Welcome to Tai Chi for Beginners


I am Shifu Andy Denney, former Royal Marines Commando and 7th Generation Inheritor of Shaolin Mizongquan, a powerful mixed martial art from Qing Dynasty China. Together with my wife Shu we have been teaching Yang Style Tai Chi for over 10 years, as Disciples and qualified instructors under Grandmaster Lu Junhai.  


The course is designed to provide a complete foundation in Yang Shi Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chu'an), incorporating stance and footwork practice, basic Qigong (Chi Kung), and to introduce some of the principal movements of the Yang 85 Form.  Once mastered, the student will have a solid understanding of the fundamentals required for deeper practice.


This course is perfect for beginners looking to improve their health and wellness and get started on their Tai Chi Journey, and for more experienced martial artists looking to add some internal practice to their development.  

If you need any assistance please email me directly at [email protected] 

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What's Inside The Course

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome
  • 2

    Master the Basics - Jīběngōng

    • Tàijíquán Basic Stance

    • Tàijíquán Basic Footwork Drills

    • Hand Movements - Yě Mǎ Fēn Zōng (Parting the Wild Horse's Mane)

    • Hand Movements - Dào Niǎn Hóu (Despatch the Monkey)

    • Hand Movements - Lǒu Xī Ào Bù (Brush Knee Twist Step)

    • Yě Mǎ Fēn Zōng (With Footwork)

    • Dào Niǎn Hóu (With Footwork)

    • Lǒu Xī Ào Bù (With Footwork)

    • Consolidation - Full Jīběngōng

    • Jīběngōng Companion Ebook
  • 3

    Yang Tai Chi 8 Form - Bā Shì Yáng Shì Tàijíquán

    • 1. Yù Bèi - Preparatory Step

    • 2. Lǎn Què Wěi - Grasp The Sparrow's Tail (Péng)

    • 2. Lǎn Què Wěi- Grasp The Sparrow's Tail (Lǚ)

    • 2. Lǎn Què Wěi- Grasp The Sparrow's Tail (Jǐ)

    • 2. Lǎn Què Wěi- Grasp The Sparrow's Tail (Àn)

    • 2. Lǎn Què Wěi- Grasp The Sparrow's Tail... Joined Up

    • 3. Dān Biān - Single Whip

    • 4. Tí Shǒu Shàng Shì - Lift Hands to the Front

    • 5. Bái Hè Liàng Chì - White Crane Spreads Wings

    • 6. Zuǒ Lǒu Xī Ào Bù - Left Brush Knee Twist Step

    • 7. Shí Zì Shǒu - Cross Hands

    • 8. Shōu Shì - Closing Stance

    • Consolidation - Complete Tàijíquán 8 Movements Form

    • Yang 8 Form Companion Ebook
  • 4

    Progression - What's Next?

    • What's Next?

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Your Instructor

Shifu

Andy Denney

Andy Denney is a disciple of Grandmaster Lu Junhai, and has been teaching Yang Shi Taijiquan and Shaolin Mizongquan in the UK for more than 11 years.

Andy is a lifelong martial artist with more than 40 years experience and a regular Judo player.

Andy is passionate about mental and physical wellness and has a range of fitness and conditioning qualifications including a Diploma in Personal Training with Referred Populations.

Andy is a former Royal Marines Commando and is a proud supporter of UK Armed Forces & Veterans.

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