Below are the details on tai chi classes. Click here to be taken to kung fu classes information.
Tai Chi is the exercise that teaches you how to relax. And the more relaxed you are the more resilience you have to stress.
As you may already know tai chi is one of the world’s most popular systems for overall health and fitness. It’s also great fun to learn. So isn’t it time you gave it a try?
Tai Chi combines slow, mindful, aligned movement with a powerful breath. It develops a very relaxed yet powerful posture, strong legs, mobile joints and a calm, focused mind.
We teach the traditional Yang style (37 step) tai chi form alongside traditional qigong and daoyin practices from the Jade Dragon tradition that date back over 600 years. You will learn how to train your mind, body and breath to really improve your health and your life. Many of the skills and practices we teach are rare but very powerful.
All our classes are taught by Master Paul Chapman who is one of the most experienced teachers in the UK. He started traditional tai chi and kung fu training in 1986 and has been teaching since 1998.
Our Tai Chi retreat in Oxfordshire
Email info@jadedragonschool.com or ring or WhatApp Paul Chapman on 07788 588815 for more details or to book your first session.
Please note: my phone’s often on silent as I’m teaching so do leave a voicemail or send a WhatsApp.
Tai Chi training offers benefits no other exercise system can
- Learn to hold and move your body without tension so you can stay relaxed even when under stress
- Breathe with each movement to help you relax further and move with effortless power
- All exercise is mindful to help you become calm, centred and focused
- Movements are slow, balanced, controlled and purposeful.
- Tai Chi helps develop strength, balance, coordination, flexibility and stamina.
- The more relaxed you are, the more powerful you are – in every way
Our Public Tai Chi Classes
Please note: Some of the classes can get very busy, particularly at Reading and Wokingham. As there’s a maximum number we can get in the hall it’s important to book in as they run on a first come first served basis.
Reading
Monday evenings 7:00 – 7:45 or 8:00 – 8:45pm
Caversham Hall, St Johns Rd, Caversham RG4 5AN
Dunsden Green (between Reading and Henley)
Tuesdays 10:30 – 11:15am
Eye & Dunsden Village Hall, Dunsden Green, RG4 9QG
Twyford
Tuesdays 12:00 – 12:45pm
Loddon Hall, Loddon Hall Rd, Twyford RG10 9JA
Bracknell
Wednesdays 11:00 – 11:45am or 12:00 – 12:45pm
Langley Hall, The Ring, Bracknell RG12 1HD
Wokingham
Wednesdays 4:00 – 4:45pm
Tuesdays 3:00 – 3:45pm new class starting 6th January 2026
The Bradbury Centre, Rose Street, Wokingham RG40 1XS
Woodley
Thursdays 12:00 – 12:45pm
Chapel Hall, Loddon Bridge Rd, Woodley RG5 4BG
Maidenhead
Fridays 10:00 – 10:45am new class starting 2nd January 2026
Maidenhead Community Centre, 4 Marlow Rd, Maidenhead SL6 7HY
All sessions are suitable for complete beginners and your first lesson is FREE
After your first free session you can either pay £10 for each session or buy a block of five sessions for £45. You can use these up as and when you come.
Just wear comfortable clothes and either flat soled shoes or do it in socks. No need for mats or any special equipment.
If you can’t make any of our classes not to worry. You can book One to One sessions with Paul either in person or online. Contact details below for more information. Please note spaces are very limited.
Email info@jadedragonschool.com or ring or WhatApp Paul Chapman on 07788 588815 for more details or to book your first session.
Please note: my phone’s often on silent as I’m teaching so do leave a voicemail or send a WhatsApp.
Teaching tai chi on a beach in Crete
Kung Fu
We are one of the very few schools in the country that teach real, authentic kung fu and teach you how to use every element of it. Our classes include fully functional forms and how to use them in sparring skills with resisting opponents. We are proud of our syllabus which is one of the most comprehensive in the country.
Because of this places in our school are sought after. So we only accept new members at certain times of the year. Please contact the school using the information below if you wish to join. Our classes are held in Reading, Berkshire.
To find our more about the kind of kung fu we teach you can also see our members page for a glimpse of what we offer. Become a member and learn these skills at home. However, there’s no better way than learning in a class where you get to train your skills against other students and learn the full and rich knowledge of Yu Lung Chuan (Jade Dragon Kung Fu).
Email info@jadedragonschool.com or ring or WhatApp Paul Chapman on 07788 588815 for more details or to book your first session.
Please note: my phone’s often on silent as I’m teaching so do leave a voicemail or send a WhatsApp.