One FREE 1.5 Hour Tai Chi Class
Tai Chi Chuan is a unique Chinese internal martial art which involves a combination of breathing, meditation and exercise in a smooth, round and continuous movement to reach every inner and outer part of the human body. The essence of the movements of Tai Chi Chuan lies in the co-ordination of the mind and body. Tai Chi Chuan is more than just physically defending yourself against an opponent. Created by a Daoist monk, centuries back in the mists of time, after watching a fight between a snake and a crane, the idea is “meditation in motion”. A mix of breathing, meditation and exercise, Tai Chi keeps you calm on the inside and helps bodily flexibility and coordination as well. It can even help you lower your blood pressure.
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The Taster Details
Location
The Upper Hall, Brixton Community Base, Talma Road, SW2 1AS
Nearest Station
Brixton
About the Taster
Aimed at newcomers to Tai Chi, your first session at Wu Style will be an introduction to the martial art. With the help of qualified instructor Neville Côté, you’ll learn warm-up and loosening exercises, Tai Chi walking exercises (great for improving balance) and some of the moves that make up the hand form. There are 108 movements in total so you’ll barely scratch the surface but after one session you’ll have enough of a taste to leave you hungry for more.
What’s great about it?
Amongst its health benefits are improved flexibility, balance and co-ordination as well as improved circulation and blood pressure. Correct regular practice can also strengthen the bones, muscles, ligaments and tendons. Tai Chi Chuan also helps develop a calm stress-free mind and gently stimulates the internal organs, calms the nervous system and mobilises the joints.
Times Available
Classes are held on Thursdays from 7.30pm - 9pm.
What to Bring
Just some comfortable workout gear.
How to Book
You’ll be given instructions on how to book your session once you request your voucher.
Small Print
Customers should contact merchant directly to arrange attendance of lessons. Vouchers are valid for one month from date of purchase.
About this Merchant
Wu Style Brixton
Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan is one of the five major family styles of Tai Chi Chuan and is the second most commonly practiced style in the world. It has a family lineage going back one hundred and fifty years with its origins in the imperial court of China during the Qing dynasty.
The current head of the family and ‘gatekeeper’ of Wu Style is fifth generation descendant Grandmaster Wu Kwong Yu, and at Wu Style Brixton you will receive instruction from one of his formal disciples. The instructor has been officially certified to teach by the International Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan Federation, which maintains Wu Style’s high standards and authenticity.
