Welcome to Center States Tai Chi Chuan

Kim W. Kanzelberger, Director

​Providing quality private and group instruction since 1980, Center States Tai Chi Chuan was founded by Kim Kanzelberger and offers advanced instruction in Professor Cheng Man-ching's 37-posture tai chi chuan form, push hands, and sword.

​Upcoming Events

Arizona Spring Retreat
March 2 - 6, 2026
​Spirit in the Desert Retreat Center
​Carefree, Arizona
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Colorado Summer Camp
August 3 - 8, 2026
​Shadowcliff Mountain Lodge
​Grand Lake, Colorado
Registration information to follow

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About Tai Chi Chuan

Tai chi chuan (also written t'ai chi ch'uan or taijiquan, or shortened to t'ai chi or taiji) is an ancient system of exercise, meditation, and martial art that unites mind and body: a therapeutic exercise to cultivate and re educate the body and mind, a meditation to cultivate the spirit, a martial art to cultivate harmonious relationships with others.

The basic practice or form comprises 37 movements executed in a slow, relaxed, and fluid manner.

​Benefits of Tai Chi Chuan

• Improves balance, coordination, and flexibility
• Promotes correct posture alignment and efficient use of muscles
• Improves concentration
• Strengthens the immune system
• Lowers blood pressure
• Increases bone mass
• Enhances breath capacity without cardiovascular stress
• Teaches stress management skills
• Teaches basic self-defense and conflict resolution strategies