Tai Chi Instructors or Programs
The Tai Chi Federation of Kern County does not recommend or endorse any particular teacher or style. The prospective practitioner or student should use this list as a starting point for research into finding a teacher who is suitable for the individual. (As with any exercise, consult your doctor before beginning a new regimen.)
Tai Chi schools and classes charge fees according to their own policies. The Tai Chi Federation of Kern County receives no remuneration for referral services. Our list is maintained as a service to the community. (Buyer beware.)
Any instructor of Tai Chi in the Kern County area may be listed here at no cost. If you wish to be listed as a teacher on this list, contact the Federation.
Chinese Acupuncture of Bakersfield
Dr. Eugene Lin, L.AC
Dr. Shujuan Zhang
1805 27th Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
Phone: 661.334.1443
Fighting Dragons Kung Fu San Soo for Self-defense and Tai Chi for Health
Dave Woods (Wu Style)
Glen Del Tour (Yang Style, 24)
3000 Mall View Rd. Suite 1065
Bakersfield, CA 93306
Phone: 661.472.1884
The Tai Chi Guy
Larry Costner (Traditional Yang Family [Long] Style)
Now teaching at two venues:
Arthritis Association Adaptive Aquatics Center
1800 Westwind Drive Suite 500
Bakersfield, CA
661.322.9411
California State University Bakersfield (CSUB)
Extended University/OLLI Program
Tehachapi Martial Arts Center
Master Ivan Jadric
Mr. Cris Jadric
20418 Brian Way
Tehachapi, CA 93561
(661) 823-0621
Register for public classes at any of the
City of Bakersfield Recreation & Parks Offices
Location of Public Classes:
Golden State Mall
3201 "F" Street --- Bakersfield, CA
Session I: Mons/Weds 9:30am-10:30am
Session II: Mons/Weds 5:45pm-6:45pm
For more information re: Group/Company/Individual Classes
Yang 24 Style, Yang 32 Sword Form, plus others.
Individual, Group, and Corporate class Instruction
Tai Chi / Qi Kung Instruction
Instructor: Richard Roy
Tuesdays 5:30pm
Location: Goju Ryu Dojo (Sensei Stan O'Hara)
3739 Columbus Street (Next to Country Club Liquors/”New” Green Frog)
Bakersfield, CA 93306-2719
(661) 873-7727
General workout/Qi exercises with a focus on Yang Short Form
*Push Hands: I am looking to get some people together who are interested in Push Hands. It would take place at the same location on Thursday evenings. At this time there is no cost. If interested contact Richard Roy 319-8703 for more information.