Louisville

University of Louisville Tai Chi Club

The U of L Tai Chi Club is part of the University of Louisville Intramural and Recreational Sports Department and consists of University of Louisville students, staff, faculty and members of the community. The traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Hand and Weapon Forms as well as Push Hands are taught.

Class times:
Student Activities Center: Thursday 6:30-8:30 PM

St. Andrews Episcopal Church
2233 Woodbourne Ave.
Begins Feb. 23 - Tuesday 6:00 - 8:00 PM.

Instructor: Carl Meeks (e-mail instructor)

Bellarmine University

Tai Chi Qigong

China's 3000 year old system of self-healing, Qigong is an ancient Chinese health care system that integrates physical postures (whether moving or stationary), breathing techniques and focused intention.

This class is a four week session that will introduce a series of these exercises meant to improve the natural energy of the body, regulate your breath that with practice can lead to an improvement in overall health and vitality.

Registration on line at: Bellarmine University School of Continuing & Professional Studies

February 25 - March 18
Class times: Thursday 6:00-7:30 PM
Cost: $65.00 ($75.00 after Feb. 18)
Phone: (502)452-8166

Instructor: Carl Meeks (e-mail instructor)

University of Louisville Delphi Center
Shelby Campus

This beginning class will teach the 13 Posture Hand Form. This form is excellent for beginners, seniors and anyone wishing to explore the benefits of Traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan.

Registration is through the University of Louisville Delphi Center for Continuing Education.

February 22 - April 26
Class times: Monday - 6:00-7:30 PM
Cost: $89.00
Call (502)852-6456 or register online at:
Delphi Center for Teaching and Learning

Instructor: Carl Meeks (e-mail instructor)


St. Paul's Methodist Church
2000 Douglas Blvd.

49 Posture hand Form.

This is an ongoing class teaching and practicing the 49 Posture Hand Form. The form was  created for competition and demonstration purposes and is also an excellent short form that includes all the elements of traditional Yang family Tai Chi Chuan.
This is a free class with registration to the International Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association.

Class times: Mondays 9:30 - 10:30 am.

Instructor: Jeff Graham-Lietz (e-mail instructor)


St. Paul's Methodist Church
Highlands Community Ministries - Senior Services
2000 Douglas Blvd.

16 Posture hand Form. This is an ongoing class teaching and practicing the 16 Posture Hand Form. The form was  created to fit into University course work and introduces the student to basic postures and the fundamentals of traditional Yang family Tai Chi Chuan.

This is a free class.

Class times: Tuesdays 9:30 - 10:30 am.

Instructor: Jeff Graham-Lietz (e-mail instructor)


St. Paul's Methodist Church
Highlands Community Ministries - Senior Day Care
2000 Douglas Blvd.

Tai Chi in a Chair.

This is an ongoing class for any person that has restricted movement. Participants are encouraged to maintain health through upper body motion based on Tai Chi Postures and Qigong exercises.

Class times: Tuesdays 10:35 - 11:00 am.

This is a free class.

Instructor: Jeff Graham-Lietz (e-mail instructor)


Douglas Christian Church
2005 Douglas Blvd.

Traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan - Section 1

This class is an introduction to the traditional 103 Posture Hand Form standardized by the Yang Family.

Class times: Tuesday and Thursday 1:30 - 2:30 pm

8 weeks beginning March 2

This class is full - please check back for additional class times at this location.

Instructor: Jeff Graham-Lietz (e-mail instructor)