I didn’t expect much, because I thought I was moving down to easier exercise due to age/injury. But I got fewer inches, more flexibility, improved stamina, better balance.
I got . . . more flexibility, improved stamina, better balance.

I’ve found that I feel a strong sense of pride in learning authentic Taiji with a solid lineage: when asked, I am immensely pleased to tell people where, and from whom, I am learning Taiji.

From my first email to Stephan Berwick, his response was so graceful and encouraging. Initially, the training seemed so strange, because my previous exposure to Tai Chi was very different (sweatless slow dance). Unlike many Tai Chi schools I am not hearing all the esoteric stories here. Things are very practical and tangible here.

I find that sustained practice brings me a focus and clarity in my thoughts that has been extremely beneficial to me. The training of staying relaxed under stress (especially in push-hands) has helped me a lot at work.

When I tried the first class I recognized this was the real deal. Pains and health issues have improved or vanished. I am able to take the body method taught in the True Tai Chi curriculum and apply it to other physical disciplines.

It’s a total re-framing of what it is to be fit and capable.