This is where I first learned Tai Chi, in 1993.  

We practice and teach:  beginning Tai Chi 

We also teach some other things:  a bit of web design, basic computer use, reading bookmaking, math, and drawing and painting. 

We teach Wu Style Tai Chi --  to promote excellent whole person health and physical well-being for all people regardless of fitness level.

some info on  Tai Chi priniples and arts. 

where we've led multi-level Tai Chi classes onsite in a spare room

Webbed Feet Design education Tai Chi offerings

Tai Chi instructor extraordinaire -- Julie -- does contract work, going onsite to health care facilities to offer a package of classes.
Julie teaches a beginner class of the 108 moves of Wu Style Tai Ji Quan.
Sitters are always welcome!

"What is Wu Style?
Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan is a traditional style of Tai Chi, a Chinese martial art and meditative practice that emphasizes slow, flowing movements, deep breathing, and inner balance. It's one of the five major styles of Tai Chi, known for its precise and compact movements, making it suitable for people of all ages and abilities.
The Wu Style is particularly known for its emphasis on proper alignment, balance, and efficient use of energy. ...regular practice can help improve physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual balance.  ..."

-                                                                                                      -Meta AI

Wu Yen-Hsia,video here.
She was a descendent of the founder of the
Wu Style of Tai Chi.
In this video she's doing sword form 

The grandmaster Mr. Wu gave me this video many years ago.  

If you're going to study from a video, this is a great one

you can buy it at the Wu Federation website.

Grand Master Eddie Wu doing a
wheelchair version of the Wu Style Tai Chi form

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NYNW1SPF_GA starts at 11

The story told by the moves of the form is stupendous and amazing. Like a string of pearls, in a long necklace.  The routine and the habit coupled by gentle stretching and postural alignment, is complementary to the medical and health offerings of our clients.

Harvard study on Tai Chi
Introduction to the health benefits of Tai Ch.
click here. 

the spine of our accordion style flip book

tai chi book and website Julie made, here

we have the experience:

Our lead instructor led

• biweekly Wu Style Tai Chi classes at Northwestern Memorial Hospital Stone Institute Clinic (3 yrs.) and 
• Presence Health (1 year).  
• Taught for six months at Nami-metro suburban, and
• She led sitting classes at two assisted livings -- The Sunrise, and Artis.

Webbed Feet Design education also

• did a pop-up event at The Cup House three days a week for one month.
• Taught private lessons to three former students, in the park at the Chicago lakefront once a week and
• in a health club pool twice a week.  
• Over the winter, we taught a 2 hour class at the Harold Washington Library in downtown Chicago, each Wednesday December-April.
• in the summer, we practise at Ontario Street beach (see invitation poster below).

we have the skill set:

Julie initially learned Tai Chi at the lake shore  in a park, in Chicago, IL, USA, from Chung Tang, from Hong Kong, who spoke almost no english.  His son, who worked at Motorolla, would come on weekends sometimes and translate a bit. 
She created a flip book and teaching website, and in doing so learned the 108 move sequence by heart.  
She later studied a year via Zoom with the disciples of the descendents of the  founders of the Wu Style of Tai Chi--The Wu Federation, in Toronto, Canada. She also took part in the study of the Gold Book, a classic tai chi text.  She is qualified to teach beginning Tai Chi Wu Style classes.

we have the talent:

Patient and a natural teacher, Julie  has class structure and lesson plans, in addition to a handout of list of moves, and another small booklet of the first 8 moves for her students. These class materials are included. We'll even make posters, sign-up sheets, and promote the class!   She keeps track of attendance,

we really want to work with you:

"I am passionate about helping people with chronic incurable miserable conditions get less miserable.  Through their own persistence and perseverence.  From inside out.  I'm riveted by participating in producing healing miracles. "
                                                                                                                             --Julie McCabe

 
Julie McCabe, 
Tai Chi Instructor
Northwestern Memorial Hospital Stone Institute of Psychiatry Clinic
Sep 2016 - Dec 2019 · 3 yrs 4 mos
Chicago
Taught 12 week courses in Wu Style Tai Chi to students wishing to improve mobility, coordination, balance, energy, and health.
This was at the Hospital's Stone Institute of Psychiatry, at their clinic in Chicago. Students had chronic issues including MS, Stroke, Depression, Schizophrenia, Blindness, Knee pain, Arthritis, Fibromyalgia. Participants said they felt better after just one class. It was a really fun experience.
 
