We offer instruction in the Yang Family Traditional forms (long, essential, senior, sword and saber) , in-person and online using Zoom, on the schedule below. Classes not marked “in-person” are held on Zoom. Please leave us some time to approve your registration, don’t sign up 10 minutes before class!
If you haven’t taken classes with us, please fill in the necessary forms for new students.
| Day | Time (Seattle) | Class | Teacher | Registration |
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| Tues | 9:30am | Senior Form Started 10/01/24 | DD | register here |
| 6pm | IN-PERSON CLASS Section 2 Started 05/28/24 | Nancy | The Farm (Woodinville) Email: info@yangtaichiseattle.com to join the class |
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| 6:30pm | HF Practice & Meditation Started 09/17/24 | Kelly | register here | |
| Wed | 11am | IN-PERSON CLASS Section 2 Started 02/05/25 | Nancy | Maltby Community Club (Snohomish). Email info@yangtaichiseattle.com for more info |
| 2pm | Warm ups & HF Practice (Ongoing) | Mike | enter classroom | |
| 4pm | HF Practice Started 10/2/24 | JP | register here | |
| Thurs | 9:30am | SECTION 1 Started 01/09/25 | DD | register here |
| 4:30pm | IN-PERSON CLASS HF Refinement (Ongoing) | Nancy/Mike | Maltby Community Club (Snohomish) Email info@yangtaichiseattle.com for more info |
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| 5:00pm | IN-PERSON CLASS Weapons Refinement (Ongoing) | Nancy/Mike | Maltby Community Club (Snohomish) Email info@yangtaichiseattle.com for more info | |
| 5:30pm | IN-PERSON CLASS Push Hands (Ongoing) | Nancy/Mike | Maltby Community Club (Snohomish) Email info@yangtaichiseattle.com for more info | |
| Fri | 11am | Hand Form Practice/Refinement Started 09/06/24 | Nancy | register here |
| 3pm | Section 3 Starts 02/21/25 | Mike (Rita) | register here | |
| Sat | 2pm | Level 4 Ranking Practice Started 02/01/25 | Nancy | **PRIVATE CLASS** |
| 3:30pm | Sword Review Starting 2/1/25 | Mike | register here | |
| 4pm | Saber Form Started 2/1/25 | Mike | register here | |
| Sun | 10:30am | IN-PERSON CLASS Section 2 | JP | KDC (Kirkland) Email info@yangtaichiseattle.com for info |
| 11:30am | IN-PERSON HF PRACTICE (Ongoing) | JP | KDC (Kirkland) Email info@yangtaichiseattle.com for info |
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| 12pm | IN-PERSON CLASS Saber Started 12/04/24 | JP | KDC (Kirkland) Email info@yangtaichiseattle.com for info | |
| 2pm | Forms Practice (103, Essential & Senior) Started 01/07/24 | Rita | register here | |
| 3pm | Teacher Training 3rd Sunday Monthly (Ongoing) | Mike/Nancy | **PRIVATE CLASS** | |
| 3:15pm | Teacher Discussion Group 2nd Sunday Monthly (Ongoing) | **PRIVATE CLASS** |
Section 1, 2, or 3 The Traditional Yang Style 103 Movement (Empty) Hand Form (aka “Long Form”, “85 Form”) is taught. This form is for all ages, beginners to advanced. Students can improve their strength, coordination, posture, concentration, and general level of energy. The Hand Form provides the basics necessary to practice push hands and weapons.
The complete Hand Form takes about 12 to 18 months to learn and a lifetime to perfect. For teaching purposes, the Hand Form is divided into three sections. After completing all three sections, students continue in our Hand Form Refinement classes.
Hand Form Refinement – Students practice the Yang Family Hand Forms (Traditional and Essential) and receive feedback on movements.
Essential Form – This form was created by Master Yang Jun and is taught to students after completion of the Traditional Hand Form. It’s comprised of 22 movements and is the required hand form for those applying for Ranks 4-6.
Senior Form – This form was created by Master Yang Jun and is taught to students after completion of the Traditional Hand Form and is geared towards our senior community (eliminating many of the kicks).
Group Practice – We practice the Hand Form. The leader of the practice may help with any questions.
Sword Form – The Sword is double-edged short weapon. The sword form is based on the Hand Form but practiced faster. One should perform the sword form with the energy of a dragon. To learn the 67 movements takes about eight months.
Saber Form -The saber is a single-edged short weapon. The saber form is based on the Hand Form but practiced faster than the sword form and with more energy. One should perform the saber form with the energy of a tiger. To learn the movements takes about four months.
Push Hands is practiced with a partner, focusing on the principles of sticking, yielding. and rooting. Starting with making circles while staying connected to your partner, you learn how to use the 8 energies against an opponent and how to neutralize them when used against you. Learning to use the 8 energies will improve your Hand Form.
Qigong – We practice the Taiji Qigong Shibashi (18 forms).
**Students may join the Essential Form, Senior Form, Push Hands and/or Weapons classes with the permission of the instructor. Completion of the Traditional Hand Form is recommended.**
Private Lessons – Please contact nancy@yangfamilytaichi.com for info about private lessons.