Nottingham Cloud Dragon School of Taijiquan

14/09/2026

Occasionally spears need a makeover...

08/09/2026

New article on Patreon 👇

A reflection on forms, practice, and the responsibility of keeping the art alive. Back to Wu Chi In Tai Chi Chuan it is standard to hear the

01/09/2026

Tai Chi Chuan Beginners Course starting this September.
Suitable for all ages, sizes and abilities. I teach everyone according to what they can do.
This is a four week block of four consecutive lessons.
Spaces run out quickly so please book and reserve your place.
Proud to be part of the local Carlton community and always welcoming new beginners.
St Johns Church, Oakdale Road, Carlton, NG4 1BP.
Full four week block now £39.

30/08/2026

Open Class Saturday Beginners Course

Nick and Jack have gone as Jacks off to university in York and another had to step away due to his payment issues. Unfortunately I am not in a position to teach for free. Another new starter joined on Saturday though, and it was good to feel the room filling back up again.

30/08/2026

Workshop Notes Saturday Morning Sword

Another Saturday morning working through sword form and a martial set to sharpen stepping, decision making under pressure, and overall understanding of the straight sword. I stepped back more than usual, letting the students move, test, and improve in their own rhythm. The room settled into its own flow and the practice turned into genuine fun.

28/08/2026

One of the high points of running a martial arts school is the beginners course. New people entering the hall, taking that first step, and as Lao Tse said, a journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step. It’s not for everyone. Some never return, some join the school, some get hooked for life. You never know on that first night who it will be.

Thursday’s new starters were keen from the warm ups, through the push hands drills, the joint class beginners form, and into the combat work at the end. Good intent, good attention, a strong first session.

15/08/2026

Saturday Sword action at The Cloud Dragon School 🐉☯️

11/08/2026

Tai Chi Chuan Beginners Course

Start your journey this August

All shapes ages and abilities welcome. Enjoy a structured four week block tailored for everyone. This course offers a deep immersion into the art of Tai Chi Chuan.

Hand Form. Master a series of solo moves to enhance coordination posture and balance.
Pushing Hands. Learn foundational drills involving partner interaction to develop sensitivity and flow.
Practical Self Defense. Gain effective skills for personal protection in a safe supportive environment.

Limited spaces available. Book now to avoid disappointment.

Thursday 27th August 2026. 7pm until 8.30pm.
Saturday 29th August 2026. 10.30am until midday.

Full four week block was fifty pounds now only thirty nine pounds.

At St Johns Church Oakdale Road Carlton Nottingham NG4 1BP.

For more information or to book contact Sifu Andrew Harris on 07713858358. Contact via WhatsApp business account. Email [email protected]. Website www.clouddragontaichichuannottingham.com. Instagram clouddragonschool.

04/08/2026

Tai Chi Chuan has a long history and it has changed as people have changed. I have written a new piece about how teachers adapt to different students and different times, how lessons can be sweet or bitter, and how real learning often happens when we are pushed a little outside our comfort zone.
You can read it here
👉 https://www.patreon.com/posts/165720972?utm_campaign=postshare_creator&utm_content=android_share

01/08/2026

Added the final part of the paired sword set today. Another chance for the lads to own the Chaos properly, finding solutions to problems quickly or learning the consequences when things slipped.

The session had great energy from start to finish. Everyone pushed themselves, everyone sharpened their timing, and the room had that lively mix of pressure, focus and enjoyment that makes this kind of training so worthwhile.

A really solid day.