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.

​Current Classes

Guided Form Review via Zoom
for Experienced CMC Practitioners led by Kim Kanzelberger

December 2021 schedule:
​   •  Wednesday, December 1st, 5:30 pm Central Time
   •  Saturday, December 4th, 10:30 am Central Time
   •  Wednesday, December 8th​, 5:30 pm Central Time
   •  ​Saturday, December 11th, 10:30 am Central Time
   •  Wednesday, December 22nd, 5:30 pm Central Time
 
​Calendar view

For details about Guided Form Reviews, the status of other classes, and additional opportunities for instruction, go to Classes. 

Recordings On Demand

​Video recordings of tai chi form review sessions led by Kim Kanzelberger are available for on-demand rental. These videos are for people who have learned or are in the process of learning the CMC 37-posture form. 

For details, go to Recordings. ​

​Upcoming Events

Winter Form Review Intensive  IN PERSON!
December 17 - 18, 2021
Details and registration

Arizona Winter Retreat
March 3 - 6, 2022
Details and registration

Colorado Summer Camp
August 1 - 6, 2022
Details to follow

Overview of Events

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