About our Instructor
Dr. Jay Dunbar, PhD, is the director of the Magic Tortoise Taijiquan School. He has studied taijiquan and qigong since 1975 and has taught in the Triangle area since 1979. Visit www.magictortoise.com for more information.

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Tai Chi in the field- experienced class - New Day & New Time
12-class series, Tuesdays 6:30-7:45PM, begins 9/10

Open to students who have either attended one or both of our introductory classes or have permission from Dr. Jay. We continue the journey of practicing and improving the “Long Form.”  What a great way to deepen your knowledge of this internal martial art! 

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Tai Chi/Qigong Fundamentals  – 1st beginner class
12-class series, Wednesdays 6-7:10PM, begins 9/11

This class will give you a great introduction to the basics of both Tai Chi and Qigong. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to begin or refresh your study of these disciplines.

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Focus on Wu/Hao Style in the field - 2nd beginner class

12-class series, Wednesdays 6-7:10PM, begins 1/15/25

In our Wednesday introductory class, “Focus on Wu/Hao Style,” you will learn essential principles from the ancient discipline of Tai Chi as well as many of the postures from the “long form.” Dr. Jay will also introduce the practice of Qigong as warm-up exercises. These are short and easy to learn and employ the same awareness of breath and deliberate, meditative movements found in Tai Chi.

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