Upcoming events

There are lots of exciting tai chi and qigong events coming up.

On 22 June 10am-2pm Angela's tai chi school is putting on an applications/push hands workshop in Liverpool. Contact Angela Howarth for details and to book.

In celebration of the 70th anniversary of P.R. China, qigong masters from the Chinese Health Qigong association are touring the UK and we have dates in both Manchester and Liverpool.

Before getting to the North of England they will be part of a packed programme at the Deyin Tai Chi Summer Camp in Telford.

On Sunday 30 June 1pm-4.30pm is Daoyin Yangsheng Gong 12 Fa in Old Trafford. Contact Contact Ms Xing Mei of Xinhua Chinese Association on 07863 563217 to book.

Then, on Monday 1 July there will be a lecture at Liverpool University 11am-midday followed by a workshop on Ba Duan Jin 2pm-4pm. Contact Dong Barraclough on 07990 012731 or Dong.Barraclough@gmail.com for both.

And on Saturday 27 July Master Faye Yip will be visiting Liverpool to give a morning workshop on Mawangdui health qigong and and afternoon 24 step improvers' workshop. Contact Angela Howarth for details and to book.

Upcoming tai chi events and classes

With the mince pies all gone and normal classes starting up again from tomorrow, now seems like a good  time to mention a few upcoming events and other classes.

The first is a chance to practise part 5 of the taiji kungfu fan form with Angela Howarth in Aigburth, Liverpool on Saturday 13 January.

In February, fellow Deyin instructor Joanne Barton will be starting a couple of new classes for beginners in Horwich and Blackrod. The Horwich one is on Wednesdays at 7pm and starts 7 February. The Blackrod one is on Thursdays at 7pm and starts 8 February. Both have an optional sword class afterwards. Contact Joanne for details.

Now is a good time to think about booking onto the next Deyin Taijiquan Institute Bootcamp to celebrate Chinese New Year on Saturday 17 February, as these can get booked up quickly. Although it is in Telford rather than the Northwest it is a great opportunity to work (or play) with a few different Deyin instructors. It is free to Deyin members and only £20 otherwise so is amazing value. There is also a banquet and talent show in the evening.

And back in the Northwest, I have a new daytime course in Leigh planned for Thursday mornings starting in March - I will let you know the details closer to the time.

More Autumn events

Not a local event, but worth a trip to London! To celebrate 45 years of diplomatic relations between China and the UK, the UK Chinese Art Centre is putting together this stunning show on Tuesday 24 October at the Hackney Empire. Joanne and I will be performing in the tai chi part of the show along with other members of the Deyin Taijiquan Institute from all over the UK. You can buy tickets here.

Almost as glamorous and much more local, I will be starting a new beginners' tai chi and qigong class at the Chapter One Tea Rooms in Hindley on Wednesday afternoons at 2.30pm from 1 November. It is a reduced price class at £3.50/session and the nice people at Chapter One Tea Rooms have even offered to throw in a free pot of tea for the first class. :) Space is limited so booking is essential.

Autumn tai chi events

There is lots of good stuff coming up for the Autumn.

On 26 August in Aigburth, Liverpool is part 3 of the taiji kungfu fan routine with Angela Howarth.

Master Tary Yip will be visiting Liverpool on Saturday 9 September to give a workshop on the Sun style 13 step form. Information on the event and how to book here.

And down in Telford on Saturday 30 September will be the next of the popular Deyin Taijiquan Institute bootcamps. These are free to Deyin members and only £15 to non-members. They can get filled up quickly so book soon to avoid disappointment.

This is followed on Sunday 1 October by xing yi quan and push hands with Master Tary Yip.

And on 28 October in Blundellsands, Liverpool is a morning workshop on applications and push hands with Angela Howarth.

Tai Chi Inter-Fest 2017

Not in the Northwest, but definitely a date for your diaries - 14th-17th July in Newport, Shropshire.

Four days of tai chi to celebrate 80 years of the wonderful Professor Li Deyin. Full details will be announced later.

