Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes

Traditional Chinese Martial Arts & Black Tiger Association

Weekly Tai Chi Classes in Reading

We offer Tai Chi and Qi Gong classes in Reading (Berkshire) on Tuesdays and Sundays. They are a combination of gentle movement and mindful breathing making you feel aligned, relaxed and energised. The classes are suitable for all ages and abilities, everyone is welcome!

Our Beginners Course is perfect for those who have never done Tai Chi before or learned it long time ago and want to refresh their knowledge. The course is structured and progressive, giving you the opportunity to learn (or discover!) the foundations of Tai Chi. Groups are closed (no drop-in classes) and small creating a relaxed atmosphere and deep experience.

We also provide private lessons for those students who prefer one-to-one guidance. They are ideal if you prefer personalised instruction to progress at your own pace or if you want to learn another style of internal or external Martial Arts.

Tai Chi classes in Reading — **Tai Chi Chuan – Yang style**

Martial arts in Reading — **Tai Chi Chuan – Yang style**

Bring balance to your life

Tai Chi is a soft style of martial art designed to develop one’s ability to coordinate mental power, internal energy (Qi) and body movement to bring balance to your life.

Gentle movement, breath alignment and a state of calm is developed through the practise of this traditional form of Chinese Martial Art.

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Benefits of practising Tai Chi

Tai Chi is a low-impact form of exercise. It consists of a series of circular movements that flow without pausing. During the activity the muscles are relaxed and the joints bent. It is a mind-body practise, with deep breathing through the exercise, bringing full attention to the present moment. The regular practise of Tai Chi has several health benefits:

Flexibility

It improves general mobility and flexibility.

Balance

Tai Chi helps proprioception (ability to sense the position of one’s body in space) helping to reduce falls.

Peace

Tai Chi is sometimes described as “meditation in motion”. It helps to relax the mind, feel more grounded and reduce stress levels.

Muscle strength

It improves of both your upper and lower body strength.

Join our Tai Chi classes and start feeling its benefits!

Although Tai Chi is a martial art of great depth of knowledge, you can easily start learning it today.
And who knows? Maybe it could be the perfect activity for the rest of your life!

What our students say about us

     Excellent  
     Based on 24 reviews 
    
 
 
   
 
 
        
   Jeremy Farrell 
 2024-07-07
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I thoroughly enjoyed the beginner's Tai Chi and Qi Gong course and then started the next level with Jerry.  It is so good for you in different ways that anyone with a little discipline and desire for good health will benefit.
  
 
       
   Corina Atudorei 
 2024-07-07
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I have thoroughly enjoyed my tai chi course with Jerry! He is an excellent instructor who has a great way of breaking things down and being patient with the students. You really see the progress week to week and it’s great to see your confidence with the movements improve as well as the peaceful state of mind this practice helps cultivate. Highly recommend!
  
 
       
   Tom Staton 
 2024-06-18
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Just coming to the end of a beginner's Tai Chi course. Jerry is an excellent teacher, Tai Chi is more difficult than it looks but Jerry breaks the movements down and then slowly pieces it all together. Jerry also explains the martial arts relevance of the movements. I found the pace just right, challenging but not overwhelming, with a bit of private practice in between classes.
  
 
       
   Rod Cambridge 
 2024-06-18
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I'm a couple of months in to Jerry's Tai Chi and Qi Gong course, and I'm really enjoying it! Our class consists of around 12 people which is a nice size, and lessons take place in a hall which is more than big enough. Jerry is patient and encouraging as we all get to grips with learning this new Tai Chi art, and relearning old skills... such as balancing on one leg! :) I'm looking forward to learning much more in the months ahead. Thanks Jerry!
  
 
       
   Podge Webb 
 2024-04-06
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I look forward to my class on a Sunday with sifu Jerry.
Classes are not over crowded like some martial arts classes allowing full attention from Jerry.
Every thing we learn or have any questions, it is explained in layman's terms.
Sifu Jerry is very knowledgable,experienced and i am looking forward to learning a lot more from him in my journey.

Paul
  
 
       
   Xiaoyan Zhang 
 2024-03-25
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Jerry is an excellent Tai chi master and teacher. His Tah Chi movements are authentic, flowing, and professional. He is able to split a complex Tai Chi form into digestible steps. His teaching is clear, patient, and instructive. I thoroughly enjoyed his classes and highly recommend him for anyone who is interested in Tai Chi.
  
 
       
   Beckie Sugden 
 2024-03-18
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I've thoroughly enjoyed learning Tai Chi with Jerry and will do as many courses with him as time allows! Great atmosphere to learn in. Highly recommended.
  
 
       
   Lynn Murphy 
 2024-03-13
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I joined Jerry’s Tai Chi class last October and it has became an important part of my week and something I really look forward to.
Jerry is a great teacher - welcoming, patient and encouraging! Tai Chi has many benefits and I am in no doubt that it has contributed to improving my balance, muscle strength and flexibility as well as focussing attention. Like everything, you do need to practice and the more you do, the greater the gains. I would highly recommend this class to anyone who wants to learn about Tai Chi and/or is looking for a great way to improve their health, fitness and wellbeing.
  
 
       
   Albert Toussaint 
 2023-11-30
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. If you're going to learn Tai Chi and Qigong, you'll want to learn from someone experienced, knowledgeable and also a good teacher. Jerry ticks all those boxes!  He teaches you what to do, how to do it, and also why. His extensive experience of Tai Chi, Qigong and Martial Arts enables him to demonstrate, in great detail, the method, benefit and purpose of each step.

If you have ever been thinking of taking a form of exercise to balance and strengthen both mind and body, then this is for you.
  
 
       
   Chris White 
 2023-11-14
 
 
 Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I am really enjoying both the 10 step Tai Chi and Qi Gong.  Jerry is great teacher.  His approach allows his small class to gain confidence quickly.  He starts simply and then patiently helps us to improve our form so that it starts to become instinctive.  I am 7 lessons in and have already signed up for the follow up course and look forward to the experience ahead.