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Most of our classes have restarted. Please contact the appropriate service provider to book a place as numbers are still limited due to social distancing requirements.
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In view of the continuing extremely high Covid infection rate, our students have elected to continue to wear masks in most of our classes.
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If you are new to Tai Chi, please download your 

free Beginner's Guide


​ Tai Chi Classes in Leeds and Wakefield UK


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Mondays



8.00-9.00 pm.                            Feel Good Health Club (STARTED 27.9.21)
                                                   Mercure Leeds Parkway Hotel
                                                   Otley Road
                                                   Leeds
                                                   LS16 8AG

                                                   Beginners Welcome
                                                   Pay as you go. (No gym membership required.)

                                                   Instructor : Colin Hunter



   

Parkway

Tuesdays

    
10.00 - 11.00 am                          AVSED
         AND                                    ANSA Clubhouse
 11.30 -  12.30                                   Nunroyd Park
  (TWO CLASSES)                                  Yeadon
                                                                 Leeds
                                                                 LS19 7HR

                                                     Levels 0 - 2 
                                                     Numbers restricted for social distancing.
                                                     Priority given to those attending before lockdown.

                                                     Fees payable in advance per term through AVSED

                                                     Instructor: Colin Hamilton

                                                     If you live in the local area and would like to join one of these
                                                     classes when it opens up to beginners, please contact:

                                                     Airborough Voluntary Services to the Elderly with Disabilities
                                                     Tel 0113 2501702


 2.00 - 3.00 pm                              Meanwood Community Centre

                                                      Stainbeck Avenue
                                                       Leeds 
                                                       LS7 2QU

                                                       Level 1 - 2     Not suitable for beginners. Limited numbers.

                                                       £5 per session

                                                       Instructor: Colin Hamilton



7.30 - 8.30 pm                               St Margaret's Hall
                                                 RESTARTED 25th May

                                                       Main Street
                                                       Methley 

                                                       We regret that, due to social distancing requirements,
                                                       we are unable to accept new starters at this time.


                                                       Level 0 - 2   
                                                       Open all year
                                                       £5 per session, pay as you go.

                                                       Instructor: Mark Fahy



7.00 - 8.00                                      St. Stephen's Church Hall (Kirkstall Children's Centre)
                                                                  Norman Street, 
                                                       Kirkstall, 
                                                       Leeds 
                                                       LS5 3JN
                                                       (5 minutes from Headingley train station)

                                                       £6 per lesson, pay as you go. 
                                                       Levels 0 - 3 All levels. Beginners welcome. 

                                                        Instructor: Barbara Doyle

                                                        Just turn up or contact Barbara Doyle 07794557069 
                                                        or email barbaradoyle23@yahoo.com.



  


AVSED











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​Meanwood Community Centre


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​Methley


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St. Stephen's

Wednesdays

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 10.15 - 11.15am                                  OPAL
                                                  
                                                                    BRAMHOPE Methodist Church
                                                       Eastgate, Bramhope, 
Leeds, LS16 9AA


                                                       Level 0 - 2 Limited numbers
                                                 Priority given to students who were
                                                 attending before lockdown. Returners please 
                                                 phone to book your place. Class full at present.

 
                                                        £5 per session

                                                       Throughout the year except August 

                                                        Was only open to people over 60 living in Adel and Bramhope but:
                                                        Associate Membership is available for people under 60 and 

                                                        people living outside Leeds 16

                                                        Instructor: Colin Hamilton


7.00 - 8.00pm                                 Stanley Methodist Church
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                                                        Lee Mount Road
                                                        Stanley
                                                        Wakefield
                                                        WF3 4JQ


                                                        Price £5 Pay as you go. Beginners welcome.


                                                        Instructor: Kath Pybus



 


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Stanley Methodist Church

Thursdays


10.00- 11.00 am                                   OPAL

                                                                   
                                                                    ADELCommunity Centre
                                                        New Adel Lane
                                                        
Leeds, LS16 6AZ
                                                        Please phone to book your place

                                                         Level 0 - 2   Limited numbers
                                                         Priority given to students who were attending before lockdown 

                                                                      Returners please phone to book a place. Class full at present
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                                                         £5 per session.

                                                         Was only open to people over 60 living in Adel and Bramhope 

                                                         area but  Associate Membership available for people under 60 
                                                         and people living outside Leeds 16

                                                         Throughout the year except short break in August. 

                                                         Instructor: Colin Hamilton 



 
2.00 - 3.00 pm                                       Otley Action for Older People
                                                          
                                                         Otley Methodist Church 
                                                                     Walkergate 
                                                         Otley
                                                         LS28 1HB

                                                         Level 0 - 2   Numbers are limited.
                                                         Priority given to students who were attending before lockdown
                                                         Please contact the office on 01943 463965
                                                         or email info@otleyactionforolderpeople.org.uk



                                                        Throughout the year except third and fourth weeks of August.  
                                                        Must be over the age of 60. Pay as you go.

                                                        Instructor: Colin Hamilton 


  


OPAL












  

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Otley Methodist Church

Fridays


10.15 - 11.15am                                OPAL
 
                                                                    Welcome In Community Centre
                                                        55 Bedford Drive
                                                        
Leeds
                                                        LS16 6DJ

                                                         Level 0 - 2   Limited numbers
                                                         Priority given to students who were attending before lockdown
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                                                         £5 per session.



6.00 - 7.00 pm                                 St James the Great  Parish Hall, 
                                                 

                                                        Galloway Lane,
                                                        Pudsey,
                                                        Leeds,
                                                        LS28 8JR

                                                       Instructor: John Donegan

                                                       £5 per session
                                                       Levels 0 - 2. 
                                                       


​​OPAL
  • Pudsey



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..

Tai Chi Levels


The levels correspond to Stage 1, Stage 2 and Stage 3 assessment criteria for the Certificate in Tai Chi Chuan; previously approved by the Tai Chi Union for Great Britain and the National Awarding Body NCFE and now available only through Yiheyuan.  Assessment for these Certificates is optional.  Most students choose to do Tai Chi for health and relaxation, while others find the qualifications useful as an indication of their progress. 

Level 0 - New Starter 

Beginner students with no previous experience of Tai Chi, working towards level 1.

Level 1 - Foundation

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. 

Intermediate students have achieved level 1 or an equivalent standard and are working towards level 2.


Level 2  - Intermediate

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.

Our free guide, Your Tai Chi Companion Part 2 - Moving On was written for students working towards level 2.

Advanced students have achieved level 2 or equivalent and are working towards level 3 or above.


Level 3 - Advanced

Includes advanced skills across a full Tai Chi syllabus including the use of a weapon and appropriate martial skills. Our Level 3 Certificate has been recognised as the equivalent of a black belt in other martial arts disciplines. Volumes 1 and 2 of our 7 Steps Towards Tai Chi Mastery series (available on Amazon) were written for students working towards level 3. Volume 3 was written for experienced students wishing to become instructors.

Students may 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. There is a full instructor training programme available within the school for those students achieving an appropriate level of martial arts skills and knowledge, together with sound interpersonal skills. The award is assessed via a portfolio of evidence of the candidate's knowledge and records of observed teaching skills.

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) and to the British Council for Chinese Martial Arts, if appropriate.
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