Empire Tai Chi Inc

I have been studying Tai Chi with Gene Nelson for several years and every class has been rewarding. Most classes have a mix of students at different skill levels, from beginner to more advanced, and with varying physical abilities. Yet Gene meets each student at his or her own level and is very approachable and generous with his time. The depth and breadth of his knowledge is rivaled only by his infectious enthusiasm for learning, which he brings to all of his classes.

I have been taking Tai Chi Lessons with Empire Tai Chi for 5 1/2 years. During that time I have learned not only physical balance but to be mindfully engaged in all of the programs and workshops given. I learn something new every week and Gene helps all of us to reach our individual potential. I would highly recommend Empire Tai Chi to anyone wishing to improve their Health. Even the most basic breathing exercises would benefit them.

I have been taking Tai Chi classes with Gene Nelson for over 12 years (since 9/02), and the learning process has been, and still is, enjoyable and beneficial, both mentally and physically. Gene goes out of his way to offer his students of all levels a rewarding experience that, although from an ancient tradition, has practical modern applications to every-day life.

I've been involved in Empire's Tai Chi for players with physical challenges for 18 months, and Empire's Nei Gong class for the last year. Both are led by Sifu, Gene Nelson. I can not say enough good things about Gene's teaching methods. He brings technical mastery, deep knowledge, boundless enthusiasm, curiosity and playfulness to his instruction, and puts in a significant amount of out of class time providing supplemental materials and workshops. This is clearly a passion of Gene's that he shares freely with his students, and it's contagious!

The physical, energetic and mindful benefits of Empire Tai Chi's programs are of great value to me. I would highly recommend Empire Tai Chi and Gene to anyone looking to explore, or develop their training, in this space.

Tai Chi is the perfect exercise for finding Health, Happiness, Balance, and Strength, Empire Tai Chi offers a comprehensive menu of classes that appeals to persons of all levels from foundations and meditative breathing to more advanced levels of combat. Gene Nelson is an extraordinary instructor. He has the ability to dissect movements into the smallest parts that allow assimilation and understanding and offers all students the option of attending additional ongoing classes for extra practice. Gene is a very dedicated instructor and his enthusiasm for Tia Chi as a form for wellness and personal development makes the small classes very enjoyable. He is knowlegable and his descriptions of the movements make it very clear how physicial anatomy is affected and improved. I highly recommend Empire Tai Chi for better health and lifetime fitness.