Presence Behavioral Health Drop-In Center
Aug 2016 - Oct 2017 · 1 yr 3 mos
Westchester, IL
Taught class in Wu Style Tai Chi to 1-8 students, once a week, using original Tai Chi music and custom designed educational handouts.
Students included those with Alcoholism, Bipolar Disorder, Obesity and Diabetes, all levels of fitness. One participant lost 65lbs, this class got him started moving. Exciting opportunity.

Hire us to come to your location and teach your people! 

Classes are usually 12 weeks long 1 hr each. So 3 months, and cover the basics of Wu Style Tai Chi Form 108 move sequence, focusing on the first 8 moves.
For more information including pricing and scheduling, please contact us at: info@wfdesign.com

our tai chi website and books are l at wfdesign.com/tc

Julie McCabe, of Webbed Feet Design education department

LinkedIn resume

Facebook page

some spaces where we've done Tai Chi:

Tai Chi class Wednesdays December-May
10:30-12 noon
Free

pls rsvp
Wu Style form 108
at Harold Washington Library in Downtown Chicago

come join us!  contact us

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Videographer Jawon Alfonso George.  

Wu Style 108 move form performed by our

Beginning Tai Chi teacher -- Julie McCabe

Scholarship student Jawon Alfonso George.  Wu Style 8th move -- Single Whip 

figure 106,  performed by Julie McCabe

white crane spreads wings, performed by Jawon George

https://www.youtube.com/shorts/WlmxbGLgP5w

Our facebook page with videos and discussion from Tai Chi experts from around the globe 

Speaking of pots of boiling shrunken heads...  I mean, our research division, where we study ancient cultures' arts for clues in fields of health and wellness, and for our art and design purposes...  Wait, this is Top Secret.  So don't tell anyone.  This is just a hint, a taste, the tip of an iceberg. There's more.  Stay tuned, or bettter yet, contact us, for more information.  This is just a pot of spagetti sauce, and we are Stirring Soup, which is a Tai Chi move similar to a level two pursuit -- Pushing Hands.  So if you want to be more advanced, just do one move.  and This is a Good One. 

chicken soup video on Facebook.

recipeJulie McCabe

4 chicken legs 1/2 large onion 1 bag carrots 3 celery sticks with tops Fresh ground pepper Salt Water

Set up for a recent Art class  

group drawing from an Art class taught last August.

If you would like Art classes, please contact us by phone 
or by email.  Individuals or groups. 

We teach design as part of our design and consulting offerings.
We offer full service web design, or assist our clients and they can do it them selves.  

                                       apples and oranges,  check out our other paintings in our fine art gallery

                                                                      our interpretation of the ancient wisdom above

From 2001 to 2003 Webbed Feet Design Research worked on a research project, starting from martial arts, to investigate identity issues.

Identity Charts  
 Chicago, IL (60615) NEW life reading from Webbed Feet Design Research. $130 per 50 min. session. Based on years of research, we have discovered formulas and designed tools, to make personalized Identity charts which can be used as a guide to help you in building or rebuilding your functionality. Can be used with your Life Coach and to coordinate your network of support. We don’t design people, only God does that. But we can help you see what your talent and skills are, and give you a map. Can be done by phone. if you’re interested you can contact me by messenger or at wfdesign.com

OUR CLASSES in Chicago this summer:

this is the Ontario Street Beach park where we practise Tai Chi now in good weather.

Tai Chi at Ontario St Beach with Tai Chi Instructor Julie this summer!

2026 

Starting July 1 through Fall 

Tuesdays in July 7, 14, 21, 28.   12 noon to 1 pm

Beginners will be focusing on the first 8 moves of the form, in a 5 week session.   

Cost is $15/class, scholarships available. Please ask!

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Julie is also available by appointment -  To book your lessons,

you can contact us through our website at wfdesign.com

We usually have a picnic lunch:  here is a picture of Jawon George, enjoying his lunch:

We practise in a handicapped accessible park by the lake in Chicago.  We sometimes meet under this bridge at the and of Ohio street.

this is the Ontario Street Beach park where we practise Tai Chi now in good weather. We are doing breathing exercises, wheelchair tai chi practice, the first move of the Wu Style form, and later we stirred soup and did push hands, in our advanced-beginner class by the lake.  

7-12-2026

7-12-2026

wheelchair Tai Chi  first 8 mpves broken down for beginners

performed by Julie McCabe https://youtube.com/shorts/3VyserxWX0Y?si=Gy4mJluvc5_1sxSt