T’ai Chi Chih^® Intensive in Person
October 1-5, 2026

Trainer: Dan Pienciak
Host: Lorraine Lepine

Airbnb address: 11812 Northeast 136 Street, Liberty, MO 64068

For Teachers, Teacher Candidates, and Serious Students

The focus of the Intensive will be on How to Move well for the greatest flow of Chi. Flowing from the Center, Yinning and Yanging correctly, and Moving with Softness 

The heart of the Intensive will be refining & deepening your T’ai Chi Chih practice. 

Teachers will learn to develop a discerning eye for seeing what corrections students need, as well as knowing when they are ready for Teacher Accreditation…and when they are not. You will have a wonderful opportunity to connect with other teachers. Also, attending an Intensive course is a recommended component to becoming a Teacher Prep Coach if that is one of your teaching passions.

Teacher Candidates will actively engage in a required part of their learning and preparation for the Teacher Accreditation course, and leave knowing what they still need to work on before Accreditation.

Serious Students (who have practised regularly for at least a year) will immerse themselves in T’ai Chi Chih, gaining a greater flow of Chi, as well as a deeper understanding and appreciation of this beneficial practice.

Space is limited, so reserve your space now!

The Intensive begins on Thursday, with check-in between 3 pm and 5 pm, and ends at 12 pm on Monday. On Thursday, we will begin with a TCC practice at 5 pm, dinner at 6 pm and an introductory group activity at 7 pm. Each day, there will be a 7 am T’ai Chi Chih practice, a morning and afternoon session and an evening activity.

Pricing includes 4 nights lodging (single or double occupancy, Thursday through Sunday nights) and 11 meals (Thursday dinner through Monday breakfast). If commuting, the price includes 11 meals or only the tuition fee plus facility use.

If flying: You can fly into the Kansas City Airport (MCI). The Airbnb is about 30 minutes from the airport. For transportation, you can use Uber or 5 Guys’ Transportation. In case you arrive a few days early or choose to stay at the hotel, two hotels are available near the Airbnb. Sleep Inn & Suites Indoor Water Park, 1840 N Church Rd, Liberty, MO, 64068, tel: 816-227-6146 and Tru by Hilton, Liberty, Kansas City, 1820 N Church Rd, MO, 64068, tel: 816-318-7856. Other option: the Airbnb will be open at 4:00 pm on Wednesday, September 30.

Partial Scholarships are available. These are granted on a financial need basis. The Scholarship Application Form must be returned at least 30 days before the course. To receive a Scholarship Application form, contact the Course Host: Lorraine Lepine, Text: 913-710-3464. Email: lorlepine@gmail.com

Download the registration form here.