Holiday Workshop January 2026

This very special workshop introduces you to our Friday morning offerings of Chen, Qigong, 32 Sword, Martial Applications, Kung Fu Fan and Long Form. It is suitable for those students with some tai chi experience. All equipment, including fans and swords, will be provided.

Details are as follows:

Date: Wednesday 21st January, 2026

Time: 1:00 - 3:00

Place: The Studio, 91 Wilsons Rd Mornington

Cost: $30 (payable online or on the day)

Bookings: Click here

The morning will begin with a shared learning session of Long Form Part 1 led by Sifu Jenny. After that, participants will divide into five groups and rotate through a series of 20-minute stations, each offering a different focus or experience. There will be a break halfway through the workshop, so feel free to bring snacks and drinks. Tea and coffee will be provided.

Long Form Part 1

Immerse yourself in the classic Yang Long Form, starting with Part 1—the foundation of structure, flow, and inner calm. Gentle, continuous, and meditative, this form cultivates balance, posture, and presence through sustained, mindful movement. A beautiful introduction to the essence of traditional Tai Chi.

Qigong with jenny dodd

Gentle, flowing movements blended with steady breathing and mindful awareness. Qigong helps calm the mind, improve posture, release tension, and cultivate inner strength. This session focuses on ease, softness, and the natural flow of energy through the body, leaving you feeling centred, refreshed, and quietly energised.

Chen Short Form with Tony weston

Discover the roots of Tai Chi with the dynamic and expressive Chen Short Form. Known for its spiral energy, coiling movements, softness blended with hidden power, and graceful transitions, this form introduces you to Tai Chi’s original style. Experience grounded strength, fluid motion, and the beauty of silk reeling energy in action.

32 Sword with nigel graham

Step into the elegance of Tai Chi Sword, where mindfulness meets precision. The 32 Sword Form combines grace, focus, and flowing energy, offering balance, coordination, and a sense of quiet strength. Learn how the sword becomes an extension of the body, moving with intention, calmness, and spirit.

Kung Fu Fan with Sifu Jenny

A vibrant and expressive form that combines Tai Chi principles with the rhythm, strength, and theatrical flair of the fan. The opening and snapping movements create a clear focus of intention, while flowing steps and graceful transitions cultivate posture, balance, and coordination. Beautiful, dynamic, and full of spirit, Kung Fu Fan is a joyful form to both learn and perform.

Martial Applications with valdi kapelis

Explore the practical side of Tai Chi. In this session, you’ll look at how the internal principles—rooting, softness, yielding, redirecting, and controlled power—translate into real movement and partner-based applications. Gentle, safe, and insightful, this session reveals how Tai Chi's slow movements carry martial intent.