Taijiquan Core Principles at Three Levels

with Sam Masich

Taijiquan Core Principles are descriptions of the essential criteria for taijiquan practice based on natural laws governing human structure, movement, and function. They are trainable concepts meant to be integrated into any and all taijiquan solo and partner practices.

In this workshop we will look at how the core-principles deepen as our taiji improves. Lots of leg work!

Plus! A Friday-evening event

Stance Proportion

Skill and understanding in the area of stance and stepping will help ensure good results in one's taijiquan training. More than a quarter of the text in the Taijiquan Classic makes clear reference to the importance of the legs:

If correct timing and position are not achieved, the body will become disordered and will not move as an integrated whole. The correction for this defect must be sought in the legs and waist.

Times: Friday-Sunday 10am-5:30pm (1-3pm break)

Friday evening class 7-9pm

Cost: All three days: $285 (Single day $100)

Friday evening class $50

Location: Centre de tai-chi Gilles-Vaillant

109, rue Wright - local 110, Gatineau, Quebec (Édifice Jules-Desbiens) MAP

Contact: Denis Bossé (819) 243-4211 email

Foundations of Traditional Taijiquan