The Bristol Tai Chi Association has been set up to promote a variety
of Chinese Internal Arts, including Tai Chi Chuan, Chi Kung, and
YiQuan. All these Arts involve gentle standing, sittling
and lying exercise that can be practiced by anyone. People of all ages,
levels of fitness and ability can benefit.
These exercises have been developed
over thousands of years to realign the posture, and teach the body
to move in a relaxed, natural manner. As internal tensions are
released, the natural energy of the body increases. The body can then
heal itself, and internal power can begin to develop.
It is the beauty of the Internal Arts
that they can be adapted to take into account any disability, although those
with more severe problems may find it necessary to have some
individual tuition before graduating onto the group classes.
Principle Instructor, Mark Leonard, has over 25 years experience in
the Chinese Internal Arts, and is qualified with the
Tai Chi Union of Great Britain
to teach all aspects of Tai Chi Chuan
at all levels, and studies with some of the top masters in the world.
The Bristol Tai Chi Assossiation is also a member of
the British Council
for Chinese Martial Arts - the only official governing body for
Chinese Martial Arts in the UK, and is affiliated to
The Chinese Internal Arts
Association - Princple instructor, Karel Koscuba.
We teach several internal arts, Chen and Yang style Tai Chi Chuan (Taijiquan); YiQuan (I Chuan) and Chi Kung (QiGong).
Our classes run from the
beginning of each month, and beginners are
welcome to join then. We also have 10 week courses run more
specifically for beginners. The classes are appropriate for all
ages and levels
of fitness, and can be adapted to suit any disability.
We also teach small groups and individuals in our home, and this is
to be recommended for anyone suffering from a specific problem,
especially at the beginning.
Please feel free to email Mark, for further information about any courses or seminars that interest you, or phone on 0117 9775193, with any inquiries.