Welcome! Hogg’s Chen Tai Chi Praxeum provides opportunities to learn and to practice Chen style tai chi (taijiquan).
About Taijiquan
Tai chi (taijiquan) is an internal style martial art (neijia) which aims to embody the dynamic balance of yin and yang energies, and to cultivate chi (qi). Chen style taijiquan is distinguished by its spiraling movements called “silk-reeling” (chansijin), and its alternating of slow, smooth motions with fast, explosive strikes (fajin).
My Taijiquan Experience
I have been practitioner of tai chi in general since 2004, and of Chen style taijiquan practice in particular since 2015. My primary instructor in Chen style taijiquan is James Saper of East Mountain Internal Arts. My other taijiquan instructors have included the Taoist Tai Chi Society of Canada, Master Jack Yan of TNT Kung Fu, and Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei.
I have a passion for sharing my knowledge of taijiquan with others. I firmly believe in the importance of cultivating physical literacy and that taijiquan is particularly well-suited to doing so.
Opportunities to Practice Taijiquan
Taijiquan Lessons
For individuals and groups under 10 people.
Beginning at $15 per lesson
Lessons will always consist of warm-ups, drills, and qigong exercises. Forms training and martial applications will be adjusted to meet the needs and abilities of the participants
Taijiquan Workshops
For groups/organizational events under 50 people.
Beginning at $100 per event
Opportunities to learn foundational taijiquan skills and techniques. Always consists of warm-ups, drills, and qigong exercises with additional elements to suit the participants.
I am an aspiring taijiquan instructor and began teaching taijiquan workshops in fall 2025. Prices are negotiable at present as I am still developing my experience in this area. If you are interested in learning taijiquan from a more experience instructor, I am happy to connect you with my instructor.
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