Santa Barbara Tai Chi & Qigong

Santa Barbara Tai Chi & Qigong Santa Barbara Tai Chi & Qigong: A place to move better and feel calmer with our help as part of the Alex D**g Taijiquan Association.

We offer classes for all levels with private lessons by request. Learn more about booking your session on our website.

09/03/2026

Notes for my beginning students: A demonstration of brush knee and push

Key things to take away from this are:

1) Don't try to muscle your opponent! If you try to muscle your opponent the strongest person will win, and it won't always be you.

2) Watch your stance. Turn with your body and your body will turn your opponent. When you pounce don't pounce too far, otherwise you will end up overextended and off balance

Master Alex D**g will be giving a 5 class workshop in Santa Barbara on September 25-27. Official schedule:Friday: Class ...
08/23/2026

Master Alex D**g will be giving a 5 class workshop in Santa Barbara on September 25-27.

Official schedule:

Friday: Class from 3-5:30pm

Saturday: Classes from 9:30am-12pm and 2-4:30pm, followed by an organized group dinner.

Sunday: Classes from 9:30am-12pm and 2-4:30pm

Students are welcome to bring significant others to all dinner gatherings. Lunches are conducted separate from the workshop.

Lots of hotels, motels, and local AirBnBs available.

Location: Oak Park near 624 Junipero St, SB 93105 on the deck.

Tuition: $275 for all 5 classes or $65 per class

Interested in attending? Send a private message or email [email protected]

08/20/2026

Videos for my students:

A look at application practice for Grasping the Bird's Tail

08/17/2026

Learn the classic Grasp the Bird’s Tail sequence in this Walking Ta...

08/13/2026

Notes for my students: This is a basic guide on one and two-handed circles, which act as the fluid foundation for the movement in push hands.

08/05/2026

Notes for my students

When you're starting out, it can be hard to figure out exactly how to respond to your partner. Utilize the application of movements from forms in your push hands to practice.

07/29/2026

Notes for my students:

A basic overview of the folding technique, another very helpful tip to keep in mind for push hands. Remember: If your hand doesn't work, try your elbow. If your elbow doesn't work? Try your shoulder.

07/22/2026

Notes for my students.

Another principle to use in push hands is to watch your opponent for what they're doing wrong. What's the first thing we can see? If they are crossing their center.

07/16/2026

For my students.

More tips for push hands, this time going into the flow of energy.
Learning how to feel and move with it is one of the basic fundamentals of learning push hands to build a stable foundation for your techniques while preventing injury for both you and your partner.

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624 W Junipero Street
Santa Barbara, CA
93105

Telephone

+18055706194

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