Tai Chi is a centuries old Chinese art developed originally as a fighting art, but refined as a health and fitness regimen. It is soft, gentle, refreshing and fun.

How to Learn Tai Chi

Tai Chi must be learned slowly and progressively. We start with the basic exercises, plus slow, static stretches that simulate movements within a Tai Chi form, or allow the fullest development of these movements.

The next step is to learn the correct way of the formal movements, stressing flow, circularity, coordination and balance.

Then developing "Chi", intrinsic energy, comes next. This comes from using the body as a whole unit. "When one thing moves, everything moves!"

We sincerely recommend training with a qualified instructor that can give you feedback on what you are doing, and working with a group that can give emotional support and add context to what you are doing. If you are in the Western New York area, we'd love to have you train either at our main school with it's extensive set of classes and hours, or at one of our many outside classes in the community.

Go to our Schedules page for more info or call (716) 668-5004.

This beginners guide to Tai Chi explains and teaches the Ancient Chinese Art of Health & Fitness by one of America's foremost authorities, Bill Adams

You will reach new levels in personal development while experiencing total relaxations and fitness as never before.

This video will show you two complete workout routines for beginners as taught by Master Bill Adams, a member of the 1993 USA National Tai Chi Team.

It is one hour long, professionally produced and directed. It is clear, concise and thorough. You'll be going back often to revisit this tape for great advice in your tai chi training!See a Clip from the video! Click Here!

Bill learned the Yang 108 Form in1981. Several years later his friend, Nick Gracenin encouraged him to study further. Bill trained extensively with Mr. Gracenin and in seminars with Bow Sim Mark, Liang Shou Yu and other famous instructors who polished his form, explained applications and taught "chi" development.

Mr. Adams won a position on the1993-94 U.S. National Tai Chi Team, placing in Baltimore at the National Event of the US Wushu Kung Fu Federation.

In December of 1993 he spent 3 weeks in China, competing, plus training with such famous instructors as Fu Wen Lung,Wang Pei Sheng and Xia Bai Hua.

He currently is training and teaching students in his own martial arts school, theWilliamsville and Maryvale School districts community education programs, Gaymar Industries, several Senior Citizen Centers. he also teaches a 3 credit course on Tai Chi at D'Youville College.

He also has helped several martial arts schools start Tai Chi programs, including Marty Noel's Northeastern Academy of Martial Arts in Rochester, N.Y., and Mike Kriegisch's Martial Arts Academy.

He is also available for seminars, talks with community groups, and great at workshops with experienced martial arts groups. He is also an experienced judge at international levels, and travels extensively.

Please feel free to contact him at 716-668-5004. Or email him at badamski@buffnet.net