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Members Meeting November 2022

Posted on October 21, 2022 by Tai Chi Union

The Board have taken the decision to postpone the meeting with members that was due to be held on 5th November 2022. We have belatedly realised that the BCCMA have a major event on that day and you may wish to attend; we also appreciate that it is Bonfire Night so many of you will have plans to spend time…

CIMSPA Technical Standards Complete July 2022

Posted on July 13, 2022 by Tai Chi Union

The Tai Chi Union for Great Britain (TCUGB), is pleased to announce the completion of Professional Technical Standards for Tai Chi and Qigong for Health and Wellbeing. (Links provided at the end of this Press Release) Following several years of investigation and determined efforts by long standing members of the TCUGB, these Professional Standards will provide the essential platform to…

Martial Arts Studies

Posted on June 11, 2022 by Tai Chi Union

TCUGB Director Marnix Wells is presenting a paper at the “Martial Arts, Tradition and Globalisation International Conference: Universities of Lausanne and Geneva” held at the University of Lausanne from 29th June to 2nd July 2022. The conference has a fascinating programme of academic presentations on martial arts, a world which most of us didn’t know existed. We hope that we…

Professor Zhang Guangde 1931 – 2022

Posted on January 31, 2022 by Tai Chi Union

A great man with great knowledge who created the Daoyin Yangsheng Gong system that we teach today and is taught throughout the world! My parents first met him 30 years ago. Such was his impression on them that when they told me of his work I decided at that moment to travel to Beijing and study Daoyin Yangsheng Gong. We…

Sports England funding opportunity

Posted on December 1, 2021 by Tai Chi Union

Sports England are working with 43 Active Partnerships that, between them, cover every part of England. Grants are available to help develop programs and some TCUGB members are already getting involved, for example, Mark Peters is working with Sports Birmingham and has received grants for tai chi in mental health and tai chi session to tackle inequality. Details of the…

Carrying and training with Tai Chi weapons in a public place

Posted on March 25, 2021 by Tai Chi Union

To help avoid trouble with police or general public there are some easy steps you can take: Carry any weapons you have with you in a secure receptacle such as a hockey bag. If you are carrying weapons in the car, place them out of sight. In a public place don’t practice with metal weapons. If you are going to…

Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on Cognitive Function in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment

Posted on January 2, 2021 by Tai Chi Union

Abstract This systematic and meta-analytic review aimed to investigate the effects of Tai Chi Chuan (TCC) on the cognitive function of the elderly with cognitive impairment and to analyze the moderators of these effects. We searched eight electronic databases for randomized controlled trials on the effects of TCC on cognitive function, published up to June 14, 2020. from: Effects of…

Taijiquan has been listed by the UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Posted on December 19, 2020 by Tai Chi Union

Taijiquan has been listed by the UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity Taijiquan – intangible heritage – Culture Sector – UNESCO

Wild Colonial Boy: Tales of a Kung Fu Cop

Posted on November 28, 2020 by Tai Chi Union

A new book discussing the martial journey of Dan Docherty is now available for purchase on Amazon. This autobiographical novel narrates the journey of Dan Docherty, a young Glasgow law graduate and karate black belt, who left his traditional Catholic family in 1975 to serve in the notoriously corrupt Royal Hong Kong Police. In Hong Kong, he learned Chinese language…

Research: Taiji and Qi Gong for people with Cystic Fibrosis

Posted on November 25, 2020 by Tai Chi Union

The level of research into Taiji and Qi Gong continues to grow, and evidence for the health benefits is now well established. A groundbreaking research study involving Taiji and Qi Gong for people with Cystic Fibrosis (CF-CATS) was carried out by The Wu Shi Taiji Quan & Qi Gong Association in conjunction with the research team at London South Bank…

Members Meeting November 2022

CIMSPA Technical Standards Complete July 2022

Martial Arts Studies

Professor Zhang Guangde 1931 – 2022

Sports England funding opportunity

Carrying and training with Tai Chi weapons in a public place

Effects of Tai Chi Chuan on Cognitive Function in Older Adults with Cognitive Impairment

Taijiquan has been listed by the UNESCO as Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity

Wild Colonial Boy: Tales of a Kung Fu Cop

Research: Taiji and Qi Gong for people with Cystic Fibrosis

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