Wudang Classes – Tai Chi, Qi Gong & Kung Fu

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Which Class is Right for Me?

I offer Tai Chi and Kung Fu classes in Hackney and Online – all classes welcome beginners. The most gentle class is Tai Chi for Health; Traditional Tai Chi is a little more demanding of strength and focus, which means students progress faster – this class takes place in-person and online. The 18-step Kung Fu class on Thursday evenings is more vigorous and is also in-person and online. 

Students are welcome to train on their own using Lucia’s online tuition series or to book a private lesson; this is currently the only way to study Wudang Sword and Qi Gong. If you have any questions about which class to book in for, feel free to get in contact, and to be kept informed of all the latest classes, just sign up for the newsletter at the bottom of the page.

Traditional Tai Chi for Beginners

Tuesdays 6.30-8.00pm at the Salvation Army Hall, Clapton, Hackney and Online
Autumn Term Runs 29th September-8th December (Eleven Weeks)
Mini-Term runs 29th September-3rd November (Six Weeks)

This 90-minute class is for those who want to learn Tai Chi in the most traditional way. It features a stretch warm-up, standing stake, basic skills and the 36-step Secret Transmission Wudang Tai Chi form. This is a rich and varied Tai Chi form which we build brick by brick from our basic skills practice, individual tuition is given according to the student’s level.

Cost: The full eleven-week term costs £132 (£12 per session), and the six-week mini-term costs £90. The concession rate is £110 for the full term. This is a hybrid class; it is filmed with a camera connected to a live zoom class. Everybody receives a recording of the class.

18-step Wudang Kung Fu

Thursdays 6.30-7.30pm at Salvation Army Hall, Clapton, Hackney and Online
Autumn Term runs 1st October to 10th December (Ten Weeks with one week break)
Mini-term runs 1st-29th October (Five Weeks)
In this class we train the 18-step Kung Fu, which mixes slow moves from Tai Chi and Qi Gong with moves from the faster internal arts of Bagua and Xingyi. Wudang Kung Fu is great for those who wish to develop mindful movement but find slow practice on its own challenging; and for Tai Chi practitioners who wish to see what else they can do with their skill set. We will build qi sensitivity, leg strength, and the ability to send qi at speed (fa jing). This class welcomes beginner and is suitable for people of average health level.

Cost: The full ten-week term costs £120 (£12 per class) and the five-week mini-term costs £75 (£15 per class). An initial trial class is £10 and drop-ins thereafter are £18. The concessions rate is £100 for the term. This class in in-person and online, all classes are recorded and sent to all students.

Tai Chi for Health

Tuesdays 12.30-1.30pm on Stoke Newington Common, Hackney
Autumn Term runs 29th September to 6th October (Six Weeks)
This is an hour-long Tai Chi class for beginners that takes place on Stoke Newington common during the summer and at Tower Theatre in the winter. Students can improve posture while standing in the basic Tai Chi position, while the soft, fluid movements of the 13 Principles Wudang Tai Chi form improve mobility and calm the mind.

Cost: The full six-week term costs £72 (£12 per lesson). An initial trial class is £10, and the drop-in rate is £18 per session.

Five Element Qi Gong

Currently only available as a private lesson
This Qi Gong class takes place in person or online. Beginners train simple movements from the Basic Five Element Qi Gong and learn how to nourish the qi of the five main organ systems (Kidneys, Lungs, Heart, Spleen and Liver). Once basics have been established, students can go on to study the full walking form for Turtle, Snake, Crane, Tiger and Dragon. Class can be tailored according to the health needs of individual students.

Wudang Sword

Currently only available as a private lesson
The Wudang sword style is famous for its mix of fast and slow movements which make it exhilarating to practise. The sword becomes an extension of the body and mind, extending awareness as it teaches students how to transmit power over greater distances. This art form builds on empty-hand skills and is introduced once students are proficient at empty hand Tai Chi forms. Students initially look at individual sword strokes before going on to study the Wudang Seven Star Sword Form