Update: (February 6, 2026)

No new students will be accepted between February 15th and March 23rd. Master Instructor Toni and 12 of her students are participating in the Asian Tour with Master Alex Dong (see notes under workshops) from March 2-March 23. Instructors Ken, Jennifer, Dave, and Elaine will be teaching the classes while Toni and students are gone.

This is the schedule from March 2nd-23rd:

• Tuesdays: 10:45-12:15 (All Levels)
• Thursdays: 10:00-11:30 (All Levels)
• Saturdays: 8:30-9:30 (Babies)
• Saturdays: 9:30-11 (Toddlers & Regular Students)
• Sundays: 9:30-10:30 (Toddlers)
• Sundays: 10:30-12:00 (Regular Students)

I have all students study initially in what I call the Baby level classes. This is where we teach the main principles. The classes are very small and have a heavy emphasis on attention to detail. After a month or so you move up to the Toddler Level group where we teach the sequence of movements together with emphasis on principles and detailed instruction of each movement, with these classes being a little larger. You may begin a Baby Level class at anytime.

It is incredibly difficult to study taiji in a once week class so my tuition is geared to encourage a minimum of two classes per week. The weekly tuition for one class a week is $25 and it is only $10 per week extra to add a second class. Any other class taken within that same week is free of charge, so come to as many as you can manage. You may pay by the class or by the week using cash, Zelle or Venmo. All classes are in Oak Park on the stage/deck except where noted on the schedule below.

Wear comfortable clothing and if you choose an early morning class, I suggest wearing layers. Wear the flattest shoes you own, preferably with a wide toe box because we spread and grip with our toes. ‘Barefoot’ shoes work the best. Deck shoes or Keds sneakers on the wide side also work well. Running shoes are not good for tai chi.

After you begin classes with our school, you will have access to free practice videos to help your training. These videos relate directly to the lessons in class and are meant to be support material to help you practice between classes.

Updated: February, 2026

Santa Barbara Oak Park Location

(effective Starting March 24th)

Private classes by appointment.