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Jesse Tsao, a 12th generation Chen Tai Chi lineage holder, teaches traditional Chen, Yang, Wu, and Sun routines. Despite stylistic differences, the core principles and structures remain consistent, reflecting Dr. Tsao’s Ph.D. research at Shanghai University of Sport and his 50 years of experience learning directly from Chen, Yang, Wu, and Sun grandmasters.

Tai Chi Healthways, registered in San Diego, California, is internationally recognized as a leader in Tai Chi/Qigong education and instructor certification. Based on the north coast area of San Diego, we operate Tai Chi and Qigong classes for corporate worksites, conference presentations, national and international teaching tours, as well as local group lessons in the San Diego areas of Del Mar, La Jolla, Carmel Valley, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad, and Rancho Bernardo.

New Release from Jesse Tsao, Tai Chi Healthways

Easy Tai Chi For Self-Care : Complete Qigong Warm-Up + 15-Spot TCM Body-Tapping Cool-Down
A practice for everyday preventive health and self-care.
Designed especially for beginners, this richly illustrated guide combines gentle Qigong, simplified Tai Chi, and Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles into an easy daily routine that improves balance, mobility, posture, relaxation, and overall well-being. Available on Amazon now: https://www.amazon.com/Easy-Tai-Chi-Self-Care-Beginners/dp/B0HF7WZCNK

On-Chair Tai Chi Qigong

Over 110 Illustrations and Video Tutorial Included, and 15 Healing Spots Self-Massage, Teacher’s Toolkit Practice Insights, Rediscover Your Vitality
Jesse Tsao, with his doctoral research from the Shanghai University of Sport, and his time-tested method through 21 years service to Cigna HealthCare of Arizona, this book represents a lifetime synthesis of traditional Qigong and Tai Chi lineage teachings, Daoist internal energy cultivation, Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) meridian principles, and contemporary biomechanics. It is a practical bridge between ancient wisdom and modern living. Available on Amazon now: amazon.com/dp/B0H58PDRR7

Illustrated Tai Chi Qigong Shibashi 18 Forms for Vitality 太極氣功18式 Inside, you will discover:

The 18 Forms: A simple yet profound routine designed for modern daily life.
Video Tutorials Included: Master each posture at your own pace with detailed video instruction and clear front- and back-view demonstrations.
Teacher’s Tools: Exclusive “Practice Insights” drawn from 40 years of instructor training notes, the knowledge once reserved for private disciples.
Authentic Lineage: Insights gathered from three pilgrimages to the sacred Mount Wudang.
Proven Benefits: Science-backed improvements in cardiovascular health, stress reduction, joint mobility, and fall prevention.

Whether you are a beginner seeking a path to vitality or an experienced practitioner looking to bridge the gap between Tai Chi and Qigong, let this book be your trustworthy companion. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GW2SY8H2

Practical Qigong Illustrated presents a clear, practical approach developed from a lifetime of practice and research. The book distills the essence of more than twenty Qigong traditions into an accessible system that can be easily practiced in daily life. It includes:

Over 170 illustrated photos with clear guidance on how and why to practice
Qigong fundamentals rooted in Traditional Chinese Medicine and classical Daoist principles
Easy Qigong methods suitable for all levels
Fitness Qigong Methods to build elasticity, resilience, and spring-like strength
Inner Strength Qigong focusing on the integration of organ qi for internal strength. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Practical-Qigong-Illustrated/dp/1736196197

Mastering Tai Chi Form 24 and Applications

Four routines in one book! Mastering Tai Chi Form 24 and Applications. The illustrated instruction on the bare-hand routine, uniquely emphasizing Tai Chi’s core philosophy of Yin-Yang harmony, and offering layered insights into your practice from three interconnected perspectives: wellness, fitness and martial applications. This is to honor the depth of Tai Chi while making it accessible and meaningful to practitioners of all backgrounds.

Then use the bare-hand routine as a structural template for applying weapon techniques. By preserving the structure and posture names of the original Tai Chi Form 24, this book enables students to deepen their practice without the distraction of learning new choreography of a weapon form. Instead, the familiar routine becomes a versatile foundation for integrating weapons, much like grafting different fruits onto the same tree. Practice with the double-clubbell, cane, and long staff, each adding its own distinct “flavor” to the form.

