Chen Tai Chi
Classical Chen-family Taijiquan with fundamentals, forms,
weapons and advanced practice.
Golden Rishi · San Diego
Movement. Energy.
Balance for Life.
Authentic Chen-style Tai Chi, Qigong, meditation and Taekwondo
taught in a welcoming community for beginners through advanced students.
AUTHENTIC CHEN TAI CHI
QIGONG & MEDITATION
TAEKWONDO
QIGONG & MEDITATION
TAEKWONDO
Authentic Lineage
Traditional Chen-family Tai Chi training.
Traditional Chen-family Tai Chi training.
Mind + Body
Qigong, breath, meditation and movement.
Qigong, breath, meditation and movement.
All Levels Welcome
Beginners and experienced students can join.
Beginners and experienced students can join.
San Diego Community
Studio classes plus Saturday park practice.
Studio classes plus Saturday park practice.
Our Programs
Choose the practice that fits your path.
Build strength and balance, cultivate internal energy, or develop
discipline and confidence through martial arts.
Qigong & Meditation
Gentle breathing, mindful movement and internal energy cultivation
for balance, vitality and calm.
Taekwondo
Age-appropriate martial arts training that develops focus,
confidence, fitness and discipline.
Why Golden Rishi
Traditional practice, taught for modern life.
Golden Rishi brings together authentic Chen Tai Chi, Qigong,
meditation and Taekwondo in a practical system designed to help
students improve movement, awareness, discipline and lifelong well-being.
Chen Family Taijiquan
Traditional instruction connected to Chenjiagou lineage.
Traditional instruction connected to Chenjiagou lineage.
Golden Rishi Qigong
Energy cultivation, breathing and meditation practice.
Energy cultivation, breathing and meditation practice.
Weekly Classes
Find your class.
Tai Chi
Monday
6:30–7:30 PM · Fundamentals
Tue / Thu
12:00–1:00 PM · Beginners
6:30–7:30 PM · Tai Chi
6:30–7:30 PM · Tai Chi
Wednesday
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
7:30–8:30 PM · Tai Chi Weapon
7:30–8:30 PM · Tai Chi Weapon
Saturday
9:30–10:30 AM · Presidio Park
Qigong
Monday
6:30–7:30 PM · Qigong & Tai Chi Fundamentals
Tue / Thu
11:00 AM–12:00 PM
7:30–8:30 PM
7:30–8:30 PM
Wednesday
6:30–7:30 PM · Microcosmic Orbit Qigong
Saturday
8:30–9:30 AM · Presidio Park
Taekwondo
Tue / Wed / Thu
4:30–5:20 PM · Ages 4–8
Tue / Wed / Thu
5:30–6:20 PM · All Belts
Saturday
11:00–11:50 AM · All Belts / Make-Up / S.T.A.R.S.
S.T.A.R.S. is for students with special needs, ages 7–18.
Upcoming Retreat
2026 Tai Chi & Qigong Seminar
A focused retreat featuring detailed Lao Jia and 19-Step Tai Chi,
martial applications, Qigong, and morning and evening meditation.
- Lao Jia & 19-Step Tai Chi
- Martial applications
- Qigong energy practice
- Morning & evening meditation
- Healthy meals included
Community Event
Golden Rishi Holiday Celebration
Demonstrations, potluck and awards as we celebrate 2026 together.
DECEMBER 12, 2026 · 1:30 PM
Celebrate with the Golden Rishi community.
Invite friends, family and neighbors for Tai Chi, Qigong and Taekwondo
demonstrations, a community potluck and student awards.
DEMONSTRATIONS
POTLUCK
AWARDS
FREE ADMISSION
POTLUCK
AWARDS
FREE ADMISSION
Taiwanese American Community Center
7838 Wilkerson Ct
San Diego, CA 92111
7838 Wilkerson Ct
San Diego, CA 92111
Holiday Party RSVP
Golden Rishi Publications
Deepen your practice beyond the classroom.
Sojucheon: The Microcosmic Orbit
A guide to Seon Do internal alchemy and the circulation of Qi through
the Microcosmic Orbit.
Qigong Revolution
Methods for improving physical and mental well-being through Qigong
and meditation practice.
Your first class can start here.
New students are welcome. Start with a free trial class.