Chinese Culture Exchange UK

One of China's most well known exercise systems is Tai Chi. Practised in the early morning in the parks, this is how many Chinese people start their day. Now increasingly popular in the West, Tai Chi classes are held in most towns and cities.

Based on the principle of Yin and Yang, Tai Chi had been developed initially for self defence but was later recognised to hold the ability to improve the health and well being of the practitioner.

Stress relief, relaxation, leg strenthening, joint mobility, suppleness, improved breathing and flexibility are all benefits from Tai Chi. Even practicing for a short time can show some improvement to the body's health and well being!

Established since 2000, The British Chen Style Tai Chi College is based in Bury, Greater Manchester. We provide classes in Bury and Oldham in Authentic Chen Style Tai Chi. Our instructors have all trained in China and the UK with Master Liu Yong.

Sue Johnson, Principal Instructor, has practised Tai Chi for more than 20 years. She teaches all aspects of Chen Style Tai Chi, including the Sword, sabre, Fan and Pushing Hands.

Senior Coach John Chang also teaches the Yang Style 24 Step Form. He teaches both Chen Style and Yang Style in and around Oldham. John was born in the UK to Chinese parents. Having been brought up "English" he realises the importance of understanding Chinese Culture.

See our web site for more information on Tai Chi. Also for class details in the Bury, Oldham and north Manchester areas.

British Chen Style Tai Chi College or email us on

taichi.college@yahoo.co.uk

Lianyungang in Jiangsu China is home to the Man Lian Tai Chi Club. Opened by Master Liu Yong in 2003, the Man Lian Club provides tuition for both local residents and international students.

   Students from Australia, Canada, turkey, India, Thailand and the UK have all trained in China at the Man Lian Club. If you would like to study Tai Chi in China, we can arrange for you to train with Master Liu Yong and his students!

If you want to buy shoes, trousers, Tai chi suits or weapons try the following link to Gwangung.  Based in Leicester they can supply sometimes within 48 hours!

http://www.gwangung.co.uk/

Sue Johnson pictured in 1999,  Euro - Wirral Champion! " In the past 10 years my Tai Chi has improved tremendously, this was just its beginning!

 It would not have developed without the dedication and expertise of my teacher, Master Liu Yong."