This website was created to share background info on the workings of Tai Chi Chuan and other related subjects, such as Chi Kung, Traditional Chinese Medicine and Chinese martial arts. Please view the recently added sections on Ba Gua Zang and Hsing I Chuan for more info on these very effective but rather obscure martial arts.

• Tai Chi Chuan morning classes Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9 to 10am at the 1st Pinelands Venue Scout Hall in St. Stephens Rd. ph Brenda 0722415542 or Mike 0827034549.

• Beginners Tai Chi classes at the Lin Chi Centre in Rondebosch Cape Town, temporarily situated at Rosebank Primary School, Old Farm Rd. Monday and Wednesday at 6pm. For more info phone Michael on 082 703 4549.

• Private Chi Kung lessons available from Observatory. Phone Arnold on 074 1008 954