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Classes

 

We currently teach regular classes throughout the Leeds and West Yorkshire Area and also in Cornwall (See below)

 

We also provide occasional talks, seminars, workshops, short courses, demonstrations, private tuition, life coaching, personal training, psychotherapy and consultation sevices on request.

 

The classes listed on this page are primarily Tai Chi classes.  If you are interested in studying Bagua or Hsing Yi please phone us on 0113 2481290 to discuss suitable training options.

 

 

  

 

Leeds Tai Chi Classes suitable for Beginners
 

(Beginners are welcome in the following classes. No previous experience necessary)

 

 

 

Mondays              8.15 - 9.15pm          Sebastian Coe Health Centre

                                                         Ramada Jarvis Hotel

                                                         (Next to Golden Acre Park)

                                                         Otley Road

                                                         Leeds

                                                         (Throughout the year.  Pay as you go)

                                                         Instructor: Peter Hicks

 

Mondays             12.45 - 2.15pm         "Tai Chi Motivators' Group"

                                                         Highfield Methodist Church

                                                         Highfield Avenue

                                                         Leeds 12

                                                         (Instructors: David and Marie Ross)

 

Tuesdays            1.00 - 3.00pm           East Leeds Family Learning Centre

                                                         Brooklands View

                                                         Seacroft

                                                         Leeds

                                                         (Term times only.  Enrolment through

                                                         Thomas Danby College)

                                                         Instructor: G Hamilton

 

Tuesdays            1pm – 2pm               Leeds Metropolitan University

                                                         Carnegie Sports Centre, (Dance Studio)

                                                         Headingley Campus (Becketts Park)

                                                         Leeds

                                                         0113 283 3160

                                                         (Term Times Only)

                                                         Instructor:  Michael Stone

 

Tuesdays            12.30 - 1.30              Bramley Elderly Action

                                                         Bramley Community Centre

                                                         Waterloo Lane

                                                         Bramley

                                                         Leeds

                                                         (Throughout the year)

                                                         Instructor: Colin Hamilton

 

Wednesdays        10.15 - 11.15am       OPAL

                                                         Bramhope Methodist Church

                                                         Breary Lane

                                                         Bramhope

                                                        (Open to people over 60 living in

                                                         Adel and Bramhope area)

                                                         Instructor: G Hamilton

 

Wednesdays        2.05- 3.05 pm           OPAL

                                                         Friends Meeting House

                                                         Adel Lane

                                                         Adel

                                                         Leeds

                                                         (Open to people over 60

                                                         living in Leeds 16 area)

                                                         Instructor: C Hamilton 

 

Thursdays             5.30 - 6.30             Yorkshire Dance Centre

                                                         St. Peter's Buildings

                                                         St. Peter's Square

                                                         Leeds

                                                         Three ten-week terms per year. 

                                                         Term Times only. Starts September 2008

                                                         Please phone YDC to book a place

                                                         on 0113 2439 867

                                                        www.everybodydances.com

                                                         Instructor: G Hamilton

                                                         (Good access for wheelchair users

 

Thursdays           6.30 - 7.30               Fairfield Community Centre

                                                         Fairfield Terrace

                                                         Bramley

                                                         Leeds

                                                         Instructor: Peter Hicks

   

Fridays                 7.45 - 9.00pm          Real Fitness

                                                          Street Lane (Above American Golf Centre)

                                                          Roundhay

                                                          Leeds

                                                          (Throughout the year

                                                          Pay as you go)

                                                          Instructor: G Hamilton

 

 

 

 

Tai Chi Classes suitable for experienced students
 

 

A minimum of level one* or equivalent is required for attendance of the classes marked *. 

Please phone 0113 2481290 to arrange prior assessment.

The others are mixed ability classes, open to beginners as well as intermediate and advanced students.

 

 

  

Tuesdays            1.00 - 3.00pm           East Leeds Family Learning Centre

                                                         Brooklands View

                                                         Seacroft

                                                         Leeds

                                                         (Term times only)

                                                         Instructor: G Hamilton

 

Tuesdays            7.00  - 9.00pm          East Leeds Family Learning Centre*

                                                         Brooklands View

                                                         Seacroft

                                                         Leeds

                                                         (Term times only)

                                                         Instructor: G Hamilton

 

Tuesdays            12.30 - 1.30              Bramley Elderly Action

                                                         Bramley Community Centre

                                                         Waterloo Lane

                                                         Bramley

                                                         Leeds

                                                         (Throughout the year)

                                                         Instructor: Colin Hamilton

 

