Mei Quan Academy (pronounced "May Ch-one"), established in 1990, is comprised of a number of local branches throughout London (listed to the right). We have developed a warm and friendly atmosphere, and a group of long-established, highly-trained and well-supervised teachers.

We teach all aspects of Yang Style Tai Chi (correctly spelt Taiji, or fully as Taijiquan) to a mixed and good-humoured group of students, from beginners’ classes through to advanced.

Start dates for our next Tai Chi Beginners Courses.

Tai Chi for Children.
We are excited to now offer tailor-made Tai Chi classes for schools!

Class Environment

Classes usually have a 50/50 male/ female mix of students who come from all walks of life and around the world. The atmosphere is relaxed and supportive and our teachers pay close attention to the students’ progress as a class and individually. There is time for laughter during classes, and for sociable tea breaks afterwards; learning and training require a balance of enjoyment, focus, relaxation and connection. We encourage genuine training rather than pretentiousness or appearances.

We run extensive special events, class outings, seminars, parties, dinners and excursions, in and around London. In our classes there is a long-established group of supportive senior students whose advice can be requested at any time by beginners.

What we Practise

We focus on the key aspects of Tai Chi:

• Becoming calm, centred and grounded
• Co-ordination, balance, suppleness and skill
• Harmony of body, mind and spirit, and harmony with natural cycles
• Self-knowledge, confidence, self-discipline
• Developing increased energy

We practise all elements of the traditional Yang Style syllabus, and interested students can choose to study any or all of the 5 aspects of Tai Chi (Taiji / Taijiquan): development of one’s health, meditation, martial art, spiritual self-development, and aspects of Chinese Medicine and traditional culture.

Our training encourages a high level of excellence and achievement in all aspects of life.