Rugby Tai Chi Club is a Tai chi school located in Rugby, Warwickshire, UK. With a focus on the ancient understanding of the human body, health, and natural healing, Rugby Tai Chi Club offers a range of classes designed to promote physical and mental well-being.
The club offers classes on Wednesday and Thursday mornings. Wednesday morning classes take place at Dunchurch Village Hall on Rugby Rd, Dunchurch, and Thursday morning classes are held at Rugby United Reformed Church on Hillmorton Road. Both locations offer onsite car park facilities for the convenience of students.
The Wednesday morning class focuses on Tai Chi Exercise for health and mobility. The class includes warm-up exercises, gentle whole-body stretching, Wild Goose Qigong, and various forms of natural, flowing movements for healing the body, mind, and spirit. The cost of each class is 7, and cash payment is accepted in class.
The Thursday morning class is centred around Liangong, a medical health exercise routine developed in Shanghai main Hospital. This routine helps patients overcome joint and mobility problems, as well as various health issues. Liangong stretches the whole body, develops lung capacity and breathing, increases energy levels, and improves overall health. The class takes place at Rugby United Reformed Church, and the cost is 7, payable in cash during the class.
For those looking to delve deeper into the practise of Tai Chi, Rugby Tai Chi Club offers the Tai Chi Chuan – The Full System for complete beginners. The class takes place on Thursday evenings at Rugby United Reformed Church. There are two options for this class. Option 1 is from 6:30 pm to 7:30 pm, with a drop-in fee of 10 or a monthly fee of 30.
Option 2 is from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm and has a drop-in fee of 13 or a monthly fee of 45.
Complete beginners in this class will learn simple fundamental exercises and movement patterns that teach them how to move in the Tai Chi way. These exercises help to connect the body and mind and develop a relaxed, calm, and energised state. The class starts with warm-up exercises to loosen the body, followed by standing postures with slow, gentle movements to calm the mind and create a deep state of relaxation. Tai Chi movement drills are taught to support students in learning the fundamental techniques essential to good practise.
The Tai Chi Form is broken down into smaller sections, with each posture described in detail. With practise, the movements become fluid like flowing water. The second class of the evening focuses on fast and explosive Fajin movements, pushing hands partner exercises, self-defence applications, and sometimes includes weapons forms.
For those seeking the highest level of internal martial arts practise, Rugby Tai Chi Club offers the Zhang Sanfeng - Wudang Internal System. This class teaches the main solo forms of the Wudang Internal system, which was created by Zhang Sanfeng and serves as the origin of all other internal styles. It encompasses the highest levels of self-defence and healing.
At Rugby Tai Chi Club, students can expect to receive expert instruction in Tai Chi from highly experienced instructors. Regardless of their level of experience, all students are guided towards achieving better physical health, mental clarity, and a sense of inner peace. Whether attending for exercise, stress relief, self-defence training, or spiritual development, Rugby Tai Chi Club provides a supportive and enriching environment for all.