TAI CHI FOUNDATION CELEBRATES ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY ALONGSIDE WORLD TAI CHI DAY

TAI CHI FOUNDATION CELEBRATES 50th ALONGSIDE WORLD TAI CHI DAY

A free worldwide online event with school leaders is planned for April 5, 2025

This year, the Tai Chi Foundation (TCF) proudly marks its 50th anniversary, celebrating five decades of dedication to sharing the transformative benefits of tai chi and qigong. With more than 30 affiliated schools and 310 teachers in 10 countries, TCF is recognized as the premier transnational tai chi school.

To commemorate this milestone, TCF will host a free online celebration on April 5, 2025. The event will bring together its Legacy Holders—practitioners who studied directly with founder Patrick Watson—alongside a global community of teachers and students. Everyone is invited to join this momentous occasion and experience the power of tai chi firsthand.

This landmark event leads up to World Tai Chi Day on April 26, 2025. The annual global movement promotes health, wellness, and mindfulness through tai chi practice. TCF’s anniversary aligns perfectly with this worldwide event, reinforcing the movement’s mission to unite people across cultures and generations through mindful practice.

“We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone in a way that honors our history and contributes to the larger tai chi community,” said Mike Barkham, Board President, Tai Chi Foundation. “It’s remarkable to think of how a small group of tai chi practitioners in New York City in 1975 has grown to help countless people discover tai chi. We invite practitioners old and new to join us in this special year of celebration and to help envision TCF in the decades ahead.”

As part of the anniversary, TCF has also launched a 50th Anniversary Store, featuring exclusive branded merchandise that allows students and supporters to showcase their love for tai chi. Support TCF’s mission by exploring the collection—each purchase helps spread the message of tai chi.

Event Details

50th Anniversary Online Celebration 

April 5, 2025

12  – 2 pm (ET)

CLICK HERE for more information and to register

About the Tai Chi Foundation:

Founded in 1975, the Tai Chi Foundation is a registered nonprofit dedicated to teaching tai chi and qigong for health and wellness. With a rich legacy passed down through generations, TCF continues to share the profound benefits of this ancient practice worldwide.

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