Martial Arts Archives • Kitsilano Community Centre located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan and Health Qigong

Kristiina — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:15:51 +0000

Tai Chi Kung Fu Fan using a traditional hand held fan is a physical exercise that is colorful and attractive.It is a fitness exercise with graceful movement and creates happy moods.A popular form of tai chi that is enjoyed by many! This class is instructed by master Amy Zhu who is a national Champion of Tai Chi ?Qi Gong and Certified Tai Chi instructor.No class Oct 13, Oct 20, Oct 27. Drop in $17, space permitting

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Tai Chi – Wu Style Part 2

Kristiina — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:15:50 +0000

This course is for those who have been studying the Wu style competition routine in 45 movements. We will continue our study from where we left off in the summer.No class Oct 11. Drop-in $19.05, space permitting.

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Tai Chi – Yang Style 22 Form – DROP IN

Kristiina — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:15:50 +0000

This Yang Style Tai Chi is short and concise, encompassing the traditional poses as its main movements are closely integrated and flows naturally. The presentation of the “cloud hand “movement is an eye opener proven to enhance and improve health. This Tai Chi Style is a suitable for every age group and is appreciated by Tai Chi lovers around the world.This class is instructed by master Amy Zhu who was a disciple of Grand Master Yang Jun(5th Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Lineage Holder),national Tai Chi champion and certified Tai Chi instructor. Registration is not required.No class Oct 13, Oct 20, Oct 27Drop in $5.00, space permitting.

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Tai Chi – 48 Form Part 2

Kristiina — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:15:50 +0000

In this course, we will continue our study of the 48 Form, which combines the 4 main styles of Tai Chi (taijiquan). Participants should be familiar with roughly the first half of the form.No class Nov 12Drop-in $19.05, space permitting.

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Tai Chi – 24 Form (suitable for beginners)

Kristiina — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:15:49 +0000

Tai Chi (Taiji or Taijiquan) is a Chinese martial art based on the principle of the interplay of Yin and Yang. The slow and graceful movements of Tai Chi promote the circulation of Qi, or vital essence, through the body, and have been shown to improve balance, coordination, and concentration. The 24 Form, or “simplified Yang style,” is a short routine perfect for beginners.Drop in $19.05, space permitting. No class Oct 11

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Tai Chi – 24 Form Review

Kristiina — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:15:49 +0000

This course is for those who have studied the 24 Form Tai Chi in the past, and would like to practice it in it’s entirety. We will focus primarily on the second half of the form, any difficult passages, or any movements you may have missed. Not suitable for beginners.Drop-in $19.05, space permitting.

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Qigong

Kristiina — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 22:15:45 +0000

Qi is energy. Gong is skill acquired through training. Hence, Qigong is energy cultivation training. There are many techniques to cultivate the internal energy of the body, from Taoist, Buddhist, martial arts, and Chinese medicine traditions. Various methods include movement, posture, breath work, visualization, sound, massage, etc., all with the purpose of building and regulating the Qi in the body for physical and mental well-being.Drop in $19.05, space permitting. No class Oct 11.

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