News and Announcements

Looking for Expressions of Interest

The College is proposing two extra classes in 2025. These will become available if enough students register interest, and a suitable venue and time can be arranged.

Wu Style Heaven and Earth Tai Chi Sword would be a beginner class. Foundations of Qi Gong would be a Level 1 class, open to anyone.

Please register your interest here as soon as possible.

Thank you.

Class Locations

Most Tai Chi Classes are held in the Gymea Community Hall. Saturday practice happens weekly in Centenary Park, Miranda.

Sam Li's Demonstration Video Series

Sam Li has published three Wu Style tai chi videos on youtube, free to the public. You can view them from this web site, or find them by searching for Wu Style Tai Chi. Each video has been linked from college web page for the specific form.

Saturday Practice during the Holidays

Informal Saturday practice will continue during the weeks between the now and the start of Term 1 in 2025. Some instructors will be present, but not all. It is too long a time to go without practice for everyone, so please avail yourselves to Saturday mornings at Centenary Park.

New Tai Chi College Logo Tee-shirts!

Tai Chi Logo Front, on whiteTai Chi College Logo Embroidery
Tai Chi Logo Back, on whiteBack

Many of us practicing Tai Chi have wanted a way to obtain a new Tai Chi College shirt for some years now.

I am happy to announce we can do that now localling in Caringbah. Situated opposite the Caringbah Post Office, the staff at Jett Embroidery can either sew the logo on your own shirt, or you can purchase one there and have it embroidered with our logo, back and front.

Our contact at Jett Embroidery has been Amanda Doyle, tel 9524-6828.




Tai Chi Logo Front, on redLogo on Red T-Shirt
Tai Chi Logo Back, on redBack

If you bring your own tee-shirt, it can be any colour or style that is comfortable, and suitable for practice.

The cost of the embroidery is $35.00 and if you purchase one of their shirts, that is extra of course.

It is not possible for us to print shirts as we have done in the past, so this is an excellent outcome. Winter jackets can also be embroidered here with our logo as well, at the same price.

I think the new shirts look great! -- Helen Lee, Secretary




Facebook Page for the College

Please follow the Tai Chi College on Facebook to get up to date information about classes and practice sessions. If you have any photos you would like to contribute just mention it to Helen. Thanks!

Committee

The Australian College of Tai Chi and Qi Gong has been operating in the Sutherland Shire since 1996. As of 1st January 2018, it has been operating as a Sports Association.

As of the Annual meeting in December 2024, the Committee office-bearers are:

The 4 additional committee members are: Martin Shipley, Clair Cowley, Margaret Evans and Raymond Ip.

2025 Committee

College Committee for year 202521 Dec 2024 Meeting,
Preparation for Year 2025

Fees

There are 3 types:
  1. Annual membership fee of $10, due once per calendar year for everyone.
    New students who did not enroll in Term 1 will still need to pay this fee, as registration covers insurance for both teachers and students.
  2. Annual Saturday Practice fee of $50, due once per calendar year for students attending group practice on one or more Saturdays in a calendar year.
  3. Class attendance fees, charged per term.

Next Chance for Beginners to Start Tai Chi

Classes to begin the week of 3-Feb-2025.

The College follows the NSW school calendar, with tai chi classes starting during the same week as NSW school starts. Although it is easiest for beginners to start at the beginning of a term, in some cases it may be possible to join mid-way through a term. Contact an Instructor

View class schedule here.

Guinness World Record Attempt Successful

Ken and Kevin Compete for Guinness World Record 18-Mar-2006Ken and Kevin

Congratulations to Ken Dickenson and Kevin Bartolo on their successful Guinness World Record attempt! The pair managed to beat the previously held record of 24 hours by one hour on Saturday 18th of March 2006 at Sutherland Hospital.

Over $3500.00 was raised for the hospital's heart and lung rehabilitation centre through raffles and sponsors. Many thanks to everyone who kindly gave their time and support.