FIGHT PAIN
LOVE LIFE
TAI CHI WITH CHARLIE
Free practice for fun and community.
Make a little warm-up part of your daily regime.
Charlie Conrad is a retired journeyman printer, Korean war veteran, grandfather and social activist.
A somewhat non-traditional Shaolin student, he didn't begin his formal practice of Tai Chi and Kung-Fu until the age of 84. Now, at 95, he attributes his longevity to a simple daily exercise regime.
After completing his morning stretch and warm-up, Charlie shares his Tai Chi practice, free for anyone Monday through Friday at 7 a.m. by the Community Center in Brand Park.
Free Tai Chi Practice
Monday - Friday at 7 a.m
Brand Park, Mission Hills (by the Community Center)
Come and join us for some simple Chi Kung breathing, meditation, and the widely practiced Beijing University 24-posture Combined Tai Chi form. One of Charlie's favorite Tai Chi games is called "Tai Chi Sticky Hands." This is a chance to learn and play this rarely taught aspect of Tai Chi Chuan.
Join Charlie and Stefan at 7 a.m. at Brand Park, Mission Hills, CA every week day!
"The Female Drunken Immortal Form"
The Eight Immortals are a group of legendary xian (immortals) in Chinese mythology.
Each immortal's power can be transferred to a vessel that can bestow life or destroy evil.
Together, these eight vessels are called the "Covert Eight Immortals".
HeXianKu is often seen as the only female of the group, typically depicted holding a lotus flower.
This class focuses on mental and physical health.
This class is suitable for all levels and we welcome new students. Don't miss this class.
SUNDAY, MARCH 1st
1pm -4pm
Bring a towel or mat and some snacks.
HeXianKu: $42.00
Sign Up for HeXianKu Class
Charlie Conrad was not only one of L.A. Shaolin's students, he was the first.
When Stefan moved to California, he began walking to the park and practicing his TaiChi. An avid walker and talker, Charlie could make friends with anyone. This is where he met Stefan and the rest is history. Charlie and Stefan practiced almost every day in the park
and Charlie was one of his first sign-ups when Stefan opened the school down the road.
His friendship and energy will be missed but never forgotten.
Thank you, Charlie, for all the years of encouragement. He was a big reason Stefan was able to feel at home in Los Angeles and follow his dreams of opening a school.
* with annual payment, all enrollment subject to one time registration fee of $40, which includes a digital copy of our 100-page training manual.