Study options

From coarse to refined
A new starter can only approximate the required movements. Nobody starts class with good body habits. With practice, a student slowly begins to use their body in the internal way. In order to move from coarse to refined, it is necessary to have your practice regularly assessed and corrected.

Leaving the beginner's group
If someone wants to study tai chi, they need to graduate from the beginner's qigong group. This is accomplished by accurately remembering the basic exercises.

Training options
We offer 3 options for people wanting to move up the syllabus:
1. Tai chi for health
2. Tai chi for fitness
3. Taijiquan

Tai chi for health
Focus on qigong, form and partner work.

Tai chi for fitness
Supplement the health training with psoas work, leg stretches, core strength exercises, mild cardio, Taoist Yoga, weaponry, extra forms and more challenging qigong exercises.

Taijiquan
Tai chi was adapted from 'taijiquan' - a style of kung fu. Learn applications, chin na, jing, neigong, self defence, shuai jiao and weaponry. The taijiquan syllabus has 5 levels.

Go easy on yourself
Progress cannot be forced; acquiring the skills takes as long as it takes. Take small methodical steps. Proceed at a pace that suits you and your level of ability and commitment. Do what you can without becoming anxious or stressed.

Optional extras
In addition to the Monday night class we also offer workshops, tai chi in the park, boot camp, 'indoor' tuition and private lessons.