OLLI3630 - Tai Chi Continuing Study [In-person at TUCC]
Course Description
Tai Chi Continuing Study
Instructor: August Korn
Dates: Tuesdays, Sep 26-Dec 5
No Class: Oct 17, Oct 24, Nov 21
Time: 2:00 PM-3:00 PM
Location: In-person at Center City (TUCC)
This class will continue our study of the Tai Chi Solo Form. We will work on refining the structure of the postures and the quality of the movements. We will explore some of the ways in which the body mechanics of Tai Chi can be applied to our everyday activities and gain a greater appreciation of how slowing down and remaining present in movement contributes to our ability to relax.
Pre-requisite: Completion of the Introduction to Tai Chi class or experience with Tai Chi or any other Martial Art.
Maximum in-person registrants: 25
Instructor’s Bio:
August Korn, BSN, Thomas Jefferson University; BSEd, Temple University. August has studied the Cheng Manching style of Tai Chi for over 20 years with Andrew Heckert of Philadelphia. He has attended numerous workshops and retreats with three senior students of Grandmaster Cheng: Master William C.C. Chen, NY; Master Benjamin Pang Jeng Lo, CA; Master Ping Siang Tao, WA and Taiwan.
Notes
In-Person CoursesIf you are enrolled in an in-person course, you will be required to:
- follow current public health guidelines, which may include masking and social distancing, and are subject to change, while on campus.
- provide proof of vaccination, or request a medical or religious exemption, prior to your first day of class. Students who have an approved exemption will be required to test for COVID-19 at least once a week.
- obtain a noncredit OwlCard. An OwlCard is a Temple-specific photo ID that will give you access to campus buildings and classrooms.
Why when I’m registering do I join the Wait List?
Several of our courses are in high demand. In order to accommodate our members who are not tech-savvy and have trouble registering online, we created a registration system in which there is no advantage to registering early, no disadvantage to registering later.
When registering, you join the Wait List for each course. Don’t be alarmed. This does not mean the course is full. After the registration period is over, we run a lottery on the courses, and it randomly determines who is admitted to each course and who is not. You typically will receive notification regarding which courses you are admitted to, about two weeks before the start of the semester. If a course accepts 150 or more students, you are very likely to get into it.