The current instructor is Dave Phillipps, who is fully qualified and recognised by the BCCMA governing body. Tai Chi is an ancient system of movement designed to work as a martial art and also to promote general health and a sense of wellbeing. Its benefits are being more widely recognised in the west in recent years and the NHS is now recommending it for older people to help with posture, balance
, general mobility and to reduce stress.https://www.nhs.uk/live-well/exercise/guide-to-tai-chi/ Whilst this is true the article does not include the full, more subtle benefits of practising Tai Chi and of course the benefits apply to people of all ages. Tai Chi Newtown practises Li Family style of Tai chi and its students are members of the Taoist Arts Organisation (TAO), whose director is Sifu Tony Swanson. https://www.taoistarts.org .Membership of the organisation provides insurance cover for students and access to regional and national courses at a reduced rate. The classes run at The Monty Club on a Tuesday, at 15.30 to 16.45 and at 18.30 to 20.15. Everyone is welcome no matter what your age, fitness or level of experience. The classes are run by Dave Phillipps, who has been practising Tai Chi for 30 years and running the Newtown classes for 13 years.
