Tai Chi classes in Coventry, Leek Wooton and Kenilworth

Tai Chi is an exercise system of body movements which are based on the martial arts, and includes programmes to improve the breathing, co-ordination, balance, strength and flexibility and achieve physical and mental balance.

Tai Chi classes in Coventry, Leek Wooton and Kenilworth

I hold Tai Chi classes in Coventry, Leek Wooton and Kenilworth

Why not come to one yourself? Tai Chi is a wonderful way to progress towards improved health, flexibility and internal strength.

Moreover, with Tai Chi this can be attained without the joint straining, breath-taking and energy sapping “side effects” of many cardio-vascular and body building sessions seen in fitness clubs and centres.

Tai Chi Exercise is based on exercise that does not sprain joints, strain muscles or over exert the lungs. It does improve flexibility, strength and suppleness. It is not just an exercise for the “elderly” the younger a Tai Chi practitioner starts the longer they will achieve good health.

The dedication required to to begin and follow a Tai Chi form is no different to that of any other athlete and the benefits of the practise can go way beyond those of sports training. Warming up, sleep, balance and rehabilitation are all linked to the Tai Chi programme.

For people suffering from disabling illnesses like arthritis, back pain, shoulder and neck stiffness, MS or ME; Tai Chi is the ideal form of movement where the needs of the class differ.

The constant practise of Tai Chi develops the positive mental and physical aspects of training in sport and in life. It can be as physically challenging as circuit training and as gentle as dancing; it is as hard as a gym session and as peaceful as moving meditation.

I have practised Tai Chi for 12 years and I will faithfully enjoy passing on the form and benefits of Tai Chi, Qi Gong and Makka Ho exercise to classes at

  • The Warwickshire Club in Leek Wooton.
  • The Village Hotel in Canley, Coventry.
  • The United Reform Church Hall, Kenilworth.
  • Binley Woods Village Hall, Coventry.
  • as well as 7:00 am meetings on Tuesdays in the Memorial Park, Coventry.

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T’ai Chi Exercise: Session 1

April 4, 2012

Tai Chi Exercise session 1: Introduces you to Part One of the Balance Health and Fitness programme for “Learning How To Move More Easily..More Often without sweat” Begin with Standing Still! Stand: Heels comfortably apart- relax the knees-tuck the hips under relax the shoulders and arms-tuck the chin in slightly.. BREATH IN SLOWLY- BREATH OUT [...]

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Tai Chi Exercise workshop:”Learn To Move More Easily..More Often”

March 13, 2012

I’m delighted that Leek Wooton Village Hall is available for the first of the workshops on “How To Move More Easily..More Often.” This event will offer the the chance to work with more focus on movement. At the end of the day, you will be on the way to moving more easily, for longer and [...]

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Tai Chi..not the easy option..No BS

July 18, 2011

Why Tai Chi? See the answer at www.ironwarriortraining.com That’s the question I get asked more than any other. It’s usually asked by the athletes who have seen the group exercising outdoors as they walk passed us after their workout. ”You only stand still.”Try it…. After you’ve read this, I’m going to want you to get [...]

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Tai Chi Workshop..Beginners Course..Outcome

May 15, 2011

Saturday 14th May..Tai Chi Workshop for Beginners.. Saturday saw our Tai Chi Workshop at Leek Wooton Village Hall and it was, according to our feedback,a great success. We began with establishing our objectives and listening to what our clients wanted to get out of the day..(for this I highly recommend attending Rita Sandford’s Workshop on [...]

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Tai Chi..The reason why!

May 15, 2011

Why Tai Chi? Recently one of my class members returned to Tai Chi after an eight month absence through a serious disability.One of the original members at The Warwickshire class she had regularly attended for three and a half years and had been confident in completing the 140 moves in our form. But she had [...]

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Life According To George

December 1, 2010

George is Home..a new home..but home. As with everything that’s happened with George since he joined us it wasn’t NORMAL:It was traumatic.Anne was on the plane, on the runway waiting for take off ,waiting to pick him up when a light aircraft carrying a liver transplant, crashed. The passengers waiting to take off were returned to [...]

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The Tao of George…

November 17, 2010

                                                 The Beginning If we go back to the very beginning we can talk about why I went into Stone Monkeythe ”Yoga Cafe” in Leamington Spa: Why I looked at the notice board and Why I decided to take one of the “Last Two Kittens” advertised?                                                         The Consequences The tao (The Way) of anything starts with these [...]

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How To Learn From Your Sensai…

September 29, 2010

I took my little boy George for a walk today,the first time he had been able to walk outdoors. We walked through the the Latkill Dale, near Bakewell and he was magnificent. We carried him for the first mile down hill then put him down to walk himself. Patience: He was shaking at first, looking [...]

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My Reason for using the ‘Lee Style’ of Tai Chi

September 21, 2010

For the last 12 years I have been  drawn into the particular physical benefits of T’ai Chi being able, after six weeks to bend my knees without pain, stand upright without my shoulders hurting and generally moving more freely than I have for many years. The Introduction My first introduction to this form of martial [...]

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Why Tai Chi and how do I benefit from it

August 13, 2010
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One of the most frequent questions I am asked is Why Tai Chi? What’s it all about? In essence Tai Chi is a superb, low-impact physical and mental exercise programme that improves your Balance Strength Endurance Concentration Moreover, this makes Tai Chi an excellent and effective exercise alternative for those recovering from sport injury, trauma [...]

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