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BE STILL AS A MOUNTAIN

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​MOVE LIKE A GREAT RIVER


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.
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​Current Classes

Guided Form Review via Videoconference
for Experienced CMC Practitioners led by Kim Kanzelberger
NEW!  January break pop-up sessions
•  Saturday, January 23, 10:30 am Central Time
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•  Saturday, January 30, 10:30 am Central Time
Regular schedule resumes Saturday, February 6
•  Saturdays at 10:30 am Central Time
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Wednesdays at 5:30 pm Central Time
For details about the Guided Form Review, the status of other classes, and additional opportunities for instruction, go to Classes. 
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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. 
NEW! Recordings of the four-part intensive Holiday Form Review Weekend ​held in December 2020 are now available.
For details, go to Recordings. ​
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​Upcoming Events

Spring Form Review Weekend
March 20 - 21, 2021
Details to follow
Sword Camp in the Netherlands
May 1 - 7, 2021

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Colorado Summer Camp
August 2 - 7, 2021

Details
Arizona Winter Retreat
March 3 - 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.
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​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
Contact Us
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centerstatestaichi@gmail.com
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​816-531-0065


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