YANG STYLE TAI CHI

AUCKLAND NZ
for health, well-being, fitness, sport

Welcome

We welcome you to join us at Yang Style Tai Chi Auckland NZ. Our school offer comprehensive training for both traditional and contemporary Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan and Health Qigong (Jianshen Qigong). Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan, with its characteristic gentle, graceful and expansive movements, is suitable for most people of any age and level of fitness. It is the most popular and widely practised style of Tai Chi in the world today for health, well-being, fitness and sport.

Our Classes

Our classes are conveniently located in Central Auckland. The contemporary Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan class focus on teaching the standardised forms, while the traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan class teach the 103 Form of the Yang Chengfu - Yang Zhenduo - Yang Jun lineage. Both the class programmes are structured to cater for all levels of practitioners from beginners to advanced: Module 1. The class session begins with warm-up exercises and the practice of Health Qigong. The practice of the Tai Chi techniques follow - for hand forms, foot work, eye work, with step-by-step instructions given to new beginners. The Module 1 is suitable for new beginner students. It is also an approved Community Group Strength and Balance Programme. Duration: one hour. Module 2. On reaching a level of proficiency in Module 1, the students can begin studies of the Yang Style Tai Chi barehand forms. The traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan class includes Tai Chi push hands. Module 3. Optional studies of the Yang Style Tai Chi weapon forms for sword, fan, sabre and short staff are available to intermediate and advanced level students after completing studies of the barehand forms.
CLASS LOCATION
DAY & TIMES
VENUE
TUITION FEES
ROYAL OAK
Tuesday 7:35pm - 9:35pm
Royal Oak Primary School Hall 663 Manukau Rd Royal Oak
$12.00 - $18.00 Modules 1, 2 and 3 Traditional class
REMUERA
Wednesday 10:15am - 11:45am
Somervell Church Auditorium 497 Remuera Rd Remuera
$12.00 - $15.00 Modules 1 and 2 Contemporary class
EPSOM
Saturday 10:00am - 12 noon
Kohia Terrace School Hall 3 Kohia Terrace Epsom
$12.00 - $18.00 Modules 1, 2 and 3 Contemporary class
FEES Module 1 tuition fees: $12.00 per class (The 1st trial class free of charge). Registration is required after the 3rd trial class and the student wishes to continue to attend classes. Registration fee: $30.00 (This is a one-off payment). Modules 2 and 3 tuition fees: $3.00 per class (Discount applies - see Instructor). Note: The Modules 2 and 3 are required to be taken together with Module 1. Payment of fees: Tuition fees Pay-As-You-Go for each class attended. All payments to be made in cash or by internet banking (For bank account details - see Instructor).
2025 NEW ENROLMENTS: Classes commence on Tuesday 14/01, Wednesday 15/01, and Saturday 18/01. With the large number of returning students the number of places for new beginner students is limited. Please email the Instructor to enquire about vacancies in your selected class.

The Instructor

Instructor David Wong was a foundation pupil of Master Khoo Kok Hua from Malaysia. David began his Tai Chi journey in 1978 studying traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan. After fifteen or so years of training, including assisting his teacher in class, he established his own school in 1994. As part of his continuing professional development, David trained for and participated in competitions and has been awarded gold medals in Tai Chi at the NZ National, Australasian, Oceania and the 5th World Traditional Wushu Championships. The practice of Health Qigong is a more recently acquired skill and he has been granted Duan 4 of the International Health Qigong Duan System. David is a current member of the International Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan Association, the New Zealand Kung Fu Wushu Federation Inc, the NZ National Tai Chi Chuan Association Inc, and Health Qigong New Zealand Inc.
Contact details Mobile: 027-4754162 Email: dwarchi99@gmail.com WeChat ID: dwarchinz

Our Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct provides for a safe, respectful, and professional environment for the practice of Tai Chi Chuan. It is consistent with the codes of conduct of the national and international organisations which we are members of. All members of Yang Style Tai Chi Auckland NZ, including students, shall adhere to the Code of Conduct:
  • Respect all teachers, including visiting teachers, past and present
  • Do no harm to anyone
  • Teach within the scope of practice
  • Maintain professional boundaries (such as no inappropriate physical contact)
  • Do not exploit others financially
  • Maintain student confidentiality
  • Direct students to seek medical attention when necessary
  • Discriminate against no one
  • Do not solicit students from another school or from another instructor
  • Treat students and colleagues with respect, truth, fairness and integrity
  • Use good business, employment and intellectual practices
  • Do not misrepresent one's skills, training, professional credentials, identity or services
  • Continue one's education to enhance one's knowledge and skills
  • Provide the highest quality services to the students
  • Do not spread untrue rumours or information about anyone
  • Obey all laws wherever one may be in the world
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