Tai Ji Circle

Small charity that offers public classes for fitness, good health and well-being. Master Liu Quanjun and Chris Jones are disciples of 19th generation lineage heir, Grandmaster Chen Xiaowang. They teach the traditional Chinese internal martial arts of Chen Tai Ji Quan (Tai Chi Chuan) foundation hand and weapons forms, applications and push hands, from beginners to competition level; Qi Gong (Chi Kung) for health and wellbeing. Students can also be coached for competition or public demonstrations in tai ji quan. Master Liu is also a Dian Xue Tui Na (TCM Chinese massage) therapist available by appointment.

Contact details

Contact Name: Ms Chris Jones
Contact Position: Founder, Trustee, Managing Director
Telephone: 07921 765848
E-mail: info@taijicircle.com
Website: www.taijicircle.com

Time / Date Details

When is it on: Classes Mon, Tue & Thu evenings 6.30-9.30pm, Wed 7.30-9.30pm and Sun 10am-3pm, monthly workshops on Sat. Full details on website.
Opening times (phone): Daytimes 10am-5.30pm

Costs

Cost(s): Drop-ins, reduced rates for term passes, concessions available for all classes.
By arrangement, those with chronic health problems can freely attend qi gong classes, if they can get to the venues (which do have stairs)

Further details

Parent Body: Member of the: Chen Xiao Wang World Taijiquan Association, the BCCMA, the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain and the ACTM.
Client Group: Classes are mainly for adults, 16-75 yrs, but all are welcome. Seated classes also taught for the elderly at an Age Concern day centre once a week.
Capacity or waiting list: 15-20 maximum per class, drop-ins welcome, no waiting list.
Referral required?: No
Languages: Mandarin; Chinese
Language note: Classes are taught in English with some Chinese names of tai ji and qi gong movements.
Last checked date: 15/11/2013
Record ID: 10119