| Shaolin Kung Fu | Tai Chi (太极) | |
|---|---|---|
| Style | Fast, strong, agile | Slow and gentle, like flowing water and wind |
| Breathing | Synced with each movement | Slow motion paired with the breath |
| Joints | Involves impact | No hard impact |
| Mind | Sharp, focused concentration | Letting go, at ease, relaxed |
Information from the Krajok Hok Dan TV program
Breathe With the Belly, Not the Chest
Correct breathing is the heart of Tai Chi — exercising the internal organs along with the body
Ordinary Breathing
Inhale → lungs rise
Exhale → lungs lower
Uses only the upper lungs, never working the internal organs
Tai Chi Breathing
Inhale → belly expands (the lungs press everything down into the abdomen)
Exhale → belly contracts (the lungs return to place)
This exercises the internal organs — the heart of Tai Chi
What You Learn in a Tai Chi Class
Begin with stretching → Qi Gong → Tai Chi forms
Qi Gong
Chi KungCultivate qi and breath to build internal energy
Yi Jin Jing
Yi Jin JingThe Muscle-Tendon Changing Classic — an ancient Shaolin routine that stretches the deep tendons and muscles
Yang-Style Tai Chi, 24 Forms
Yang-style Tai Chi, 24 formsThe international standard 24-form Tai Chi set, ideal for beginners
Yang-Style Tai Chi, 42 Forms
Yang-style Tai Chi, 42 formsThe intermediate 42-form set — more complex and complete
Chen-Style Tai Chi
Chen-style Tai ChiThe original lineage of Tai Chi, blending slow and fast, soft and explosive power (fa li)
Tai Chi Sword
Tai Chi JianTai Chi with the sword — training focus and precision through a weapon
Tai Chi Fan
Tai Chi ShanTai Chi with the fan — graceful and powerful, perfect for performance
Watch Master Zhu Perform the Forms
The two Tai Chi lineages taught in class
Yang-style Tai Chi, 24 forms (杨式24式)
Chen-style Tai Chi (陈式太极拳)
How Master Zhu Teaches
He teaches every detail, but in the end each student must discover the inner feeling for themselves
Dantian (丹田)
The center of energy below the navel — every movement must begin from this point
Fa Li (发力)
Releasing power — knowing the moment to explode with force and the moment to stay soft
Breathing
Inhale deep into the belly, exhale slowly, in harmony with every movement
Slow & Fast
Knowing when to be slow and when to be fast — rhythm is the heart of Tai Chi
Master Zhu teaches every step — how to move, how to breathe, how to use the body. But the most important thing is for students to discover the inner feeling for themselves. At times he will show that a Tai Chi movement which looks gentle can truly be used for self-defense.
“Live each day, let your heart follow what is meant to be, stay in the present — that is Tai Chi.”
— Master Zhu
Who It's For
Class Schedule
1 hour per class · Closed Mondays
Ready to Begin Shaolin Tai Chi?
Trial class 700.- — just wear sportswear