Taijiquan
Yang-style forms and applications, practised for both the health and martial aspects of this profound art.
Taijiquan · Qi Gong · Nei Gong
Tai Chi & Qi Gong
A martial art from an authentic source. For anyone who wants to practise Tai Chi for health, as a martial art, or both.
Authentic Yang style
An official school under Sifu Liang Dehua
Connect Kung Fu Tai Chi is an official school under Tai Chi Sifu Liang Dehua. We are dedicated to preserving, promoting and spreading authentic Yang-style Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan), handed down through one of China’s most authentic and complete lineages.
Our syllabus derives from the official lineage of Grandmaster Gu Lisheng, passed on through his last indoor student, Master Chi Qingsheng. The curriculum also includes essential knowledge from Liang Dehua’s former Taijiquan teachers.
6thgeneration indoor lineage
What you learn
Three pillars
Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Nei Gong complement each other: movement, energy and inner transformation.
Qi Gong
“Energy work”: the health component. Medical Qi Gong exercises for wellbeing, Qi Gong massage and exercises to absorb Qi from heaven and earth.
Nei Gong
“Internal work”: cultivating vitality (Jing), energy (Qi) and spirit (Shen) through Jibengong, breathing, meditation and alchemical practice.
Lineage
The lineage
Grandmaster Gu Lisheng (Gu Luping) was a student of both Yang Shaohou and Yang Chengfu, two key figures of the Yang family. His art was passed on to his last indoor student, Master Chi Qingsheng.
Liang Dehua is a certified 6th-generation indoor student of this lineage. Our school teaches his curriculum.
Qi Gong & Nei Gong
Energy and internal work
Qi Gong
Qi Gong means “energy work” and can be seen as the health component of the practice. We teach medical Qi Gong, designed to help maintain good health and address common health problems. Our methods include Qi Gong exercises for wellbeing, Qi Gong massage, exercises to absorb Qi from heaven and earth, and ways of applying external Qi to treat others (Wai Qi Liao Fa).
Nei Gong
Nei Gong literally means “internal work”: the training that transforms the practitioner from within. The classical texts describe it as a method of cultivating vitality (Jing), energy (Qi) and spirit (Shen), by converting vitality into energy and energy into spirit.
It is a set of exercises made up of Jibengong (basic body methods), Qi Gong, breathing exercises, meditation, martial arts and alchemical practices. For martial artists, for example, it helps develop internal power.
Reviews
What students say
Sifu’s classes made it possible for me to reach my goal: inner calm.
Tom W.StudentKung Fu restored my confidence in myself, and with it, my confidence in life.
Maartje G.Student“If the way is clear, move forward” is one of the principles we learn. Wing Chun cleared the way for me to keep growing in life.
Edward L.Wing Chun studentFree trial
Experience Tai Chi
Request a free trial class. We’ll get in touch about class options and times near you.
- Suitable for any age and fitness level
- Calm pace, personal attention
- For health and martial arts
FAQ
Tai Chi questions
Is Tai Chi suitable for older people or people with health issues?
Tai Chi and Qi Gong are practised at a calm pace and suit almost everyone. Have specific complaints? Discuss them during your trial class and we’ll adapt the exercises.
Is Tai Chi a martial art?
Yes. Taijiquan is a martial art in origin. We teach both the health aspects and the martial applications.
What’s the difference between Tai Chi and Qi Gong?
Tai Chi (Taijiquan) is a complete martial system with forms and applications. Qi Gong is “energy work”: exercises specifically focused on health, breathing and energy.
When are the Tai Chi classes?
Ask for the current Tai Chi times via the trial form. We’ll get back to you with the options.
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