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We currently teach regular classes throughout the Leeds and West Yorkshire Area and also in Cornwall

 

In addition, we 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.

 

However:

Bagua can now be practiced in those Tai Chi classes marked B, though please note that these are primarily Tai Chi classes, not exclusively Bagua classes, therefore while some Bagua support is available during the session, you would be expected to spend some time practicing the Bagua skills on your own. 

 

Home study options are also now available,

including a Ba Gua DVD and manual.   

 

Leeds Tai Chi Classes suitable for Beginners
 

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

 

 

Mondays              12.50 - 2.20 pm        St. Gregory's Centre

                                                         Stanks gardens

                                                         Leeds

                                                         LS14 5LS

                                                         New starters welcome January 2010

                                                         Instructor: g Hamilton

 

                                                        

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

  

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: C Hamilton

 

Wednesdays        7.00 - 9.00pm           Shipley College

                                                         Shipley

                                                         Not running this term

                                                         Book via Shipley College for Sept 2010

                                                         Instructor: Amanda Halliday

 

Thursdays           10.00- 11.00 am       OPAL

                                                         Friends Meeting House

                                                         Adel Lane

                                                         Adel

                                                         Leeds

                                                         (Open to people over 60

                                                         living in Leeds 16 area)

                                                         Instructor: C Hamilton 

 

 Thursdays          12.00 - 1.00pm         Meanwood Elders

                                                         Meanwood Community Centre

                                                         Stainbeck Avenue

                                                         Leeds LS7 2QU

                                                         (Throughout the year,

                                                         Pay as you go)

                                                         Instructor: Colin Hamilton

 

Fridays                7.45 - 9.00pm      B   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
       

 

 

Mondays              12.50 - 2.20 pm         St. Gregory's Centre

                                                         Stanks gardens

                                                         Leeds

                                                         LS14 5LS

                                                         College term times

                                                         Instructor: g Hamilton

 

 

Tuesdays            12.30 - 1.30              Bramley Elderly Action

                                                         Bramley Community Centre

                                                         Waterloo Lane

                                                         Bramley

                                                         Leeds

                                                         (Throughout the year)

                                                         Instructor: Colin Hamilton

                                                        

 

Thursdays            2.00 - 3.00 pm         Otley Elderly Action

                                                         Otley Methodist Church

                                                         Otley

                                                         (Throughout the year)

                                                         Instructor: Colin Hamilton

                                                        

 

Fridays                7.45 - 9.00pm     B    Real Fitness

                                                         Street Lane (Above American Golf

                                                         Centre)

                                                         Roundhay

                                                         Leeds

                                                         (Throughout the year)

                                                         Instructor: g Hamilton

 

 The Thursday evening advanced class at Ramada Jarvis Parkway hotel has now relocated to Karate International (see below).

 

 

Masterclasses

 

Open to students who have achieved minimum level 1 or equivalent*

Suitable for students working towards levels 2 and 3 and also for instructors' professional development.

 

 

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

                                                         Lidget Park Road

                                                         Roundhay

                                                         Leeds

                                                         (Throughout the year)

                                                         Instructor: g Hamilton 

 

Thursdays           6.45 - 8.15 pm     B   Karate International Dojo

                                                         2 Grant Avenue

                                                         Off Roundhay Road

                                                         (Opposite Thomas Danby College)

                                                         Leeds

                                                         LS7 1RQ

                                                         Throughout the year

                                                         Instructors: Colin and 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 or speak to Col or g in class.

  

                               

 

 

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, customised courses, 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).