Advanced Tai Chi with Sifu William Dere

Class Name: Advanced Taiji

Instructor Name: Sifu Dere

When: Thursdays 1 PM – 2 PM

Age levels: No restrictions, but 1-2 years of experience required

Cost: Free

Registration required: No

How to register: N/A

Additional materials needed?: No

Address:Oakland Asian Cultural Center 

388 9th Street Suite 290

Oakland, CA 94607

Location of class: Auditorium

Questions? Call or email: classes@oacc.cc

This is a journey into exploration of Taijiquan energy development and practical skills for individuals who already knows one or more forms. Practitioners who are interested in developing a better understanding of what Taijiquan skills are with respect to internal energy, release (Song), intention (Yi), and how to practice push hands (a skill that involves the use of energy, softness and relaxation to overcome external force) can join. There will also be emphasis on Qigong for development of internal energy, and relaxation/release or Song. This is a class where all attendees including the instructor can develop higher level practical skills in taijiquan through partner practice; and through this practice to take what is experienced back to the practice of the Taijiquan form in an endless cycle to enhance our skills.

About Sifu William Dere

Sifu Dere has learned various styles of Chinese martial arts and Taijiquan from masters Wong Jack Man, Feng Zhiqiang, Zhao Dayuan, Bryant Fong and others. He taught Taijiquan at UC Berkeley for 24 years and recently at the Oakland Asian Cultural Center. His goal is to bring a better understanding of Taijiquan to students to improve their energy and health.