The Martial Arts History Museum is launching a premier Tai Chi and Qigong class series beginning May 14, marking a significant expansion of its educational mission from historical preservation to active wellness practice. This initiative represents a deliberate shift for an institution typically dedicated to combat relics, now focusing on what museum president Michael Matsuda describes as ‘providing the tools to make a tangible difference in people’s health and daily lives.’
Led by certified Tai Chi and Qigong instructor Lady Lallaine Reed, a Museum Hall of Famer and globally recognized expert, the series aims to dispel misconceptions about these ancient practices. ‘There is a common misconception that Tai Chi is exclusively for the elderly,’ Reed notes, emphasizing that everyone from high-performance athletes to busy professionals can benefit from what she describes as the centering power of these movements.
The classes, described as ‘meditation in motion,’ draw from practices that have served as the backbone of Chinese health for millennia and currently stand as the most practiced martial arts worldwide. Participants can expect improvements in precision balance through strengthened mind-body connection, increased fluid mobility through low-impact joint limbering, and boosted vital energy through Qigong’s unique breathwork techniques.
Scheduled twice monthly on Thursdays from 4:30 PM to 5:30 PM beginning May 14, each session offers what the museum calls ‘an immersive wellness experience’ conducted within an environment surrounded by martial arts history. The $20 per class investment includes full admission to the museum, allowing participants and their families to explore exhibits immediately following practice. For registration information, visit MAmuseum.com.
This programming expansion reflects the museum’s broader commitment to community engagement through what Matsuda characterizes as reaching out to the local community. By hosting these classes within its physical space, the institution creates a unique convergence where ancient traditions meet their historical context, offering participants not just physical instruction but cultural immersion in the arts they’re practicing.
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