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Learn the fundamentals of the ancient Chinese art of Wu style Tai Chi Chuan with qualified instructor Jono Podmore in Forest Hill, London WHAT IS TAI CHI?

HOW COULD IT HELP ME? Tai Chi Chuan is a martial art that aims to improve concentration as well as mental and physical efficiency. Its main objective is to achieve good robust health, peace of mind and longevity. Tai Chi Chuan is slow and calm in order to develop balanced relaxation, supple coordination and expression of the Tai Chi philosophy of Yin and Yang, the harmony of complementary, opposite forces. So the story goes, during the Sung dynasty, a Taoist monk called Chang San Feng watched a fight between a crane and a snake. The bird stabbed with its beak but the snake’s flowing, harmonising movements neutralised the bird’s aggression. The snake darted at the crane, only to be warded off by the crane’s wings. The form was invented to train the Emperor’s Imperial Guards to enable them to defend the realm against attack. These days people use Tai Chi to draw on a long heritage of holistic philosopy which can help defend against the physical and psychological challenges of our modern world. WHERE?
34 Sunderland Road, SE23 2QA
We are 10 minutes walk from Forest Hill Train/Overground Station. Buses 185 and 122 stop on the main road just minutes away. HOW MUCH?
£12.50 per session or
£100 for 10 sessions in advance. No need to book, just turn up. Concessions available for OAPs & benefits claimants. WHO WITH? Jono Podmore is a qualified advanced instructor with over 30 years martial arts experience and is a teacher member of the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain. other info:
Everyone welcome 18+, particularly good for people with mobility issues. Do wear loose clothing and trainers or king fu slippers but not outdoor shoes please.

16/09/2025

14/09/2025

What an honour to be involved in these events - we'll be back soon!

Wu's Tai Chi Chuan Academy, Toronto - 50th Anniversary Celebrations! 1st day of the celebrations commenced with a banquet in Toronto's iconic King Edward Hotel. Thank you to everyone who joined us. It was a remarkable and memorable grand occasion!
Our programme included a concert performance and demonstrations showcasing the Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan hand forms, push hands and weapons forms - 24 spear form, 13 spear form, sabre, sword, twin sword, sparring sword.

13/09/2025

Just come to the end of a whole week celebrating the 50th Anniversary of Wu’s Academy in Toronto, training with .121 and many more! One more week to come so stay tuned…

23/08/2025

Great to see our intermediates passing on the form to beginners, this is how thrives!
#108

11/07/2025

Tomorrow Saturday 12/7 and I will be doing 2 Tai Chi demonstrations at London landmark 2pm and 4pm. We start lessons at the tower 12.30 Tuesdays from 22/7. West London people come along!

01/07/2025

Grading news! 3 freshly hatched intermediate and 2 fresh faced red sashes! Amazing work and congratulations to Maria, Sue, Holger, Jacek and Michael ! Come and join us!

30/05/2025

! Finn has now completed the Wu Family Style 12 form, received his certificate, and is ready for the next step on his Tai Chi journey! Excellent work!

06/05/2025

Happy Founders Day!

Happy Founder's Day to all of our teachers, colleagues, students, and friends!

05/05/2025

Teaching yesterday thanks to .reynolds1 for the photos #108

31/03/2025

Lots of video of Si Kung turning up on You Tube - there are some lovely moments here, great for beginners!

Traditional Wu Style Taijiquan with Grandmaster Eddie Wu Kwong Yu (Gatekeeper of Wu Style; 5th generation Wu Family)Wu Style Taijiquan is one of China's Wush...

22/02/2025

The hard working gang at Wu's Tai Chi club in East Ham, London all successfully passed their 12 Form grading this morning, congratulations!! All down to the expert tuition of Sam's Tai Chi Page

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WHAT IS TAI CHI? HOW COULD IT HELP ME? Tai Chi Chuan is a martial art that aims to improve concentration as well as mental and physical efficiency. Its main objective is to achieve good robust health, peace of mind and longevity. Tai Chi Chuan is slow and calm in order to develop balanced relaxation, supple coordination and expression of the Tai Chi philosophy of Yin and Yang, the harmony of complementary, opposite forces. So the story goes, during the Sung dynasty, a Taoist monk called Chang San Feng watched a fight between a crane and a snake. The bird stabbed with its beak but the snake’s flowing, harmonising movements neutralised the bird’s aggression. The snake darted at the crane, only to be warded off by the crane’s wings. The form was invented to train the Emperor’s Imperial Guards to enable them to defend the realm against attack. These days people use Tai Chi to draw on a long heritage of holistic philosophy which can help defend against the physical and psychological challenges of our modern world. WHERE? Community Space V22 Louise House Dartmouth Road Forest Hill London SE23 3HZ

HOW MUCH? £10 per session or £80 for beginners course of 10 sessions. No need to book, just turn up. Concessions available for OAPs & benefits claimants.

WHO WITH?

Jono Podmore has over 30 years martial arts experience. He is a certified Wu Family Style teacher, a disciple of Grandmaster Wu Kwong Yu and is a teacher member of the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain.