Events

The Eybrow Level Staff, qimeigun (齐眉棍) form has been revived after much research by Master Chen Ziqiang. it combines certain basic staff movements such as sweeping, blocking, holding and chopping together with distinctive footwork and body methods typical of Chen style. Practitioners should pay attention to the combined use of the body and staff, also known as the …

Catch this rare opportunity to learn the internal martial art of Bagua Zhang from Master Liu Quanjun. Formulated in 1860 by Ding Haichuan in Beijing, Bagua Zhang’s movements employ the whole body with smooth coiling and uncoiling actions, utilizing hand techniques, dynamic footwork, and throws. Rapid-fire movements draw energy from the center of the abdomen. …

Tai Ji Circle’s third and last Beginners Chen tai chi Foundation workshop of 2018. 6th Duan Shifu Liu, will work with standing, and silk reeling exercises which are the basic essentials and foundation for Chen Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) training. Specifically improving the standing and stepping silk reeling exercises and some martial applications, or teaching a …

In this double London workshop, Shifu Liu will take an in-depth look at Laojia Yi Lu, the classic Old Frame, the seminal form for Chen style Taijiquan. We will study it in two parts, the first on 15 September, the second on 22 September. For those who aren’t familiar with the form, it has 74 …

Unique Tai Ji Quan Tui Shou, Push Hands and Applications: London Seminar training with Grandmaster Zhu Changhai with Master Liu Quanjun. Tai Ji CIrcle is excited to welcome back Grandmaster Zhu Changhai for this workshop, he is ranked 8th Duan Wei by the Chinese Wushu Association for high personal achievement and worldwide contributions in promoting …

Chen 19 Part Form with Shifu Liu Quanjun Saturday 26 January 2019 Time: 13:30 – 17:30 Created by Chen Xiao Wang in response to demand from students for a short routine suitable for beginners. The form is composed of 19 movements, divided into four sections. The simplicity of the form’s choreography makes it easy to learn …

Tai Ji Circle’s Xinjia Yi Lu workshops with 6th Duan Shifu Liu are a rare opportunity to study the brilliant first Chen New Frame routine, created from Laojia Yi Lu (the oldest Chen hand form) by Chen Fake, Grandmaster Chen Xiao Wang’s grandfather. Shifu will teach postures from the Xinjia routine, which contains skilful circular movements rooted …

Everyone invited, buy a ticket, come and participate in the Foundation class, then stay and watch and learn from the experience! 9 December – Sunday 10:00 to 14:00 Times 10:00-11:00: Foundation Chen Taiji Class 11:15-11:45: Chen Tai Ji requirements, principles and demonstration with Shifu Liu 11:45-14:00: Student Assessments and Feedback from Shifu Liu After a …

After a fabulous year of training with Shifu Liu, Tai Ji Circle are having a free Winter Health Workshop, our AGM, Perfomances of Chen Taijiquan and Christmas party for everyone to enjoy before the winter holidays. Charity AGM: TJC present our plans for 2019 and look forward to student feedback and views on changes. Presentation of …

Tai Ji Circle’s first Beginners Chen tai chi Foundation workshop of 2019 6th Duan Shifu Liu, will work with standing, and silk reeling exercises which are the basic essentials and foundation for Chen Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) training. Specifically improving the standing and stepping silk reeling exercises and some martial applications, or teaching a short form …