Wu's Tai Chi Chuan Academy-
Ann Arbor LLC
Instruction in the Traditional Manner
Announcements and Upcoming Events
Happy Independence Day Weekend!
We take time to reflect on and appreciate the personal freedoms that keep our democracy strong. Best wishes for a safe and happy celebration.
No Classes Sat-Mon, July 3-5, in observance of the July Fourth Holiday.
We've added in-person outdoor classes, and
virtual classes continue on Zoom.
See our "Classes/Pricing" page for details.
As we emerge from these challenging times, we appreciate everyone's commitment to
Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan. Keep inspiring each other to stay motivated.
2020 Best Tai Chi School in Ann Arbor!
We are honored to be recognized by "Best of Ann Arbor 2020" in the category of Tai Chi School! Much gratitude to our Chief Instructor, Sifu Genie Parker, for her instruction and guidance. Many thanks and sincere appreciation to our students and the Ann Arbor community for this special distinction!
Learn more about Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan at our Federation site
LINEAGE
Through Sifu Genie, who is a disciple of Grandmaster Eddie Wu Kwong Yu, the Academy has direct lineage to the International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan Federation and is certified by the Wu family. Grandmaster Wu is the head of the fifth generation of the Wu family and the Gatekeeper of Wu Style. He visits the Academy at least once a year, providing instruction and guidance.
TRADITION
The school is headed by Sifu Genie Parker, Chief Instructor-Midwest, who has over thirty years' experience training and teaching Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan. She is the first non-Chinese woman to take on disciples for the Wu family, and only the third person in North America to be so honored.
Hand Forms
108 Standard, 108 Round, and 54-Step Competition
Pushing Hands
Basic, Forward/Backward, Half Step, Chain Step, Large Circle,
Lean Forward/Sit Back, Nine Palace, Circular Nine Palace, Roll Elbow,
One-Handed Offsetting, Free Style
Chi Gong
Twenty-Four Forms
Weapons
Saber, Double-Edged Sword, Spear
Sparring Forms
Instructor Training
ALL
Ages & Ability Levels
WELCOME
We Teach Traditional Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan
Beginning, Intermediate, and Advanced Levels
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