Upcoming events

I'm looking forward to an applications/push hands workshop in Southport tomorrow morning, organised by Angela's Tai Chi School. These are important parts of tai chi that we don't always get a chance to practise enough. Plus I've been getting into the idea of "playing tai chi" and applications and push hands are always fun. :)

I was going to remind you about the Deyin Taijiquan Institute Tai Chi Boot Camp in Telford on Saturday 26 November, but I have just found out that it is already booked up, so if you haven't already reserved your place you will miss my workshop on Visualisation in Tai Chi Practice. There will be more free bootcamps for members - the next one celebrating Chinese New Year on 28 January.

In other news, the free course in Walkden is coming to an end on Monday. The good news is that it will be continuing as a normal paid class from 14 November and will be open to new members, so contact me if you would like to join.

Upcoming tai chi events in the Northwest

There is lots happening so I thought it was time to give you an update. To start with, from today to Saturday there is a Luminous Landscapes Spring Festival of Light at the Festival Gardens in Liverpool. I will be joining Angela Howarth of Angela's Tai Chi School in luminous tai chi demonstrations. Unfortunately, this event is ticketed and has been fully booked, but I will hopefully have some pictures to share later.

Saturday 27 February. One-day Taiji Kungfu Fan workshop in Aigburth, Liverpool. Fan techniques and the first section of the form. If you are interested in taking up the fan, this is a great opportunity. Contact Angela for details and to book.

Saturday 12 March 10am-1pm. Applications and push hands workshop in Aigburth Liverpool. Contact Angela for details and to book.

Saturday 19 March. Health qigong with Master Faye Li Yip in Stockport. There will be Daoyin Yangsheng Gong 12 in the morning and Five animals in the afternoon. You can go to either or both. Contact Terri Goron to book - details here.

Saturday 19 March. Sponsored tai chi walk for Sports Relief in Festival Gardens Liverpool. Contact Angela if you would like to take part or help out as a marshal.

Sunday 3 April. 24 step form with Master Faye Li Yip in Denshaw, Oldham. Contact Phil Garside for details.

Saturday 30 April. World Tai Chi and Qigong Day. Come and join me and other instructors in the Festival Gardens in Liverpool.

Sunday 29 May. Daoyin Yangsheng Gong 12 Health Qigong with Master Faye Li Yip in Denshaw, Oldham. Contact Phil Garside for details.

Chinese New Year coming soon

It's almost time to say "gōng xĭ fā cái" as Chinese New Year is at the beginning of February this year, welcoming in the Year of the Monkey.

My school, the Deyin Taijiquan Institute in Telford, will be celebrating with a Tai Chi Bootcamp day on Saturday 6 February with lots of interesting tai chi and qigong workshops throughout the day. You can see details of the workshop and book here. There is also a get-together for a meal in the evening. The day is free to members, £15 otherwise. You can become a member for £15 and there will be more free bootcamps for members to come.

Another exciting event is coming up before Chinese New Year. On Saturday 30 January, there will be a morning workshop on tai chi applications and push hands with Angela Howarth in Crosby, Liverpool, also £15. Contact Angela directly to book. 

Upcoming events

There is lots of good stuff happening over the next two or three months.

Saturday 4 April
Tai chi applications and push hands workshop with Angela Howarth in Liverpool.
http://angelataichi.co.uk/events

Sunday 19 April
An in-depth one-day workshop on the 24 step form with Master Faye Li Yip in Oldham.
http://www.deyin-taiji.com/seminars/eventdetail/7783/-/24-step-improver-seminar

Saturday 25 April
World Tai Chi Day. Join the celebrations in the Festival Gardens in Liverpool.

Saturday 9 May
Follow on to World Tai Chi Day in Wepre Park in North Wales.

Saturday 30 May
Tai chi applications and push hands workshop with Angela Howarth in Crosby.
http://angelataichi.co.uk/events

Saturday/Sunday 27/28 June

Deyin Annual Summer Camp in Telford. This year includes official opening of the new Chinese Arts and Culture Centre and a lecture by Professor Li Deyin on the internal characters of tai chi.

http://www.deyin-taiji.com/seminars/eventdetail/7785/-/deyin-annual-summer-camp-2015