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What Is Tai Chi?

Tai Chi consists of slow gentle movements that bring about a relaxed state of mind and body. Regular practice strengthens the legs, improves balance and increases qi (internal energy).

Tai Chi is both relaxing and energizing, bringing about a feeling of wellbeing.

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.

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Benjamin Wegner

Benjamin has practiced Tai Chi since 2022 and is currently an apprentice with the Tai Chi foundation. His passion for Tai Chi stems from the positive effect it has on his nervous system, and the sense of community he has found with fellow Tai Chi practitioners.

Current In Person
Class Schedule

Class Schedule

New Beginner's Class (B1)

Learning the tai chi form.

New Class Starting In The Winter

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12 classes, $225

Fundamentals Class

For students who have learned the whole form and are ready to focus more deeply on moving from the dantian, relaxation and the principles of Tai Chi.

Saturdays 10:45-11:45am PT

Ongoing

12 Classes, $225

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Beginner's Class (B3)

Learning the tai chi form.

For students who have learned B1,

the first third of the form.

Wednesdays, 11:45am PT

Starts November 5, 2025

12 classes, $225.

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Push Hands 2

For more advanced students who have begun learning Push Hands and are ready to continue their practice.

Saturdays 9:30-10:30am PT

Ongoing

10 Classes, $200

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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

9:30am PT

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