About Us
All classes are taught by teachers trained by the Tai Chi Foundation (TCF), an international school with branches around the US and in Europe. Teaching is done in teams of two or more teachers so there is always someone to follow. The precise method of the TCF emphasizes principles of movement that make it easy to learn the tai chi form.
The School of Tai Chi Chuan Los Angeles was founded by Margaret Olmsted,
a senior teacher and Legacy Holder of the Tai Chi Foundation.
Teachers
Margaret Olmsted
Margaret, a legacy holder for the Tai Chi Foundation, has been studying and practicing tai chi for over 45 years and teaches all over the country. Margaret teaches the tai chi form, qigong, push hands and sword to students of all ages and also teaches privately.
Nicholas Courtland
Nicholas is a teacher in training with the Tai Chi Foundation and has been studying and practicing for over 15 years.
Current In Person
Class Schedule
Push Hands I Class
For students who have learned the whole form and gone through the Fundamentals Class. An introduction to the two-person exercise of Push Hands. Emphasis on developing root, and a deeper awareness of the foot and internal straightness.
Saturdays 9:30-10:30am PT
10 Classes, $200
Ongoing.
Current Online
Class Schedule
Qigong for Relaxation and Centering
A free drop-in class for beginners to advanced students.
The class consists of qigong and tai chi positions, movements and self-massages for generating and circulating qi (energy), improving health and harmonizing with the season.
Tuesday and/or Thursday at
9:30 am PT