Tai Chi Life is run by world champion Barry McGinlay, an inspiring and talented teacher.
Our Beginners’ courses are suitable for all, regardless of age, level, shape and size – they will improve your health and well-being and make you feel good!
We run regular Beginners’ Tai Chi courses in the heart of London every 10 or 15 weeks. However, if you have missed the start date, it is not too late to join! Just give Barry a call and he will be able to help you.
Tai Chi Life is a friendly community where everyone is welcome. We are a diverse group with big results. If you want to grow with grace and fulfill your dreams, this is the right place for you.
Our approach to teaching is contemporary with traditional values and ancient philosophies. We have a strong connection to China, so you could go from London to Beijing!
Kung Fu Fit Beginners' course
£70 7 weeks
- Mondays - Canada Water
- Starting: 29 Oct 2018
- 7.30pm - 8.15pm
- Location: Studio 2, Canada Water Studios, Vancouver House, Surrey Quays Road, London SE16 7BW
- Nearest tube: Canada Water
Pad work / Chinese kickboxing Beginners' course
£100 10 weeks
- Mondays - Tufnell Park
- Starting: 7 Jan 2019
- 7.30pm - 8.30pm
- *Plus, annual venue membership fee £30 for the first year, £20 thereafter
- Location: Chan Hall, Shaolin Temple UK, 207A Junction Road, London N19 5QA
- Nearest tube: Tufnell Park
Chi Warrior Kids Beginners' course
£56 7 weeks
- Tuesdays - Kentish Town
- Starting: Please contact Barry
- 5pm - 6pm
- Mixed martial arts for 7-10 year olds
- Location: Kentish Town Congregational Church Halls, Kelly Street, London NW1 8PH
- Nearest tube: Kentish Town
Tai Chi Partner Work Beginners' course
£100 10 weeks
- Tuesdays - Kentish Town
- Starting: 8 Jan 2019
- 6.30pm - 7.30pm
- Location: Kentish Town Congregational Church Halls, Kelly Street, London NW1 8PH
- Nearest tube: Kentish Town
Tai Chi Forms Beginners' course
£100 10 weeks
- Tuesdays - Kentish Town
- Starting: 8 Jan 2019
- 7.35pm - 8.35pm
- Location: Kentish Town Congregational Church Halls, Kelly Street, London NW1 8PH
- Nearest tube: Kentish Town
Tai Chi Weapons Beginners' course
£150 10 weeks
- Tuesdays - Kentish Town
- Starting: 8 Jan 2019
- 8.40pm - 10.10pm
- Location: Kentish Town Congregational Church Halls, Kelly Street, London NW1 8PH
- Nearest tube: Kentish Town
Pad work / Chinese kickboxing Beginners' course
£100 10 weeks
- Thursdays - Tufnell Park
- Starting: 10 Jan 2019
- 10am - 11am
- *Plus, annual venue membership fee £30 for the first year, £20 thereafter
- Location: Chan Hall, Shaolin Temple UK, 207A Junction Road, London N19 5QA
- Nearest tube: Tufnell Park
Qigong Beginners' course
£100 10 weeks
- Thursdays - Tufnell Park
- Starting: 10 Jan 2019
- 11.05am - 12.05pm
- *Plus, annual venue membership fee £30 for the first year, £20 thereafter
- Location: Chan Hall, Shaolin Temple UK, 207A Junction Road, London N19 5QA
- Nearest tube: Tufnell Park
Tai Chi Weapons Beginners' course
£100 10 weeks
- Thursdays - Tufnell Park
- Starting: 10 Jan 2019
- 12.10pm - 1.10pm
- *Plus, annual venue membership fee £30 for the first year, £20 thereafter
- Location: Chan Hall, Shaolin Temple UK, 207A Junction Road, London N19 5QA
- Nearest tube: Tufnell Park
Tai Chi Partner Work Beginners' course
£100 10 weeks
- Thursdays - Euston
- Starting: 10 Jan 2019
- 6.30pm - 7.30pm
- Location: Studio 6, The Place, 16 Flaxman Terrace, London WC1H 9PY
- Nearest tube: Euston
Tai Chi Forms Beginners' course
£100 10 weeks
- Thursdays - Euston
- Starting: 10 Jan 2019
- 7.35pm - 8.35pm
- Location: Studio 6, The Place, 16 Flaxman Terrace, London WC1H 9PY
- Nearest tube: Euston
Tai Chi Weapons Beginners' course
£150 10 weeks
- Thursdays - Euston
- Starting: 10 Jan 2019
- 8.40pm - 10.10pm
- Location: Studio 6, The Place, 16 Flaxman Terrace, London WC1H 9PY
- Nearest tube: Euston
Chi Warrior Kids Beginners' course
£150 10 weeks
- Fridays - St John's Wood
- Dates: Please contact Barry
- 3.15pm - 4.15pm
- *For 6-10 year-olds from the American School in London only.
- Location: The Garuda Yoga and Pilates Studio, 26-28 Finchley Road, London NW8 6ES
- Nearest tube: St John's Wood
Foundation Movement Beginners' course
£100 10 weeks
- Saturdays - Tufnell Park
- Starting: 12 Jan 2019
- 12pm - 1pm
- *Plus, annual venue membership fee £30 for the first year, £20 thereafter
- Location: Chan Hall, Shaolin Temple UK, 207A Junction Road, London N19 5QA
- Nearest tube: Tufnell Park
Tai Chi Partner Work Beginners' course
£100 10 weeks
- Saturdays - Tufnell Park
- Starting: 12 Jan 2019
- 1.05pm - 2.05pm
- *Plus, annual venue membership fee £30 for the first year, £20 thereafter
- Location: Chan Hall, Shaolin Temple UK, 207A Junction Road, London N19 5QA
- Nearest tube: Tufnell Park
Tai Chi Forms Beginners' course
£100 10 weeks
- Saturdays - Tufnell Park
- Starting: 12 Jan 2019
- 2.25pm - 3.25pm
- *Plus, annual venue membership fee £30 for the first year, £20 thereafter
- Location: Chan Hall, Shaolin Temple UK, 207A Junction Road, London N19 5QA
- Nearest tube: Tufnell Park
Pad work / Chinese kickboxing Beginners' course
£100 10 weeks
- Saturdays - Tufnell Park
- Starting: 12 Jan 2019
- 3.30pm - 4.30pm
- *Plus, annual venue membership fee £30 for the first year, £20 thereafter
- Location: Chan Hall, Shaolin Temple UK, 207A Junction Road, London N19 5QA
- Nearest tube: Tufnell Park
