Workshops with Faye Li Yip

There will be a couple of opportunities coming up in early April to train with Faye Li Yip in the 24 step form. Faye is the great-niece of Li Tianji who originally created this popular form.

On Saturday 5th April she will be in Liverpool doing a one-day workshop for improvers, and on Sunday 6th April in Oldham there will be a rare chance to explore the ten tai chi essences and inner spirit in the context of the 24 step form.

These workshops are a few weeks away but it is best to book early to avoid disappointment.

You can contact Angela Howarth in Liverpool for the first workshop and Phil Garside on 07790 826841 for the second.

Yang style 24 step form

This is a repost of an old blog for Phil and Bernie. I was going to link directly to the YouTube video but I've been having trouble finding it. The video is of my teacher, Master Tary Yip, doing the 24 step form as it should be done.

I have two teachers, Master Faye Li Yip and Master Tary Yip, who are a married couple. Tai chi is traditionally taught by families in China, and all the major styles of tai chi are named after tai chi families. The head of my school is Faye's father, Professor Li Deyin, and I have often trained with both him and his wife, Master Fang Mishou. One day, if Faye and Tary's children decide to follow in the family footsteps, I may train with them too.