In January 2021 I was honoured that my efforts in Tai Chi and Martial Arts had been recognised having recently been certified as a Tai Chi instructor by the Tai Chi and Qigong Union for Great Britain.
Having practiced Martial Arts since 1987 and my journey with Tai Chi beginning in 2003 I would like to share experiences and offer Tai Chi lessons in the future. My goal is to offer it as a combined form of relaxation, light exercise, health and a mindfulness of self defence awareness, as this is where Tai Chi originated from.
My intention is to firstly teach a version of the Yang style short form which consists of 37 movements and some Qigong movements.
What is Tai Chi
Tai chi involves a series of slow, flowing exercises that combine movement, meditation, and regular smooth breathing. It was initially developed as a martial art, it’s now commonly practiced as a form of moving meditation. It’s movements can help stimulate the flow of vital energy (also known as “chi”) and, in turn, there have been studies conducted that it can promote healing from a variety of health conditions.
The NHS in the UK give advice on Tai Chi
Tai Chi as a Martial Art – article
Tai chi also enhances physical and mental health, as well as to improve posture, balance, flexibility, and strength. In addition, tai chi is said to boost mood, alleviate pain and strengthen the immune system.
Feel free to view my articles on my experience of Martial Arts, meditation, reiki and police officer training. Hopefully I can certainly deliver a balanced approach.
Make contact
I am partly in Banbury, Oxfordshire in the UK and partly in the Manilva area of the Costa del Sol in Spain. Once our lives return to normality I would like to offer lessons both privately and in groups, indoors and outdoors. I may move to Spain on a permanent basis in the years to come, but that is many years from now. If you are interested in lessons in Banbury UK please contact me below with a very brief message.
Private lessons are on a personal basis tailored to your own requirements taking into consideration your health, age and individual goals.
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Tai Chi is also known as Tai Chi Chuan (translated as Supreme Ultimate Boxing), Taiji or Taijiquan. Qigong is also known as Chi Kung.