It’s crazy. I never thought I’d be getting more powerful as I got older!

I used to be able to hit pretty hard in karate but it was 100% effort. More than a handful of full power hits and I was getting fatigued. With Tai chi I’m hitting as hard, probably harder but no effort…I could carry on striking all day! It’s nuts! Also, with karate there was wind up or at least fist at waist or head so had space to travel before contact. Now I can almost hit as hard from touching the target!

The fact Sifu Waller has been able to transform my power generation as I age into my 40’s is all the proof I will ever need of both the art and Sifu as the real thing. I almost feel sorry for those that continue with slow old people tai chi or wushu style. They are missing the essence!

(Chris Young)

What do we teach?

Rachel specialises in teaching qigong. Qigong involves simple movements, mild stretches and cooperative partner work. The onus is upon relaxation, balance, good poise and coordination.

Students learn how to move their body in a healthy, comfortable way without the risk of injury.

Sifu Waller teaches taijiquan (martial art), tai chi for health and tai chi for fitness.

His martial classes that explore: taijiquan, biomechanics, neigong, jing, chin na, shuai jiao and self defence. He specialises in teaching the old/classical Yang style taijiquan. This is a very old style of kung fu (Chinese boxing). Authenticity is our primary goal; we teach a pragmatic, functional martial art.

An exercise class

Please bear in mind that you will be on your feet and moving around for approximately 90 minutes. Tai chi is a workout.

The training is gentle, but if you're unfit, you may find it tiring at first.