Class Supplies & Resources

Here is a list of recommended supplies and other resources:

Shoes:

Indoor: Cotton Soles (not for the YMCA, these work at our Studio)

Outdoor: Rubber Soles (not for indoor use unless on sisal or similar)

Socks: Padded (work well for YMCA and fine at our Studio)

Shirt:

First one free with school registration, replacements $25 apiece – inquire in class.

Pants:

Comfy black opaque pants. I teach using these.

Weapons:

Fixed blade metal weapons without edge:

Tai Chi Broadsword: Southern Dao Style

Tai Chi Jian: with tassel and case

Class Accessories:

Tai Chi Ruler: eBay or Amazon

Tai Chi Ball: Etsy or YMAA

Yang Style 108 Long Form Self-Study:

Self Study videos by the Instructor

Beginner’s DVD by Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming (step by step)

Tai Chi Connections book by John Loupos (to address bad habits)

Yang 108 Form Move List from YMAA (see me for the 2 changes I made in part 3)

Registration Forms:

New Student Form

Release Form

YMCA Class music:

Zen Garden by Daniel May

Miscellaneous:

Learning Style Test