The Traditional Li Branch Tai Chi
-- Ancient Tai Chi, secret training system
-- Ancient Tai Chi, secret training system
The Traditional Li Branch Taichi (Li's Taijiquan) was formed by Great Master Li Ruidong, who was born in 1851 during the Qing Dynasty Xianfeng period. It was based on inheriting the Taoist Northern Branch Taiji with a fusion of the Taoist Southern Branch of Taiji and also included other forms such as Yue's Twelve Shapes, Dong's Bagua Palm, etc. It is the preservation of the ancient methods and its style characteristics which are not normally to be found in today’s Taijiquan. Due to historical reasons, it had been hidden in the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region and not spread widely (this is commonly the case for many Chinese ancient martial art skills). This explains why, outside the region, it is not so well known.
Great Master Li Ruidong inherited extremely rich various martial arts techniques, equipment, internal skills, and auxiliary skills from major martial arts branches. He learned and transformed the essence of the internal and external martial arts he had learned throughout his life, melted the essence of various martial arts he had learned into one, integrated them, and finally derived and created "Li's Tai Chi".
"Li's Tai Chi" was once only spread among the royal family and nobles, and was not publicly taught in society. Famous people who had practiced it included Mei Lanfang, Cheng Yanqiu and other drama masters and some politicians. In his later years, Master Li Ruidong founded the "Chinese Warriors Association" in Tianjin and served as its president, and then began to promote and popularize "Li's Tai Chi".
The goal of Mtaichi Courses is to help people to master the ancient and venerable art of Tai Chi and thereby improve their health and happiness. We hope that they in turn will further spread the knowledge of these practices to those they love and care for.
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if you bought the book, please email us to help you access to this resource.I am away in the winter months, The planned courses for 2026 is as below
7-week Tai Chi Foundation Course at Abbey Neighbourhood Centre in Thetford from 15th May 2026 to 26th June 2026, Fridays 12:30pm. This course focuses on Tai Chi foundation and a short form with Tai Chi forces, with videos and possiblly a live session on YouTube. Book this course Please Email us if you need more information.
8-week Seated Tai Chi (part 1, 42 moves) Course at Thetford Library from 6th May 2026 to 24th June 2026, Wednesdays 3:15pm. Seated Tai Chi focuses on upper body coordination and the core for cultivating energy, with videos and at least one live session on YouTube.Book this course Please Email us if you need more information.
16-week Seated Tai Chi (part 2) Course at Thetford (location to be decided) from 1st July 2026 to 14th Oct. 2026, on Wednesdays 5:45pm. Seated Tai Chi focuses on upper body coordination and the core for cultivating energy. Seated Tai Chi Part 2 including 85 movements. This Course includes videos demonstrations.Not available to Book yet Please Email us if you need more information.
14-week The Qi Circulation Techniques of Tai Chi Course (maximum 4 people) starts from 16 Apil 2026 Thursdays 6:00pm. the movements of these ancient techniques look plain but carry great healing power, are good for cultivating energy, improving physical and mental health. The course includes video demonstrations. Book this course At our back garden(or living room when it rains) in Thetford. Please Email us if you need more information.
Ongoing Tai Chi Class on Saturdays 11:30am or 3:00pm will be resumed on 18th April, 2026. This class focuses on meditation, the foundation of Tai Chi and more. These Tai Chi Techniques are good for energy, balance, physical and mental health Book 4 sessions for Saturday class At our back garden(or living room when it rains) in Thetford. Please Email us if you need more information.
if you have been bothered by chronic health problem such as back pain, high blood pressure, diabetes, high blood glucose, arthritis, Parkinson’s disease, etc,. we recommend you to come and try these ancient techniques to enhance your inner self-healing power.
We are planning a 4-week Tai Chi Training for kids starting from 7th Aug. 2026, Friday,6:00pm. If you are interested please Contact Us for more information.
Practicing Tai Chi is great for children, listed below are some of the benefits:
Suitable for all fitness levels, including kids with ADHD or ADD
Group Taichi training, One-to-One or One-to-Two Taichi Tutoring Contact Us for more information
I am a 12th. generation inheritor of Chen style Taijiquan Small Frame and a 13th. generation inheritor of Chen style Taijiquan Large Frame .
I am currently a sixth level Tai Chi practitioner, as certified by Hunan Province Wushu Association in 2017. I am also a certified Tai Chi teacher.
After learning and practicing Chen style Tai Chi for many years, I've been attracted to Taoist Taichi in recent years and, by sheer luck, I had the chance to examine more deeply the ancient training system which for centuries was kept in the Lee Family and passed down by my Taichi master, Xue Wen Yu. I am fascinated by the efficient way it cultivates Qi(energy), which speeds up the journey of Tai Chi. The health benefits seems almost magical - many people with serious illnesses have significantly improved by practicing Wuji standing meditation, Qi Circulating Techniques of Tai Chi. Following my Taichi Master, Xue Wen Yu, who wishes to spread these ancient arts and benefits to as many people as possible, together with my personal desire to help people, I would like to share what I have learned with any others who may wish to delve deeper into these ancient arts.
I have participated in many local, provincial, national and international martial arts competitions in such cities as Hong Kong, Changsha, Zhuzhou, Xiamen, Hangzhou, Guangzhou, Wenxian (where Chen Style Tai Chi originated) and many other places. I have been fortunate enough to win multiple medals at these tournaments.
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