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).

Welcome to Yiheyuan

School of Chinese Internal Martial Arts