Beginner's Classes

Updated for - 1st December 2023

** NOTE **
Don't come to class if you are unwell, Flu, Cold Covid or RSV.
Tai Chi or Chi Kung
Next New Beginners & Advanced classes
Term 1 - 2024

Term 1 - 2024
starting 6th February 2024

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These classes are designed for Adults.

• Late year High School students can attend with parents but must attend the " Have a Try on Week 1", Beginner's Class Details (PDF format). the week preceeding the 6 or 7 week term to see if these classes are suitable for them.
  
  
• Childrens classes: "Tai Chi for Schools" These are specially designed classes for children in schools. Children have different requirements, concentration span & control. Details:visit our website: www.taichiforschools.com .
  
  
• Specials needs or disabilities: Our public classes cannot cater for those with disabilities, however we do conduct specially taylored classes for various groups including Deaf SA, Parapligics & physically challenged where funding is provided.

Where:

• Courses are held in Adelaide - WAYVILLE (Tues pm) & North Adelaide (Fri 9.45am)
• For details of venues, dates, days and times, click here for the Beginner's Class Details (PDF format).
• If you are unable to view the details, please contact us with your postal address and we will send you a printed copy.

Course Format:

• Course is 6 or 7 x 45 minute lessons, one lesson per week over 6 or 7 weeks.
• Courses are conducted with the school terms.
• Free Introduction Lesson for Beginners is held in the week prior to commencement of the course.
• Class rules and conditions of enrollment are in the Student Information Sheet (PDF format) handed out to all Institute students when enrolling.

Cost:

• Full course cost is $126.
• Advance notice bookings either on or before the Free Introduction Lesson are discounted to $99 per person.
• Student and Government concession card discounts may apply.
• Seniors Card: we are "Official Providers" in the Seniors Card Programe. 30% disc $77.00 pp.
• SPECIAL OFFER for BEGINNERS: Check the Beginner's Class Details (PDF format) for a special discount coupon!

Class Numbers:

• We may not be able to offer a course if there are less than 10 students in the class.
• The Institute reserves the right to cancel or suspend any class with insufficient numbers to cover costs.
• In the event of cancellation, your instructor will try to find another class that suits, transfer course fees to the next term, or refund course fees.

Is Doctor's Approval Required?

• For those who are under current medical supervision, or taking prescribed medication, approval from your doctor is necessary before joining any exercise program.
• Please click here for a Doctor's Approval Form (PDF format) to take to your doctor

Beginner's Course Content - Chi Kung (Chinese Yoga):

• The Beginner's Course of Chi Kung is Section 1 of the first set of Chi Kung Shibashi.
• The complete set takes 2 x 6 or 7 week terms to complete.
• We recommend this course if you are looking for achievable, easy-to-follow exercise providing relaxation and health benefits.
• No external practice is required, however it is encouraged!

Beginner's Course Content - Tai Chi:

• The Beginner's Course of Tai Chi is Section 1 of the Yang Style Tai Chi in 24 Forms.
• The complete set takes 3 x 6 or 7 week terms to complete.
• We recommend this course if you are looking for slow, safe exerise, improved concentration and a challenge
• A commitment to self-practice outside of class is required.

Advanced, Continuing & Returning Students

Where:

• If you are returning to revise or looking for a new set, click here for our Class Schedule (PDF format) which contains details of classes offered for the next term.
• If you are unable to view the details, please contact us with your postal address and we will send you a printed copy.

Course Format:

• Course is 6 or 7 x 45 minute lessons, one lesson per week over 6 or 7 weeks.
• Courses are conducted with the school terms.
• Class rules and conditions of enrollment are in the Student Information Sheet (PDF format) handed out to all Institute students when enrolling.

Cost:

• Full course cost is $126.
• Advance bookings (prior to the commencement of the course) are discounted to $88 per person.
• Earlybird bookings made a term in advance (by the end of week 7) of the previous term are discounted to $99 per person.
• Student and Government concession card discounts may apply of $77.
• SPECIAL OFFER for REVISION: Improve your confidence and quality - revise a section that you have already completed for just $66!
• NEW - Family discounts for Chi Kung (Section 2) & Tai Chi Sections (2 & 3) for ongoing students. Available for: Immediate family ( living together, Parents & childern, Hubands & wives, defacto partners living at the same address) or those bring their grandparents. Proof maybe required, so bring it along, thankyou.

Advanced Course Content:

• While we teach many different sets of Tai Chi and Chi Kung at the Institute, not all sets are on offer at all venues at the same time.
• Advanced sets are offered only when sufficient students indicate their interest in learning those sets.
• Click here for a full list of the sets which may be offered from time to time at the Institute.

Class Numbers:

• For advanced classes, we may not be able to offer discounts if there are less than 15 students in the class.
• The Institute reserves the right to cancel or suspend any class with insufficient numbers to cover costs.
• In the event of cancellation, your instructor will try to find another class that suits, transfer course fees to the next term, or refund course fees.