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What is Tai Chi?
Tai Chi originated in China as a martial art underpinned with Chinese spiritual and medicinal theories, but the exact origins are unknown and hotly disputed between the different Tai Chi styles and schools. What is agreed by most schools are a set of principles on how to move the body according to classic Tai Chi texts and that through repetition of these movements are born a unique set of sensitivities, skills and benefits which Tai Chi is famous for. Once these skills are mastered through empty handed solo practice, students can progress to more challenging 2-person routines and training in weapons including sword, staff and spear. 
Due to the extremely difficult nature of training required in the older styles of Tai Chi, a gradual simplification of Tai Chi has taken place over the past 100 or so years, in some cases being simplified to a point where the movements begin to resemble simple Daoyin (Qigong) movements, leading to a lot of confusion among beginners as to what exactly is the difference between Tai Chi and Qigong.
At Central Tai Chi we teach Yang Style Tai Chi and begin by introducing students to the core skills required to learn Tai Chi movements and gradually progress students on to higher level material as the quality of their movements improves. |
About classes
Most classes begin with warm ups and preparatory movements, preparing the mind and body for exploration of graceful flowing movements. Repetition of these movements is the secret to Tai Chi success! |
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Sessions are taught by a fully qualified instructor with over 10 years teaching experience and instructor membership from The Tai Chi Union for Great Britain, and accredited by the Chartered Institute for Management of Sport & Physical Activity, UK Coaching and REPs.
