The TaijiFit Difference
There are so many opportunities to learn Tai Chi, yoga and meditation these days - not like the 70's when our founder first started. But TaijiFit is different in many different ways - but most of all in our approach to guiding you to the heart of Tai Chi. Keep reading to find out what makes TaijiFit so special!
The Flow Difference
Tai Chi, Yoga and meditation are profound ancient mind/body methods designed to literally change your life. They are not only physical exercises, they are systems of self-defense, shields against disease, keys to inner peace and tranquility. You've heard of "Going with the Flow?" These practices are the keys to an entire effortless lifestyle of "Living in the Flow."
Our founder, David-Dorian Ross - has been teaching these specific mind/body traditions for more than 40 years. Over the course of those years, a new method was born. Not a new Tai Chi or yoga - but a new way to teach them. Here's the TaijiFit Difference: everything we do is designed to make it so easy and absolutely addicting (in a good way) that slipping into Flow will become as natural as eating and sleeping.
Revealing Hidden Wisdom
There's so much beautiful, mind-blowing stuff happening beneath the surface of Taiji – things that can totally transform how you feel, move, and connect with yourself. Most people never get to experience these hidden gems because, well, they're hidden! But here's the thing: when we bring these treasures into the light, when we make the invisible visible, that's where the real magic happens. That's where Taiji becomes not just easy to learn, but genuinely life-changing. It's like turning on a light in a room you didn't even know existed.
Tai Chi Made Easy
Here's the far-out thing we hear all the time: "I tried Tai Chi once, but it was way too heavy, man" or "I wanted to try it, but it seemed like such a drag to learn." And honestly? We totally dig where you're coming from. Traditional Tai Chi can feel like trying to solve a Rubik's cube while riding a unicycle – all that uptight pressure for perfection can really harsh your mellow. But what if we told you it doesn't have to be such a bummer?
That's where our TaijiFit Method comes in, bringing some righteous exercise science vibes to this ancient art. With a far-out understanding of how your body naturally wants to groove, we've stripped away all the heavy complexity while keeping all the beautiful benefits. Think of Tai Chi as the world's most cosmic medicine – it's your shield against disease, your daily dose of flowing movement, your pathway to feeling absolutely groovy. But here's the trip: even the most powerful medicine in the universe is useless if people won't take it. So we're on a beautiful mission to make Tai Chi so accessible and joyful that everyone can experience its mind-expanding benefits, keeping this ancient art alive and spreading peace and love across the planet.
The "Soul" of TaijiFit
What makes TaijiFit more than just another exercise class? It's got soul, man – real, deep, ancient wisdom that's been flowing for thousands of years. See, Tai Chi didn't just spring up out of nowhere; it was lovingly crafted from three beautiful Chinese philosophical traditions: Buddhism, Confucianism, and Daoism. Each one contributed something essential, something that speaks to the human spirit.
We've embraced the core principle from each of these traditions as our guiding lights: compassion from Buddhism, benevolence from Confucianism, and authenticity from Daoism. These aren't just fancy words on a wall – they're the living, breathing heart of everything we do. When you step into our space, you're not just learning movements; you're connecting with values that have guided seekers and healers for millennia, creating a community where everyone can truly flourish.
Compassion
Everyone who walks through our doors carries their own beautiful, complex story – and we totally honor that. Compassion means we get it: life can be heavy sometimes, everyone's fighting battles we can't see, and nobody needs judgment on top of everything else. Whether you're a total beginner who's never moved gracefully in your life, or you're dealing with physical challenges, or you're just having one of those days – you're welcome here exactly as you are. This is your judgment-free zone where you can breathe easy and just be human.
Benevolence
The Chinese concept of ren is far-out – it means treating everyone like they're part of your family, with all that love and support that comes naturally when someone really belongs. When you join TaijiFit, you're not just signing up for classes; you're becoming part of our extended family tree. We've got your back like an awesome uncle, we celebrate your wins like proud parents, and we support you through challenges like the best siblings ever. This isn't just about community – it's about genuine care and connection that makes everyone stronger.
Authenticity
Here's where the real magic happens: zhiran – the beautiful Daoist principle of being your true, natural self. In our fast-paced world, we all wear so many masks and play so many roles that sometimes we forget who we really are underneath it all. But in the flowing movements of Tai Chi, in the peaceful space we create together, you get permission to drop those masks and discover your authentic self. It's like peeling back layers of an onion to find the bright, shining core that's been there all along – and that's where the real transformation begins.
David-Dorian Ross
Our Founder
Through the medium of film, television and digital media, David-Dorian Ross has introduced Tai Chi to more students than any other teacher in America. Through his career writing, directing, and starring as the on-screen Tai Chi expert in more than 150 commercial DVDs and television shows, he has brought this ancient art to millions of practitioners worldwide. This unprecedented reach is built on a foundation of serious competitive achievement: David-Dorian is an international Tai Chi champion, 8-time US gold medalist, World silver medalist, and 2-time World bronze medalist. As a former member of the San Francisco Wushu team, the US National Tai Chi team, and two U.S. National Wushu teams, he competed at the first World Wushu Championships in Beijing in 1991—becoming the only non-Asian out of 42 participating countries to win a medal.
Inside Kung-fu Magazine called David-Dorian "the man who brought Tai Chi mainstream," and the numbers prove it. As the #1 best-selling author of Tai Chi media in the world, his award-winning instructional content has transformed how people learn this ancient art. He serves as a Professor for The Great Courses, where his program "The Essentials of Tai Chi and Qigong" was the first to use an innovative set design capturing the theme of ancient Chinese art, and immediately became the #2 best-selling program in The Great Courses' 25-year history. His "Tai Chi Fit Over 50" holds the distinction of being the #1 best-selling Tai Chi DVD on Amazon, and he remains a featured expert for YMAA Publications.
David-Dorian's influence extends far beyond commercial success to meaningful global partnerships. International action film star Jet Li called him "the American Idol of Tai Chi" and brought him to China to serve as the international face of his online TaijiZen Academy—making David-Dorian the only master of the TaijiZen method outside of China. His commitment to world peace and harmony earned special recognition when Bill Douglas, founder of World Tai Chi Qigong Day, dedicated the event's 20th anniversary to David-Dorian. As executive producer of the "24 Hours of World Peace Livestream," he orchestrated a live webcast of World Tai Chi Qigong Day events that connected practitioners across the globe.
Today, David-Dorian continues to pioneer multi-media methods for educating people about mind-body practices like Tai Chi, yoga, and meditation. As CEO of TaijiFit, he created the first wholly online Tai Chi school in the world to use live streaming technology. Since 2019, David-Dorian and TaijiFit have served as national coordinators of the Tai Chi for Veterans instructor network—a vital part of the Veterans Administration Community Care Program, continuing to provide instructors to veterans across the country.
