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.
In view of the continuing extremely high Covid infection rate, our students have elected to continue to wear masks in most of our classes.
If you are new to Tai Chi, please download your
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Tai Chi Classes in Leeds and Wakefield UK
Mondays8.00-9.00 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 |
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Tuesdays10.00 - 11.00 am AVSED RESTARTED MAY 18th 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 RESTARTED MAY 18th 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) New, earlier time! RESTARTED TUESDAY 14th SEPTEMBER! Norman Street, Kirkstall, Leeds LS5 3JN (5 minutes from Headingley train station) £5 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. |
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Meanwood Community Centre
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Wednesdays.
10.15 - 11.15am OPAL RESTARTED MAY 19th 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 NEW TIME RESTARTED Lee Mount Road Stanley Wakefield WF3 4JQ Price £4. Pay as you go. Beginners welcome. Instructor: Kath Pybus |
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Thursdays10.00- 11.00 am OPAL RESTARTED MAY 20th 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 £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 RESTARTED MAY 20th 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 Otley Methodist Church |
Fridays10.15 - 11.15am OPAL (NEW TIME) RESTARTED MAY 21st Welcome In Community Centre 55 Bedford Drive Leeds LS16 6DJ Level 0 - 2 Limited numbers Priority given to students who were attending before lockdown £5 per session. 6.00 - 7.00 pm St James the Great Parish Hall, RESTARTED 4th June Galloway Lane, Pudsey, Leeds, LS28 8JR Instructor: John Donegan £5 per session Levels 0 - 2. |
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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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