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 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 .
Note: Our beginners courses run throughout the year starting approximately every 3 months. If you have missed the following start dates please check back here in a few months for the next round of courses or contact the teacher of the branch you are interested in.
Start dates for next beginners courses in 2008:
(Click on a course for more information)
27th March, Thursday
Rickmansworth : 7pm - 8.30pm
West Hampstead : 7pm - 8.30pm
30th March, Sunday
Camden Qi Gong : 6.30pm - 8.00pm
31st March, Monday
1st April, Tuesday
Putney : 7pm - 8.30pm
Hammersmith : 7.00 - 8.30
pm
2nd April, Wednesday
3rd April, Thursday
Crouch End : 7pm - 8.30pm
Ealing : 7.00 - 8.30pm
14th April, Monday
15th April, Tuesday
Muswell Hill (daytime) : 10.30am - 11.45am
17th April, Thursday
7th May, Wednesday
23rd June, Monday
24th June, Tuesday
Muswell Hill (daytime) : 10.30am - 11.45am
25th June, Wednesday
Kentish Town : 6.50pm - 8.05pm
2th June, Thursday
Frequently asked questions:
What shall I wear for class?
You'll just need some loose comfortable clothes, plain subdued colours if possible.
All our classes are done barefooted.
Is it possible to join a course if it has just started?
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
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