S.E.M.K.A. Tai Chi – Horsham & Surrounding Areas
Discover the Benefits of Tai Chi
Gain insight into the physical and mental benefits of Tai Chi, including:
- Improved balance, coordination, posture, breathing, and flexibility
- Reduced stress levels and enhanced relaxation
Tai Chi Class Venues & Times
Cranleigh
📍 Cranleigh Band Room, Village Way, Cranleigh, GU6 8AF
🕑 Tuesdays: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
👤 Instructor: Paul Elliott
Horsham – North Heath Hall
📍 St. Mark’s Lane, Horsham, West Sussex RH12 5PU
🕑 Mondays: 10:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
👤 Instructor: Paul Elliott
Horsham – Tanbridge School Sports Hall Gym
📍 Tanbridge School Gym, Farthings Hill, Guildford Road, Horsham, RH12 1SR
🕑 Wednesdays: 6:45 p.m. – 7:45 p.m.
👤 Instructors: Paul Elliott & Roger Law
Horsham – Scouts Hut
📍 Scout Hut, Swindon Road, Horsham, West Sussex, RH12 2HF
🕑 Thursday: 10:30am. – 11:30 a.m.
👤 Instructor: Paul Elliott
Billingshurst
📍 Billingshurst Community & Conference Centre, Roman Way, RH14 9QW
🕑 Fridays: 2:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
👤 Instructor: Paul Elliott
📞 Tel: 07778 058482
📧 Email: semka@btinternet.com
Interested in starting a Tai Chi class in your area? Contact Paul to discuss opportunities for opening a new venue.
What is T’ai Chi Ch’uan?
T’ai Chi – “Supreme Ultimate”
The forces of nature in balance
Ch’uan – “Fist”, “Power”, “Balance”
Harnessing the forces of nature
T’ai Chi Ch’uan is an ancient Taoist Chinese exercise system that promotes holistic health—physically, emotionally, mentally, and spiritually. Its graceful, flowing movements are not only visually calming but also cultivate internal energy for both healing and self-defence.
Unlike “hard” martial arts that rely on speed and force, T’ai Chi is a “soft” internal art that emphasizes yielding and balance. It strengthens organs and muscles, enhances vitality, relaxes body and mind, and supports internal energy circulation.
Class Format & Philosophy
Our Tai Chi classes introduce the principles of T’ai Chi Ch’uan and are suitable for those seeking a gentle, meditative approach rather than a combative one.
Students will learn:
- Tai Chi 8 & 13 & 24 Forms (Yang Style)
- The 37 Step Yang Style Short Form by Professor Cheng Man Ch’ing
- The underlying principles of Tai Chi
- Applications of postures in a gentle self-defence context
- Sticking, yielding, and basic pushing hands techniques
- Warm-up and stretching routines
- Chi Kung (Qigong) exercises for internal energy development
💡 Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and bring a bottle of water.
Tai Chi Syllabus Summary
- Warm-up & Cool-down Exercises
- Basic Chi Gong (e.g., Eight Strands of Brocade, Shibashi)
- Tai Chi 8 & 13 & 24 Forms (Yang Style)
- Yang Style Short Form & (37 Step Cheng Man Ch’ing)
- Yang Style long form (150)
- Fundamental Tai Chi Principles
- Pushing Hands, Sticking, Yielding Drills
- Gentle Self-Defence Applications
- Breath Awareness during Movement
- Tensho Chi Forms
- Meditation & Relaxation Practices
