Notices
Tuesday, May 6th - CLASS IN THE DECK! We're looking forward to perfect weather this Tuesday evening with temps around 70°F and no rain. We'll meet at 7pm on the very top level of the Church Street Parking Deck. Back to the Future is at Tanger, but it's not heavily sold. Still, it's a good idea to arrive by 6:45pm to avoid traffic.
Please note: We had to cancel May 13th (medical reasons). Also, our June 10 class is tentative and may need to be canceled due to Grimsley High School graduation events. This is a strange year, and we really apologize for the schedule changes. Please keep an eye on these notices for updates.
Important Parking Information. Tanger Performing Arts Center often has shows starting at 7:30pm on Tuesdays which can cause the Church Street Parking Deck to fill up by 6:50pm or so. Arriving early is the key to getting a spot. Also, attendants will try to collect $10 per car on Tanger nights. Simply tell the attendant that you're attending a class at the Cultural Center and they won't charge you. Parking in the Church Street Deck is always free for our students — even if the machine makes you take a ticket on entry, you won't need it. The gate will lift automatically as you exit after class.
In response to several student requests, we've moved to online registration and liability waiver forms. Please find the new forms on the Enroll/FAQ Page. We've moved the class schedule to our Home Page for now.
Long-term students, if you didn't renew your annual membership in January, please do so at: https://goldenflower.org/product/us-student-membership/
Purchase the e-book of Standing by Grand Master San Gee Tam here. There may be 1st edition print copies available; ask your instructor.
Tuesday classes: When it's between 55°F and 85°F at 7pm, we will continue to meet rain-or-shine in the Church Street Parking Deck. We will begin class in our usual spot in the chained-off section of the 4th level. If the weather is dry and comfortable, we'll move upstairs to enjoy tai chi under the stars.
If it's not between 55°F and 85°F, very humid, or stormy, we'll meet for warmups in the ground floor lobby of the Greensboro Cultural Center and move up to room 305 at 7:15. When it's close, we email our students to clarify where to meet. Join our mailing list below.
Please keep up your practice! You can follow along with our form and some qigong practices for FREE at goldenflower.org/learn/student-resources/. Goldenfower.org also offers a $39 annual membership which activates many more video trainings on that same page, including a video of Master San Gee Tam performing the Golden Flower Standard Form viewed from behind. You can become a member here.
Donations
Please make donations/pay for classes using our Donations Page.
Frequently Asked Questions
and How to Enroll
Enrollment Form
At the request of several students, we've moved to online forms. Class schedule has been moved to our home page for the time being. Refer to the Notices section of this site for weekly class locations. Please fill these out before coming to class:
New Student Registration Form
Current Student Annual Policy Acceptance and Liability Waiver
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: How much does it cost?
A: To make tai chi as available as possible, we've switched to a donation-based system. Students pay as little as $1 per class. The suggested donation is $12 per class for those who can afford it.
Q: Can I just try out a class without enrolling?
A: Of course. The first class is always free. Just realize it usually takes people 6-10 weeks of regular class before they see real benefits from tai chi.
Q: Should I wait till the beginning of a new quarter to start?
A: Not at all. We have new students starting all the time. Also, we teach using a modular "principle-based" system, and it's not necessary to learn the principles in any particular order. The best time to start is whenever you're ready to try tai chi.
Q: I have an injury, disability, or other condition. Will that be a problem?
A: It's almost never a problem. Many people are drawn to the healing benefits of tai chi because they've encountered some physical or emotional challenge. Tai chi is wonderful for healing! Our classes are taught using a "scalable" approach, so you can adjust the movements to fit your abilities. People who are particularly ill often report feeling better just by sitting and watching others perform tai chi!
Practically speaking, tai chi is a standing art. If you use a wheelchair, you may find it challenging to adapt the stance and grounding principles to your situation. However, we see no reason why an athletic, independent wheelchair user wouldn't find great benefit in the study of tai chi.
Q: What's the annual membership fee? Do I have to pay that before I register?
A: No. That's for students who have studied long enough to decide they want to become a member of the international school, usually a year. It's a way of giving back to the source of our teaching and supporting the activities of the international school.
Q: Is there a beginner level class? Intermediate? Advanced?
A: We currently conduct all levels simultaneously. We all warm up together then divide up into groups according to experience level. There is also a separate Intermediate group that meets occasionally for students who qualify. The Golden Flower Tai Chi™ Association provides opportunities for students to study at a very advanced level, but such trainings generally happen at the Heavenly Way Retreat Center near Hanging Rock State Park.
Q: What should I wear to class?
A: Loose, comfortable clothing and flat-soled, loose-fitting shoes with minimal cushion are ideal. However, you can practice tai chi in any kind of clothing, footwear, or even barefoot.
For outdoor classes, please check the weather and take appropriate layers.
If you have any more questions, please feel free to contact us.
Notices
Tuesday, May 6th - CLASS IN THE DECK! We're looking forward to perfect weather this Tuesday evening with temps around 70°F and no rain. We'll meet at 7pm on the very top level of the Church Street Parking Deck. Back to the Future is at Tanger, but it's not heavily sold. Still, it's a good idea to arrive by 6:45pm to avoid traffic.
Please note: We had to cancel May 13th (medical reasons). Also, our June 10 class is tentative and may need to be canceled due to Grimsley High School graduation events. This is a strange year, and we really apologize for the schedule changes. Please keep an eye on these notices for updates.
Important Parking Information. Tanger Performing Arts Center often has shows starting at 7:30pm on Tuesdays which can cause the Church Street Parking Deck to fill up by 6:50pm or so. Arriving early is the key to getting a spot. Also, attendants will try to collect $10 per car on Tanger nights. Simply tell the attendant that you're attending a class at the Cultural Center and they won't charge you. Parking in the Church Street Deck is always free for our students — even if the machine makes you take a ticket on entry, you won't need it. The gate will lift automatically as you exit after class.
In response to several student requests, we've moved to online registration and liability waiver forms. Please find the new forms on the Enroll/FAQ Page. We've moved the class schedule to our Home Page for now.
Long-term students, if you didn't renew your annual membership in January, please do so at: https://goldenflower.org/product/us-student-membership/
Purchase the e-book of Standing by Grand Master San Gee Tam here. There may be 1st edition print copies available; ask your instructor.
Tuesday classes: When it's between 55°F and 85°F at 7pm, we will continue to meet rain-or-shine in the Church Street Parking Deck. We will begin class in our usual spot in the chained-off section of the 4th level. If the weather is dry and comfortable, we'll move upstairs to enjoy tai chi under the stars.
If it's not between 55°F and 85°F, very humid, or stormy, we'll meet for warmups in the ground floor lobby of the Greensboro Cultural Center and move up to room 305 at 7:15. When it's close, we email our students to clarify where to meet. Join our mailing list below.
Please keep up your practice! You can follow along with our form and some qigong practices for FREE at goldenflower.org/learn/student-resources/. Goldenfower.org also offers a $39 annual membership which activates many more video trainings on that same page, including a video of Master San Gee Tam performing the Golden Flower Standard Form viewed from behind. You can become a member here.
Donations
Please make donations/pay for classes using our Donations Page.