Tai Chi

Tai Chi, or Taijiquan, is one of China’s most treasured martial arts, known for its graceful, flowing movements that integrate breath, balance, and energy (qi). Far more than just exercise, Tai Chi is a practice of mindful movement, blending martial techniques, meditation, and philosophy to cultivate harmony of body and mind.

Among the many styles of Tai Chi, the Chen style is the oldest and considered the root of all other traditions. Characterised by its unique balance of slow, circular movements with bursts of fast, explosive energy (fajin), Chen-style Tai Chi embodies both gentleness and strength. It develops flexibility, coordination, and internal energy while retaining its original martial essence.

At the International Shaolin Dragon Academy (ISDA), Tai Chi is one of our main teaching specialities, with a particular focus on Chen-style Tai Chi. Our experienced masters preserve the traditional methods of training while making them accessible to students of all levels.

Through training with us, students gain not only the health and wellbeing benefits of Tai Chi but also a deep understanding of its martial applications and philosophy. This makes our Tai Chi programme a complete system for self-cultivation, self-defence, and lifelong practice.

Training at ISDA Includes:

• Authentic instruction in Chen-style Tai Chi from highly skilled masters
• Study of forms, push hands (tui shou), applications, and fajin (explosive power)
• Development of qi (energy flow) for health, vitality, and resilience
• Improved balance, coordination, and posture for daily life
• Mindfulness and meditation integrated into physical training
• Opportunities to combine Tai Chi study with Qi Gong, meditation, and other traditional arts
• A welcoming environment suitable for all ages and levels, from beginners to advanced practitioners

By learning Tai Chi at ISDA, you gain access to a rich tradition taught by masters with decades of experience. Whether your goal is to improve health, reduce stress, deepen martial understanding, or explore the philosophy of Taiji, our academy provides the ideal environment to learn and grow.

Discover the depth of Chen-style Tai Chi at ISDA – where tradition, health, and martial artistry come together.