Mark Sifu teaches an old Yang style of Tai Chi Chuan and several Chi Gong meditations. Students who wish to develop their practice and knowledge of Tai Chi will have tuition in Push Hands (Tui So), (wooden) Sword and Broadsword (a.k.a. Scimitar) styles. Its important to explain to him any relevant background i.e. sore back, recovering from an accident etc.

Most of the lesson comprises of warmups and exercises that help the student to learn and practise circulating the blood, breath and therefore their CHI. The general order is: Warmups loosening up and light streches. Followed by Chi Gong practises that change with the seasons or by special request than we work on the (Tai Chi) form. The advanced students will then go on to practise Tui So or Sabre.

Students should wear loose clothing, bring an extra top and Tai Chi, Martial Arts or any soft soled footwear.

Courses and Lessons

NEW TO CORK

Lessons at the Gate design centre 18.30 -19.30 pm (over the bridge, opposite the Gate cinema)

Tuesday evenings from 6.30 – 7.30 pm. Tai Chi & Chi Gong Shibashi

Saturdays from 11.00 to 12.00 am. Tai Chi & Chi Gong Shibashi

Advanced tuition or private lessons in the Yang Style, Chi Gong or Kung Fu are held after the lessons.

Ballydehob

There are ongoing courses held at An Sanctoir, Ballydehob, West Cork.

Fridays from 9.30 to 10.30 am. Tai Chi & Chi Gong Shibashi

Bantry

There are ongoing courses in the Bantry Boys Club. Call Sylva on 086-3242265

Bandon

People interested in Tai Chi courses in Bandon please contact me (below) so we could make up enough numbers. Get yourself on the mailing list so that you will get notified for the next course. Otherwise watch this space.

From time to time there are lessons in The Breathing Space and Scoil Padraig Naoifa, Bandon.

Dunmanway

From time to time there are lessons in or around Dunmanway, ask for more info by clicking the button below.