Workshops

 

Update: 3/26/2025

 

Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang will be returning to Chicago to teach his family’s art. Chen laoshi will teach and correct silk-reeling exercises and the Laojia Yilu form.

Some background on Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang:

  • 19th generation lineage-holder of Chen family Taijiquan
  • Grandson of the 17th generation lineage-holder, Chen Fake
  • Direct descendent of Chen Wangting
  • Father of 20th generation master Chen Yingjun
  • Uncle of 20th generation masters Chen Bing, Chen Ziqiang, and Chen Zijun

Chen laoshi is famous for his clear, specific instruction and his focused attention on the exacting execution of key fundamentals.

NOTE: Class sizes will be capped at 30 due to the venue.

 

Dates

  • June 12-15, 2025

 

Curriculum, Time, & Location

  • June 12: silk-reeling exercises
  • 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

 

  • June 13: silk-reeling exercises
  • 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm

 

  • June 14 – 15: Laojia Yilu instruction & corrections
  • 9:00 am – 11:30 am, 2:30 pm – 5:00 pm

 

 

  • parking: metered street parking on Bryn Mawr Ave, free street parking on the side streets (past the corners) and on Kedzie and Kimball.

 

Tuition

  • 2.5 hour session – $100
  • 1 full day (5 hours) – $175
  • weekend – $300
  • full workshop – $450
  • full workshop (current students of Chicago Taiji) – $420

 

Registration

  • preferred methods – cash or Zelle/Quickpay (aploria@gmail.com)
  • or, bank check made out to Andy Loria

Prior to sending tuition, please send an email to chicagotaiji@gmail.com with your full name and the classes that you wish to attend.  I will reply with information about availability.

 

Contact

 

Recommended restaurants in the North Park area (abbreviated list)

walking distance

  • Saigon Pho – Vietnamese (vegan options)
  • Bryn Mawr Breakfast Club – American (breakfast/lunch, vegetarian options)
  • Faiza – Uighur cuisine (vegetarian options)
  • Sergios – Mexican cuisine & American breakfasts
  • Big Hill – dinner/bar

local cafe

  • Outdoor cafe – coffee, tea, Korean snacks and desserts
  • Java & Mug – coffee, tea, snacks

a bit further:

  • Tre Kronor – Swedish cuisine
  • Kabobi – Persian cuisine (vegan options)
  • Noon O Kabab – Persian cuisine (vegan options)
  • Charcoal Delights – good fast food/drive through
  • Wabi Sabi – Japanese/ramen (vegetarian options)
  • 2 Asian Brothers – Pan-Asian cuisine (vegetarian options)
  • Martino’s – Italian-American (vegetarian options)