CheltenhamGloucester Tai Chi

Welcome

Classes at Cheltenham Gloucester Tai Chi are informal and relaxed but the Tai Chi taught is authentic Chen style - the original style of Tai Chi.

Classes include people who are in their 20's to people in their 80's. All ages and abilities are welcome and classes are especially suited to beginners.

So whether you are a complete newcomer or someone who has some Tai Chi experience - feel free to come along to any class.  You can join at any time during the year.

Tai Chi improves posture, balance, flexibility and muscle strength. It is a great mind and body exercise increasing levels of co-ordination and relaxation.

Tai Chi is an art - it is something you can continue to practise, improve and appreciate throughout the whole of your life.

Teacher

My name is Oliver Leonard and I began learning Chen Tai Chi in 2004 with the late John Llellewyn. My interest in Tai Chi grew and I joined the Chinese Internal Arts Association (CIAA) in 2009.

Since then I have been studying Chen Tai Chi with Karel and Eva Koskuba - chief instructors of the CIAA. Karel and Eva are lineage disciples of Grandmaster Chen Xiao Wang.

I am a member of the Chinese Internal Arts Association and an Instructor member of the Tai Chi Union for Great Britain

Chen Style Tai Chi

Chen is the oldest of the five main styles of Tai Chi that exist today. It is the original style from which the other main styles have derived.

Characterised by flowing, spiralling and twining movements it exercises the body in a very natural and efficient way. It can be practised in high, medium or low postures depending the individual's preference.

While the martial aspect of Chen Tai Chi is still very evident it is now mainly used to promote physical and mental health.Tai Chi's unique combination of mental and physical activity helps to harmonise the mind, body and spirit and enhance wellbeing.

55+ and Retirement Roadshow

I will be demonstrating the art of Tai Chi and inviting people to try out a session. There will be one session at 11am and another at 1-30pm. Please contact me if you would like to take part or just come along anyway, you will be most welcome.

 Contact 

Telephone: 0750 8686315

Email: info@cheltenhamgloucestertaichi.com

“Training in Tai Chi leads to a relaxed, peaceful and subsequently happier life...”