FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

About Our Courses

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1. What is language medium used?

   1. All classes at community centers and clubs are conducted in both Chinese and English.

   2. Language used for Structured classes at Taiji.sg Studio will be specified.
       

2.  How long will it take to learn Tai Chi?​

   1. Learning a Tai Chi form usually takes about 6-9 months with regular practice outside of class.  Learners who depends on practice at class once a week will not be able to catch up with class progress and will take longer to learn the whole Tai Chi Form.

   2. Upon completion of form learning, learners will need to continue with revisions to strengthen understanding of the underlying principles to Tai Chi movements.

   3. Tai Chi learning should be life-long, in order to maintain good health. Joining a regular class will allow learners to receive continuous guidance and peers support. 
       

3. I am totally new to Tai Chi, can I join your course?

   1. Beginners are welcome to join our courses.  All beginners will start with foundational training, where they will be taught the fundamentals and principles of Tai Chi through our straightforward and easy-to-understand methodology.
       

4. Since Taiji.sg focuses on foundation, does that mean that all your courses are elementary level?

   1. Not at all. Foundation is important to every skill.  Learners start Tai Chi with a strong foundation, be reminded the principles as they progress and thereafter, they will join revision and upgrading classes, as well as Push Hand session. What we learn is not a variety of routines, but a constant search for a deeper understanding of Tai Chi within one routine.​
       

5. I have learnt Tai Chi before. Can I skip the elementary class and go straight to a revision class?

   1. No. All participants, including those with prior knowledge of Form 37 and Form 108, need to start with the beginners course, where they will become familiar with our unique methodology. Often, participants with prior experience who came to us have been previously trained differently. Many have chosen to restart their learning journey with us to dive deeper into Tai Chi knowledge and are progressing well. ​
       

   2. With this in mind, our courses are therefore unsuitable for those who have acquired many Tai Chi forms and are seeking an opportunity to add another form to their collection. Here at Taiji.sg, we value practicality and not presentation. 
       

6. I am not very coordinated. Can I practice Tai Chi?

   1. Yes. At Taiji.sg, we encourage learners to understand the fundamentals and principles of Tai Chi, rather than mimicking instructors or other learners, and once those are in place, coordination will come naturally.
       

7. What is the class size?

   1. For courses at community centers (CC) and clubs, the maximum class size is 25 persons, and comprises both existing practitioners and newcomers.​

   2. For classes at Taiji.sg Training Studio, the class size will be 10-15 persons and to be determined prior to class formation.
       

8. How can I sign up for the courses?

   1. For courses conducted at community centers (CC), registrations are handled by the respective CCs and PA. Interested participants should submit an Interest Registration Form via our website and once the class is open for registration, we will send a link to the interested participants for registration directly on the PA portal.

   2. For courses conducted at private clubs, registrations are handled by the respective clubhouse. Interested participants should submit an Interest Registration Form via our website.  Once the class is open for registration, we will send a link to the interested participants for registration directly on the club portal.

   3. For courses at Taiji.sg Training Studio, interested participants to register via our website www.taiji.sg and payment to be made via Hitpay secure payment platform. Confirmation will be sent to participants once payment is received.  
       

9. Are all courses open to the public?

   1. Not all courses are open to the public. Revision classes, instructor courses, and Push Hand classes are available only to existing practitioners of Taiji.sg.​
       

10. What happen if the course is cancelled or suspended after I sign up?

    1. For courses conducted at the community centers, the fee will be refunded by PA if a course is cancelled. If a course is suspended (for example, due to renovation works at CC venue), the pro-rata fee will be refunded by PA, or the course will be postponed to a later date.​

    2. For courses conducted at private clubs, the fee will be refunded by the respective club if a course is cancelled. If a course is suspended (for example, due to renovation works at the venue), the respective club will take appropriate action on course fee or postponement.

    3. For courses organized by Taiji.sg, the fee will be refunded by Taiji.sg if a course is cancelled prior to commencement. 
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11. What is the difference between courses conducted at community centers, clubs and Taiji.sg Training Studio?

    1. Courses at the community centers conducted by Taiji.sg are of a standardized term of 16 weekly sessions per semester. There are existing participants on continuous learning.  It takes at least 2 semesters to complete learning the course.​

    2. Course terms for classes at the clubs varies depending on the respective club's course management.  Usually 8-12 weekly sessions per semester.   It will take 2-3 semesters to complete the course.

    3. Courses at Taiji.sg Training Studio are currently Complete Course with one single term of 18 sessions.  Participants get to learn the complete Tai Chi Form within the course period. 
        

12. What is Yang Style Tai Chi? What is Huang Style Tai Chi?

    1. Yang Style Tai Chi is developed by Yang Lu Chan. Huang Style Tai Chi is a lineage of Yang Style Tai Chi. For more information, you may read our blog posts on Yang Style Tai Chi and Huang Style Tai Chi.​

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