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This page is a short English guide to Chen taijiquan classes in Kraków: where we practise, when classes take place, who teaches them and how to get in touch.
Regular classes take place in Kraków from September to the end of June.
If you would like to join, ask about current availability or simply check which group may suit you best, please contact us directly.
If you read Polish or prefer to use browser translation, you can also open the full Polish version of the website.
Regular weekly practice
Klub Kultury Chełm
Address: ul. Chełmska 16, Kraków
- Beginners
Monday, Wednesday 19:00–20:00
Basics of Chen taijiquan, Laojia Yilu Part 1 - Continuing group
Monday, Wednesday 20:15–21:15
Laojia Yilu — full form
Private Primary School Salwator
Address: ul. Senatorska 39, Kraków
- Beginners
Tuesday, Thursday 18:30–19:45
Basics of Chen taijiquan, Laojia Yilu Part 1 - Continuing group
Tuesday, Thursday 19:45–21:00
Laojia Yilu — full form and other learned routines
In July and August classes are usually held in a different format, most often as summer practice in Park Decjusza, Kraków.
Basic fee information
Salwator:
- 2 classes per week
Regular price: 40 PLN per class (approx. 320 PLN per month)
Discounted monthly fee: 230 PLN — paid in advance by the 10th day of the month - 1 class per week
Regular price: 40 PLN per class (approx. 160 PLN per month)
Discounted monthly fee: 130 PLN — paid in advance by the 10th day of the month - Single class
40 PLN per class
Chełm: fees are set by Klub Kultury Chełm, so the simplest option is to ask directly when contacting us.
Main material and forms
Beginners start with basic body work and core exercises of Chen taijiquan. This usually includes standing practice, silk-reeling exercises and the first part of Laojia Yilu.
In regular and continuing practice we work — depending on the group and level — with:
- Zhan zhuang
- Chan si gong
- 9-movement form
- Shi jiu shi — 19-movement form
- Laojia yilu
- Laojia erlu
- Xinjia yilu
- Ball form
- Sabre form
- Sword form
- Guandao form
- Spear / stick form
- Tui shou — push hands
My name is Marcin Zarek. I started learning Chen taijiquan in 1999 under Jaromir Śniegowski. I continue to develop my practice at seminars led by Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang, Master Chen Yingjun and Master Jan Silberstorff. I have been teaching since 2005.
I was born in Kraków in 1975. I hold a PhD in forest sciences with a specialisation in plant physiology, and I work as a researcher and university teacher at the University of Agriculture in Kraków. In 2007–2011 and again since 2015 I have also been a board member of WCTA-PTRChen.
If you prefer, you can also read the fuller Polish version on the Instructor page.
The easiest way to ask
If you want to ask about joining, current places or any practical details, please write to chen@taichinawoli.pl.
You can also call: +48 660 388 658.
Writing directly is the simplest option, especially if you do not read Polish.