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Current Classes (last update - 23 November 2009)
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This is the current list of my classes in the Bradford and Calderdale area.
Please contact me before attending or for the latest information on new classes.
Uninvited casual visitors will not be admitted.
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From previous experience I've found that children generally do not easily take to learning the slow movements of Tai Chi so the minimum age to attend a class is now 18.
If you have previous experience of Yang Style Tai Chi it may be possible for you to join an existing class. Please contact me to discuss.
Bradford (Saltaire) classes cost £5.00 per session with concessions down to £2.50 for students and those on benefits. Hebden Bridge classes cost £8.00 per session with concessions down to £4.00 for students and those on benefits. Classes run in terms of 10-12 weeks with fees payable in advance for each term.
Queensbury beginners classes usually cost around £3 per session payable weekly.
Email - peter@pathwaystochange.co.uk
Tel 01274 545948
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Monday to Thursday Evening Venue in Saltaire
Sorry; there are no places for complete beginners at this time.
Neville Grange Resource Centre. Located 30 metres on the left up Queens Road, Saltaire, BD18 4SJ. (Queens Road is off Keighley Road very near Saltaire roundabout between the fish shop and the Rosse pub.)
There is car parking at the venue and additional parking on Queens Road.
Saltaire roundabout is on several bus routes.
Saltaire station is 10-15 minutes walk away.
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Friday Morning Venue in Hebden Bridge
There are places for complete beginners in the Friday 11.00 am class from 8 January 2010.
Salem Community Centre. Located at the junction of Central Street and Salem Street, Hebden Bridge, HX7 6HB. Salem Street is a short street located about 200 metres from the main traffic lights on the Todmorden road. It is on the left just before the Co-op supermarket.
Turn left onto Salem Street and the Centre door is at the end and on the left just past the metal vehicle barrier.
The venue is the hall on the second floor.
There is no car parking at the centre. Try the public car parks near the traffic lights or the market square. It's only a few minutes walk.
Hebden Bridge station is about 15 minutes walk away.
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Wednesday Morning and possible Thursdays in Queensbury
There are places for complete beginners in these classes from 6 January 2010.
Victoria Hall Queensbury, near the main traffic lights.
The venue is the Council Chamber on the first floor.
Car parking around the back of thh hall or on the street.
Venue is on the 576 bus route.
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Class Content
Classes on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Fridays concentrate on the health aspects of Tai Chi
The aim is to improve physical health and emotional and mental well-being.
The first 30 minutes or so are Chi Kung (Qi Kong) exercises designed to promote muscle and joint movement and improve energy flow.
The Thursday class is for those interesed in the self defense capacities of Tai Chi and involves partner work with gloves, mitts, shields, body and head armour. Also form applications, push hands and Da Lu.
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Suitable Clothing
If you wish to wear traditional Chinese peasant gear (aka Kung Fu suit) you are welcome
but you will be in a minority of one.
There are no ranks/grades in any of the classes. So there are no uniforms and badges or any other such nonsense.
Any loose comfortable clothing will do.
The Saltaire venue can get quite hot so arrange your clothing so you can get down to a T shirt. The floor is carpeted so trainers, "kung fu slippers", or bare feet are OK.
The Hebden Bridge venue has a lino floor and the temperature averages about 19 degrees C so an extra layer may be useful.
The Queensbury venue has a lino floor and the temperature varies a bit so an extra layer may be useful.
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Beginners Class Restarting 6th Jan
Wed Morning 10.30-12.00 for around 11 weeks (possibly also Thursdays)
Victoria Hall, Queensbury, Bradford.
Sponsored by Queensbury Community Programme - part of Bradford College.
probably £3.00 per session.
Places available here...
Book your place now for January
To enroll contact Kathryn Halford on 01274 882214 - Mobile 07592 011977
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Monday Evenings - Neville Grange Resource Centre - Saltaire - 7.00-830 pm
Intermediate class - Yang Style long form, Push Hands
Places available to people who know some variation of the Long Yang form
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Tuesday Evenings - Neville Grange Resource Centre - Saltaire - 7.00-8.30 pm
Intermediate class - Yang Style short form, Push Hands
Places available to those who have done a little Yang Style previously or know some variation of the short (sometimes called 37 step) form
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Wednesday Evenings - Neville Grange Resource Centre - Saltaire - 7.00-8.30 pm
Advanced class - Yang Style Long Form, Push Hands
Places available to people who know some variation of the Long Yang form
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Thursday Evenings - Neville Grange Resource Centre - Saltaire - 7.00-8.30 pm
Self Defence based on Tai Chi principles
Applications of Yang Forms, Da Lu, Push Hands, Striking practice, throws etc
For existing class members
Other Tai Chi practitioners by invitation only
Start dates individually arranged
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Friday Mornings – Salem Centre, Hebden Bridge - 9.15-10.45 am
Advanced & Intermediate class – Yang Style Long Form, Broadsword, Push Hands
Places available to people who know some variation of the Long Yang form
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Friday Mornings – Salem Centre, Hebden Bridge - 11.00-12.30 pm
Beginners Class - Yang Style Long Form
Places available here for complete beginners from 8 January 2010...
topping up existing class
Book your place now for January
for complete beginners or those who have done a little Tai Chi previously
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Future Classes - If there are no spaces available at present that suit you then please contact me and get on a list for possible future beginners classes.
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Design Your Own Class - If there is a group of you who want to learn and you can provide a venue then I could come and teach you there.
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Please contact me before attending any class to check places are available and to obtain further directions.
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I’m also available for talks, demonstrations and private lessons.
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