Experience a 2-week introduction any Monday night except bank holidays.
Tuesday
When you watch somebody perform Sifu Waller's tai chi it looks like nothing special is happening, but the power being produced is incredible. Surprising and very exciting! The biomechanics are remarkable; you learn so much about how to use your body in a healthier, more dynamic way.
(Dr Adriana ChiliĆska)
Monday
I would strongly recommend Newcastle Tai Chi to anyone who is keen on trying out, learning & further developing tai chi skills for various health benefits or martial arts purposes. Even if you are a complete novice and don't know much about what tai chi is or how that might be of any benefit - just give it a go, you will find it worthwhile!
I have been working in healthcare for many years and I can assure, I found these skills to be of particular benefit for relaxation, stress-relief, improved movement control, balance and direct self-defence strategies. If you wish to pursue the martial arts route, the school has got a robust training syllabus/grading system which would also interest those who seek a more challenging form of tai chi.
(Dr Laxmikant Ekade)
Friday
Tuesday
Friday
Thursday
Oasis...
Week in, week out, people attend tai chi classes. The instructor is always friendly. The lessons are always stimulating. Your fellow students are always courteous, well mannered and nice.
Your personal life may be in turmoil, your work life may be tedious or disappointing, yet tai chi class remains a constant: comfortable, familiar, friendly and fun.Instead of being met by rivalry, one-upmanship and stress, you encounter friendship and warmth.
Freedom from stress?
A tai chi class is a quiet place, yet somehow neither boring nor lacking in stimulation. There are no mobile phones, no TV screens, no computers, no concerns, worries or deadlines.
Instead, you can relax, let go and get some much needed 'me' time.Tuesday
More than just form?
Taijiquan students study all 13 areas of practice:
- Qigong
- Fitness
- Form
- Pushing hands
- Principles
- Brain work (meditation, awareness, metacognition)
- Neigong (whole-body strength)
- Jing (whole-body power)
- Self defence
- Martial skill
- Chin na (seizing)
- Shuai jiao (take downs)
- Weapons
Exploring these 13 areas of study will offer a balanced comprehension of the art.