This book includes four complete illustrated routines: Simplified Tai Chi Form 24; Tai Chi Double Clubbell/Bang in Form 24; Tai Chi Cane in Form 24; Tai Chi Long Staff in Form 24. Available on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1736196189

We offer Master Trainer Certificate – to earn the authority in training your own instructors

We are excited to announce the introduction of the Master Trainer Certificate at Tai Chi Healthways, marking a significant milestone since our inaugural workshop in Tucson, Arizona, in 1987. This program is designed to empower instructors to uphold traditional Tai Chi and Qigong teachings, grounded in the Classics, while employing practical methods to avoid cult-like misdirections.
Leadership: Under the guidance of Dr. Jesse Tsao, a native of China with over fifty years of experience and a Ph.D. from Shanghai University of Sport specializing in traditional Chinese sports, primarily diverse Tai Chi and Qigong practices, we are committed to directing you toward the most effective training methods for mastering Tai Chi and Qigong. —- Certification Value: Earning a Master Trainer Certificate establishes your franchise and grants you the authority to train your own instructors. Some certifications are more accessible, such as: Master Trainer in Tai Chi Bang: Eight Immortal Flute, Mastering the Tai Chi Cane, Tai Chi Hiking Staff. Others require more dedication, including: Master Trainer in Tai Chi 9-Stage Methods for Mastery, Master Trainer in Practical Qigong Methods —— Training Requirements: The Master Trainer Certificates necessitate in-person training, (with an option for Zoom sessions and evaluation). While online learning is available, accompanied with books and instructional DVDs, attending Tai Chi Healthways’ annual summer camp is to ensure quality. The duration to achieve each certificate varies. Some are achievable in just one summer camp, some require attendance over three years, such as the Master Trainer in Tai Chi 9-Stage Methods for Mastery. Participation in the summer camp entitles you to a 50% discount on the Master Trainer Certificate fee. —– We look forward to supporting your journey toward becoming a Master Trainer.

Master Trainer for: Tai Chi 9-Stage Method for Mastery [Email to Request] – Earning a Master Trainer Certificate establishes your franchise and grants you the authority to train your own instructors.

Master Trainer certificate for Tai Chi 9-Stage Method for Mastery, plus two-hour master training private lesson/zoom, plus two free download videos of your choice @ $898 PayPal: click Add to Cart >>>

Other payment options: Bank transfer via Zelle, send to Jesse Tsao via email: jessetaichi@gmail.com; mail a check; or request an invoice to pay via credit card.

Master Trainer for: Tai Chi Hiking Staff [Email to Request] – Earning a Master Trainer Certificate establishes your franchise and grants you the authority to train your own instructors.

Note: This Master Trainer certificate for Tai Chi Hiking Staff is to establish your franchise and carry forward the teachings of Jesse Tsao & Tai Chi Healthways. With a hiking staff, you can make a lifelong easy commitment to enjoy a wide range of benefits—from the simplicity of body stretching to Qigong energy cultivation that refreshes your inner vitality, and practical self-defense applications.

Master Trainer certificate for Tai Chi Hiking Staff, plus two-hour master training private lesson/zoom, plus two free download videos on Tai Chi Hiking Staff @ $898 PayPal: click Add to Cart >>>

Other payment options: Bank transfer via Zelle, send to Jesse Tsao via email: jessetaichi@gmail.com; mail a check; or request an invoice to pay via credit card.

Jason Weil, San Francisco/San Jose, USA; task.complete5@gmail.com – Master Trainer for Tai Chi Hiking Staff

Master Trainer for: Practical Qigong [Email to Request] – Earning a Master Trainer Certificate establishes your franchise and grants you the authority to train your own Practical Qigong instructors.

Note: This Master Trainer certificate for Practical Qigong is to establish your franchise and carry forward the teachings of Jesse Tsao & Tai Chi Healthways. Practical Qigong 實用氣功 offers a clear and insightful explanation of the Traditional Chinese Medicine (TCM) principles that make Qigong effective by removing superstition and revealing the true mechanisms behind its healing power. Dr. Jesse Tsao, a lifelong Qigong practitioner and researcher with doctoral training from Shanghai University of Sport, has developed and tested Practical Qigong protocols for people of all ages. Practical Qigong distills the essence of more than twenty Qigong traditions into a simple, accessible system that can be practiced easily in daily life. By presenting the most effective postures in a streamlined structure, readers can achieve maximum benefit with minimal time investment.

Master Trainer certificate for Practical Qigong, plus two-hour master training private lesson/zoom, plus three free download videos on Qigong @ $898 PayPal: click Add to Cart >>>

Other payment options: Bank transfer via Zelle, send to Jesse Tsao via email: jessetaichi@gmail.com; mail a check; or request an invoice to pay via credit card.

Master Trainer for: Tai Chi Bang: Eight-Immortal Flute [Email to Request] – Earning a Master Trainer Certificate establishes your franchise and grants you the authority to train your own instructors.

