Welcome to the North East Tai Chi Practice Group
This is a website dedicated to tai chi and in particular the tai chi as taught by the late Miss Rose Li to Anne Palmer.
This is a re-launched website and our focus is purely on the tai chi that we have learnt from Anne Palmer. There are regular classes held in Newcastle, Blaydon and now Wylam.
New for 2009 - Andy James Seminar coming in October. For more information see our news page. You can also fill in the online booking form here.
Read about Andy James here - www.andyjames.ca (opens new window)
Read about Andy James tai chi and internal arts here www.torontotaichimeditationcentre.com (opens new window)
We have added a video showing the short form - part 1 - see Videos.
We also have a Practice Group once a month where anyone is welcome as long as they have completed the long form.
The classes are friendly and everyone is treated with courtesy and kindness. The classes offer a great way to meet people and learn a new skill. The practice itself is not difficult and anyone can learn the tai chi form.
We have a Members Section where you can download articles and documents - to join please email: steve at netaichi.org.uk.
Latest News
Atlantic Islands Festival Tai Chi
Atlantic Islands Festival Tai Chi “Poetry in Motion” Tai Chi Chuan is a martial art that has its basis in ancient Chinese Philosophy. The posture names are all poetic in construction and we will use the week in Luing to explore the meanings behind the posture names and de-construct how to use these postures in a martial context.
Hunyuan Qigong - a one day Seminar with Richard Druitt
The Hunyuan Qigong set emphasizes the flow of qi through the channels using circles. As well as the complete 12 step, we will touch on other aspects of qigong including healing. No previous experience necessary. The seminar is on Sunday May 31st, 2009 at Blackhall Mill Community Centre, Blackhall Mill, Tyne and Wear, NE17 7TE.
An “Insight” into Tai Chi Chuan by Sifu Andy James, Founder and Chief instructor of the Toronto Tai Chi and Meditation Centre
A Two Day Tai Chi Chuan workshop with Sifu Andy James Saturday 10 October 2009: Tai Chi Chuan and internal arts theory, short form and Tai Chi Chuan basics. Sunday 11 October 2009: Tai Chi Chuan long form, structure, qigong, push hands and martial applications.
Tai Chi background
Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese system of slowly flowing movements and shifts of balance that strengthens the legs while conditioning the tendons and ligaments of the ankles, knees, and hips, increasing their range of motion and making them more resilient, less prone to injury.
The Kua and the physiology
The kua has a philosophical importance but the physiology behind this is worth examining.
