T’ai Chi Ch’üan

The soft flow and harmonious movements of the T’ai Chi Ch’üan encourage balance, longevity and peace of mind and gradually describe an allegorical journey through life. Students learn the long form from the Yang style.

Most T’ai Chi methods have an emphasis on the fighting aspect derived from martial arts. However, in this class, we will instead focus on safe, fluid movement that brings ease and peace to our daily lives. The 108 movements of the Form are learned over five different levels: Beginners 1 & 2, Intermediate 1, 2, & 3, which will take about a year of study or more. Then, students move to an Ongoing Advanced class for as many years as they wish, as we encourage the principle of always being curious about learning.

Instructors

Maedée Duprès, M.AmSAT

720.475.0117
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Maedée, has been teaching T’ai Chi Ch’üan in Denver since 1991. She has developed a series of instructional videos and audio files that will take you through the entire form as well as breathing exercises.

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Faith Gregor
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Faith teaches the Yang form, long and short versions. She has practiced T’ai Chi since 2000. She studied and received her teaching accreditation with Maedée Duprès. She is also a certified Level II instructor through the American Tai Chi and Qi Gong Association.

Class Location

The Buck Recreation Center in Littleton. The address is 2004 W. Powers Ave, Littleton, CO 80120. See map.

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T’ai Chi Ch’üan Free Lecture and Demo

August 16, 9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
The Buck Recreation Center

The Buck Recreation Center in Littleton. The address is 2004 W. Powers Ave, Littleton, CO 80120. See map.

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ABOUT OUR CLASSES

Class Format:

Faith Gregor and Maedée Duprès alternate teaching each week, so they get to know all students equally. Students benefit from the combined skill and experience of two instructors. The courses run in a six-week series. Participants needs to register in advance with the South Suburban Parks and Recreation District.

There are five sessions throughout the year: spring, summer, two in the fall, and a practice and review session in winter.

There is a minimum of five students and a maximum of 20.

T’ai Chi Ch’üan
2025 Summer Retreat

Saturday & Sunday
July 26 and 27, 2025
9:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.

Location and registration: Buck Recreation Center:
2004 W Powers Ave., Littleton, Colorado 80120
(303) 797 8787

Cost: $75 for each day, for both days, $25 off
With Maedée Duprès, Faith Gregor and special guest Jean Gan.

INSPIRATION through IMAGERY

Discover new horizons as we explore images to enrich and transform our movements. This process deepens and supports our understanding of the Tai Chi form and brings a new vision of ourselves. Both days will be taught by Maedée and Faith.

Special guest, Jean Gan will present on Sunday

Qigong means “energy practice”. It is a beautiful practice that is over 4000 years old. Tai Chi is a mixture of qigong and martial arts. We will do a practice which incorporates breathing, stretching, activation and movement in a five-element flow.
Jean has 14 years of experience teaching Tai Chi for Health at various facilities in the Denver area. She is a certified Holden Qigong teacher and has been teaching for over three years.

Plato said: “Music gives a soul to the universe, wings to the mind, flight to the imagination and life to everything.”

The same could be said about our Tai Chi movements, as the body brings joy and freedom to the whole Self!

UPCOMING 6 WEEK CLASSES

May 7 – June 14, 2025

Wednesdays:
Advanced
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Intermediate 1
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Saturdays:
Intermediate 3
9:15 a.m. – 10:15 a.m.
Advanced
10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m