Here are some of the best Tai Chi teachers and schools in the Indianapolis area.
Ling’s Oriental Martial Arts, LLC
Dr. Zhichao Ling has been practicing Taiji for over 30 years. He has studied Yang style Taiji, Chen style Taiji, Taiji push hands, Taiji Qin Na (seizing and controlling), Taiji sword, and Taiji applications. He became a 7th generation Yang style instructor under shifu Huang Dongying and grand master Fu Shengyuan.
He has earned a 5th degree black belt in Okinawa Kobudo Kokusairengokai, and 6th degree black belt in Shorinryu Shorinkan Karate. He trained Keijutsukai Aikido with sensei Michael Bandy and has attained Renshi Roku Dan, 6th degree black belt.
Dr. Ling has been active in Professional Karate Commission (PKC) state tournaments, both as a judge and a competitor. He received PKC National Champions 1st place in Kata and 2nd place in Kobudo Weapons awards in 2022 and PKC Region II Champions awards annually from 2012 – 2022. In 2014 he became a Hall of Fame member and received Molum Combat Arts Honor Society Yap Suk Dai Ji Award. Ohio International Chinese Martial Arts Championship 2019 & 2022 gold medalist in Taiji open hand form and Taiji Sword form and coach for Taiji and Kung Fu Gold and Silver medalists.
Dr. Zhichao Ling is also a licensed sports and medical massage therapist and certified Reiki master. He is an experienced acupressure therapist with more than 20 years of practice.
You can learn more about Dr. Ling at https://lingsorientalmartialarts.com/about.html
Class Schedule: https://lingsorientalmartialarts.com/taiji.html
2. Tai Chi Wellbeing
Christine Bhe is a 5th Degree black belt in Yang style Tai Chi and has many certifications and achievements in Tai Chi and Qi Gong training. You can learn more about Christine at https://taichiwellbeing.com/about-1
Class Schedule: https://taichiwellbeing.com/in-person
3. Indy Movement Arts
Dustin began his martial arts journey as a teen and has been studying Taijiquan intimately with his teacher, Master John Charlton, for over 7 years, under the instruction of Grandmaster William C.C. Chen. He has taught groups and private lessons since 2018 to a diverse range of people.
Upon meeting my teacher I was enthralled by the effortless yet intentional movement. Taijiquan gave me a physical space to express and embody concepts I had been sitting with for years. I had found a new place to rest my mind within my body.
Class Schedule: https://www.indymovementarts.org/general-6-5
4. TigerLily Eastern arts
Class Schedule: https://tigerlilyeasternarts.org/schedule-of-classes.html#/
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