Internal Martial Arts: reach your full potential

Taijiquan (Tai chi) and Yiquan (mind-boxing) are internal martial arts that offer many ways to help each of us reach our full potential in life and provide us with the good health neccessary to do so.

At Waterdragon Tai Chi we seek to promote the following three outcomes from the training we offer.

• Outstanding health and fitness

• Relaxation and clarity of mind

• Excellence in the study of Martial Arts

Whatever ones interest, the principles of these 'pearls of Chinese wisdom'  are highly effective and practical for modern life. Developed in China over a period spanning thousands of years, these arts are practised by most people for their remarkable health-giving properties. However, the principles once understood, can be integrated into all areas of life to promote excellence. Similarly,  they can be developed as a highly effective means of self-defence.

The teaching strategies we use create a relaxed and enjoyable learning environment. In our classes we focus upon the governing principles of efficient body-mechanics, mind/body connection, intelligent 'functional' strength and posture. Emphasis is placed upon the simplicity of core movements/exercises rather than learning long sequences of movements. Once the basics are learned the more complicated and elaborate aspects can be uncovered at a natural pace.

We teach the original Chen style of Tai Chi as taught by Grandmaster Chen Xiao Wang (pictured above right) and follow the Yiquan syllabus of Master Yao Chengguang.

Waterdragon Tai Chi offer regular classes, seminars and private tuition in Brighton and Hove and around East Sussex. Our classes allow you regular access to an experienced instructor so you can progress at a speed that suits your requirements. We offer a progression of trainings suitable for beginners through to advanced practitioners.