Blackburn Tai Chi Academy


The Blackburn Tai Chi Academy is involved in many events each year, from social outings like our annual Christmas dinner and "Tai Chi in the Park" days, to demonstrations and competitions.

Demonstrations

At the end of each term, we host a social demonstration evening at the Blackburn school. Family, friends and visitors are welcome to attend, and a light supper is provided. If you're considering joining the Academy, these nights are a good introduction to the hand and weapon forms.

In support of our local community, we also perform special public demonstrations, typically for events like school fetes and health & wellbeing exhibition days.

Competitions

Each year, the Academy enters the competition run by the Australian National Wushu & Tai Chi Association Inc. (www.anwta.org.au). Students are encouraged to take part when they are ready, and are able to compete in the round hand form and most of the weapon forms in the "traditional" arena of the competition.

The Academy has been very successful at past competitions - check the Gallery for some competition photos.


Introduction to Wu Style Tai Chi Chuan: Full Day Workshop

The Blackburn Tai Chi Academy offers you a full day introductory workshop in Tai Chi Chuan, including:

Participation in:		Demonstrations of:

•	Gentle exercises (form)	•	Weapons
•	Push Hands	•	Push Hands
•	Chi Kung (breathing exercises)	•	Self Defence Applications
•	Self Defence Techniques	•	Nei Kung (internal energy training)

Hosted by the Blackburn Tai Chi Academy Chief Instructor John Yuen and many senior assistant instructors, these full-day workshops are usually held once a year.

For more information, to register interest in a workshop, or if you are organising a community or cultural event that you would like Tai Chi to feature in, please send us an email or call us on (03) 9802 2910.