BBC Discover Hidden Side of Tai Chi

BBC Sports presenter, Mike Bushell, recently visited the Hao Tai Chi Association based in Palmers Green, to experience this rarely seen style in action and to participate in self-defence demonstrations.  He will be presenting his report on Saturday 10th April in his regular slot on the BBC1 Breakfast Programme. Ugur Osman, Head of the UK Hao Tai Chi Association said ‘People in the West generally understand that there are health benefits associated with practising Tai Chi, but Mike was surprised to learn that the soft flowing movements, actually have their true origins in an extremely effective martial art, which is rarely taught in the West’.

The Association hold regular FREE introductory sessions open to all, in St John’s Church Hall, Bourne Hill, Palmers Green. For those unable to attend this event, information on the Association’s other classes can be found at www.haotaiji.com or call Mario on 07846 655629. (Click here to view clip on BBC)

'No matter what shape you’re in, martial arts is a great way to drop extra pounds, learn to defend yourself, and develop personal and physical discipline'

Teacher and coach Ugur Osman has dedicated and spent over 25 years of his life in learning and training various Chinese martial and healing arts. He has been awarded disciple status into the Wu Style Hao family Taijiquan lineage. Thus qualifying him as the most senior teacher in Europe for this style of Taijiquan. He is also an International Jing Wu Kung Fu medallist gained in China, and has produced several British National medallists.