Find your inner strength
Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan
Far more than relaxation — Yang Style Tai Chi is a complete martial art built on internal energy, leverage, and centuries of refined technique.
Who Is It For?
- ✓Beginners looking for a low-impact entry into martial arts
- ✓Older adults wanting to maintain balance, flexibility, and vitality
- ✓People managing chronic pain, arthritis, or recovering from injury
- ✓Kung Fu students wanting to develop internal power and sensitivity
- ✓Anyone looking to reduce stress through moving meditation
- ✓Martial artists from other styles exploring internal principles
About the Art
Slow Movement, Deep Power
Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan (楊式太極拳) is the most widely practised style of Tai Chi in the world. Developed by Yang Luchan in the 19th century, it is characterised by large, graceful movements, deep stances, and a continuous flowing quality.
At Black Lion, Tai Chi is taught as it was intended — as a martial art first, not just a health exercise. While the health benefits are real and well-documented, understanding the martial application of each movement deepens the practice immeasurably.
Sifu Nicklas teaches within the Plum Blossom International Federation and White Dragon lineages, giving students access to an authentic, structured curriculum refined over generations.
Beginners typically start with the standard form sequence, learning postures, weight transfer, and breathing. More advanced students explore push hands (partner practice), weapons forms, and martial application.
Why Practice
What Tai Chi Does For You
Stress & Anxiety Relief
Slow, deliberate movement combined with focused breathing is one of the most effective tools for calming the nervous system.
Balance & Coordination
Single-leg transitions and continuous weight shifting develop the balance and spatial awareness that decline with age.
Joint Health
Tai Chi's flowing movements lubricate the joints without impact — ideal for managing arthritis, old injuries, or chronic pain.
Cognitive Sharpness
Learning and memorising long sequences trains memory and concentration — research links Tai Chi practice with improved cognition.
Martial Application
The soft power principles of Tai Chi — redirecting force, rooting, and leverage — make it a highly effective self-defence system.
All Ages Welcome
No fitness requirements, no age limit. Tai Chi is accessible from the very first lesson and still challenging years in.
Weekly Schedule
Monday9/14
Wednesday9/16
Saturday9/19
Monday9/14
Every Membership Includes
- ✓Unlimited group classes
- ✓Regular private lesson with your own instructor
- ✓Access to all belt/sash levels as you progress
- ✓Weapons training (no extra fee)
- ✓Structured ranking curriculum
Start Tai Chi This Week
Your first class is free. No equipment, no special clothing, no experience needed.