Here is a selection of the diverse Chinese Martial/Health Arts we have on offer

Reading through the descriptions should help you get a better idea of the form/style that would suit your needs. However, you can contact us to get an appraisal and advice if you are not quite sure.

              Health and Martial arts   

Taijiquan (Tai chi)	Taijiquan- or "Supreme Ultimate fist" – is based on Taoist philosophy. Its creation is attributed to the Taoist monk Zhang Sanfeng over 1000 years ago. This soft internal martial art is still practiced by millions of people around the world today. Utilised firstly as a martial art it is most widely known in the western world as the health exercise Tai Chi. The health benefits are due to its core principles of posture and body alignment, corrective breathing, and visualisation. These combine in a fluid moving form of meditation that promotes an agile body, a clear mind and a vital spirit. These principles are the foundation of all styles, be it Wudang, Chen, Yang, Wu, Hao, Sun, or National. Greenchi offers training in National, Yang and Sun Taijiquan.    Characteristics: Low impact Soft gentle flowing movements Balancing and harmonising  Moving meditation Body alignment     Health Benefits: Stress relief  Reprogramming body, i.e. posture  Body awareness Flexibility Preventative therapy Condition management exercise
Qigong (Chi-kung)	There are many styles and forms of Qigong practiced today. Like Taijiquan, the origins of Qigong are attributed to Taoism and it is suggested that it has been practiced for more than 3000 years.  Qigong - or Vital Energy Work- has less external posturing than Tai Chi allowing the practitioner to focus their concentration on the internal energy through visualisation. Thus working closely in line with the principles of Traditional Chinese Medicine as a treatment for disease, making Qigong the ideal choice as an exercise for people with mild to chronic conditions and those looking to improve there general wellbeing. Martial artists have utilised Qigong to increase their internal power by promoting smooth and fluid energy flow, to develop a natural state of coordination of the Six Harmonies.    Characteristics: Simplified soft flowing movements Performed Standing or seated See Taijiquan     Health Benefits: See Taijiquan
Xingyiquan (hsing i chuan)	Legend has it that Yue Fei, a famous Song Dynasty general was responsible for creating Xingyiquan – or Form and Will Boxing - in the 12th century, although the annals of history point to Ji Jike, a villager from Shanxi Province. Based on the efficient fighting movement of animals, and Five Elements theory of mutual promotion and restraint, Xingyiquan is one of the three main styles of the internal martial arts, the two others being Baguazhang and Taijiquan. Its movements are designed on attack-defence principles and are most beneficial for building internal power and a strong and healthy body.    Characteristics: Chinese cultural treasure Deep theoretical background Learned posturing Martial art Practical Systematic  Simple and efficient    Health Benefits: Whole body strength  Increased energy levels Builds internal energy Balance Harmonises internal organ function Improves posture and alignment Increases mental focus and awareness Stress relief Increase fitness And more…       Xingyi Qiangshen Gong Xingyi Qiangshen Gong is a Neigong- Internal Power work- developed by Master Lin Jianhua, designed to build ones internal energy or power. This Neigong is a perfect introduction to the Xingyi style, or as a separate health exercise to build a strong body and general well being.
Liuhemen	Passed down by the famous Chinese martial hero, the great Wan Laisheng, Liuhemen – Six Harmony Gate – originated as a Shaolin style of Gongfu (kungfu). It is an internal-external discipline that links the three internal elements of Jing, Qi, Shen (essence, vital energy, spirit) with the three external elements of Shou, Yan, Shen (hand, eye, body). Liuhemen is the foundation for Ziranmen (Natural gate) style. Grandmaster Wan chose it for its rigorous form training and balance of soft small postures and hard long ranging movements. He was quoted saying, “ If you make it through this training everything else is easy!” Another treasure of Chinese martial culture, it is an internal external art form.    Characteristics: Shaolin origins Hard soft style Dynamic training system Simple to complex forms Weapons Expressive      Health Benefits: Whole body strength Increased energy levels Builds internal energy Flexibility Balance Speed Power Increased body awareness Increased mental focus and awareness Stress relief Increased fitness And more…