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​ Tai Chi Classes in Leeds, Wakefield and York UK


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MONDAYS

St. Edmund’s Scout Hall
Mondays 11.00am to 12 noon
Lidgett Park Road, 
Roundhay
Leeds, LS8 1JN

Sorry, class full at present.
Please email us at [email protected] to be added to waiting list.


Beginners class. Mostly QIGONG with some Tai Chi-based exercise and training for strength and postural stability. 

Instructor: Colin Hamilton


St. Stephen's Church Hall, Alwoodly 
​Mondays 7.30 - 8.30pm.
Cranmer Road 
Alwoodly , 
Leeds, LS17 5DR

Levels 0 - 2, Beginners Welcome
Pay as you go. 

 Instructor : Colin Hunter
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St Edmund’s Roundhay



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​St Stephen's Alwoodly

TUESDAYS
AVSED
Tuesdays

10.00 - 11.00 am
  (BEGINNERS WELCOME) 

11.30 -  12.30 (IMPROVERS ONLY - CLASS FULL)

ANSA Clubhouse
Nunroyd Park
Yeadon
Leeds, LS19 7HR

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, please contact:
Airborough Voluntary Services to the Elderly with Disabilities
Tel 0113 2501702
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AVSED
Meanwood Community Centre
Tuesdays 1.30 - 2.30pm
Stainbeck Avenue
Leeds, LS7 2QU
Level 1 - 2     Not suitable for beginners. Sorry, class full at present.

Instructor: Colin Hamilton
​Meanwood Community Centre
St Margaret's Hall
Tuesdays 7.30 - 8.30 pm
Main Street
Methley 

Level 0 - 3. Beginners welcome.  

£6 per session, pay as you go.

Instructor: Mark Fahy
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Methley

St. Stephen's Church Hall (Kirkstall Children's Centre)
Tuesdays 7.00 - 8.00
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

St. Stephen's Kirkstall
WEDNESDAYS
OPAL
Wednesdays 10.15 - 11.15am
BRAMHOPE Methodist Church
Eastgate,
Bramhope,

Leeds, LS16 9AA

Level 0 - 2 Limited numbers. Sorry, class full at present.
Please contact OPAL 
for a place on the waiting list.
£5 per session

This class was only open to people over 60 living in Adel and Bramhope but:
Associate Membership is now available for people under 60 and 

people living outside Leeds 16
Instructor: Colin Hamilton

OPAL BRAMHOPE

St Martin’s Institute
Wednesdays 2.00 - 3.00pm
St Martin’s View
Chapel Allerton
Leeds
Levels 1-2. Sorry, not suitable for beginners.
Upstairs hall with stone staircase. Sorry, no lift in this building.


Instructor: Colin Hamilton

St. Martin's Institute
​St Peter’s Church
Wednesdays 7.00 - 8.00pm
Lake Lock Road
Stanley
Wakefield, WF3 4HW

Price £5 Pay as you go. Beginners welcome.

Instructor: Kath Pybus
Stanley Methodist Church
THURSDAYS
OPAL Adel and Ireland Wood Community Centre
Thursdays 10.00- 11.00 am
New Adel Lane
Leeds, LS16 6AZ
Please phone to book your place

Level 0 - 2   Sorry, class full at present.
Please contact OPAL 
for a place on the waiting list.​
​

£5 per session.

This class was only open to people over 60 living in the Adel and Bramhope 

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

Instructor: Colin Hamilton 


OPAL ADEL

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

Level 0 - 2   Numbers are limited.
      
Please contact the office on 01943 463965
or email [email protected]


Throughout the year. Pay as you go. 
Must be over the age of 60. 

Instructor: Colin Hamilton
Ebor Tai Chi, York
Thursdays 7.15 - 8.15pm
Heworth Without Community Centre
​34 Applecroft Road
York
YO31 0HQ

Instructor: Kieron Niven


Otley Methodist Church






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YORK
FRIDAYS
OPAL Welcome In Community Centre 
Fridays 10.15 - 11.15am  

55 Bedford Drive
Leeds, LS16 6DJ

Level 0 - 2   Limited numbers. 

Class full at present. Please contact OPAL for a place on the waiting list.
​

£5 per session.

Instructor: Colin Hamilton
​​​OPAL Welcome In
St James the Great  Parish Hall
Fridays 6.00 - 7.00 pm
Galloway Lane,
Pudsey,
Leeds, LS28 8JR

Instructor: John Donegan

£6 per session
Levels 0 - 2. ​

Sorry class full at present. Waiting list available.
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 only, 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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