On the Training Floor with Master Gianfranco Pace

International Online Taijiquan Course

A nine-month journey dedicated to the study of Chen-style Taijiquan and the development of internal strength, balance and awareness.

Through theoretical and practical lessons, Master Gianfranco Pace will guide participants through a progressive exploration of posture, breathing, movement and Nei Gong principles, following the method developed by ITKA over more than thirty years of research and teaching.

  • Attend three live online lessons every month.
  • Access the recordings and practise whenever you wish.
  • Receive guidance, corrections and in-depth explanations from the Master.
  • Connect with practitioners from different countries.
  • Receive an ITKA certificate of attendance.
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Language
Italian

Format
Online

Price
€720 or €79 per month for 10 months

Why this course?

An Authentic Journey into Chen-Style Taijiquan
This course was created to make a deep and structured practice accessible to those who cannot regularly attend a school, as well as to those who wish to complement their in-person training with an online programme.
The course guides participants progressively through the study of Taijiquan, starting with its fundamental principles and moving towards internal work, traditional postures and Chen-style forms.
Lessons are conducted as they would be in person. At the end of each session, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions, request clarification and share observations with the Master and the other students.

By the end of the programme, you will have:

  • A clear understanding of the principles of internal work.
  • Greater postural and breathing awareness.
  • A more stable, flexible and grounded body.
  • Practical tools to continue training independently.
  • A progressive understanding of traditional Chen-style forms.
  • An ITKA certificate of attendance.

What you will learn

Throughout the nine-month programme, you will progressively explore the principles at the heart of the ITKA Method.
Each lesson combines theory and practice, providing clear guidance to help you understand movement, recognise unnecessary tension and develop a more stable, coordinated and conscious body structure.

You will learn to:

  • Develop internal strength through deep muscular engagement and correct musculoskeletal alignment.
  • Integrate posture, breathing and movement.
  • Improve stability, flexibility, coordination and rootedness.
  • Release unnecessary tension and make movement more fluid and effective.
  • Understand the principles of Nei Gong and apply them to Taijiquan practice.
  • Study the traditional postures and forms of Chen-style Taijiquan.
  • Explore the energetic and martial dimensions of the practice.

Who is this for?

The course is suitable both for those approaching Taijiquan for the first time and for practitioners wishing to deepen their existing practice.

It is designed for:

  • Beginners looking for a clear and progressive learning path.
  • Practitioners who want to explore internal work and the principles of Chen-style Taijiquan.
  • Teachers and movement professionals seeking practical tools to enrich their experience.
  • Those who wish to practise at home while maintaining direct contact with an experienced Master.
  • Anyone interested in exploring the postural, energetic and martial dimensions of Taijiquan.

No previous experience is required.

Course structure

The course takes place over nine months, following a progressive programme that combines theoretical explanations, guided practice and opportunities for discussion.

Each month includes:

  • Three live online lessons.
  • Access to lesson recordings.
  • Theoretical and practical content.
  • Study of Nei Gong and Chen-style Taijiquan principles.
  • Time for questions, corrections and further exploration.
  • Materials available in the private members’ area.

Live lesson schedule

The dates of the live sessions will be shared with participants in the private members’ area.

Master Gianfranco Pace

Gianfranco Pace was born in 1969 and began practising Chen-style Taijiquan as a teenager under the guidance of Master Shi Rong Hua.
After more than ten years of study, he travelled to Chenjiagou in 2001, the birthplace of Chen-style Taijiquan, where he deepened his practice with Master Chen Xiaoxing and other representatives of the nineteenth generation of the Chen family.
In 2003, he founded ITKA – International Taijiquan Kung Fu Association – and developed a teaching method that combines respect for tradition with a clear, progressive and accessible approach.
Over the years, he has been invited to teach throughout Europe, the United States, South America and Asia, contributing to the international development of Taijiquan. In 2017, following his teaching activity in China, ITKA was recognised as a high-level school.

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What is included in your enrolment?

  • Nine months of complete, structured training.
  • Three live online lessons every month.
  • Unlimited access to all lesson recordings.
  • Direct guidance from Master Gianfranco Pace.
  • A private members’ area containing lessons and materials.
  • Support throughout the programme.
  • Access to the ITKA online community.
  • An ITKA certificate of attendance.

Course Fee

€720
Or
€79 per month for 10 months

The fee includes the complete training programme, access to the live lessons and recordings, all materials available in the private members’ area and the ITKA certificate of attendance.
The full course fee may also be divided into three instalments through PayPal or Klarna.

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