Yellow Crane Tai Chi can be found at the Daoyin Active Health School of Chinese Internal Arts on the Woodstock Road in Belfast. The school was opened in 1998 by Sifu Peter Gilligan, the first person to openly teach traditional Tai Chi in Northern Ireland. As well as teaching at the school for many years Sifu Gilligan wrote "What is Tai Chi?" which is available on Amazon.
After Sifu Gilligan's passing in 2015 his legacy of teaching Tai Chi, Qigong and Kung Fu has passed onto his senior students, who continue to run classes using the same traditional methods. We have a range of classes to suit all levels of practitioner, from complete beginners to those wanting to improve their skills.
After Sifu Gilligan's passing in 2015 his legacy of teaching Tai Chi, Qigong and Kung Fu has passed onto his senior students, who continue to run classes using the same traditional methods. We have a range of classes to suit all levels of practitioner, from complete beginners to those wanting to improve their skills.
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The Chinese words "Qi" and "Gong" can be translated into English as "Breath" and "Effort". This means that unlike the Western idea of moving making you breathe when exercising, instead the breathing itself makes you move. By using postural correction and specific movements Qigong works to rectify body misalignment and improve the circulation of Qi (Chi).
Kung Fu, or "Learned Skill" in English, is a name that is collectively used to describe a Martial Art that originates from China. There are many styles of Kung Fu that have developed over the years, each with its own particular way of doing things.
There are many ways of classifying Kung Fu styles, be it the Temple styles of the Shaolin Monks, the Animal styles popularised by Hong Kong Cinema or the Family or Village styles of which Tai Chi is one.One way of classifying Kung Fu styles is if they are Internal or External. At Yellow Crane we specialise in these Internal Styles.
There are many ways of classifying Kung Fu styles, be it the Temple styles of the Shaolin Monks, the Animal styles popularised by Hong Kong Cinema or the Family or Village styles of which Tai Chi is one.One way of classifying Kung Fu styles is if they are Internal or External. At Yellow Crane we specialise in these Internal Styles.
All classes are 9 except Beginners Courses. All classes are open drop in except those marked * which are structured courses or require a level of experience or knowledge to attend. If you are looking to attend any classes please contact us either though our contact page or via Facebook PM. Please contact us regarding start dates of Beginners course ( non-refundable after course commencement).
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