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Tai Chi Beginners Courses

Our courses are designed to teach you the basics of Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong so you can have a solid foundation of this traditional Chinese Martial art. Classes are held in Reading. The courses run for 12 weeks and the price is £114.

NEXT COURSES:

Wednesdays 8 – 9pm | starting 6 January 2027 – REGISTRATION OPEN!
Sundays 12 – 1pm | starting 10 January 2027 – REGISTRATION OPEN!

Limited spaces. Book your place before it’s too late!

Tai Chi class in Reading
weekly Tai Chi class in Reading

Tai Chi & Qi Gong intermediate classes & courses

Regular weekly Tai Chi classes in Reading that focus on finding balance between two great forces of positive and negative.
The classes are a combination of Tai Chi Chuan (Taiji Quan) and Qi Gong. Tai Chi Chuan is a soft and slow martial art featuring circular and flowing movements. Eight Pieces of Brocade is one of the most practised Qi Gong forms in China.

Tuesdays 7:30pm – 9pm
Sundays 11am – 12pm (course)

Note: This is not a beginners class. To join these classes you need to be comfortable with the 10 and 24 Yang forms.

Private lessons

Private lessons are available for those who prefer one-to-one guidance. The sessions can be arranged to your specific needs, allowing for personalised instruction. You will develop a practise that aligns with your goals while progressing at your own pace.

We teach both, internal and external styles of Chinese Martials Arts. Internal styles are soft and utilise your internal energy (Qi) while external styles are hard and depend maily on muscle power or strengh.

Tai Chi class private lesson

What the students say about our classes

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Jane Woodhead
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I have recently completed the excellent introduction to Tai Chi and Qi Gong course with traditional martial arts expert, Jerry Nicholls, which has been a great learning experience for me. I'm looking forward to developing my Tai Chi skills further in the future.
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Suzanne Frances
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I passed the age of the gym. Taichi is not violent and yet it makes my body work. The teacher is very patient and understanding.
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Laz Makri
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Really enjoyed this course, Jerry is a brilliant instructor
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Stuart Young
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I have just competed the beginner course and I really enjoyed Jerry's teaching, he has a lovely manner and he is a very skilled teacher/master of Tai Chi. Hence I have just signed up for the next course with Jerry.
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Jozef Helyes
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The course was very good and very well structured. Jerry took the time to guide us through the 10 forms of Tai Chi steps, explaining each movement clearly and demonstrating how to perform them correctly. His teaching style was calm, patient, and easy to follow, which made the learning experience enjoyable and accessible, even for beginners. I particularly appreciated how he broke down the movements and explained their purpose, helping us understand both the technique and the flow of Tai Chi. I really enjoyed the course overall and felt relaxed and more confident by the end of it. I would definitely recommend this course to anyone who is interested in learning Tai Chi, whether they are completely new or looking to deepen their practice.
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Si R
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I really enjoyed the 10 weeks Tai Chi introductory course. Jerry is an engaging teacher, patient and very thorough explaining all the movements. All the lessons were varied and the exercises were built up to give me confidence to continue to the next level.
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Stephanie Atkins
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I had been wanting to learn tai chi for ages and when I found this local course I was very excited. Jerry made it very easy to learn and is a great teacher. It has been really fun, educational and rewarding and I look forward to continuing tai chi
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Stephen M
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I really enjoy Tai Chi & Qi Gong classes with Jerry. He is a great teacher, and makes the classes fun, challenging, and inspiring. Jerry is patient and encouraging, and it is a privilege to learn from such an experienced master. As I make progress I am feeling benefits in my balance, confidence, and calmness.
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B C
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Jerry is very calm and patient! A highly recommended way to spend a mindful hour on a Sunday.
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Liz Nichols
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I thoroughly enjoyed the beginners class and learned alot. Jerry is so patient and gives excellent demonstrations and instructions. I plan to do more classes with Jerry. Thank you.