Calm focus
The slow rhythm of Tai Chi helps quiet mental noise and gives students a clear, repeatable way to practise attention and presence.
Yang Style Tai Chi
Tai Chi classes for balance, posture and calm strength
Learn slow, deliberate movement that strengthens the body, settles the mind and improves coordination without harsh impact. Classes are held in Glencairn, Simon's Town.
Book a free trialYour first Tai Chi group class is free. Ongoing fees are explained after the trial.
A calm practice with deep martial roots
Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art built on relaxed strength, steady breathing and precise body control. The movements are slow and smooth, but the practice is detailed, disciplined and deeply practical.
Rather than forcing the body, Tai Chi teaches you to move with alignment, balance and awareness. Over time, students learn how small adjustments in posture, weight transfer and timing can create greater stability, ease and control.
The training is suitable for beginners, older students and anyone who wants a quieter form of martial arts practice that still has structure, depth and purpose.
What Tai Chi teaches
Tai Chi teaches you to slow down and pay attention to how you stand, breathe, shift weight and move through space. This makes it valuable for balance, coordination, posture and calm concentration.
Students work gradually through movement patterns, learning to connect the upper and lower body while staying relaxed and stable.
Yang Style Tai Chi
We teach Yang Style Tai Chi as passed down by Master Au Rong Ju. This style is known for its smooth, continuous movement and its emphasis on softness, structure and mindful control.
The practice is gentle enough to be accessible, but detailed enough to keep developing over many years of training.
Benefits of Tai Chi training
Balance and posture
Careful weight shifting, upright alignment and controlled stepping help improve balance, posture and body awareness.
Gentle strength
Tai Chi builds leg strength, stability and whole-body coordination without relying on speed, strain or impact.
Mobility and resilience
Regular practice supports flexibility, joint awareness, relaxed movement and long-term physical confidence.
Training approach
Slow does not mean simple
Tai Chi is often gentle, but it is not vague. Each movement asks you to refine posture, direction, timing and relaxation. The slower pace makes it easier to notice habits and build better movement from the ground up.
Who it suits
A class for steady, patient progress
Tai Chi is a good fit if you want martial arts training that supports health, balance and focus without the intensity of a faster Kung-Fu class. It is also useful for students who want to improve coordination and calm under pressure.
Class Times
Tai Chi class times
- Tuesday 5:30PM - 6:30PM
- Thursday 5:30PM - 6:30PM
Class details
- Style: Yang Style Tai Chi
- Class duration: 60 minutes
- Days: Tues and Thurs
- Time: 5:30PM - 6:30PM
- Private tuition: By appointment
First group class free. Private tuition is available by appointment and quoted separately.
Book a free trialWhat beginners can expect
Beginners are introduced to the fundamentals first: standing posture, breathing, balance, stepping, weight transfer and the basic movement principles of the style. You will not be expected to know the sequence before you arrive.
Classes move at a calm, steady pace, with enough repetition to help the body learn. As you progress, the movements become more connected and the practice becomes both more subtle and more rewarding.
You do not need previous martial arts experience to begin Tai Chi. Private tuition is also available by appointment if you prefer one-on-one guidance.
New students can try one regular group Tai Chi class free before joining.
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What to wear
Comfortable, relaxed clothing
Wear loose, comfortable clothes that let you step, turn and raise your arms without restriction. Tai Chi is low impact, but you should still be able to move freely.
What to bring
A simple first visit
- Bring: Water and any health notes the instructor should know about.
- Footwear: Comfortable flat shoes or training barefoot, depending on the training surface.
- Experience: None required; beginners start with posture, balance and stepping.