Chen-style taijiquan: martial arts classes every Sunday, in-person in Oklahoma City
Massage and martial arts: the Wuji Body by Angel ethos
With Wuji Body by Angel, I aim to address the body and mind from every angle, fusing the martial arts — particularly, Chen-style taijiquan (aka tai chi), with the modern magic of massage therapy.
Bottom line: I'm all about helping you achieve optimal health and vitality. So why not explore the amazing benefits of taijiquan and see how my weekly classes, held in-person in Oklahoma City, can enhance your wellness journey?
My taijiquan classes are held at Windsong Dojo Innerspace, 2201 W I 44 Service Rd., Oklahoma City. Sessions cost $15 and take place every Sunday at 3 pm.
Questions? Just reach out by e-mail.
Why Chen-style taijiquan?
Taijiquan (also known as tai chi) is a martial art that, over its 300 years of recorded history, has become clouded with layers of mystical metaphor and analogy. Many beginning students are intimidated by talk of abstract concepts like qi, jin, and shen.
Look past the mysticism, and you find that taijiquan is a practical martial art focused on turning your body into a mechanically sound, rooted structure.
This allows you to diffuse and redirect an attacker’s energy, breaking their balance without losing your own. Through slow, mindful movement, you develop your own sense of how to align every component of your body for maximum mechanical advantage.
This class focuses on learning the old frame of Chen-style taijiquan. While Chen-style is the oldest, its modern practice maintains a stronger focus on martial applications of movements compared to other styles.
Regardless of whether you care about fighting, knowing the martial applications will better inform your movements, allowing you to better understand why we assume the shapes and postures taught by the form.
This class is not Cobra Kai, but neither is it movement for movement’s sake. You will learn a traditional martial art, grounded in practical applications, that will help you gain a more integrated sense of mind and body.
This class welcomes students from all backgrounds and all identities, and strives to provide an inclusive, supportive learning environment.
Questions? Just reach out by e-mail.