Classical Tai Chi of Buffalo

Stephen Hwa Ph.D. at Buffalo State College with 2 of his senior students in the making of the DVD "Tao of Martial Applications" (Sifu Jim Roach, Sifu Tom Kostusiak, Master Stephen Hwa).

   This page explains why Classical Tai Chi of Buffalo is not teaching "in-person". To quote: "No off-campus or non-affiliated groups may use Buffalo State facilities to host in-person events at this time. https://eventsmanagement.buffalostate.edu/covid-19-events-and-visitor-information

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    POWER AND GRACE:THE PRACTICE OF TAI CHI

Tai Chi is often referred to as mindfulness meditation in motion. Classes are taught by James Roach who has over forty years of experience in several styles of Tai Chi. Please contact at info@classicaltaichiofbuffalo.com or leave message at (716)218-0094 to register for classes once the pandemic is cleared completely. 

Here's a link to what we will be using as a free video reference in our class: "New to Classical Tai Chi, start here"



 For information about our online classes only:   Contact Master Stephen Hwa at https://classical-tai-chi.teachable.com/ 

 Taken in 2005, Master Instructor Stephen Hwa, Ph.D. with his student and 1st certified teacher of Classical Tai Chi, Sifu Jim Roach.  

 Dr. Stephen Hwa Ph.D. a retired Chemical Engineer from Xerox, is the 2nd generation disciple of the legendary Tai Chi Master Wu Chien Chuan, founder of Wu Style Tai Chi. Hwa learned from the 1st generation Master Young Wabu shown in the photo below. Sifu Jim Roach studying "Small Circle or Small Frame Tai Chi" with Dr. Hwa since 2003 and is Dr. Hwa's 1st certified teacher.  Sifu Roach was also an "indoor" advanced student and 4th generation disciple of the Wu Family when he studied the "large frame" forms at the Academy in Toronto, Canada. Master Hwa was fortunate to be taught the advanced “Small Circle, or Small Frame Tai Chi Form” where every movement originates from the core of the body. 

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