THE EXPERIENCE

A place to practise.

Chen Bing's institute is one of the largest schools in Chen Village and publishes a separate fee scale for foreign students. Tuition can be paid by the day, month or year, with board and lodging charged per day at the school. Teaching is traditional Chen-family taiji with push hands and weapons. English support is unclear, so ask about translation before booking.

What you can practise

  • Chen-style taiji
  • push hands
  • weapons
  • coach training

Where you will stay

School board and lodging, priced per person per day; the directory lists dormitories through private-bath rooms on old and new campuses.

Time & commitment

Tuition by day, month, half-year or year; coach course three months; adult beginner course one month, intermediate 1-4 months.

Published fees

Foreign students: tuition US$25 a day, US$300 a month, US$1,800 for six months, US$2,400 a year; coach course US$1,800 (three months); board and lodging US$16 per person per day or US$25 for two (rates from 1 January 2024).

As published by the host on the date of our latest source check. Fees change; confirm the current amount and what it includes in writing.

Joining from overseas

Overseas participants addressed. People with infectious or mental illness may not enrol (fee notice). Adults join beginner, intermediate or coach-training classes.

English not established. Confirm instruction, translation and orientation for your specific programme.

DETAILS TO CLARIFY

  • The fee notice took effect on 1 January 2024; confirm the 2026 rates.
  • English teaching is not stated by the institute.
  • Not the same school as the Chenjiagou Tai Chi School (陈家沟太极拳学校) of Chen Xiaoxing and Chen Ziqiang.

Start a useful conversation.

Include your dates, nationality, language and previous experience when contacting the host.

  • Are you accepting overseas participants for my intended dates, and what is the full required length of stay?
  • Which sessions have English instruction or translation?
  • Where exactly will I sleep, and what are the room-sharing and meal arrangements?
  • What is the full daily schedule, total cost and cancellation policy?

THE EVIDENCE BEHIND THIS ENTRY

Read the original sources.

Latest source check · . The sources describe a residential programme; they do not confirm a place for your dates.

  • 陈家沟国际太极院收费标准 Host / organiserSource checked ·

    Fee notice effective 2024-01-01: '外籍学员学费以美元为单位计算收取,一天学费为25美元,一个月学费为300美元,半年学费1800美元,一年学费为2400美元。教练员班培训费1800美元…食宿费 16美元/人/天,25美元/2人/天'. Contact 0391-6419999, 0391-6416868, 李老师18639150096, chenjiagou@126.com, WeChat chentaijiyuan.

  • 陈家沟国际太极院 Host / organiserSource checked ·

    Institute site with news posts dated October 2026 (e.g. 2026-10-23, 2026-10-09 '13个国家、18家分院,五洲弟子来找师父'); founder Chen Bing (陈炳).

  • Chenjiagou International Tai Chi Institute — Wushu Guide Directory / listingSource checked ·

    Directory (updated 2026-05) gives CNY tuition and room rates by room type, minimum stay 3 days, English 'basic'; differs from the institute's USD foreign-student schedule.

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