Introduction to Tai Chi Chuan

Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan) literally means "supreme ultimate fist" Tai Chi Chuan is one of the Chinese Internal Martial Arts. There are different styles of T'ai Chi Ch'uan, although most modern schools can trace their development to the system originally taught by the Chen family to the Yang family starting in 1820.

The UKTQF teaches Tai Chi Chuan with its traditional intent, as a self-defence system and a health & longevity system

The practice of Tai Chi Chuan helps to calm the mind and develop the body, by focusing on the connected practice of a prescribed set of slow moving exercises. On a physical level, learning clear principles of Tai Chi Chuan helps to develop body awareness improving balance, posture, strength, agility and rhythm. The practice of Tai Chi Chuan can therefore help people to move, stand, balance, walk, and run with greater confidence and fluidity through a greater understanding and sensitivity of the body.

The benefits of Tai Chi Chan are far reaching and are now recognised by the World Health Organisation. The UKTQF teaches Traditional Chen, Lee, and the Eight Energies Style of Tai Chi Chuan and has a syllabus designed to help people evolve and develop their practice in a constructive, supported way.