Learn

Tai Chi

In-Person

Traditional. Practical. Surprisingly Fun.


Build strength, balance, and calm in just one class a week.



CLASS

THE FULL PATH — Monday & Tuesday


The complete Five Winds Tai Chi Chuan syllabus.

Square Form, Round Form, Pushing Hands, Weapons, Self-Defence, Nei Gung. Taught

progressively over time. For students who want the full traditional system


JUST ENOUGH TAI CHI — Wednesday


A short, complete course designed

to be achievable, practisable, and genuinely transformative without the overwhelm of the

full syllabus. Ideal if you want a practice you can carry with you for life — without kicks,

without complexity, without years of commitment before it feels rewarding.

Want to go further? Wednesday students can add optional sections within the class, or step

up to Monday or Tuesday for the full path whenever they’re ready.



READY TO BEGIN YOUR JOURNEY?

Whether you’re seeking better balance, stress relief, or a complete mind-body practice, our classes welcome you exactly as you are. No previous experience necessary — just an open mind and willingness to learn.

MONDAY

BOTHWELL

Bothwell Community Hall

8 Fallside Road, Bothwell,

Glasgow, G71 8HF


7.45pm – 9.15pm


TUESDAY 

EAST KILBRIDE

John Wright Sports Centre

Calderwood Road, East Kilbride G74 3EU


7.30pm – 9.00pm


WEDNESDAY

BOTHWELL

Bothwell Community Hub

2 Main St, Bothwell, Glasgow

G71 8RF


11.00am – 12.30pm


Drop In Classs – £15

Pay on Arrival
Just turn up and join our 1.5-hour class. Pay with cash or card when you arrive; no need to book in advance.


Pay Online

Prefer to pay in advance? You can pay online now

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ADDITIONAL TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES

Private Lessons:— £40 ph

One-to-one tuition tailored entirely to you


Work at your own pace on what matters most to you. Whether that’s accelerating your progress, refining technique, or simply learning without a group setting.

1-to-1 attention · your goals · your pace · the full depth of the system behind you.


The most direct investment in your Tai Chi journey.


Contact

Why Join In Person?

Face-to-face instruction in a supportive environment.

For beginners or those ready to go deeper.


Real-Time Feedback

Guided help from an experienced teacher

Supportive Community

Learn alongside others at every level

Clear Progression

Start with a short course, stay to learn the full system

Great Atmosphere

Laughs, learning, and good people

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

Foundation:

Square Form

Structure, balance, clarity

Your training begins here. Learn alignment, stability, and mindful movement from the ground up.


Flow:

Round Form

Continuity, calm, connected movement

Once grounded, you learn to move with fluidity — turning structure into seamless motion.

Sensitivity:

Pushing Hands

Balance, timing, calm under pressure

Develop touch, awareness, and resilience through partnered practice.

Your Tai Chi. Your Way.Face-to-Face. Step-by-Step. At Your Own Pace.

We follow the Five Winds Tai Chi Chuan syllabus. Step by step, you’ll build a complete system


Extension: Weapons Training

Spear, Sabre, Sword — focus, power, precision

Weapons teach intent, control, and dynamic energy — extending your skill beyond empty-hand forms.

Application:

Self-Defence Principles

Practical skills rooted in Tai Chi movement

Understand the martial intent behind every posture, applied with efficiency and clarity.


Depth:

Nei Gung

(Internal Training)

Advanced development of energy, breath, and intent

Taught privately for those ready to explore the internal dimensions of the art.


Personal feedback

on your form

Monthly practice tips

and deeper insights


A private group

for questions, encouragement, and help

Video check-ins

with Malcolm

Want Extra Support?

Sometimes you miss a class, or you just want more help along the way. That’s where our Just Enough Membership comes in.


Join the waitlist


Learn more

More Coming Soon + Invite

We’re expanding in-person classes across the region.

If you’d like to request a class near you—or bring Tai Chi to your workplace or community—just get in touch.


Whether it’s for your workplace, community hub, a wellness program, or a new idea—you can bring Tai Chi into it. Let’s see what’s possible.

Join the Class. Try Something New.

See How It Feels.

No pressure. Just a good class, great people, and something worth continuing.

Curious About the In-Person Experience?
What’s it like to learn Tai Chi face-to-face? What makes a live class click? These blogs go behind the scenes and into the heart of in-person training. Read them now or bookmark them for later.


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