Late Registration $399 (Late is after Sept. 2, 2026)
No Holidays We do not cancel classes
for holidays, neither federal nor otherwise. Classes meet as scheduled with the exception of inclement weather.
Terms and Conditions Below
All Students Must Read
All The Important Information On This Page
By Registering, Students Agree
To The Following Terms, Conditions and Waiver
Safety Tai Chi is gentle and easy to learn at the beginning level, with patience, as it follows a progressive, physical choreography underlaid with deep breathing and energy awareness (qi gong). It is an art, challenging and intriguing in a well proven, fun and fascinating format.
Be prudent. Check with your doctor if you have any concerns about this gentle exercise. And/or call (703-759-9141).
These classes will teach the Cheng Man-ch’ing form of Tai Chi Chuan. Please see our lineage page.
Tai Chi is an art and not meant to be competitive
nor is the main emphasis on physical prowess.
Each student is encouraged to work within
and gradually improve their own comfortable limits.
Decide Carefully. You are making a commitment to yourself and to your own health and well being as well as to the twelve classes.
We offer you an opportunity. How you use it is up to you.
Attending classes, practicing at home
and patience and perseverance are minimum requirements.
All tuition is due in advance and paid online.
Classes are offered by 12 week term only.
Registrations are not transferable, in whole or part.
Prompt registration is suggested as class sizes are limited
and recently many classes have filled up.
A full class will be indicated on the registration page
and a waiting list opportunity will be offered.
Late fee begins after Sept. 2, 2026.
No refunds after Sept. 2, 2026.
Refunds must be requested in writing via email
by no later than Sept. 2, 2026, and will incur a 25% admin. fee.
Registrations other than online via credit card / Paypal will incur a $50 handling fee.
It is strongly suggested that all students
read the information on the various pages of this web site before coming to class.
On time arrival is ten minutes before class time.
Make up Classes If you miss your regular class for any reason, you are encouraged to make it up by attending at one of the other locations. You do not have to take your make up class in the same week in which you missed. A make up credit may be used anytime through to the end of the term.
No Cameras or Recorders No cameras or recorders of any kind are allowed in class.
Clothes Any loose, comfortable clothing and footwear are fine.
Textbook The textbook is recommended, but not mandatory for beginners:
“Tai Chi, the Supreme Ultimate” by Cheng Man-ch’ing and Robert W. Smith.
Intermediateclassis open to those
who have memorized the Beginner’s form (and have learned the “Shoulder Width” stance).
Refinements classis for those
who have memorized the whole form,
manifested an understanding of the Tai Chi principles,
demonstrated a firm commitment to their practice
and have the instructor’s permission.
No Holidays We do not cancel classes (or the Saturday practices)
for holidays, neither federal nor otherwise. Classes meet as scheduled with the exception of inclement weather.
Inclement Weather In the event of inclement weather, a class cancelation notice will be posted at the top of the Home Page of this website approximately two hours before class time. We do not necessarily follow local or federal cancelations.
Our school year consists
of three terms of 12 weeks each.
Winter term begins in early January;
Spring/Summer term begins in mid April;
Fall term begins in early September;
Our annual Retreat is in early June.
Waiver: By registering for these classes, you hereby affirm that you have been vaccinated for Covid and you agree to release and hold harmless The T’ai Chi Ch’uan Study Center, Ltd., the instructors and the class location from any liability for any injury or harm that might result from your attendance and/or participation. You also affirm that you have read and agreed to our Terms and Conditions seen above.
