
As a result of many of years of experience teaching thousands of students from all walks of life, we have developed a course that can help to learn the basic elements of Tai Chi (Taiji or fully asTaijiquan) in a relaxed and enjoyable way, whilst enabling beginners to overcome any anxiety or particular difficulties they may have.
We concentrate on learning the Beijing 24-step Short Form, which provides an ideal and relatively quick way to acquire basic Tai Chi skills.
Our students learn a variety of easy but highly effective Qi Gong exercises, primarily from the famous “8 Pieces of Silk Brocade” sequence ,and the Zhan Zhuang, 28 Steps and Taijigong sequences. These sequences help to improve health and develop awareness of the body’s energy.
We also use, in combination, three very simple and highly enjoyable partner exercises, Sticking, Yielding and Centring, to develop balance, co-ordination, spacial awareness and sensitivity.
Warm-up and conditioning exercises, basic stepping exercises, including Tai Chi Walking, and the basics of stance and body-mechanics, complete the overall picture to give a well-rounded and satisfying introduction to Tai Chi .
Friern Barnet (daytime) : 11.45am - 1.15pm
London Bridge (daytime): 1pm - 2.15pm
Holborn : 7pm - 8.15pm (Qi Gong & Meditation)
Camden : 7pm - 8.30pm
Highgate : 7 pm - 8.15pm
Hackney Central: 7pm - 8.30pm
Muswell Hill (daytime) : 10.30am - 11.45am
Old Street : 7pm - 8.15pm
Putney : 7pm - 8.30pm
Balham : 7pm - 8.30pm
Kentish Town (daytime): 10am - 11am
Kentish Town (evening): 7.15pm - 8.30pm
Kentish Town (evening): 8.45pm - 10pm
Clapham : 6.45pm - 8pm
Crouch End : 7pm - 8.30pm
West Hampstead : 7pm - 8.15pm
Stoke Newington : 7pm - 8.15pm
Hammersmith : 7pm - 8.15 pm
Waterloo : 7pm - 8.15pm
Bayswater & Paddington: 7pm - 8.30 pm
You'll just need some loose comfortable clothes, plain subdued colours if possible.
All our classes are done barefooted.
This depends very much on the individual teachers of the branch; the best thing to do is simply to give them a call. Follow the link of the beginner course you are interested in joining (above) and you'll find the contact information on the branch page.
"A journey of a thousand miles starts with one step" - Chinese Classics
