The Taoist Sanctuary of San Diego offers ongoing classes in Chen Style Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) and Qi Gong/Taoist Meditation.
New semester is underway!
Don't miss this opportunity to start getting strong and healthy!
Try a free taiji or qi gong class anytime during May and June -
it's not too late to join this semester!
Taijiquan classes: Mondays and Wednesdays 6pm, saturdays 9:30am
qi gong classes Tuesdays 6pm, Saturdays 8:30am
Call us at 692-1155 for more information, or just come to a class at the scheduled time and check in at the desk.
Question? Look at our FAQ
videos of chen style taijiqan
June 2009 - some new ones just added!
Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang and our lineage
Taijiquan or Tai Chi Chuan?
There are several varations of the word. All translate the same to mean "grand ultimate boxing" or "grand ultimate fist".
Some other spellings: taijiquan, taiji quan, tai chi chuan, taichichuan, tai chi, taichi, taiji, tai ji
Special announcement
grandmaster chen xiaowang awarded 9th duan by the cwa
We are pleased to inform you that Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang has been awarded the 9th Duan Ranking by the Chinese Wushu Association. This is the highest ranking in martial arts awarded to only a select few individuals who have made substantial achievements in their respective field and have made great contributions and impact on Wushu development. Grandmaster Chen has singlehandedly spread the art of Chen style Taijiquan all over the world, and has gathered thousands of students who continue to spread this art. We offer our warmest congratulations to our Sifu, Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang, and thank him for his loving efforts.
visit our photo gallery on flickr
updated with pics from the AIDs Lifecycle Ride 2009
chen style taijiquan seminars
Learn from the Chen Family Masters
Master Chen Bing - July 22-26, 2009
Broadsword Instruction, Sword Form Instruction, Standing/Silk Reeling, Push Hands
Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang - September 11-13, 2009
Master Jan Silberstorff - February 2010 (dates TBD)
Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang's new hardcover book on Chen Family Taijiquan will be available for sale at the workshop.
First come first serve, no preorders.
Tuina summer intensive
San diego, California
diabetes, hypertension & stroke
With Bill Helm, TS, ABT, AOBTA Certified Instructor
August 12-16, 2009
for more information click here
fall Trip to chen village, henan, china
Study Taijiquan at the Source
October 2009 with Davidine Sim and David Gaffney, 20th Generation Disciples of Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang
link - click on "new events"
seminar and duan certification in the czech republic
Taoist Sanctuary of San Diego
4229 Park Blvd.
San Diego, California 92103
619-692-1155
tao@taoistsanctuary.org
hotel information
The Taoist Sanctuary of San Diego is a non-profit organization and gratefully accepts financial contributions. All donations are tax-deductible. The Taoist Sanctuary of San Diego welcomes all students regardless of belief, race, sexual orientation, or ethnic origin.