Note: This Master Trainer certificate for Tai Chi Bang: Eight-Immortal Flute is to establish your franchise and carry forward the teachings of Jesse Tsao & Tai Chi Healthways. Tai Chi Bang: The Eight-Immortal Flute is a unique and once well-kept Tai Chi practice that combines health cultivation with martial applications. This routine is structured into three progressive sections: the first focuses on meditation in motion, enhancing mindfulness, balance, and body awareness; the second develops finger and wrist flexibility, arm strength, and fascia elasticity, promoting greater energy flow and body connectivity; and the optional third section trains self-defense skills, utilizing the bang as a baton in practical martial applications. Rooted in traditional Tai Chi postures, this practice honors the martial functions of the “Eight-Immortal Flute,” offering a harmonious blend of internal energy cultivation, physical conditioning, and self-defense training.

Master Trainer certificate for Tai Chi Bang: Eight-Immortal Flute , plus two-hour master training private lesson/zoom, plus the free download video on Tai Chi Bang Eight-Immortal Flute @ $898 PayPal: click Add to Cart >>>

Other payment options: Bank transfer via Zelle, send to Jesse Tsao via email: jessetaichi@gmail.com; mail a check; or request an invoice to pay via credit card.

Víctor Fernández, Barcelona, Spain; mirck32@gmail.com – Master Trainer for Tai Chi Bang: Eight-Immortal Flute
Eike F. Wilts, Leer, Germany; info@daoyin-wilts.com – Master Trainer for Tai Chi Bang: Eight-Immortal Flute
Tokody Csaba, Budapest, Hungary, tokody.csaba@gmail.com – Master Trainer for Tai Chi Bang: Eight-Immortal Flute

Master Trainer for: Mastering Tai Chi Cane for Health & Self-Defense [Email to Request] – Earning a Master Trainer Certificate establishes your franchise and grants you the authority to train your own instructors.

Note: This Master Trainer certificate for Mastering Tai Chi Cane for Health & Self-Defense is to establish your franchise and carry forward the teachings of Jesse Tsao & Tai Chi Healthways. The cane is a useful tool to practice the ancient Chinese art of tai chi and gain all the benefits of relaxation, health, and wellness for students of any age or fitness level. Rooted in the Taoist Eight Immortals legends, this book takes you through the steps of tai chi cane stretch and self-massage; Routine I is based on the popular Yang-style tai chi for wellness and personal fitness; Routine II is based on the fast and vigorous practice of traditional Chen-style Cannon Fist that mixes robust leaps with explosive strikes—ideal for diehard martial artists.

Master Trainer certificate for Mastering Tai Chi Cane for Health & Self-Defense, plus two-hour master training private lesson/zoom, plus the free download videos on Mastering Tai Chi Cane @ $898 PayPal: click Add to Cart >>>

Other payment options: Bank transfer via Zelle, send to Jesse Tsao via email: jessetaichi@gmail.com; mail a check; or request an invoice to pay via credit card.

Andrew Fitz-Gibbon, Ithaca, NY, USA; andyfg@icloud.com – Master Trainer for Mastering Tai Chi Cane for Health & Self-Defense

Master Trainer for: Mastering Tai Chi Form 24 & Applications [Email to Request] – a Master Trainer Certificate establishes your franchise and grants you the authority to train your own instructors.

Note: This Master Trainer certificate for Mastering Tai Chi Form 24 & Applications is to establish your franchise and carry forward the teachings of Jesse Tsao & Tai Chi Healthways. Mastering Tai Chi Form 24 and Applications, exploring each posture in depth with clarity and purpose, and then use it as a structural template for applying weapon techniques. By preserving the structure and posture names of the original Form 24, it enables students to deepen their internal practice without the distraction of learning new choreography of a weapon form. Instead, the familiar routine becomes a versatile foundation for integrating weapons such as the double-clubbell, cane, and long staff, each adding its own distinct “flavor” to the form.

Master Trainer certificate for Mastering Tai Chi Form 24 & Application, plus two-hour master training private lesson/zoom, plus the free download videos on Mastering Tai Chi Form 24 & Applications in Double-Clubbell, cane, Long Staff @ $898 PayPal: click Add to Cart >>>

Other payment options: Bank transfer via Zelle, send to Jesse Tsao via email: jessetaichi@gmail.com; mail a check; or request an invoice to pay via credit card.

Tai Chi Healthways, registered in San Diego, California, is internationally recognized as a leader in Tai Chi/Qigong education and instructor’s certification. Based on the north coast area of San Diego, we operating tai chi and Qigong classes for corporates worksites; conference presentation; national and international teaching tours,; as well as San Diego local group lessons in the area of Del Mar, La Jolla, Carmel Valley, Solana Beach, Encinitas, Carlsbad, Rancho Bernardo…. To request a class, [Email Signup]

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