A journey of a thousand miles begins with the first step.

 

-Chinese Proverb

Text Box: Tai Chi Classes In Columbia

COLUMBIA

Classes listed by Teacher (alphabetical order)  ** Recommended for beginners

Mary Cruise (573) 228-4415 mary@columbiataichi.com

 

**Tuesday Early Evening Tai Chi 5:30 p.m.- 6:30 p.m.

Class held at Columbia United Church of Christ, 3201 I-70 Drive NW, Columbia

Specifically geared for beginners. Phoenix Form and 24 Short Form; $5 charge

KIDS Tai Chi, contact Mary Cruise for class schedules  www.kidstaichi.org 

**Tuesday Daytime at The Health Connection 10:00 a.m.

1507 E Broadway, Stephens College, Hillcrest Hall

** Monday Session Classes at The Health Connection 4:30 - 5:30 p.m.

**Wednesdays Daytime at Senior Center Business Loop 70 E 10 a.m.

Private Classes for Health or Detailed Instructions contact Mary to schedule.

 

Kenny Greene (573) 875-6673

 

**Monday, Wednesday and Friday Mornings 8:30-9:30am

Columbia/Boone County Armory, no charge

Saturday mornings at 9:00 a.m

April through September class held at Peace Park; $5 donation suggested

October thru April class held at the Armory

 

Sandy Matsuda  (573) 884-7312 matsudas@health.missouri.edu

 

**Tuesday evening 5:00 p.m. Lewis Hall- University of Missouri Columbia

Tai Chi Fundamental Form a simplified form of Tai Chi that uses basic yang style tai chi moves; suitable for all beginners; 5 session series starts July 11 ($20/ 5 class punch-card) Call or email for directions. 884-7312 or matsudas@health.missouri.edu (Saturday class for people with MS is being planned)

 

Fall and spring classes available for people with MS, 10 a.m. Saturday, call for details

 

Pablo Mendoza mendozap@missouri.edu

 

Monday & Thurs. evenings 5:30-6:30 University Recreation Center 

Sunday morning class for continuing students

Yang style; $69 for 16 sessions for members; rec center membership not required, but fee is higher; May hold a summer session; will resume in the fall.

 

Rebecca Smith

** Tuesday and Thursday 11:00 a.m. to 12 noon

Great for exercisers of all ages and fitness levels. ($7 charge, less for members-$3) Health Connection  (573) 882-1718

 

Boonville: YMCA has a tai chi class

Jefferson City: Capital Regional Healthplex has a tai chi class M-F (632-5634)

Jefferson City: Brandon Smith teaching Bejing 24 Form at Capital Ritz Dance Studio

16 weeks, $80.

Qigong Classes - Columbia: Interfaith Center,  www.interfaithcentercolumbia.org

Qigong Class - Jefferson City: Jeff Tarrant, Wednesdays, Noon to 1:00 at Spring Grove Counseling and Wellness Center, 211 Oscar Dr., Ste. A Jefferson City, MO 65101,
573-635-8299.  $8 per class.  No advance registration is necessary.

 

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Classes listed by day of the week  ** Recommended for beginners

See above for specific class details

 

Sunday:

Morning for continuing students with Pablo Mendoza

Monday:

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Kenny Greene - Columbia/Boone County Armory

4:30 - 5:30 p.m. Mary Cruise - The Health Connection

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Pablo Mendoza - University Recreation Center (registration required)

Tuesday:

10:00 - 10:50 a.m. Mary Cruise - The Health Connection

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Rebecca Smith - Health Connection

5:00 p.m. Sandy Matsuda - Lewis Hall - University of Missouri Columbia

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Mary Cruise - Columbia United Church of Christ

Wednesday:

10-11 a.m. Mary Cruise - Senior Center

Thursday: 

11:00 a.m. - 12:00 noon Rebecca Smith - Health Connection

5:30 - 6:30 p.m. Pablo Mendoza - University Recreation Center (registration required)

Friday:

8:30 - 9:30 a.m. Kenny Greene - Columbia/Boone County Armory

Saturday:

9:00 - 10:00 a.m. Kenny Greene - Peace Park