Golden School of Tai Chi Chuan

As a two chi chuan master, Gene is able to share his vast knowledge in a beautiful manner. He is calm, patient and dedicated to each one of his students. His calm demeanor alludes to his style of teaching, patient and full of knowledge. The best tai chi chuan instructor in Orange County.

Gene Golden is a rare breed not only in Orange County, but in this nation. He is a passionate practitioner of Tai Chi Chuan, and it shows in every one of his classes. Gene is a patient and thorough instructor of a somewhat forgotten art form. He takes the time to make sure that his students understand every facet of what he has to share, so that they can really absorb all the benefits of this Chinese internal martial art. When he says he teaches because he genuinely wants more adept Tai Chi players to practice with, I believe him and that is saying a lot among an ocean of martial art schools who sell a watered down product with no goal but extreme profit. If you have an inkling of interest in Tai Chi Chuan, give Gene a call. He teaches Yang 60 movement Short Form, Push Hands, Jian (straight sword) form, as well as applications for effective self defense.

I am a beginner in the martial arts; I have been studying with Gene for about a year now, and it has been the best training experience of my life. Gene has an obvious love of tai chi, and he is interested in its philosophical as well as its practical aspects. He is a vast repository of knowledge about all aspects of the art, and his enthusiasm is infectious. He explains not only proper form, but also the reasons that a particular move is just so, and what its practical use is. His is a very meditative approach to the art.
In addition to his skill, he is articulate, good-​humored and patient, critical qualities in a teacher. Instruction is one-​on-​one, so there is ample time to address my specific questions and problems. When I leave the session I feel both physically and mentally energized.

I began studying with Gene Golden back in 2000. His approach is quite unique and focused. He’s easy going, soft spoken and his love for the art is evident. He teaches movements one at a time focusing on proper «Body Mechanics». This helps the student perform the movements properly and effectively without injury. At the same time he teaches martial application, showing the student how the graceful movements learned can be used in a close combat/​self defense situation. Over time he also teaches what is known as «Push Hands», which is done with a partner. It harnesses the use of the taught applications, softens the movements and cultivates the skill of «feeling» which senses the intentions of the opponent.
Tai Chi Chuan is a fighting system, a graceful moving meditation, physical rehabilitation and much more. Its full potential is up to you.
I highly recommend his class!
He is a true living Tai Chi Chuan Master! In addition he also teaches sword and knife forms, Bagua Zhang and Hsing-​i Chuan.
Enjoy!