We will launch the Sale u3a Tai Chi (太極) For Beginners Group on 7th April 2026. Our instructor covers the Chen-Style Tai Chi (陳氏 the oldest) with 18 set sequences known as Forms (18 式) for our Group. The instructor has spent over 20 years as a practitioner of this Chen-Style Tai-Chi.

Beginners without prior experience are welcome to come for a Taster session. Any queries, please contact this group's coordinator above.

Group Meeting Timing:
Every 1st and 3rd Tuesday of the month
Arrive Centre by:- 11:45 am to register attendance
Session starts: - - 12:00 mid-day
Session ends:- - - 2:00 pm

Dress code:
- Loose fit clothing
- Flat bottom shoes
- Avoid dangling jewellery

Water is the softest thing, yet it can penetrate mountains and earth. This shows clearly the principle of softness overcoming hardness.
(Quote by Lao Tsz 老子, 604 BC)

Tai Chi may look slow, but that is the point. Moving slowly gives you time to feel, to listen, to refine, to connect, and to become more aware of what is happening inside and around you. It builds balance, sensitivity, and coordination in a way that speed cannot. Slowness is not a weakness. It is a kind of strength.

Tai Chi is a physical practice, but it is not just exercise, not in the same way as jogging or lifting weights. It is not only about movement, but about how you move and who you become as you move.

You do not need to be young, athletic, or flexible to begin. Tai Chi adapts to your condition and grows with you. Whether you are recovering from injury, feeling stressed, or simply seeking stillness, it offers a place to start and space to evolve. Tai Chi is a practice, not something to perfect. Mistakes are not failures, they are part of the journey. You notice, you adjust, you continue.

You will not master it in a month, and that is a gift. Tai Chi unfolds slowly, like a lifelong conversation. There is always another layer to explore. If you are looking for quick results, Tai Chi may challenge your patience. But if you stay curious, it will continue to surprise and nourish you. The path never ends, and that is part of its beauty.

In summary

Tai Chi is:
- Low-impact exercise that protects your joints
- A mental workout that sharpens focus
- A martial art with roots in self-defence
- A lifestyle practice that adapts to any age

Benefits of Tai Chi for Beginners:
- Reduce stress and anxiety with slow breathing
- Improve balance and coordination, lowering fall risk
- Build gentle strength and muscle tone
- Increase flexibility without painful stretching
- Enhance mental clarity and focus in daily life