Tai Chi Chuan (Glasgow)

Yes, please just come along any Tuesday evening or Saturday morning. You may wish to check the news page for holidays, or join facebook for up to the minute changes, or contact me directly (details below in link).

There is normally a number of experienced students who are able to help when the class is busy, and ensure beginners always receive the time & input required.

Please be aware if driving that the council has introduced street parking charges in Shakespeare St and adjacent streets.
There is 3hrs free parking in the Maryhill Rd Tesco Extra, access via Garrioch Rd. The hall is 2 or 3 minutes walk from there

To get in touch, details can be found on the Class Enquiries page.please

Loose clothing you are able to move in (eg track trousers and sweatshirt), and flat shoes (eg trainers).
Washed and clean each class is much appreciated.

Have a look at the Class Enquiries Page

Beginners start with a square form, which can be done by most people of reasonable fitness. Regular daily practice and classes will improve fitness and body awareness, strength and balance as you progress. Co-operative partner work (push hands exercises) and various warm up exercises further help. The round form follows, and in time other forms (weapons & nei kung) for those who are interested.
If you suffer from any restrictive medical condition, you should consult your doctor before attempting any Tai Chi, and ensure your teacher is made aware before beginning a class.

No. You can come on a Tuesday evening or Saturday morning, or both.

Stephen Douglas
More information can be found under "Other Useful Information in the Class Enquiries Page

Prices can vary according to circumstances, number of classes attended and payment method.
More information on the Enquiries Page under other useful information, but a 2 hour class is around £10.
(The first class is not free)

Sorry no, classes are for adults, minimum age 16.

The name reflects the five aspects of Tai Chi Chuan training present in Wu-Cheng syllabus, and was chosen by Ian Cameron, Principle instructor and founder of the school.
More information can be found about the five aspects on the About Tai Chi Page and about Ian Cameron at
Five-Winds.co.uk

There are many books in the market today relating to Tai Chi, many good, and some not so.
This is a suggested introduction to a few of the books I have appreciated and enjoyed, and includes
the books i recommend to those wishing to study Wudang Tai Chi Chuan


Online reading
1. I recommend you to the translations kindly put up online at Brennan
2. Also, iBooks available by Ian Cameron

Books for students of Wudang Tai Chi Chuan … recommended as a supplement to a teacher & class

1. The Practice of Wudang Tai Chi Chuan by Sifu Ian Cameron (includes the 'square' hand form)
Ian Cameron, founder of Five Winds Tai Chi Chuan has a series of books:
Hand Form, Spear, Sabre, Straight Sword, 'Leaves in the Wind' (a collection of thoughts and anecdotes)
These can be found in the Store page in his website

2. Cheng Tin Hung has released a number of books, including
Wutan Tai Chi Chuan by Cheng Tin Hung & D.J Docherty - includes theory, square form ,etc…
Tai Chi Sabre Sword Spear by Cheng Tin Hung
Tai Chi Chuan Exercise by Cheng Tin Hung & Chan Lai Ping
Tai Chi Transendent Art by Cheng Tin Hung

3. Wu style Tai Chi Chuan by Wu Kung Cho (aka “The Gold Book”) - the Wu family publication

Books concerning Tai Chi foundation, theory, history

1. The Essence of Tai Chi by Ben Lo (The Tai Chi Classics)

2. True to the Art by Wee Kee Jin

3. The Essence of Tai Chi by Waysun Liao

4. Tai Chi Chuan in the History of Chinese Martial Arts - Martin Boedicker

5. The Philosophy of Tai Chi Chuan - Freya & Martin Boedicker

Books regarding Tai Chi Weapons

1. The Practice of Wudang Sword /Sabre/ Spear by Ian Cameron
(3 books illustrating form postures with notes and guidance)

2. The Major Methods of Wudang Sword by Huang Yuan-xiou

3. The Art of Chinese Swordmanship by Zhang Yun

4. The Complete Tai Chi Dao (The Art of Chines Sabre) by Zhang Yun

Other books of interest

1. Tao Te Ching , Lao Tzu

2. A Book of Five Rings by Miyamoto Musashi

3. The Unfettered Mind by Takuan

4. Chinese Boxing (Masters and Methods) by Robert W Smith

5. The Tai Chi Boxing Chronicle by Kuo Lien- Ying

6. Instant Tao (The Tai Chi Chuan Discourse and Canon ) by Dan Docherty

7. The 36 Secret Strategies of the Martial arts by Hiroshi Moriya

There are council street parking charges in Shakespeare St.
There is 3hrs free parking in the Maryhill Rd Tesco Extra, access via Garrioch Rd. The hall is 2 or 3 minutes walk from there