Tai chi
The exercise system to restore balanced health and wellbeing. Suitable for anyone of any age.
Your first session is FREE
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Is Tai Chi For You?
- Do you have limited mobility?
- Are you full of tension?
- Do you lack energy and vitality?
- Are you looking for an exercise that doesn’t overly strain your body?
- Would you like to be more balanced, stronger and more mobile?
Of course you would and I will show you how.
I’m Paul Chapman and I’ve been studying tai chi for nearly forty years. I’ve personally taught well over a thousand students to be happier, healthier, more relaxed, stronger and so on through this wondrous art.
Tai chi is something you can never get bored or tired of. I still love practicing it and even more I love teaching it and helping others discover the magic of tai chi.

Tai chi teaches you how to use your body, mind and breath more efficiently.
Did you know:
- Changing your breathing can significantly reduce pain, increase your energy and help deal with a wide range of physical and mental health issues.
- Learning to move in a more balanced way puts less strain on your body and heart and helps you stay fit and active well into your old age.
- Learning to express yourself through movement is a powerful way of increasing your confidence and happiness. It’s why dance is so popular. But unlike dance tai chi teaches you to relax fully while moving.
Our classes focus on your posture, breathing, mental focus and so as well as learning the form.
We incorporate ancient qigong exercises and teach a wide range of skills that help you to relax and gain more control over your mind, body and breathing.
Why you should join
It’s so important to take charge of your own health and wellbeing as our NHS is so underfunded and desperately short of staff and resources.
Tai chi has been shown to be effective in dealing with a wide range of chronic health issues. It’s even better at helping prevent them from occurring in the future.
Our classes are fun, friendly and fascinating. Everything is explained in detail so you know exactly what to do and how to do it.
Try out a free class in the new year and see what it can do for you.

What Our Students Think
“I love these classes. A time of the week when I can fully relax, learn to improve myself and let go of my tensions.”
Moira T
“Paul is a great teacher. He explains everything so well that it’s easy to understand but not necessarily easy to do. This takes practice but is so worth it. I feel so much younger and fitter now.”
Trevor R
“I have tried tai chi before but I didn’t get on with it. This is a much better class. I’m learning much more and am determined to keep at it as I can see the clear benefits it has.”
Annie G
“I spend a lot of time gardening and consequently suffer the next day but now, when I finish gardening I do some tai chi and find I don’t ache the next day, which is a real game changer for me.”
Jocelyn P
Class Details
Our tai chi classes are held throughout the week at various venues in Reading and Wokingham areas.
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Tai Chi Woodley
Chapel Hall, Loddon Bridge Rd, Woodley RG5 4BG
Thursdays 12pm – 12.45pm
Tai Chi Reading
Caversham Hall, St Johns Rd, Caversham RG4 5AN
Mondays 7.00 – 7.45pm
Mondays 8.00 – 8.45pm
(Both classes now fairly full)
Tai Chi Twyford
Loddon Hall, Loddon Hall Rd, Twyford RG10 9JA
Tuesdays 12.00 – 12.45pm
Tai Chi Dunsden Green
Eye & Dunsden Village Hall, Dunsden Green, RG4 9QG
Tuesdays 10.30 – 11.15am
Tai Chi Wokingham
The Bradbury Centre, Wokingham RG40 1XS
Wednesdays 4.00 – 4.45pm
Tai Chi Waltham St Lawrence
Neville Hall, Milley Rd, Waltham St Lawrence RG10 0JP
Thursdays 4.00 – 4.45pm
Class Costs
Your first session is free.
All tai chi classes are £7 per session cash or £25 per month by standing order. You’ll receive details after your first class.
Beginners are always made very welcome. All our classes are suitable for complete beginners.
It’s a good idea to wear comfortable clothes including footwear with minimal grip or you can do it in your socks and perhaps to bring some water.
NEW online private sessions now just £35ph
Get personal training in tai chi/qigong over Skype or Zoom. Take advantage of this reduced price today.
I only have limited spaces in my diary so move fast before I’m fully booked again.
Face to face sessions priced at £50 per hour in Reading/Wokingham areas.
Learn Tai Chi from home
Learn the forms, skills, principles and exercises from home with our home based course.
Just £7 per module. Below is a video taken from one of the modules.
Find out more about how tai chi and qigong can help restore your health and improve your strength, balance, mobility and so much more.
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Tai Chi and Kung Fu classes in Reading and Wokingham area.
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Opening Hours
- Tai Chi classes throughout the week
- Kung Fu classes Thursdays
- Personal training at times to suit you
Get In Touch
- Email: info@jadedragonschool.com
- Phone: 07788 588815