CIAA Classes

Classes (Group Lessons) - These are ideal for those who wish to take up Taijiquan or other Internal Arts as a recreational activity. Everything that is of importance in developing Internal Power is taught and practised in regular classes, but of necessity the classes are designed to cater for the different abilities and aspirations of many students.
For those that wish to deepen their knowledge, other options are also available - individual tuition, instructor courses, advanced group tuition, etc.

Below is a list of weekly classes. For those unable to attend weekly classes we have once-a-month classes.

See terms and costs below for general information on class terms and costs.

Click on a location name to see its address.

Taijiquan

Monday - Swallowfield LF 19:00 - 20:00 : beginners: Taiji exercises, Qigong
20:00 - 21:00 : Chen Taijiquan form
21:00 - 22:00 : Pushing Hands and Applications
Tuesday - Reading AS
 19:00 - 20:00 : beginners: Taiji exercises, Qigong
20:00 - 21:00 : Chen Taijiquan form
21:00 - 22:00 : Pushing Hands and Applications
Wednesday - Swallowfield LF 19:30 - 21:30 : Chen Taijiquan (Xinjia)
Thursday - Camberley 20:00 - 21:30 : beginners: Taiji exercises, form and Qigong

Baguazhang

Wednesday - Swallowfield LF 18:30 - 19:30
(also see Bagua once-a-month classes below)

Qigong

Monday - Swallowfield LF 19:00 - 20:00
Tuesday - Reading AS
 19:00 - 20:00
Thursday - Camberley 20:00 - 21:00

Terms and Costs

The 8-week terms in 2012 start during the week beginning on 30 January, 26 March, 21 May, 16 July, 10 September, 5 November (4 weeks only) - Taiji exercises and Qigong can be started anytime.

Fees for a 8-week term:

The above fee includes a CIAA membership (otherwise this costs £35 a year) that includes: For the first lesson come along to any of the beginners classes at the beginning of the term. Those who, for any reason, miss a class, may attend a class on another day in its place. Those wishing to attend more than one lesson per week will be charged £5 for each additional lesson (payable on the day).

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CIAA Once-a-month classes

Due to the large time lag between lessons and the amount of material presented in each lessons, it is advisable for students to attend all lessons and so the classes will be organised in terms of several months (see each section for details). The number of students will be restricted to ensure plenty of individual coaching.

Chen style Taijiquan - Saturday sessions

There are two classes available:

Laojia - Old Style. Anyone is welcome for a day (see cost of single sessions below) to improve their form.

When: 10:30 to 16:30 on the third Saturday of each month (check diary of events as the dates occasionally change)
Where: Reading AS
Cost: £160 CIAA members for five consecutive sessions or £50 (£45 CIAA members) per single session

Xinjia - New Style. Knowledge of Laojia is strongly recommended for this course.

When: 14:30 to 18:30 on the third Saturday of each month (check diary of events as the dates and times occasionally change)
Where: Reading AS
Cost: £160 CIAA members for five consecutive sessions or £45 per single session

Pushing hands and self-defence applications will be taught in both classes in parallel with the forms.
See syllabus for further information on course contents.

If you are interested in either of the two above courses, please contact CIAA directly.

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Yiquan

When: 10:30 to 17:30 on the second Saturday of each month (check diary of events as the dates occasionally change)
Where: Swallowfield LF
Cost: £190 CIAA members for five consecutive sessions or £55 (£50 CIAA members) per single session
See syllabus for further information on course contents.

If you are interested, please contact CIAA directly.

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Xingyiquan

When: 08:30 to 10:30 on the second Saturday of each month (check diary of events as the dates occasionally change)
Where: Swallowfield LF
Cost: £65 for five consecutive sessions or £20 per single session
See syllabus for further information on course contents.

If you are interested, please contact CIAA directly.

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Baguazhang

Please note that there are no classes during November to February.
When: 08:30 to 10:30 on the third Saturday of each month (check diary of events as the dates occasionally change)
Where: Palmer Park
Cost: £105 for eight consecutive sessions or £20 per single session
See syllabus for further information on course contents.

If you are interested, please contact CIAA directly.