Classes

  • Monday

    Beginner Class
    6:30 - 8:30pm
    (Starts September 14th)

    Continuing Class
    6:30 - 8:30pm

    and

    “Stretch Night”
    8:30 - 9:00pm (after class)
    once a month, on the Monday closest to the 15th

    Pacific Spirit Memorial Centre
    (Upper Hall),
    2195 West 45th Ave, Vancouver

  • Tuesday

    Continuing Class
    10:00 - 11:30am

    Kits Beach, by the restaurant,
    north of the tennis courts
    Class cancelled if ≤ 0° C at 9am

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    MAXX Class
    6:15 - 8:45pm

    St. Faith’s Anglican Church
    (Lower Hall; via the preschool’s door on east side),
    7284 Cypress St, Vancouver (at West 57th Ave)

  • Wednesday

    Lok Hup
    6:30 - 8:30pm

    Pacific Spirit Memorial Centre
    (Archive Room, downstairs)
    2195 West 45th Ave, Vancouver

  • Thursday

    Continuing Class
    10:00 - 11:30am

    Kits Beach, by the restaurant,
    north of the tennis courts
    Class cancelled if ≤ 0°C at 9am

  • Saturday

    Continuing Class
    10:00 - 11:30am

    Lok Hup Practice
    11:30 - 12:15pm

    Kits Beach, by the restaurant,
    north of the tennis courts
    class cancelled if ≤ 0°C at 9am

Information on our beginner program

Beginners

  • This class teaches the long form of Tai Chi and is suitable for beginners as well as those looking for a refresher.

  • No prior experience is required to join.

  • The class runs for approximately four months and each session lasts 2 hours.

  • Beginner programs start twice a year, September and February.

See our FAQ page for more information.

Continuing Level

  • This class is for those that have completed or have made it through most of the beginner’s program.

  • More emphasis on details of the moves and the form. Greater focus on foundations to build strength, flexibility, and balance.

  • A set is usually done during class, but sometimes this can be missed depending on moves/sequence being worked on.

  • CONTACT US to register for continuing level classes.

Open Practice

  • There is no formal instructions or guidance provided, allowing the group to focus on whatever they choose. This practice session is for registered members only.

Maxx Class

  • This class is highly demanding, both physically and mentally,
    and places a deeper emphasis on understanding the form in much finer detail. A commitment to train is required.

  • MAXX class is a platform for instruction when the participant is ready, although it is not essential to be an instructor to participate in this class.

  • MAXX participants are invited to the class, however, requests to join are also welcome.

  • MAXX class schedule 2026 : All classes on Tuesday, 6:15 to 8:45pm

    • July

      • 7th - Foundations on timing

      • 14th - Lok Hup

      • 21st - Lok Hup

      • 28th - Foundation Work (Dan Yu, Tor Yu, Snake)

    • August

      • 4th - Tai Chi Arts. Foundation Work

      • 11th - Tai Chi Arts (Push Hands)

      • 18th - Lok Hup

      • 25th - Lok Hup

    • Sepember

      • 1st - Foundation Work (Dan Yu, Tor Yu, Snake)

      • 8th - Tai Chi Arts. Timing

      • 15th - Lok Hup

      • 22nd - Lok Hup

      • 29th - Foundation on timing

    • October

      • 6th - Foundation Work (Dan Yu, Tor Yu, Snake)

      • 13th - Lok Hup

      • 20th - Lok Hup

      • 27th - Tai Chi Arts (Push Hands)

    • November

      • 3rd - Lok Hup

      • 10th - Lok Hup

      • 17th - Tai Chi Arts. Foundation Work

      • 24th - Lok Hup

    • December

      • 1st - Sabre

      • 8th - Sabre

      • 15th - Tai Chi Arts. Foundation Work

      • 22nd - Open session

Other Sessions

Outdoor Open Practice

There is no formal instructions or guidance provided, allowing the group to focus on whatever they choose. This practice session is for registered members only.


Saturdays
10:00 - 11:00am
Kits Beach, by the restaurant, north of the tennis courts
Class cancelled if ≤ 0° C st 9am

Stretch Session

Stretch nights (optional) will continue to be the Mondays closest to the 15th of each month (from 8:30-9:00pm, after class). Bring a mat, pillows, and/or blocks if you’d like to do a floor stretch routine, or grab a chair for Sean’s seated & standing stretch routine! There is no extra cost for these stretch sessions.

Pricing

Memberships: $495 annually, or $45 per month. Payments for multiple months are appreciated (eg. $135 per 3 months, $180 per 4 months, etc.)

Drop-In: $15 (only for Continuing students)

Beginners: $200 for 4 months, which includes registration fee and a T-shirt

There is a $20 registration fee for new members

We accept cash, cheques and e-transfers (send e-transfers to qinglongtaichi@gmail.com)

Holiday Schedule

We won't have regular classes during the holidays, but please visit our Events page to see information about any special events we may have planned instead.

2025 holidays - No evening classes*

Feb 17, Family Day
May 19, Victoria Day
June 30, Canada Day
Aug 4, BC Day
Sept 1, Labour Day
Oct 13, Thanksgiving
Dec 29, Christmas Break

*Note: on these holidays a 10am class at Kits beach may be held instead. Check with your instructor.

Questions? See our FAQ