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.

Chen-Style Tai Chi Classes in Kansas City

Begin with fundamentals, deepen your long-form practice, refine advanced material, or train with Master Chen from anywhere through live online classes.

Try your first group class free.

Come experience the teaching, ask questions, and see whether the class feels right for you.

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A clear path forward

From first movement to lifelong study.

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

Weekly in-person classes

Train directly with Master Chen Huixian in a structured group setting, with hands-on corrections and a welcoming community of practitioners.

Beginner

Tai Chi Fundamentals

Monday · 7:20–8:50 PM

Taught by Coach Chen Huixian

Learn the fundamentals of Chen-style Taijiquan, including silk-reeling exercises and the 18 Essential Movement short form.

  • New beginner class starts Monday, August 31
  • Beginner friendly
  • Meets once each week
$25 classor $75 per month
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Continuing

Old Frame One Instruction

Monday · 7:20–8:50 PM

Taught by Coach Chen Huixian

Continue learning the Chen family long form, Laojia Yilu (Old Frame First Routine), movement by movement.

  • Long-form instruction
  • Meets once each week
  • For continuing students
$25 classor $75 per month
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Advanced

Old Frame One & Two Corrections

Thursday · 7:00–8:30 PM

Taught by Coach Chen Huixian

Refine Laojia Yilu, Laojia Erlu Cannon Fist, and Straight Sword through detailed individual corrections to movements and transitions.

  • Advanced form refinement
  • Detailed individual corrections
  • Meets once each week
$25 classor $75 per month
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In-person location

Training in Lenexa.

Weekly group classes are held at Lenexa United Methodist Church.

Lenexa United Methodist Church

9138 Caenen Lake Road
Lenexa, Kansas 66215

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Live through Zoom

Weekly online classes

Train live with Master Chen from home. Online classes include demonstration, guided practice, questions, and individual feedback.

Online corrections

Laojia Yilu Corrections

Tuesday · 7:00–8:30 PM

Taught by Coach Chen Huixian

After warm-ups, students practice the complete Laojia Yilu (Old Frame Routine One) long form and Xinjia Yilu (New Frame Routine One), then focus on detailed Laojia Yilu form corrections.

  • Zoom only
  • Continuing and advanced practice
  • Meets once each week
$25 classor $75 per month
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Xinjia Yilu

Wednesday · 7:00–8:30 PM

Taught by Head Coach Chen Huixian

After warm-ups, students practice the complete Laojia Yilu (Old Frame Routine One) long form, then review the portion of Xinjia Yilu (New Frame Routine One) learned so far. The class then continues learning Xinjia Yilu.

  • Zoom only
  • Continuing practice
  • Meets once each week
$25 classor $75 per month
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Chen Taiji Straight Sword

Saturday · 9:30–10:45 AM

Taught by Coach Chen Huixian

After warm-ups, students practice Laojia Yilu (Old Frame Routine One) long form, Canon Fist (Laojia Erlu – Old Frame Routine Two), and Chen Taiji Straight Sword. The class then continues working on Chen Taiji Straight Sword.

  • Zoom only
  • Continuing and advanced practice
  • 75-minute class
$25 classor $75 per month
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Simple monthly options

Choose the rhythm that fits.

Group-class pricing applies to both in-person and online weekly classes.

Drop-in Class

$25

Attend one group class without a monthly commitment.

First group class is free for new students.

Two Classes Each Week

$110

Monthly access to two weekly classes.

Ideal for faster progress or combining fundamentals and corrections.

Focused instruction

Private lessons with Master Chen.

In person

Local Private Lessons

  • Any level, beginning through advanced
  • Ages 12 and older
  • Individual or small-group instruction
$100/hour

Individual lesson

$60/hour/person

Groups of up to four people

Online

Online Private Lessons

  • Live instruction through Zoom, FaceTime, or similar platforms
  • Any level, beginning through advanced
  • Ages 12 and older
$75/hour

Individual online instruction

Payment may be made by credit card through PayPal.

Public demonstration

Form reveals the structure. Partner work tests it.

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.

Master Chen Huixian demonstrating a low Chen Taijiquan posture before an audience at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Solo demonstration: rooted stance, connected movement, and clear intent.
Master Chen Huixian demonstrating Chen Taijiquan leverage and balance with a partner at the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art
Partner application: structure, leverage, and balance made visible.

Your first step

Not sure which class fits?

Tell us about your experience, schedule, and goals. We’ll help you choose the most appropriate place to begin.

Ask about classes Call (913) 579-7444 Mandarin 中文: (913) 827-3090