We are very excited to offer two Tai Chi and Qigong classes at our dojo!

About Our Friday Morning Class

SmileNOLA Tai Chi and Qigong

Tai Chi is a gentle martial art form taught as movement meditation. A series of movements are learned and practiced in a slow sequence sometimes called a Tai Chi dance.

Instructor: Susan Welsh

Susan is a Physical Therapist of 50 years who has been practicing Tai Chi for 30 years and teaching for 20 years. She is a student of Dr. Yang Yang and certified to teach his Chen style Evidence-Based Tai Chi and Qigong. She is available for private instruction.

Cost:

  • $20/class (or $60 for 4 classes or $100 for 8 classes)

  • Free for dojo members

Classes are easy, enjoyable and suited to adults of all ages and abilities.

For more info contact Susan Welsh at:

[email protected] or 504-458-9309

When: Fridays from 9:15  to 10:15 a.m.

Where: NOLA Aikido Dojo, located in Mid-City at 3909 Bienville Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

Parking and Entry: There is a parking lot and entrance at the rear of the building on South Scott Street. Enter the building through the center glass door. The dojo entry is the second door on the left side of the hall.

About Our Saturday Morning Class

Beautiful Crescent Taiji and Qigong

Explore mind-body-breath awareness, meditative movement, balance, and fitness through taiji (tai chi) form and qigong (chi gung) exercises.

Instuctor: Clebert LeBlanc

Clebert brings decades of healing and martial arts training to his instruction. He is certified in evidence-based Tai Chi and Qigong through WaQi, the Center for Taiji Studies, founded by Dr. Yang Yang. Clebert is also a certified Adaptive Tai Chi instructor though the Adaptive Tai Chi International, founded by Dr. Zibin Guo. Additionally, Clebert has studied Aikido for more than 20 years. He is a third degree black belt Aikido instructor at NOLA Aikido dojo, founded by Brian Levy Sensei.

Clebert works as a physical therapist. His knowledge in anatomy, health, fitness, and mindfulness enhances his teaching.

Cost:

  • $20 per class

  • Free for dojo members

When: Saturdays from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m.

Where: NOLA Aikido Dojo, located in Mid-City at 3909 Bienville Street, New Orleans, LA 70119

Parking and Entry: There is a parking lot and entrance at the rear of the building on South Scott Street. Enter the building through the center glass door. The dojo entry is the second door on the left side of the hall.