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LINDA GRIFFITHS

Linda is a registered instructor with the Tai Chi Union of Great Britain

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"GLASTONBURY DRAGONS"

 
 
HOW LONG HAVE YOU PRACTICED TAI CHI AND WHO ARE YOUR MAIN INFLUENCES?
 
 Longer than I care to remember! I have been teaching for over 20 years. I have had the privilege of working with many fine teachers including - Prof Li DeYin, Grandmaster Chen Xiao Wang, Shi Yong Jie, Andy Chrysostomou and many, many more.
 
 
WHAT MARTIAL ARTS/FORMS DO YOU PRACTICE ON A REGULAR BASIS?
 
 I practice Chen and Yang style taiji, Northern style kungfu, Wingchun and Chigung. Weapons include jian (straight sword), dao (broadsword), fan and stick in various styles.

 

WHAT DO YOU TEACH?
 
 TAIJI
1st form – “British” 24 step simplified Yang style taiji form
2nd form – “Standard” 24 step simplified Yang style taiji form
3rd form – 42 step combined style competition form
32 step simplified Yang style sword form
Sun Style taiji Fan form
 
 CHANGQUAN
(Long fist or Long boxing, Northern style kungfu)
40 step changquan
28 step changquan
 
 CHIGUNG – Internal (Directing energy)
Including-
Tao form and other exercises
Basic chigung
Tao yin chi gung
(inc. Golden ball, microcosmic orbit, advanced chigung)
 
 CHIGUNG - External (body strengthening)
Including -
Hand form
Stance exercise
Basic iron shirt techniques
 
 
OTHER SYSTEMS
Broadsword
Partner stick form
 
BASIC MEDITATION
 
CHINESE BRUSH PAINTING
 
 
 
ABOUT YOUR CLASSES?
 
Day of the week: Fridays
Topics: taiji, taiji weapons, chigung, changquan
Level of experience required: all levels
Time: 7.00pm to 9.00pm
Venue: St. Mary's Hall, Glastonbury
Cost: contact Linda
Equipment required: No special equipment needed but please wear comfortable clothing and shoes with a flexible sole. It is possible to buy additional equipment as needed from the teacher.
 
 
 Chinese Brush Painting:- Sundays, Various venues. 1 day workshop (10am – 4pm), £10 - £15 Please contact Linda For details.
 
 
YOUR CONTACT DETAILS?
Telephone: 
01458 831875
Email:

 "The only appropriate state of mind is surprise
The only appropriate state of heart is joy.
The sky you see now you have never seen before.
The perfect moment is now – be glad of it".

(Terry Pratchett – The thief of time)