WUGONG ACADEMY

Taiji Chuan (Tai Chi Chuan)

We are a member of Lonfei Taiji and teach their extensive syllabus of Tai Chi, Xingyi, Bagua and Qigong and Dao Yin. The head coach in Canterbury is Barry Phelan who has been training with the worlds top teachers in Taji and internals arts intensively for over 20 years.

He has competed since 1992 and has been British champion in push hands, hand and weapon forms over 20 times.

Traditional Wushu European champion 2011-2013

Traditional Wushu World champion 2013-2014

In 42 Taiji sword and silver medalist in 42 Taiji hand form.

 

Barry teaches Tai chi classes and courses in Canterbury

 

Taijiquan (or Tai Chi as it is commonly known) has a historical tradition for

the development of good health, the balancing of the body’s structure and

its function. Some of the benefits have been recorded as follows :

Improved Circulation
Relaxation
Concentration
De-stressing
Physical Equilibrium
Peace of Mind
Promotes Improved Breathing
Self Defence
Strength
Health

 

Taijiquan is enjoyed rapid growth throughout Great Britain and indeed throughout the world. This unique oriental martial art has been developing over many centuries. Taijiquan can be reviewed in the wider context of Traditional Chinese Medicine, the Meridian system of acupuncture, Taoist Philosophy, psychology, breathing practices, meditation and health science. Many teachers and practitioners see their training as a holistic system of self-cultivation. From the foregoing it can be seen that Longfei Taijiquan Association has a rich traditional heritage and the training can take a student from novice practitioner to a high level of accomplishment to embrace all aspects of the art.

 

We teach Yang, Sun and Chen style forms and weapons, push hands. Internal styles like Xingyi, Bagua and Qigong are also taught

 

To facilitate learning, information texts are available with videos and books.

 

Tai Chi courses and seminars are run in the Canterbury headquarters throughout the year and information on these can be found on our Events Calendar or on request.

 

Private Lessons in Canterbury and Kent can be arranged by appointment. Tuition is available across the age spectrum.