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Tai Chi for Beginners Learn the fundamentals of the ancient Chinese art of Wu style Tai Chi Chuan with qualified instructor Jono Podmore in Forest Hill, London WHAT IS TAI CHI?

HOW COULD IT HELP ME? Tai Chi Chuan is a martial art that aims to improve concentration as well as mental and physical efficiency. Its main objective is to achieve good robust health, peace of mind and longevity. Tai Chi Chuan is slow and calm in order to develop balanced relaxation, supple coordination and expression of the Tai Chi philosophy of Yin and Yang, the harmony of complementary, opposite forces. So the story goes, during the Sung dynasty, a Taoist monk called Chang San Feng watched a fight between a crane and a snake. The bird stabbed with its beak but the snake’s flowing, harmonising movements neutralised the bird’s aggression. The snake darted at the crane, only to be warded off by the crane’s wings. The form was invented to train the Emperor’s Imperial Guards to enable them to defend the realm against attack. These days people use Tai Chi to draw on a long heritage of holistic philosopy which can help defend against the physical and psychological challenges of our modern world. WHERE?
34 Sunderland Road, SE23 2QA
We are 10 minutes walk from Forest Hill Train/Overground Station. Buses 185 and 122 stop on the main road just minutes away. HOW MUCH?
£12.50 per session or
£100 for 10 sessions in advance. No need to book, just turn up. Concessions available for OAPs & benefits claimants. WHO WITH? Jono Podmore is a qualified advanced instructor with over 30 years martial arts experience and is a teacher member of the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain. other info:
Everyone welcome 18+, particularly good for people with mobility issues. Do wear loose clothing and trainers or king fu slippers but not outdoor shoes please.

It’s time to say yes to some more success! This time a double grading brushed aside with aplomb by Andy Stewart and Tim ...
25/08/2026

It’s time to say yes to some more success! This time a double grading brushed aside with aplomb by Andy Stewart and Tim Fielder. Well done guys!

We’ve known this for a while but the evidence keeps mounting! “The evidence, particularly for tai chi, reaches high cert...
25/08/2026

We’ve known this for a while but the evidence keeps mounting! “The evidence, particularly for tai chi, reaches high certainty for improving key outcomes such as physical function in knee osteoarthritis, mental health in neck pain, sleep in fibromyalgia and bone density in osteoporosis.”

Analysis finds ‘high certainty evidence’ of their effectiveness for the 1.7bn people worldwide with musculoskeletal conditions

While looking for videos for Mitch Sato I found this film about Si Kung that was made when we were in Hong Kong in 2017....
26/07/2026

While looking for videos for Mitch Sato I found this film about Si Kung that was made when we were in Hong Kong in 2017. If you look VERY carefully around 3.34 you may see the top of my head 😄

Wu style tai chi chuan - traditional martial arts for health and se...

23/07/2026

Among the great masters of Tai Chi Chuan, Wu Jianquan is remembered not only for preserving and developing Wu-style Tai Chi, but for his legendary skill in Push Hands (Tui Shou). Those who trained with him described an ability that seemed almost effortless, he could neutralize an opponent’s force with impeccable timing, dissolve incoming pressure, and issue power with remarkable precision.

His Push Hands embodied the highest principles of Tai Chi: listening energy (ting jin), sticking without resisting, yielding without collapsing, and responding with perfect timing. Rather than meeting strength with strength, Wu Jianquan demonstrated that true mastery lies in sensitivity, balance, and an intimate understanding of energy and structure.

His extraordinary skill has inspired generations of practitioners to look beyond physical technique and pursue the deeper internal qualities that make Tai Chi both an effective martial art and a lifelong path of cultivation. His legacy reminds us that the greatest power is often the one that cannot be seen, but can always be felt.

A big shout out to Mitch Sato and his students in Tokyo who hosted me at their club last night for a fantastic night of ...
21/07/2026

A big shout out to Mitch Sato and his students in Tokyo who hosted me at their club last night for a fantastic night of sharing Wu style Tai Chi Chuan knowledge and experience… and having some fun in between! We’ll certainly keep the contact going and share the narrow road together…

We’re now on our SUMMER BREAK! Back on Tuesday August 4th with our regular schedule. See you soon and in the meantime Ta...
17/07/2026

We’re now on our SUMMER BREAK! Back on Tuesday August 4th with our regular schedule. See you soon and in the meantime Tai Chi walking EVERY DAY!!!

After an excellent session last night we are now on our SUMMER BREAK! No classes for 2 weeks then back with a bang on TU...
17/07/2026

After an excellent session last night we are now on our SUMMER BREAK! No classes for 2 weeks then back with a bang on TUESDAY AUGUST 4TH and every Tuesday and Thursday after that. Have a look at the updated poster - new pricing from after the break. So have a great couple of weeks and don't forget Tai Chi Walking EVERY DAY!!

Hard work and dedication has paid off for and he’s passed his first grading in ! Well done Johny, on to the next le...
14/07/2026

Hard work and dedication has paid off for and he’s passed his first grading in ! Well done Johny, on to the next level #108

A wonderful photo of our Grandmaster's great-grandfather 吳鑑泉 Wu Chien Chuan (1870–1942) More about him and his legacy he...
26/06/2026

A wonderful photo of our Grandmaster's great-grandfather 吳鑑泉 Wu Chien Chuan (1870–1942) More about him and his legacy here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wu_Jianquan

A sword posture from the Wu style of Tai Chi Chuan performed by Wu Chien Chuan (1870–1942)

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