Dear Students,
On Monday (10/7/24) when I arrived at the fitness center to teach our weekly class, I was informed that the company was sold. That is not unusual but I quietly wondered what that would mean for our class. On Friday (10/11/24) I received a call that the new owners do not wish to continue the tai chi class; a business decision.
I always knew that the small size of our class put it at risk of getting cut and replaced with exercise classes that attract larger numbers of members. So.... I urge everyone to continue with their fitness plan - many of you attend multiple classes, not only at Premier but at other local facilities. I also urge you to find tai chi, qi gong or another martial art class to continue that portion of your total fitness journey.
It is important to me that every one of my dedicated students know how proud I am of you. Yang Style 24 Short Form can be learned in three months but it takes up to a year for students to begin to enjoy the full benefits of tai chi. Every student started in a different place in their life, with different goals and physical abilities. That's the great thing about tai chi - it's for everybody yet at the same time is a personal journey. Every student made progress. Every student was dedicated. You are amazing people! I am sorry that I was not able to conduct one more class and give you my best wishes and thank you for your confidence in me as an instructor.
Introductory tai chi classes are usually mid sized. At first they attract people that are curious about martial arts, but the classes shrink when people discover that hey, this takes a lot of commitment and work! And the small group that is left are the luckiest of all because the training can be more personalized and detailed. I will miss all of you, my friends. This web site will still be here for your reference.
Best Wishes and Good Fortune,
Rory
Peace
Thank you for your dedication to promoting Tai Chi.🤗