Beginner
Tai Chi Fundamentals
Taught by Coach Chen Huixian
Learn the fundamentals of Chen-style Taijiquan, including silk-reeling exercises and the 18 Essential Movement short form.
- Beginner friendly
- Meets once each week
- Ongoing enrollment
Weekly classes and private instruction
Our Kansas City-area students come from Shawnee, Overland Park, Lenexa, Olathe, Merriam, Mission, Prairie Village, Kansas City, Kansas, and Kansas City, Missouri.
Begin with fundamentals, deepen your long-form practice, refine advanced material, or train with Master Chen from anywhere through live online classes.
Come experience the teaching, ask questions, and see whether the class feels right for you.
A clear path forward
Classes are ongoing and meet weekly. New students can begin with Chen Taijiquan fundamentals, silk-reeling exercises, and the 18 Essential Movements. Continuing students progress into Laojia Yilu, Laojia Erlu, weapons, and detailed corrections.
Students may attend in person in Lenexa or join live Zoom instruction. Private lessons are also available for focused study.
Lenexa, Kansas
Train directly with Master Chen Huixian in a structured group setting, with hands-on corrections and a welcoming community of practitioners.
Beginner
Taught by Coach Chen Huixian
Learn the fundamentals of Chen-style Taijiquan, including silk-reeling exercises and the 18 Essential Movement short form.
Continuing
Taught by Coach Chen Huixian
Continue learning the Chen family long form, Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Routine), movement by movement.
Advanced
Taught by Coach Chen Huixian
Refine Laojia Yilu, Laojia Erlu Cannon Fist, and Straight Sword through detailed individual corrections to movements and transitions.
In-person location
Weekly group classes are held at Lenexa United Methodist Church.
9138 Caenen Lake Road
Lenexa, Kansas 66215
Live through Zoom
Train live with Master Chen from home. Online classes include demonstration, guided practice, questions, and individual feedback.
Online corrections
Taught by Coach Chen Huixian
Refine Laojia Yilu, Laojia Erlu, Single Straight Sword, and Taiji Saber through detailed corrections.
Online beginner
Taught by Head Coach Chen Huixian
Learn silk-reeling exercises, core Chen-style principles, and the 18 Essential Movement short form.
Online beginner
Taught by Coach Chen Huixian
Build fundamentals through silk-reeling exercises and the beginning movements of Chen-style Taijiquan.
Simple monthly options
Group-class pricing applies to both in-person and online weekly classes.
Attend one group class without a monthly commitment.
First group class is free for new students.
Monthly access to one weekly class.
A steady path for most students.
Monthly access to two weekly classes.
Ideal for faster progress or combining fundamentals and corrections.
Focused instruction
In person
Individual lesson
Groups of up to four people
Online
Individual online instruction
Payment may be made by credit card through PayPal.
Public demonstration
Master Chen Huixian demonstrates how the same body method appears in solo practice and martial application before a live audience at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art.


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Your first step
Tell us about your experience, schedule, and goals. We’ll help you choose the most appropriate place to begin.
Ask about classes Call 913-827-3090