Daily Life Tai Chi

09/09/2026

The next push hands meeting has been arranged for EXETER.
We will try to move the sessions around Devon to allow for ease of participation and fairness for all - so if you would like to host in a particular place just let me know for future.

Cost: As usual it will be no more than £3 per person towards hall hire….

Date: Sunday 27th SEPTEMBER
Time: 10am - 1 pm

Room: Haldon
Exeter Community Centre
17 St David's Hill
Exeter EX4 3RG

There is some free parking on roads nearby and there is a Car Park 5 mins walk away near the Clock Tower on Queen Street at reasonable prices for Sunday.

For those not familiar the general format is :-
- Cost - share of hall fee - no more than £3
- Open - all styles welcome
- No teaching just sharing
- 10 mins with each partner then change
- All skill levels welcome
- Agree with each partner how you wish to play to maximise comfort and safety
- Tea may be available (venue depending), but please bring your own water to be sure

If you are inclined please like and follow our facebook events page.

https://www.facebook.com/people/South-West-Push-Hands/100089219423023

09/09/2026

☯️ A short certification program and years of experience aren’t the same thing.

Tai Chi is a journey. Learning the external choreography is only the beginning. Understanding posture, balance, body mechanics, applications, and the principles can take years of consistent practice.

There are certainly legitimate certifications backed by years of training and experience. But completing a short certification course doesn’t necessarily make someone a qualified Tai Chi teacher.

There are no shortcuts to learning Tai Chi or becoming a teacher. It’s a journey. Enjoy it.

💬 What do you think? Is a short certification program enough preparation to teach Tai Chi?

27/08/2026

For more info, please contact Jeremy Rodgers directly...

26/08/2026

28/03/2026

The next event is being held at Lifton Community Centre, PL16 0LA very close to the A30 on the Cornwall/Devon border, free parking. All welcome, Sunday 26th April 10am start and 1pm finish.

09/03/2026

Found this photo and caption elsewhere, it's very true...

19/02/2026

We have a new date for the next SW Push Hands free event in Exeter this time:

Date: Sunday 22nd FEBRUARY
Time: 10am - 1 pm

Room: Haldon
Exeter Community Centre
17 St David's Hill
Exeter EX4 3RG

There is parking on roads nearby or at Car Park near the Clock Tower on Queen Street at reasonable prices for Sunday.

For those not familiar the general format is :-
- Cost - share of hall fee - no more than £3
- Open - all styles welcome
- No teaching just sharing
- 10 mins with each partner then change
- All skill levels welcome
- Agree with each partner how you wish to play
- Tea will be available !

If you are inclined please like and follow our facebook events page.

https://www.facebook.com/people/South-West-Push-Hands/100089219423023

23/01/2026

https://youtube.com/shorts/gU20Yk50s9k?feature=share

Exerpt from a Beijing Yang Style short form accompanied by the sound of an 18-year-old Mercedes Vario bus...

14/01/2026

https://youtube.com/shorts/sbHPf0LfVso?feature=share

Short section - 2nd Press, 1st White Crane Spreads Wings to 1st Brush Knee Push accompanied by the Song Thrush in my head!