Wednesdays        1.00- 2.00 pm           OPAL*

                                                         Adel & Ireland Wood

                                                         Community Centre

                                                         Next to Friends Meeting House

                                                         Adel Lane

                                                         Adel

                                                         Leeds

                                                         (Open to people over 60

                                                         living in Leeds 16 area)

                                                         Instructor: C Hamilton

 

 

Thursdays           8.00 - 9.00pm           Sebastian Coe Health Centre

                                                         Ramada Jarvis Hotel

                                                         Otley Road

                                                         Leeds

                                                         (Throughout the year)

                                                         Instructor: G Hamilton

 

Thursdays           5.30 - 6.30pm          Yorkshire Dance Centre

                                                         St. Peter's Buildings

                                                         St. Peter's Square

                                                         Leeds

                                                         New term starts September2008 

                                                         Please phone YDC to book a place

                                                         on 0113 2439 867

                                                         www.everybodydances.com

                                                         Instructor: G Hamilton

 

Fridays              1.00 - 2.00pm            Yorkshire Dance Centre *

                                                         St. Peter's Buildings

                                                         St. Peter's Square

                                                         Leeds

                                                         New term starts September 2008 

                                                         Please phone YDC to book a place

                                                         on 0113 2439 867

                                                         www.everybodydances.com

 

                                                         Instructor: G Hamilton

 

Fridays                7.30 - 9.00pm          Real Fitness

                                                         Street Lane (Above American Golf Centre)

                                                         Roundhay

                                                         Leeds

                                                         (Throughout the year)

                                                         Instructor: G Hamilton

 

Saturdays            9.30 - 11.30am        St. Edmund's Church Scout Hut*

                                                        Lidget Part Road

                                                        Roundhay

                                                        Leeds

                                                        (Throughout the year)

                                                        Instructor: G Hamilton 

 

 

 

Fight Clubs
 

 For people who are serious about learning self-protections skills, or who wish to undertake some regular training for fitness and/or competitions.

 

The sessions are physically demanding and therefore also require a suitable level of fitness.

 

By invitation only.  Please phone 0113 2481290 to arrange prior assessment.

 

No longer at Kaizen on Friday evenings after the end of May. 

New venue from Summer 2008

 

 

                               

 

 

Tai Chi Classes in Cornwall
 

 

Mondays                   7.00 - 9.00        Tintagel Social Hall

 

                                                        Instructor: John Anson

                                

 

Wednesdays              7.30 - 9.30        Mike Munds Fitness Studio

                                                        Bodmin

 

                                                        Instructor: John Anson

                                

 

Fridays                     6.00 - 8.30        Egloshayle Playing Fields

                                                       School Room

                                                       Wadebridge

 

                                                       (6.00 - 7.30  Hand Forms)

                                                       (7.30 - 8.30 Weapons and Push Hands)

 

                                                       Instructor: John Anson

                                

 

Additional Services
 

 

In addition to the above, we also have a number of classes in private health clubs (which require membership) and several classes which we provide on request for community organisations, such as elderly action groups, and private companies.

 

We provide occasional seminars and workshops on various topics of interest to our students.

 

There is a full instructor training programme available within the school for those students achieving an apporopriate level of martial arts skills and knowledge together with sound interpersonal skills.

 

Private tuition, personal fitness training, life coaching, psychotherapy, talks, demonstrations and consultation services are also available on request. 

 

 

Tai Chi Levels
 

(Corresponding to Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 assessment criteria previously approved by theTai Chi Union for Great Britain and NCFE)

 

*Level 1 One short hand form such as 24 step or Cheng man Ching (or equivalent) to a reasonable standard, incorporating basic Tai Chi principles, plus some familiarity with basic fixed step pushing hands and the martial applications of ward off, roll back, press and push. 

 

Level 2 Two short hand forms or one long form, plus a sword form, to a very good standard, incorporating technical correctness in posture and footwork, fluidity of movement and a sound understanding of Tai Chi principles and the ability to apply a range of movements from the form in a martial context.  Competence in fixed step push hands and moving step push hands drills.

 

Level 3 Includes advanced skills across a full Tai Chi syllabus including the use of a weapon and appropriate martial skills. 

 

Students may then continue to progress by widening and deepening their studies, developing and exploring areas of interest and perhaps passing on their skills and knowledge to others.  Those students who complete our programme of instructor training and assessment and achieve the Instructor's Certificate in Tai Chi Chuan are recommended by us to the Tai Chi Union for Great Britain for Instructor Membership (subject to approval by the TCUGB Technical Panel).