Learning Taiji with the Club

For those new to Taiji, we recommend starting with our 5-week Introductory Course. This is a beginners-only class, which can make learning more comfortable for those who may feel apprehensive about learning something new in a mixed-level class.

Our next 5-week introductory course will be held in the Fall. The first class will be on Monday, October 19, 2026 and will be held once per week for five weeks. Or, read below to find out how to become an auxiliary member and start learning in our regular, mixed-level classes at any time.

The Introductory course covers basic information on the nature of Taiji, the clothes and shoes suitable for taiji, instruction in the fundamentals of the practice, and beginning to learn the taiji form itself. By the end of the five weeks, a new student will have met some of our club officers, teachers, and teaching assistants, will be familiar with the structure of our classes, and will be ready to participate in our ongoing, regular classes. 

Introductory courses are offered two times per year in the Spring and Fall. Registration for these classes opens about six weeks before the first class of the series. Please note that these classes are held during the day on a weekday, so if this does not work for you, you will need to continue reading about our second way of starting.

The course costs $30 and includes a one-month club membership after the course ends. If a student wishes to continue their Membership, the $30 fee is applied toward the annual membership fee for the remainder of the club's fiscal year (September-August).

If you would like to be notified when registration opens for our next Introductory Course use this link to: add yourself to our waiting list.

The other way to learn taiji without taking the introductory class is to attend regular classes as an Auxiliary Member. Before attending your first class, we ask that you watch an introductory video that provides background information on taiji, explains how the Club works, and suggests suitable clothing and shoes for taiji practice. At each class, beginners receive individual instruction from either the class instructor or one of the Club's many advanced members serving as teaching assistants. While this method has worked for many new students, some may feel more comfortable being introduced to taiji in a room full of other beginners. That's why we offer the introductory course option.

Auxiliary Membership costs $20 for the first month. If you become a regular member, the $20 will be applied toward the annual membership fee for the remainder of the Club's fiscal year (September-August).

To become an Auxiliary Member, email membership@capecodtaiji.org for the application and payment link. We'll send you the link to the introductory video and a list of classes with space available for a new student when you join the Club.

You're welcome to start studying with us via either route. If you have any questions, please email Jen Kano at jen@capecodtaiji.org.