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West Norfolk Tai Chi

Glenn's Tai Chi

Tai Chi is an exercise activity, that when practiced daily, is good for physical and mental fitness. I have been practicing Tai Chi for some 35 years and teaching almost 20 years. ​Although Tai Chi has its origins as a martial art, it is now also popular as a purely fitness and relaxation activity. It is rooted in Chinese culture but spread throughout the world. It consists of dynamic, fluid, relaxed, graceful movements and postures.

Tai Chi Teacher Glenn

I have coming up 35 years of Tai Chi and Qigong experience. My teachers included Master Ken Homan, Master Wen Linjun and Master Huang Ping. I am mainly focused on classes for physical and mental fitness, but also competent in martial art application. I have been teaching Tai Chi, Martial Art and general fitness since 2005. I am happy to validate my competence by demonstration.

Tai Chi benefits
  • inner calm

  • good wellbeing and confidence

  • improved coordination of movements

  • better balance

  • stronger muscles and bones

  • good posture

  • better joint function and flexibility

  • improved cardiovascular health

  • pathway into cross-training other activities

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Tai Chi FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

What age group is suitable for Tai Chi? It is ideal to begin Tai Chi during younger years, but this should not put one off beginning later in life. Do you practice Qigong? Yes, we do Tai Chi and Qigong in the classes. What should I wear?​ No special kit for Tai Chi, just loose fitting clothing and flat sole shoes; e.g. plimsolls, t shirt and track bottoms. Do you work on flexibility? Yes, stretching to 70% of maximum stretch is advised. Forced over-stretching should be avoided due to risk of soft tissue injury. Will Tai Chi improve my balance? Daily practice of Tai Chi can improve balance. If balance is, not so good, the activity can be modified, and balance can improve gradually over time. Can I do Tai Chi if I have a medical condition or disability? Always follow the advice of your doctor/qualified health professional on exercise. It will be helpful to inform your Tai Chi teacher of any medical or disability conditions so that he can ensure the activity is safe and beneficial to you. Tai Chi is practiced in standing position, stepping and coordinating movements of the arms and legs, and maintaining balance, so one does have to be reasonably mobile. It may not be possible to take part in the class if the balance is already poor due to the risk of falling. Do you have classes specifically for disability? I did have for some 18 years, working with charities. These were impacted by the COVID situation and then came to an end. Do you teach Martial Art aspect of Tai Chi? Yes, but requires a class arranged specifically for this purpose, on request. Martial Art classes consist of vigorous, strenuous, contact, combat routines.  How are your classes set up? I am the owner (Glenn) registered as, West Norfolk Tai Chi, Self Employed, with HMRC. Based in Norfolk UK. Registered with TCUGB. Insured. Clear Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). I am always happy to show certification to clients.

How to join in with Glenn's Tai Chi

Tai Chi Group Classes at Heacham 

Afraid all classes are full for the time being. I do need to ensure that there is sufficient room in the hall for participants. Please keep an eye here, where I will advise in due course if this situation changes.

Tai Chi Class

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