AmberValley Tai Chi Chuan is run by Wudang Tai Chi Chuan Level 5 instructor J King (Sifu)
Tai Chi Chuan is an amazing Chinese internal martial art, which is a few hundred years old and originates from Qi Gong which is nearly 1000 years old. Most people are familiar with Tai Chi and think of it as those slow series of movements we’ve seen groups of people doing in the park in the early hours of the morning in China on TV. Well this is Tai Chi Chuan. This is the the original martial art in it’s entirety, which includes the slow hand forms most people are familiar with; but there’s more! This is Tai Chi Chuan in full; hand forms, weapons forms, pushing hands and san shou. Plus a little Qi Gong thrown in for good measure.
Please do not be put off my the idea that this is a martial art. Classes are relaxed and fun. Strenuous at times, extremely energising and there’s plenty of variation/lots to learn. Always a good bunch of friendly people too.
Please have a look through the information with the site and if you are interested, come learn with us!
Established in 2012, Our school is now 14 years old as of Jan 2026 and continues to go from strength to strength; thank you for your support ongoing – Tai Chi Classes currently held in and around Belper, Derbyshire
In my experience students aged 18-65 can deal with the strenuous nature of Wudang Tai Chi Chuan and so our focus is towards this age group. If we are popular, and our new school gains momentum, there may be the possibility of a 65+ aged ranged class, designed particularly with this in mind, where we focus more on the health benefits and less on the martial arts. Please watch this space, or enquire, if this is of interest to you.
We are part of the Practical Tai Chi International School whose website can be found here http://www.taichichuan.co.uk/index.html.
New Six Week Beginners Class starts Thursday 10th Sept – £50
- Qi Gong Warm ups
- Two Person push hands drills – for sensitivity and stance training
- Discussion
- Hand form (Wudang Short form Square)
Come down and join in – For class prices please click on this classes link or the menu button above for more details.
