Mini Chinese Martial Arts Bristol

Friendly, local Tai Chi and Kung Fu classes in Clifton, Bristol. Classes are held outdoor during summer in St Andrew's Cemetary Clifton.

Group lessons are £10 each

About

Tai Chi Quan (太极拳) can be described from multiple angles — cultural, physical, philosophical, and health-focused. Here’s a well-rounded description you can use or adapt depending on your audience:⸻Tai Chi Quan (also spelled Taiji Quan) is a traditional Chinese martial art that combines slow, flowing movements with deep breathing and focused intention. Often described as “meditation in motion,” Tai Chi helps cultivate balance, flexibility, inner calm, and body awareness.It is gentle on the body, making it suitable for all ages and fitness levels. Practitioners move through a series of graceful postures, each flowing into the next, promoting physical health and mental clarity.⸻Martial Arts Perspective:Tai Chi Quan is a sophisticated internal martial art from China. Though its movements appear soft and slow, it is rooted in powerful martial principles including yielding, neutralizing, and redirecting force. At its core, it teaches how to generate and control internal energy (qi), enhance structural alignment, and use sensitivity rather than brute strength in combat.⸻Philosophical / Taoist View:Tai Chi Quan reflects the ancient Chinese philosophy of yin and yang — the interplay of opposites. Its practice embodies the Taoist belief in harmony with nature, stillness within motion, and balance between strength and softness. Each posture and transition mirrors cosmic principles of change, unity, and transformation.⸻Health & Wellness View:Modern science has recognized Tai Chi’s benefits for:
• Reducing stress and anxiety
• Improving balance and coordination
• Enhancing joint mobility
• Supporting cardiovascular health
• Boosting mental focus and mindfulness