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Tai Chi and Chi Kung Institute & Chinese Yoga
Adelaide, South Australia

Wu Dong, Allan and Instructors
 Professor - Master Wu Dong
training Institute instructors in Sun Style Tai Chi in Adelaide's parklands during official exchange with Beijing Sports University, China
July 2005 , 2009 & 2011 & 2016, 2000, 2002, 2019 etc in China
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DVD - Chi Kung Shibashi 1st Set 18 Forms
welcome
"Official Seniors Card discount Providor 2010 - 2024"

Tai Chi - Chi Kung shibashi
快極氣功十八式

" Summer Term "
this website is now updated for 2025

New Beginners
Adelaide - WAYVILLE
Chi Kung at Tuesday 6.15pm
or
Tai Chi at Tuesday 7.15pm

Register now for Term 1 - 2024

" Have a Try on Week 1"
Tuesday 28th January 2025

Register your interest for Tem 1
by Email
send an email to - classes@taichi.com.au

Adelaide -WAYVILLE - Tues pm

Chi Kung -You can enrol in weeks 1-3
or
Tai Chi - weeks 1 or 2 Only.
( if vacancies exist after week 1)

Chi Kung is much easier than Tai Ch

Adelaide -WAYVILLE - poster & articles - click this link

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2025
North Adelaide ( 9.45am) Term 1 - 2025

Term 1 - Friday 31st January 20255
Register now by Email
send an email to - classes@taichi.com.au

North Adelaide - Friday 9.45am
North Adelaide-poster -Term 1 -2025 - Chi Kung Only

We will send you a discount coupon, map & requirments you need to know.


Chi Kung is much easier than Tai Chi

Allan teaching a Tai Chi class in the park


You need to: Re-confirm your attendance after receiving initial email from us.
Then your name will then be added to the participants roll for week 1 ,2 or 3

( NO JUST TURN UPS WITHOUT PRE-REGISTRATION


Discount Coupon & Cost
( 2 people at concession price each) -
spaces limited

Register your interest for Tem 1
by Email
send an email to - classes@taichi.com.au

Courses are conducted during the state school terms
in 5 or 6 - 7 week terms.
Student information sheet.
Information about the running of classes.

Tai Chi - Chi Kung shibashi
太極氣功 十八式


Doctor's Approval form (PDF format)
Are you under current medical supervision? Taking prescribed medication?
Be safe - discuss any plan of exercise with your Doctor or Health Practitioner before enrolling.

DVDs & Textbooks for beginners classes.
太極氣功 十八式.

Available at classes or by Express Post
order by mail.

DVD - Chi Kung Shibashi 1st Set 18 Forms Book - Chi Kung Shibashi 1st Set 18 Forms Chart - Tai Chi Yang 24 Forms DVD - Tai Chi Yang 24 Forms
Other Textbooks, Dvds available:

New Chi Kung ( Qi Gong) DVDs from China

Dao Yin QiGong - Books & DVD - Click here for Dao Yin price list.

CHQA - DVD & Books from China - Click here for CHQA price list.

Important! "Check this website"
before attending classes as there may be changes.

Barossa Classes
contact local instructor for up to date info for Angaston (am)
Currently park practice for current & previous students only

New Beginners course TBC

Regional Workshops.
Master Instructor Allan Kelson has conducted workshops & appeared on T.V in many Regional cities & towns in S.A. NSW and in Europe.

South Australia: York Peninsula, Pt Pirie, Pt Augusta, Whyalla, Mt Gambier, Lameroo , Ceduna etc.
See some S.A. Photos.

Article - York Peninsula Wakefield Health 2003.

Workshops/ Courses available for your area*

*Funding required. *Minimium participants required.

Accredited Instructors - BSU
Every instructor and presenter is an Acredited Coach
and trained in China at the
Beijing Sports University (BSU).

We are very fortunate and proud to have the most professional, fully-accredited and experienced team of instructors in Adelaide.
Our Instructors’ Training is Ongoing.

