Class Description: Tai chi is an internal Chinese martial art practiced for self-defense and health. Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese art that has a history of hundreds of years. It’s based on martial art moments but low impact and excellent for health and longevity. Many people across China and Asia practice these exercises every morning with great results.

In the classes you will be taught a special rare form of tai chi which is almost unheard of the West called water boxing. It is suitable for all ages and is excellent for dancers and movers to enhance body mechanics and help prevent and rehabilitate injuries.

Who is it for? For anyone aged 55+ including both people who have and haven't done Tai Chi before.

What should I wear? Comfortable clothing that you can move easily in.

About the teacher

James Carss began his Chinese Martial Arts journey at the age of 12 after being mesmerised by watching a Bruce Lee movie! He studied both and Tai Chi Chuan and Wing Chun Kung-Fu both for 6 years before going to University and graduating with a degree in Sport and Fitness Science. The martial arts became an obsession for James, this led him to relocate to Hong Kong in his mid-twenties to study at source, he spent almost fifteen years living and studying Chinese martial arts full time in Hong Kong.

In Hong Kong James was exposed and learnt from many world class Masters, he also travelled extensively to conduct research trips in both Mainland China and Taiwan. Throughout his there James also regularly competed in competitions not only in Tai Chi but also in Muay Thai and ring fighting to test himself on the practical effectiveness of the arts he was learning. James became an indoor student (the highest level of transmission of the arts) of both Master Chan Tak Chuen and Master Hui Kit Wah.

Relocating back to the UK in 2017 James quickly established himself as one of the leading teachers of Chinese Martial Arts in Europe. He is active on the international seminar circuit and teaches regularly in Italy, Switzerland and Canada. He also has international students in many countries who travel to the UK to learn from him.

James’s specialism is both ‘Water Boxing’ a rare form of tai chi for health and Yiquan a system of static and dynamic chi gung exercises for mind and boy connection and whole body integrity. James is the author of three books, yiquan, the fighting art of the Han Brothers, Tao of old school boxing and the Internal martial artist guide to strength and conditioning.

Please let the ticket office know if you have any additional needs, if you feel comfortable in doing so. If you are pregnant, have an injury or an existing medical condition we would recommend that you seek professional advice before attending a class.