Category: About us
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Summer Course 2023 in Cornwall
St John’s-in-the-Fields church, St Ives TR26 2FB Tai Chi week Monday 24th – Friday 28th July 2023 Feng Shou Kung Fu week Monday 31st July to Friday 4th August 2023 Anmo Health and Massage week Monday 7th to Friday 11th August 2023
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Finding Balance in a Fast-Paced World
Tai Chi, a graceful and fluid practice originating from ancient China, has captivated people across the world for centuries. Often described as “meditation in motion,” Tai Chi is a low-impact exercise that combines slow, deliberate movements with deep, mindful breathing. This unique combination helps to harmonize the body, mind, and spirit, promoting overall well-being and…
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Frequently Asked Questions
General Questions 1. What is Tai Chi? Tai Chi is a Chinese martial art and a gentle internal style of exercise that combines slow, flowing movements, deep breathing, and meditation. 2. What are the benefits of practicing Tai Chi? Practicing Tai Chi can enhance balance, flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health while reducing stress, anxiety, and…
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What is Tai Chi?
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese practice that has become increasingly popular all over the world in recent years. This practice has been known to improve health, reduce stress, and promote relaxation. It is a form of martial arts that focuses on gentle movements, deep breathing, and meditation. In this blog post, we will explore…
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Finding your Qi
For many Westerners, the concept of qi (气) can be difficult to grasp. Qi is not a familiar term to most English speakers for example and does not have a direct translation from Chinese. In actual fact, the term is not even defined in Chinese which is a language whereby meaning comes largely by associations…
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Wuwei
Wuwei, a concept deeply rooted in Taoist philosophy, holds a significant place in the practice of Tai Chi. Often translated as “non-action,” it is more about acting without resistance or forcing natural processes. The concept of wuwei involves being present in the moment and responding appropriately to situations without interfering with their natural course. It…
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Sticky hands
One of the key components of Tai Chi is “sticky hands,” also known as “yifu shou.” Sticky hands is a partner exercise that teaches students how to respond to an opponent’s movements and develop sensitivity in their hands and arms. In this blog post, we will explore the art of yifu shou in Tai Chi…
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Top ten reasons to take up Tai Chi
Tai Chi, also known as Tai Chi Chuan, is a Chinese martial art that has been practiced for centuries. It is a slow, gentle, and meditative practice that is suitable for people of all ages and fitness levels. Tai Chi is known to have numerous benefits for both physical and mental health. In this article,…
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BBC radio interview
Chris and James from Cornwall Tai Chi clubs were invited to visit BBC radio Cornwall in Truro last night to talk to Tiffany Truscott about their experiences with Tai Chi. Chris was taught by Chee Soo at the Leamington and Coventry clubs and first taught Tai Chi for the University of Warwick students Union in…
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A new venue for the Falmouth club
The Falmouth club now has a new home at the Zedshed in Penryn. It’s a large hall with huge windows and amazing views and a sprung wooden floor. We hope to see you all again starting this Wednesday evening 7:45 to 9:15pm. The teacher is Rachel Simpson. Rachel is one of our most experienced teachers…
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T’ai Chi and ITV Tonight
An ITN film crew came to our Summer Course in Cornwall this year to film us warming up on the beach at Sennen Cove. Our group was featured as part of a documentary about the over use of prescribed opioid painkillers and the horrifying side effects from addiction. Last year the NHS spent £350 million…
