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Start 2026 with a short Beginners Course in Tai Chi

I shall run a 4 week Beginners Tai Chi Course starting on Thursday 8th January 2026, 8-9pm. If you are looking to try out a full system of Tai Chi then this is the course for you!

We will cover the first few moves of the slow flowing Hand Form, some Pushing Hands drills and a bit of history and theory but don’t worry, there is no exam at the end! I just hope you will then decide to continue your Tai Chi journey with us, and learn all 5 aspects of the art.

Cost £50.00. Maximum 6 places. Email, text or call me to book your place and/or ask any questions.

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More Evidence for Benefits of Tai Chi

I know Richard posted this on the WhatsApp group but anyone who practices or is thinking of practising Tai Chi should have a listen to this episode of Just One Thing by Dr. Michael Mosely. It looks briefly at the growing evidence for the health benefits of the martial art of Tai Chi admittedly without any actual reference to the martial side!

There is a “taster” video on the BBC  Make Your Move webpages. It is simplified but gives an indication of one element of Tai Chi, the hand form, though it is not a  style I recognise and shows no martial intent. Michael also mentions a video on the NHS website but I cannot find it. Please let me know if you can.

If you want to see what our hand form looks like I suggest you visit Peter Ballam’s website or come to the King Alfred Leisure Centre any Thursday evening from 8-9pm and see it for real.

The health benefits are also real and it is a practical and effective martial art but you don’t have to do any actual fighting unless you really want to.  ; )