Gymnastics classes in New York City

Tai Chi, Chi Gung and Chan Philosophy and Action Meditation.

Sifu Tzyann Hsu — She began her training in Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan at the age of 16. After coming to the United States, she furthered her study of Tai Chi Chuan and Qigong, and earned a Teaching Certificate for Tai Chi Chuan from Sifu (Master) Chan Wai Kwan, chief instructor of the Tai Shan Martial Arts Institute. In addition, Sifu has trained in Bagua Zhang, Hsin-I Chuan and Hung Ga Kung Fu. She has won five gold medals for Bagua Zhang, Hsin-I Chuan and Executive Weapons at the national Wong Fei Hung Kung Fu Tournaments. Sifu's students have also won gold, silver and bronze medals in Tai Chi Chuan and Tai Chi Weapons at the national Wong Fei Hung Kung Fu Tournament.

Programs:

• Standing Meditation (Jaahm jong) – to relax the body and mind, correct the posture, align the bones, sink the qi, find the root, open the energy gates, and cultivate awareness;
• Breath Work (Hei gung) (Qigong) – to gather, circulate, and cultivate the functions of the qi (breath energy).

Tai Chi for Health and Self-Defense.

There are five major styles of Tai Chi: Chen, Yang, Wu/Hao, Wu, and Sun. Ying Jow Pai offers instruction in the Wu style. The main form consists of 108 movements practiced in a slow, relaxed fashion.

Private and group classes are available.

Private and group classes are available.

Riverside Tai Chi teaches all three of the internal Chinese Kung Fu styles. Tai Chi, Hsing-I and Bagua to men and women and is one of the only schools that teaches the internal styles to kids.

Styles:

• Tai Chi Chuan;
• Hsing I Chuan;
• Ba Gua Zhang.

The class format consists of a warm up, ”breath work” which is gentle breathing combined with movement and finally instruction and practice of simple forms. During the training the participant will learn a series of basic fundamental movements as well as a short to medium length series of pre-arranged choreographed movements. Small group only, maximum 5 participants. All skill levels and ages welcome.

We have been teaching for over 35 years, preserving the lineage and tradition of this ancient art, while presenting it in a unique, modern, easy-to-learn method.

Programs:

• Beginners’ Tai Chi Course;
• Roots and Branches Qi Gong™;
• The Eight Ways Of Tai Chi Chuan℠;
• Advanced Tai Chi Classes;
• Fundamentals;
• Push Hands 1-3;
• Open Push Hands / Sword Form;
• Intermediate Form;
• Intermediate Form Corrections;
• Apprentice Program / Teacher training.

We have been teaching for over 35 years, preserving the lineage and tradition of this ancient art, while presenting it in a unique, modern, easy-to-learn method.

Programs:

• Beginners’ Tai Chi Course;
• Roots and Branches Qi Gong™;
• The Eight Ways Of Tai Chi Chuan℠;
• Advanced Tai Chi Classes;
• Fundamentals;
• Push Hands 1-3;
• Open Push Hands / Sword Form;
• Intermediate Form;
• Intermediate Form Corrections;
• Apprentice Program / Teacher training.

We have been teaching for over 35 years, preserving the lineage and tradition of this ancient art, while presenting it in a unique, modern, easy-to-learn method.

Programs:

• Beginners’ Tai Chi Course;
• Roots and Branches Qi Gong™;
• The Eight Ways Of Tai Chi Chuan℠;
• Advanced Tai Chi Classes;
• Fundamentals;
• Push Hands 1-3;
• Open Push Hands / Sword Form;
• Intermediate Form;
• Intermediate Form Corrections;
• Apprentice Program / Teacher training.

We have been teaching for over 35 years, preserving the lineage and tradition of this ancient art, while presenting it in a unique, modern, easy-to-learn method.

