UK Tai Chi

Tai Chi is becoming increasingly regarded as an ideal form of exercise, not only for adults, but for children as well.
Tai & the Chi machine		Tai Chi for Schools

UK Tai Chi has been delivering ground-breaking initiatives in primary and secondary schools for some years and although we recognise that it is important to give children the opportunity to develop by means of exercise, our programme ‘Chi for Children’ (for 5-10 year olds) has been specifically designed to develop concentration, discipline, focus and improve attention levels. These unique courses are derived from Tai Chi and Qigong, but adapted to encourage, excite and stimulate a younger participant. At several schools across the country Tai Chi/Qigong is being undertaken with results proving that, not only does it have physical benefits, it also has a positive effect on a child’s mental abilities. Eg: Following a session of Tai Chi, children have gone on to show considerable improvements in their exam performance and at a basic classroom level improved their behaviour and concentration Tai Chi also breaks down barriers and encourages pupils who may dislike PE, are culturally exempt from mainstream sports, who feel physically unable to take part in more immediately demanding sports or who shy away from team games. This broad accessibility means that every child undertaking a course can derive great benefits in self-esteem, self-belief and self- confidence. All round, Tai Chi and its related exercises can be very empowering to children as well as providing all the other recognised benefits. In order to bring ‘Chi for Children’ out of the classroom and into the living room, UK Tai Chi has helped create an exciting interactive DVD that follows the basic ‘Chi for Children’ course. Tai & the Chi Machine DVD £15.00
Improve your childrens health. The programme contains exercises for mind and body, to help improve concentration and attention levels. • Regular practice improves general health & wellbeing. • The programme provides an opportunity for all pupils to participate in a traditional but innovative form of exercise for schools. • Tai Chi breaks down barriers and encourages pupils who normally dislike, or who are culturally exempt from mainstream sports. • Tai Chi can be practiced anywhere/anytime. Parent/carers/teachers would benefit from being involved in this art.