Train in the Way of Stillness and Strength
Effective July 27, 2025, THIS CLASS IS FULL and closed to further enrollment.
If you would like to be added to the waiting list, please email Redding Tai Chi
A new in-person
Beginning level
Tai Chi Class
starts Monday, August 4, 2025
Days: Monday and Thursday
Time: 5:00-6:00pm
Location: Unity Church, 2871 Churn Creek Rd. (located in the rear of the “Park Plaza” business park), Redding, CA 96002 (entrance to Park Plaza is next to the new “Roots”)
Starting Monday August 4, 2025, this will be the only beginning Tai Chi class offered this year. Because of the depth of the material presented you must start from the beginning. It takes approximately seven (7) months to complete the class, Therefore, we do not offer ongoing or drop-in classes. However, if you would like to visit and observe a class you are welcome to do that.
If you are interested in attending this class please send an email with your name and contact information to preregister or call
(530) 223-2346.
Fee: $60.00/month.
To register please send an email to taichi@reddingtaichi.com or call
(530) 223-2346.
Note: Masks are optional in class.
Tai Chi isn’t just slow motion. It’s a 400-year-old martial art that fuses internal power, whole-body movement, and Taoist principles into a system of personal transformation.
In this once-a-year course, you’ll learn the Yang Style Long Form—a sequence of traditional self-defense movements that also develop presence, stability, and coordination.
But more than that, Tai Chi trains how to respond to pressure—not with tension, but with structure and clarity.
You’ll learn to move like water, stand like a mountain, and develop whole-body awareness.
This is not a drop-in fitness class. It’s a path of disciplined training and discovery—for those who want to experience the depth of a living tradition.
🗓 Class Details:
Days: Mondays & Thursdays
Time: 5:00–6:00 PM
Location: Unity Church, 2871 Churn Creek Rd. (rear of Park Plaza Business Park)
Cost: First class is FREE to try! Monthly tuition of $60/month follows.
Ages: 18-80
Why Join This Course?
• Learn a rare and complete internal martial art
• Train movement and power without force
• Explore Taoist philosophy through action
• Build awareness, agility, and calm under pressure
• Join a class where discipline and curiosity matter
Led by Michel Czehatowski, a lifelong student and teacher of traditional Tai Chi.
This is the only beginner course that will be offered in 2025.
This is a progressive course—not a drop-in class—designed for those committed to learning through regular class attendance and consistent practice. No experience or special equipment needed. Just wear comfortable clothing and bring your curiosity. If you’re looking for an exercise that you can continue for a lifetime, this class is designed for you.
🎯 Spots are limited and this class is only offered once in 2025.
Secure your place today!
Tai Chi at the Sundial Bridge (Winter 2021)
You have learned the Long form, so what’s next?
The true benefits of Tai Chi become apparent as you integrate it into your daily routine, making it a lifelong practice. After learning the three sections of the Yang style Long form, you have several options to continue:
1. You can choose to repeat the Beginning class. Doing so will enhance your knowledge and understanding of the movements, which is especially recommended if you don’t feel confident enough to practice the form independently. You can repeat the Beginning class as many times as you want.
2. Advance to the Intermediate Class, and learn non-competitive Push Hands (tui shou) or Tai Chi Sword. Push Hands is a two-person movement sequence that deepens your practical understanding of Tai Chi principles and enhances your overall Tai Chi practice. The sword form expands your ability in Tai Chi with new movements and techniques. In the intermediate class, we always practice the whole Long form in each session.
3. Join our weekly practice sessions in the McConnell Arboretum and Gardens, held every Saturday from 8-9 am. Attendance is free, and everyone, at whatever level, newbie to seasoned practitioner, is welcome to join in.
4. Take part in our sponsored events, such as World Tai Chi Day.
Push Hands (Tui Shou)
This is an intermediate level class is for those that have already learned the three sections of the single movements (Hand form) and practice it regularly. The application of the principles of Tai Chi is learned by working with a partner which is considered the Heaven level of advanced study. Students will learn Single Push Hands, Double Push Hands, Stepping Push Hands, and Da Lu (Big Rollback). In addition, other two person movements taken from the single movements will be taught. The two person movements are taught in a non-competitive manner so that students can learn listening (ting), yielding, adhering, sticking, and following. The emphasis is learning to be soft and light so that you can increase your awareness of movement. This class lasts six months and is a prerequisite for learning the two person set of movements called San Shou.
Form without function has no adaptability. Function without form has no foundation. Therefore form and function should be together for it to be foolproof. Practicing the Solo Set is the work of knowing the self. Practicing the Push Hands exercises is the work of knowing the opponent.
– Sun Fuquan (Lutang), A Study of Taiji Boxing, June, 1921
San Shou
This is an advanced level class and is for those who know the single movements very well, are familiar with Push Hands, and are committed to learning this form. San Shou is a two person form that takes the study of Tai Chi up to the higher levels. Students will advance their skills in the basics learned in the Single Movements and Push Hands classes by learning the applications of the Tai Chi Movements in this two person form. Both sides of the form will be taught plus there will be more emphasis on listening (ting), adhering, following, and developing the light and soft characteristics that Tai Chi is known for. This class is approximately one year long.
Here is a link to a translation of a Tai Chi manual describing
If you have questions about what is taught or if you want to get on a list for the next class, please send an email to: taichi@reddingtaichi.com
“I really enjoyed the classes, I am planning to continue and look forward to meeting you sometime. Zoom was great, it was like having a private teacher. And it was so nice to have the emails available to practice whenever I had a little time… I liked the way you taught the class as well. The amount to learn was just right. Even if I had a little trouble during the class, (like doing brush knee to the right, my brain only wanted to go left), with the emails and practicing a few times every day, I was able to learn it. I always looked forward to the next class… thanks again…”
— Pam
“The Zoom format works really well for me because I can see the nuances of the movements very clearly. It actually feels almost as if I’m receiving private instruction. Also, because there are no distractions, I find the experience to be more tranquil and meditative than when I’m in a group setting.”
— Sheila H.
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