Programs:

• Beginners’ Tai Chi Course;
• Roots and Branches Qi Gong™;
• The Eight Ways Of Tai Chi Chuan℠;
• Advanced Tai Chi Classes;
• Fundamentals;
• Push Hands 1-3;
• Open Push Hands / Sword Form;
• Intermediate Form;
• Intermediate Form Corrections;
• Apprentice Program / Teacher training.

We have been teaching for over 35 years, preserving the lineage and tradition of this ancient art, while presenting it in a unique, modern, easy-to-learn method.

Programs:

• Beginners’ Tai Chi Course;
• Roots and Branches Qi Gong™;
• The Eight Ways Of Tai Chi Chuan℠;
• Advanced Tai Chi Classes;
• Fundamentals;
• Push Hands 1-3;
• Open Push Hands / Sword Form;
• Intermediate Form;
• Intermediate Form Corrections;
• Apprentice Program / Teacher training.

Programs:

• Beginners' TaiJi — This is a short form that can be completed in 5-10 minutes, good for relaxing and improving one's body and health. Each week, new movements are added to the form, each new movement brings new discoveries;
• Open Push Hands — Push hands is the two-person TaiJi training. We focus on soft-style push hands as popularized by Prof. Cheng. Skills include rooting, listening, neutralizing, and returning power.

Instructor — Terry Collins. He was a favored student of Master Don Ahn, a master of esoteric Daoism. Terry has been studying the art of TaiJiQuan for over 15 years, and was certified as a teacher in 2005. He has learned Daoist Meditation, Rooting Power, TaiJiQuan, Push Hands, Da Lu, Sword Form, Knife, and Double Knife. Terry continues his studies of TaiJi in the Chen Style, with Master Ren Guang Yi (20th Generation Chen Style Master), and has received instruction from Master Chen, Xiao Wang (Chen family standard-bearer).

Classes:

• Core Curriculum — centers on four core disciplines: Eternal Spring Chi Kung™, the Tai Chi form, Nei Kung, and Meditation;
• Tai Chi Chuan;
• Nei Kung — is an internal system of Chi Kung, employing slow, deep breathing and requiring a relaxed physical stance and mental attitude;
• Meditation;
• Eternal Spring Chi Kung™ (Eternal Spring) — It is a healing exercise program and health maintenance system created by Grandmaster C. K. Chu. It includes aspects of Tai Chi, Nei Kung, and meditation.

Instructors:

• Benjamin Ho — He began his education and practice of Chu Tai Chi in July of 2001. Tai Chi Chuan is the only martial arts Benjamin has ever studied. His favorite memory at the school was when he was asked by the late Grandmaster C.K. Chu to begin Apprenticeship Teaching in March of 2004;
• Alex Kamlet — He had the privilege of learning Tai Chi and Nei Kung with Master C.K Chu since July, 1988. From 1996 to 1998 he was an assistant teacher. In 1998 Alex Kamlet started teaching classes independently. In April 2004 Alex received a Letter of Certification signed by the Master C.K Chu, to teach the disciplines of Tai Chi Chuan, Nei Kung, and Eternal Spring Chi Kung;
• Grace Kim — She has been a student at CK Chu Tai Chi since 2005. Over the last 9 years, she has cultivated her internal martial arts training with a foundation built on tai chi, nei kung, and meditation. She is an occupational therapist at Weill Cornell Medical Center in the stroke rehabilitation research program and is currently a PhD candidate in the Occupational Therapy department at New York University;
• Valerie LoGuidice — Started as a student in 2008. Was introduced to the school through the wonderful free classes offered at Bryant Park. After assisting at the park and the morning classes at the studio, she received certification as an Eternal Spring Instructor in 2013. She also received certification as a Medical Qigong Practitioner in 2013;
• Steve Miller — He has been studying Tai Chi since 1987, and began assisting Master Chu in 1994. In 2011, He retired from a 30+ year career in Telecommunications, and currently spend a majority of my time teaching and practicing Tai Chi.