Southampton School of Tai Chi
Martial Arts Clubs
Southampton School of Tai Chi
2 Landguard Rd, Southampton
# Southampton School of Tai Chi
Southampton School of Tai Chi has been established since 1996 as a dedicated training centre for practitioners of all ages and abilities. The school distinguishes itself by offering both health-focused and martial arts-oriented Tai Chi instruction, catering to those seeking gentle fitness as well as serious self-defence training.
The organisation serves beginners through to advanced students with a comprehensive range of offerings. Their class schedule includes specialised streams such as the 24 Forms (a popular beginner-friendly routine), Chen Style New Frame training for those progressing to more complex techniques, and dedicated self-defence classes. A new beginner cohort starts every January, providing accessible entry points for newcomers.
What sets Southampton School of Tai Chi apart is their emphasis on high-quality, in-depth instruction unavailable elsewhere locally. Rather than superficial group classes alone, they provide individual tuition available throughout the week—morning, afternoon, and weekend slots from Monday to Saturday. This personalised approach allows instructors to tailor training to individual goals, whether students pursue Tai Chi purely for health maintenance or as a martial discipline.
The school's experienced team, headed by Xuelong Li (who has authored instructional materials), combines authentic technique with accessibility. Their reasonable class fees (£120 for a 12-week beginner course) and flexible scheduling demonstrate a commitment to making traditional Tai Chi training genuinely available to Southampton's diverse community.
Southampton School of Tai Chi has been established since 1996 as a dedicated training centre for practitioners of all ages and abilities. The school distinguishes itself by offering both health-focused and martial arts-oriented Tai Chi instruction, catering to those seeking gentle fitness as well as serious self-defence training.
The organisation serves beginners through to advanced students with a comprehensive range of offerings. Their class schedule includes specialised streams such as the 24 Forms (a popular beginner-friendly routine), Chen Style New Frame training for those progressing to more complex techniques, and dedicated self-defence classes. A new beginner cohort starts every January, providing accessible entry points for newcomers.
What sets Southampton School of Tai Chi apart is their emphasis on high-quality, in-depth instruction unavailable elsewhere locally. Rather than superficial group classes alone, they provide individual tuition available throughout the week—morning, afternoon, and weekend slots from Monday to Saturday. This personalised approach allows instructors to tailor training to individual goals, whether students pursue Tai Chi purely for health maintenance or as a martial discipline.
The school's experienced team, headed by Xuelong Li (who has authored instructional materials), combines authentic technique with accessibility. Their reasonable class fees (£120 for a 12-week beginner course) and flexible scheduling demonstrate a commitment to making traditional Tai Chi training genuinely available to Southampton's diverse community.
Services offered
Group Tai Chi classesIndividual tuitionBeginner coursesChen Style trainingSelf-defence instructionWorkshops and seminarsA1 wall chartsEvening and daytime classes