I teach traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan (Tai Chi or Taijiquan) including associated Qi Gong practices such as; Standing Post, Dao Yin, Eight Pieces of Brocade, Shibashi, Hua Shan…

To begin with, you will learn the Yang Family Long Form, various exercises, and Standing Post which is one of the Qi Gong sets. Qi Gong means ‘energy cultivation’.

Classes include; preparatory exercises, Standing Post, exercises from a range of Qi Gong sets and the Form itself.

We are Covid-secure, are recognised as a formally organised outdoor sport, and also hold regular Online classes. 

Yang Family Long Form

With more than 100 moves, the form takes between 15 and 35 minutes to perform. The time depends on the choice the practitioner makes but whatever the speed, the emphasis is always on smooth, continuous, flowing movements, as though reeling silk. The movements are precise yet large and open. It is about cultivating and storing Qi, energy.

Qi Gong

Tai Ch Chuan is an advanced type of Qi Gong. We teach additional Qi Gong exercises which work internally and externally to promote health in the widest sense.

Standing Post

As the name implies, this type of Qi Gong is done standing still. It is an essential part of Tai Chi. While strengthening and toning the legs, back and shoulders, you also learn how to soften and relax the muscles and your breathing.

Push Hands

In Push Hands you begin partner work, exploring your own and your partner’s ability to feel and utilise the various energies at work. You are learning to understand the implications of the postures and movements that you have been practising in the Long Form.

Other Opportunities

There are opportunities throughout the year to take part in workshops. These look at different aspects of the art in greater depth. They also give you a chance to see demonstrations of other parts of the Tai Chi Chuan curriculum and to train with different teachers and students.

Learning Tai Chi is an ongoing process. But as an art, there is always something new unfolding. Above all, it can play a significant role in the maintenance of health and wellbeing.