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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)

It is one thing to have read “the Classics” and think you have a general understanding of Taiji yet to be given the oral explanation and then have this demonstrated so that you may experience the correct ...

5. Mario Profile
(Instructors/Instructors)

Linage and discipleship are very important in martial arts to insure undiluted transmission of knowledge and theory from teacher to student,so studying Wu style Hao family Taijiquan with Sifu Ugur Osman, ...

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)

... on the knowledge of the time tested proven methods which were developed over the centuries. You will belong to a very special and unique fraternity of traditional Taiji practitioners. Currently we are ...

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

... format)  On Saturday the 22nd May 2010, the current head of Hao style taiji quan, Master Liu Jishun, will be hosting a two day seminar in Palmers Green, North London.  Along with a follow up in Devon the ...

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

... 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) ...

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)

The Hao style syllabus includes sets of exercises of varying length and complexity. These exercises are informed by a detailed theoretical foundation. Broadly, the practice of Hao Taijiquan has two parts: ...

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. How are classes structured?
(FAQs/Class Information)

Normally gentle warms ups, breathing type exercises (Qi Gong) then walking and form work. Taiji is a non cardiovascular exercise.   Advert- Move Home with Pickfords - www.pickfords.co.uk Advert- Pickfords ...

20. 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. ...