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Tai Chi Norfolk UK

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West Norfolk Tai Chi

Tai Chi

Tai Chi is an exercise activity, that when practised daily, is good for physical and mental fitness. I have been practising Tai Chi for some 36 years and teaching for over 20 years. ​Although Tai Chi has its origins as a martial art, it is now also popular as a purely fitness and relaxation activity. It is rooted in Chinese culture but spread throughout the world. It consists of dynamic, fluid, relaxed, graceful movements and postures.

Hunstanton, Heacham, Snettisham, Dersingham, Sandringham, Kings Lynn, West Norfolk, North Norfolk.

Tai Chi Shifu Glenn

I have over 36 years of Tai Chi and Qigong experience. My teachers included Shifu Ken Homan, Shifu Wen Linjun and Shifu Huang Ping. I am mainly focused on classes for physical and mental fitness, but also competent in martial art application. I have been teaching Tai Chi, general fitness, and Martial Art, since 2005. I am happy to validate my competence by demonstration.

Tai Chi benefits
  • inner calm

  • good wellbeing and confidence

  • improved coordination of movements

  • better balance

  • stronger muscles and bones

  • good posture

  • better joint function and flexibility

  • improved cardiovascular health

  • pathway into cross-training other activities

Tai Chi FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What age group is suitable for Tai Chi? It is ideal to begin Tai Chi during younger years, but this should not put one off beginning later in life. Do you practice Qigong? Yes, we do Tai Chi and Qigong in the classes. What should I wear?​ No special kit for Tai Chi, just loose fitting clothing and flat sole shoes; e.g. plimsolls, t shirt and track bottoms. Do you work on flexibility? Yes, stretching to 70% of maximum stretch is advised. Forced over-stretching should be avoided due to risk of soft tissue injury. Will Tai Chi improve my balance? Daily practice of Tai Chi can improve balance. If balance is, not so good, the activity can be modified, and balance can improve gradually over time. Can I do Tai Chi if I have a medical condition or disability? Always follow the advice of your doctor/qualified health professional on exercise. It will be helpful to inform me of any medical or disability conditions. Main issues are; stretches could aggravate joint or back conditions, and risk of losing balance and falling. Tai Chi consists of stepping movement, in a standing position, coordinating the movements of the arms and legs -an analogy would be dance. Do you teach martial art? Yes, but requires a class arranged specifically for this purpose, on request. Martial Art classes consist of vigorous, strenuous, contact, combat routines.  How are your classes set up? I am the owner (Glenn) registered as, West Norfolk Tai Chi, Self Employed, with HMRC. Based in Norfolk UK. Registered with TCUGB. Insured. Clear Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). I am always happy to show certification to clients.

How to join in with Glenn's Tai Chi

Tai Chi Group Classes at Heacham 

Tai Chi/Qigong classes at Heacham on Monday evenings and Saturday mornings. Please email me at the address below.

Tai Chi Class

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