Move Better. Feel Calmer. Find Your Balance.
Discover traditional Yang Style Tai Chi in a friendly, supportive environment.
Do you feel stiffer than you used to?
Would you like to improve your balance, mobility and strength without putting yourself through punishing workouts?
Perhaps your mind is constantly busy and you'd like to find a way to slow down and become more present.
Or maybe you've always wanted to learn Tai Chi but never known where to start.
You can start here.
Try 4 Weeks of Tai Chi for just £34.95
No previous experience needed.
No need to be fit or flexible.
Just come along, learn the fundamentals and discover what Tai Chi can do for you.
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Tai Chi Classes in Basildon
Tuesdays
7:05pm – 8:00pm
Ghyllgrove Primary School
The Gore
Basildon
SS14 2BG
Wednesdays
7:05pm – 8:00pm
St Martins Hall
St Martins Square
Basildon
SS14 1DX
Wednesday is currently used for new trials and beginners.
Thursdays
7:05pm – 8:00pm
Ghyllgrove Primary School
The Gore
Basildon
SS14 2BG
Steph
Joining the class has changed my life, I look forward to them every week.
Gary is very knowledgeable and there is a great atmosphere.
I am already seeing the benefits to my health and well-being.
I would highly recommend the class.
Tai Chi Is More Than Slow Movement
You may have seen people practising Tai Chi in a park and wondered what it is actually about.
Tai Chi is a traditional Chinese martial art.
The movements are slow and controlled, but underneath them is a sophisticated approach to balance, posture, movement, relaxation, breathing and awareness.
At Zhen Wei, we teach Yang Style Tai Chi as a complete practice.
You'll learn to connect your:
Mind → Body → Breath → Structure → Movement
The result is a practice that can be both calming and challenging.
You can develop your body while calming your mind.
You can improve your movement while learning a traditional martial art.
And you can continue developing your Tai Chi for years to come.
What Could Tai Chi Help You With?
Tai Chi is particularly suited to people who want to improve their physical and mental wellbeing without conventional high-impact exercise.
Through regular practice, you'll work on:
Mobility & Suppleness
Explore movement through controlled, flowing exercises without forcing your body.
Balance & Coordination
Learn to control your weight, posture and movement with greater awareness.
Strength & Stability
Slow movement doesn't mean easy movement. Tai Chi requires control and stability throughout the body.
Posture
Develop a better understanding of alignment and how your body works as a connected whole.
Relaxation
Learn to recognise unnecessary tension and develop the ability to release it.
Calm & Focus
Tai Chi brings together movement, breathing and concentration, creating a form of moving meditation.
Body Awareness
Become more aware of how you stand, move, breathe and use your body.
But There's Something More...
We don't teach Tai Chi simply as exercise.
We teach it as a martial art.
As you progress, you'll discover the purpose behind the movements through partner work, push hands and applications.
This helps you understand how principles such as:
- Structure
- Balance
- Relaxation
- Weight transfer
- Timing
- Coordination
- Intent
work together.
You don't have to want to fight.
You don't have to become a martial artist.
But understanding the martial purpose behind the movements gives your Tai Chi greater depth.
What looks slow on the outside can be remarkably alive on the inside.
Why Learn Tai Chi With Zhen Wei?
Traditional Training
Our Tai Chi comes from the Yang Style tradition and is taught through the lineage of Master Lu Jun Hai.
This isn't a modern exercise class that has simply borrowed the name Tai Chi.
You're learning a traditional Chinese martial art.
Experienced Instruction
Your instructor, Shifu Gary Matthews, has trained directly under Master Lu Jun Hai for more than 20 years.
He is also a multiple British and World Champion and professional martial arts instructor.
Small Classes
We deliberately keep our classes relatively small.
This allows us to give you individual attention and help you understand how your body is moving.
Training For Life
Tai Chi isn't something you have to rush.
You can begin gently and develop at your own pace.
The aim isn't to become perfect.
It's to keep improving.
“But I'm Not Fit Enough...”
That's okay.
“I'm Not Flexible...”
You don't need to be.
“I've Never Done Tai Chi Before...”
That's exactly why we have the Healthy Living Course.
“I'm Worried I'll Look Silly...”
Everyone starts somewhere.
Our classes are friendly and supportive, and we'll guide you through the movements step by step.
You don't have to arrive knowing anything.
You just have to arrive.
Your 4-Week Tai Chi Foundation Course £34.95
Your first four weeks are designed to introduce you to the fundamentals of Tai Chi and our way of training.
Week 1 — Discover
Learn what Tai Chi is and begin exploring the fundamental movements.
Week 2 — Understand
Start developing your posture, balance, breathing and body awareness.
Week 3 — Experience
Begin to experience the connection between movement, relaxation and awareness.
Week 4 — Develop
Start putting the principles together and discover where your Tai Chi journey could take you next.
You'll also receive access to supporting training material to help you get more from your practice.
£34.95 for four weeks
Try 4 Weeks of Tai Chi for just £34.95
Fill Out The Form To Claim Your Free Trial Class
Laura
Great class and friendly welcoming atmosphere. Very much recommend giving this a try if you are looking for improved balance and general well-being. Suitable for all!
What Happens After Your 4 Weeks?
If you enjoy the training and decide you'd like to continue, you can repeat the 4-week course or become a regular Zhen Wei Tai Chi member.
Tai Chi Healthy Living
1 class per week
£43 per month
A great option if you want to develop steadily while fitting Tai Chi comfortably around your life.
Tai Chi Deepening
2 classes per week
£69.95 per month
For those who want to practise more frequently and make greater progress.
Both include access to our online training and meditation resources.
There is no long-term contract.
Membership is rolling monthly.
Start Your Tai Chi Journey
You don't need to be young.
You don't need to be flexible.
You don't need to be particularly fit.
You don't need any previous experience.
You simply need to give yourself permission to try something different.
4 Weeks of Tai Chi — £34.95
Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi
Small, supportive classes
Personal instruction
Suitable for complete beginners