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1. John Williams Profile
(Instructors/Instructors)

Having had an interest in Martial Arts since the age of sixteen and Tai Chi for the last 10, it was enlightening to meet Ugur Osman, top disciple and teacher of Wu Style Hao Family Taiji in Europe.  What ...

2. Karen Turton Profile
(Instructors/Instructors)

... up finding something completely unexpected and totally fascinating. My growing passion for Taiji recently culminated in a recent trip to China with my instructor to practice and study in the birthplace ...

3. John Turton Profile
(Instructors/Instructors)

My interest in martial arts started over 35 years ago, a journey that has ultimately led me to the study of taiji quan (tai chi chuan) - more specifically, the Wu style Hao family art, a style rarely seen ...

4. Jeff Wells Profile
(Instructors/Instructors)

... become understood due to the structured and traditional process of his teachings, whilst much more awaits my understanding I could not have gained my current level of insight without his patience and constant ...

5. Mario Profile
(Instructors/Instructors)

... disciple of  Master Liu Jishun, is a great honour His understanding and application of this rare and treasured style of  taiji quan is humbling and his traditional and structured teaching has put his students ...

6. Bill Cornish Profile
(Instructors/Instructors)

Kung Fu lives in everything, it lives inside us, all around us and how we treat people.... We must endeavour to be our best, realise the truth, be open, honest and true with all our heart. Unfortunately ...

7. Olgun Ahmet Profile
(Instructors/Instructors)

It does not matter how slowly you go so long as you do not stop!    

8. Andy Profile
(Disciples/Disciples)

'Through my many years experience in training and teaching I have come to realise that it is the purity of linage and direct oral transmission of the art that is of prime importance.' We all take the ...

9. Oz Profile
(Disciples/Disciples)

... 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 ...

10. Haotaiji - Chi research
(FAQs/Class Information)

Overview of the Status of Chinese Chi Research Hui Lin, Ph.D., International Yan Xin Qigong Association   Dr. Yan Xin is using modern scientific methods and tools to prove (to the Western mind) that ...

11. Welcome to the Haotaiji Wu Style Hao Family Taijiquan Association!
(News/Latest)

... members of the BCCMA (British Council for Chinese Martial Arts) which is a regulating body for the various schools and associations running in the United Kingdom. We offer a fully developed curriculum ...

12. Hao Taiji Lineage Master visits UK
(News/Latest)

... following weekend on the 29th and 30th. Master Liu very rarely travels outside China, making this an absolutely unique occasion for everyone, from beginners to instructors, whatever the style of taiji ...

13. BBC Discover Hidden Side of Tai Chi
(Disciples/Disciples)

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 ...

14. I would like to learn the Martial aspects?
(FAQs/Class Information)

The art is primarily taught as a health art, but elements of martial are also taught to understand the postures and principles. It is important to understand that Taiji will improve your constitution ...

15. How does Hao style develop internal power?
(FAQs/General)

... highly focused in the body, continually checking that all parts of the body are natural and relaxed. With increased sensitivity the practitioner achieves a high level of postural control, using the mind ...

16. What is the History of Wu (Hao) Taijiquan?
(FAQs/General)

Hao style Taijiquan was founded by Wu Yu Xiang at the turn of the nineteenth-century. Wu Yu Xiang is said to have achieved the highest level of skill in Taijiquan through his discovery of the "Manual of ...

17. Where can I find more information on Wu Style Taiji?
(FAQs/Class Information)

You can obtain more information from our website www.haotaiji.com or www.wuhaotaichi.com. There is very little on Hao style taiji, you can find some pictorial and minimal reference in Jou Tsung Hwa's ...

18. Is there a dress code?
(FAQs/Class Information)

We advise wearing black trousers with white or black tee-shirts. Logos and branded items should not be worn in class environment. We also have club tee’s if you are interested.

19. I would like to teach in the future, is this possible?
(FAQs/Class Information)

If you are interested in teaching Taiji then please make it known to your instructor. We have a teacher training guide to help you achieve instructor status. ...

20. What benefits will I get from practicing Taijiquan?
(FAQs/General)

According to traditional Chinese medicine, regular practice of Taiji is beneficial because it strengthens one’s mind (yi) and energy (jing) and allows one’s qi (life force) to increase and flow unimpeded ...