TAI CHI FOR BEGINNERS

£65.00 Original price was: £65.00.£50.00Current price is: £50.00.

 

DISCOVER THE PRINCIPLES OF TAI CHI CHUAN

Discover the foundations of Wudang Tai Chi Chuan through guided practice and practical exploration. This live online course introduces the fundamental principles of posture, coordination, balance and movement, helping you develop a better understanding of how the body works as a connected whole. Suitable for beginners, the session will introduce a short routine that you can continue practising at home as you develop your skills and understanding.

COURSE DATE

Sunday, 21 March 2027

DURATION

3 hours

TIME

09:30 – 12:30 (Uk Time)

LOCATION

Zoom Online Virtual Classroom

ABOUT THIS COURSE

What is Tai Chi Chuan, and how can we begin to understand its principles through movement and direct experience?

Tai Chi Chuan belongs to the Chinese internal martial arts tradition. It combines coordinated movement, postural organisation, balance and awareness, providing a framework for exploring how the body moves and responds to changing demands. For beginners, learning Tai Chi involves more than memorising a sequence of movements. It requires an understanding of how we stand, transfer our weight, coordinate the body and move with greater control and awareness.

This course introduces these fundamental principles through guided teaching and practical exercises. You will explore the importance of posture, coordination and balance, while learning how individual movements connect to form a continuous sequence. The emphasis is on understanding the principles behind the practice rather than simply copying the external shape of a movement. Through observation, demonstration and repetition, you will have opportunities to investigate how small adjustments can influence your movement and overall experience of Tai Chi. By the end of the session, you will have learned the foundations of a short routine that you can practise independently and develop further over time.

INFORMATION

This course is suitable for beginners and anyone interested in learning Tai Chi Chuan through a traditional Wudang approach. No previous experience of Tai Chi Chuan or other martial arts is required. The course is delivered live through an online virtual classroom, with guided demonstrations, practical instruction and opportunities to ask questions. You will be encouraged to work at your own pace, paying attention to your balance, coordination and comfortable range of movement. The aim is to establish a sound foundation for continued learning rather than rush through movements without understanding them. You do not need specialist equipment. A clear space in which to stand and move comfortably is sufficient.

COURSE CONTENT

Introduction to Tai Chi Chuan: Exploring the background of Tai Chi Chuan and the principles that underpin the practice.

Posture and Structural Alignment: Learning how to organise the body in standing and moving positions, with attention to balance and comfortable alignment.

Weight Transfer and Balance: Exploring how weight shifts between the legs and how controlled weight transfer supports stability and coordinated movement.

Coordination and Whole-Body Movement: Investigating how the arms, legs and torso work together rather than moving as disconnected parts.

Relaxation and Movement Control: Learning to recognise unnecessary tension and explore smoother, more controlled movement.

Fundamental Tai Chi Movements: Practising selected movements that introduce the essential principles of the art.

Learning a Short Routine: Bringing the movements together into a short sequence that you can continue practising at home.

The session combines explanation, demonstration and guided practice to help you develop a practical understanding of the foundations of Wudang Tai Chi Chuan.

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Booking Status: Open for booking

Early Booking Price: £50.00

Standard Price: £65.00

This is a live, three-hour online course delivered on Sunday, 21 March 2027. Joining information will be provided following booking.

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Begin your Tai Chi journey with Ptah Khi Academy. Discover the fundamental principles of Wudang Tai Chi Chuan, develop greater awareness of posture and movement, and take your first steps towards a regular practice.