39 years in SA

All Instructors receive regular advanced
Instructor Training (weekly & bi-monthly)
with Master Allan Kelson and Senior Coaches.

Allan at Wushu Festival

Internationally Accredited Tai Chi & Wushu Judge (IWUF) 2004 - 2012

Allan receiving Judge's Accreditation
 
IWUF Judging Accreditation Program
held in Beijing, China in April 2004

(.. more about Chief Instructor)

Other Textbooks, Dvds available:

Book - Wild Goose Qigong Book - Believe it or Not: Ancient and Mysterious Chinese Qigong Book - Dao Yin Heart Set

Book - Yang Style Taijiquan 103 Forms Book - Chen Style Taijiquan Book - Questions and Answers Vol. 1

NEW from China! 氣功

Ba Duan Jin: (8 Qi Gong movements)

Yi Jing Jing: (Stretching Qi Gong - Chinese Yoga)

Wu Qin Xi : (5 Annimals Qi Gong)

Liu Zi Jue: (6 Secret Sounds)

Click here for details

World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day - 2023

Adelaide

Saturday 29th April at 10.00am World wide

why not practice out doors - enjoy

Allan teaching a Tai Chi class in the park

Tai Chi - slow & safe exercises.
Chi Kung (Qi Gong) - Chinese health exercises - easier than Tai chi

Previous WTQD event in Newspapers

See Messenger Newspaper Enrolments 17th April 2013 (2MB)

See Messenger Newspaper Enrolments 17th April 2013 (170KB

Tai Chi & Chi Kung in the Newspapers.

  • Messenger newspaper 7th Oct 2009- Enrolments section
    World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day Messenger Newspaper Enrolments 17th April 2013 (2MB)

    • Website updated for:12th November 2024

    Website is now updated for term 1 - 2025
    Advanced & returning students only, Schedule - this side

    Register now forTerm 1 - 2025
    Email your interest - send an email classes@taichi.com.au

    Starts - 28th January 2025

    ** IMPORTANT - Health & Safety**
    Don't come to class if you have Flue , RSV or Covid symptoms
    If unsure have a "RAT TEST" on day of class to be sure
    You can still wear masks on entering or during classes.

    ** NOTE **
    Adelaide - "NEW VENUE since 2023"
    Latvian Hall - 4 Clark St - Wayville
    ( Cnr Rose St & off Green Hill Road)

    Tai Chi - Chi Kung shibashi

    快極氣功十八式

    Allan with his teacher Grand master Yang Zhenduo
    Welcome to 2024

    Welcome to the
    Tai Chi & Chi Kung Institute    ®

    Home Page.

    40th Year in S.A.
    Established in 1985, the Tai Chi & Chi Kung Institute operates public classes and workshops throughout South Australia in a variety of Traditional and Official sets of Tai Chi (Taijiquan), Chi Kung (Qi Gong) Chinese Yoga® & Shaolin Health & Fitness Arts.

    Accredited Instructors

    China. BSU since 1989
    Beijing Sports University (BSU)

    Colour brouchure about the Institute : Click here.

    太極氣功 十八式

    Tai Chi for Schools    ®

    Conferences, Corporate & Private Classes

    Contact us for information.
    Email your interest - send an email classes@taichi.com.au

    Term 1 - 2025 Starts

    Adelaide - "NEW & BETTER VENUE at WAYVILLE
    Tuesday 28th January 2025

    North Adelaide
    Friday 31st January at 9.45am

    Advanced & returning students only, Schedule
    Term 1 starts - Tue 28th Jan & Fri 30th Jan 2025
    Newsletter - Schedule for Term 1-2025

    register by Email
    send an email to - classes@taichi.com.au
    include which venue, Set & phone number.



    Allan and Senior Instructors with Master Hui Xiao Fei

    Government accredited for Chi kung ( Qi Gong) Dao Yin at the Beijing Sports University
    - Dao Yin Center 2002.


    Adelaide & North Adelaide in Term 1

    Chi Kung - 2nd set - Returns
    7 week course for section 1 of 2
    for returning & advanced students Only
    Adelaide - Wayville - Tuesday 6.15pm

    North Adelaide - Friday 9.45am
    Book - Chi Kung Shibashi 2nd Set 18 Forms Book - Dao Yin Respiratory Set

    Official Textbook - $15

    Now on DVD & Chart or
    Usb Mp4 & Chart pdf file - Current Students $25.00


    Term 1 - SKF - Section 2 -Shaolin Keep Fit" Set
    will continue at at Adelaide
    Taught over 3 X 7 week Terms
    for current & returning SKF students only

    Allan teaching a Tai Chi class in the park

    Chart $11or
    Usb/ DVD video Mp4 file + PDF Chart - $25.00


    A Special Thankyou
    Thank you to those students who have offered to
    donate their fees to the institute 2021 - 2022.


    Harvard University -
    Benifits of Tai Chi

    Allan teaching a Tai Chi class in the park

    Harvard University - Tai Chi Article

    China Government Accredited Instructors
    S.A.s Only Instructors who are Trained & accredited in China.
    Allan with Li Shi Ying and Professor Mun
    Accredited for Tai chi China at the
    Beijing Sports University - 1996.


    DVD - Chi Kung Shibashi 1st Set 18 Forms
    Welcome , bring your card for 30% discount (concession price= $77) off the full price ($129) for beginners sets.
    We are Official Participants in the Seniors Card program.
    See page 53 of 2010 booklet.
    See page 51 of 2011 booklet.
    See page 54 of 2012 booklet
    See page 55 of 2013 booklet
    See also 2014, 2015, 2016,2017 - 2024 booklets

    What is Chi Kung? 气功
    Also called "Qi Gong" or "Chinese Yoga", the term refers to health exercises that are an integral part of Traditional Chinese Medicine. More information is contained in the short documentary below:

    "Qi Gong - Ancient Chinese Healing
    for the 21st Century"



    This documentary features Master Duan Zhi-Liang, a Chi Kung (Qi Gong) Master & traditional healer from China over 100 years old!

    Master Allan Kelson & Master Duan Zhi-Liang taught together at the 2nd European Qi Gong conference in Poland in June 1998 at the invitation of Master Marcus Bongart (CESMQ Sweden & Vice President of the WASMQ China).

    DVD - Chi Kung Shibashi 1st Set 18 Forms Book - Chi Kung Shibashi 1st Set 18 Forms

    太極氣功 十八式

    Tai Chi Gold medals - China

    Master Instructor Allan Kelson
    Winner of 2 International Gold Medals in China

    Allan at Wushu Festival
     
    1st World Traditional Wushu Festival
    held in Zhenzhou, China in October 2004

    Allan Kelson wins 2 Gold medals in China
    (Messenger - 2004)
    Grand Champions (2008 & 2009)
    Trained by Master Allan Kelson

    Institute Instructor Jamie Clarbull - National Tai Chi Grand - Champion 2008 at TCAA Competition.

    David Peters National TCAA Grand-Champion 2009
    Conferences & Corporate Classes

    Contact us for information about:

    Use Chi Kung to relax, or challenge yourself with Tai Chi.

    Recent & Previous Events....

    World Tai Chi & Qi Gong Day - Sat April 2014 - 2023

    community Event COTA's "Every Generation" 2010
    As a part of the "Every Generation" celebration, we are involved with COTA to present "Have a Try" of
    Tai Chi - Chi Kung at all of our venues in October 2010

    Life. Be in it - Come'n'Try Chinese Yoga ®
    October's "Come 'N Try" activity was Chinese Yoga ® , or Chi Kung. FREE Lessons was held in October 2008 & 2009.

    Links to Recommended Sites

    The Institute is affiliated with many organizations around Australia and overseas. For links to those organizations, please see:

    Allan Kelson is a Member of: