Tai Chi Internal Arts Union
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For everyone interested in Tai Chi Internal Arts, experts to beginners. Owned & run by members.
The penultimate part of our Journey through the Jins series is now live. This instalment looks at Fa Jin, often translated as issuing energy.
Read it here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-issuing-energy-fa-jin/
Read it here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-issuing-energy-fa-jin/
February 13, 2026 at 5:21 PM
The penultimate part of our Journey through the Jins series is now live. This instalment looks at Fa Jin, often translated as issuing energy.
Read it here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-issuing-energy-fa-jin/
Read it here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-issuing-energy-fa-jin/
Charlotte Mason’s qigong Workshop takes place on 15 February at Skelsmergh Community Hall. Drawing on Traditional Chinese Medicine, the session explores spring as a time of renewal, supporting growth, movement and change.
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
February 9, 2026 at 3:21 PM
Charlotte Mason’s qigong Workshop takes place on 15 February at Skelsmergh Community Hall. Drawing on Traditional Chinese Medicine, the session explores spring as a time of renewal, supporting growth, movement and change.
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
The latest instalment looks at elbowing and shouldering, two moves that emphasise power through the whole body, using alignment, weight transfer and structure rather than arm strength.
Read the full article: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-shouldering-and-elbowing/
Read the full article: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-shouldering-and-elbowing/
February 6, 2026 at 2:58 PM
The latest instalment looks at elbowing and shouldering, two moves that emphasise power through the whole body, using alignment, weight transfer and structure rather than arm strength.
Read the full article: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-shouldering-and-elbowing/
Read the full article: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-shouldering-and-elbowing/
One member-led event this week, starting today:
Christopher David Handbury’s 1:1 Qigong for Health and Wellbeing courses begin 3 Feb (online or in person).
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Christopher David Handbury’s 1:1 Qigong for Health and Wellbeing courses begin 3 Feb (online or in person).
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
February 2, 2026 at 4:32 PM
One member-led event this week, starting today:
Christopher David Handbury’s 1:1 Qigong for Health and Wellbeing courses begin 3 Feb (online or in person).
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Christopher David Handbury’s 1:1 Qigong for Health and Wellbeing courses begin 3 Feb (online or in person).
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Part 8 of our Journey through the Jins series is out now. This week we look at Plucking (Cai Jin) and Splitting (Lie Jin)
Read the full article here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-plucking-seizing-and-splitting/
Read the full article here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-plucking-seizing-and-splitting/
January 30, 2026 at 3:49 PM
Part 8 of our Journey through the Jins series is out now. This week we look at Plucking (Cai Jin) and Splitting (Lie Jin)
Read the full article here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-plucking-seizing-and-splitting/
Read the full article here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-plucking-seizing-and-splitting/
One member-led event this week:
Mark Peters’ Tai Chi Qigong for Well-Being 2-day course runs online and hybrid across 2026, using seated and standing practice to support mobility, balance and confidence.
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Mark Peters’ Tai Chi Qigong for Well-Being 2-day course runs online and hybrid across 2026, using seated and standing practice to support mobility, balance and confidence.
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
January 26, 2026 at 5:26 PM
One member-led event this week:
Mark Peters’ Tai Chi Qigong for Well-Being 2-day course runs online and hybrid across 2026, using seated and standing practice to support mobility, balance and confidence.
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Mark Peters’ Tai Chi Qigong for Well-Being 2-day course runs online and hybrid across 2026, using seated and standing practice to support mobility, balance and confidence.
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Journey through the Jins Part 7 is out now. In this instalment we look at An Jin, often translated as pushing energy.
Read the full article here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-pushing-and-enticing/
Read the full article here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-pushing-and-enticing/
January 23, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Journey through the Jins Part 7 is out now. In this instalment we look at An Jin, often translated as pushing energy.
Read the full article here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-pushing-and-enticing/
Read the full article here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-pushing-and-enticing/
Running an event this year?
If you’re teaching or organising internal arts events, Instructor Membership includes inclusion on the Union’s website and Facebook page.
Find out more about how to join and submit events on our website:
https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
If you’re teaching or organising internal arts events, Instructor Membership includes inclusion on the Union’s website and Facebook page.
Find out more about how to join and submit events on our website:
https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
January 19, 2026 at 3:57 PM
Running an event this year?
If you’re teaching or organising internal arts events, Instructor Membership includes inclusion on the Union’s website and Facebook page.
Find out more about how to join and submit events on our website:
https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
If you’re teaching or organising internal arts events, Instructor Membership includes inclusion on the Union’s website and Facebook page.
Find out more about how to join and submit events on our website:
https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
Journey through the Jins Part 6 is out now. In this part of the series we look at Ji Jin, often translated as pressing energy.
Read the full article here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-pressing/
Read the full article here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-pressing/
January 16, 2026 at 1:53 PM
Journey through the Jins Part 6 is out now. In this part of the series we look at Ji Jin, often translated as pressing energy.
Read the full article here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-pressing/
Read the full article here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-pressing/
Membership of the Tai Chi Internal Arts Union includes a free T-shirt, alongside the magazine, access to the members forum, and other benefits designed to keep people connected through the year.
Learn more about our work: https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
Learn more about our work: https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
January 15, 2026 at 3:48 PM
Membership of the Tai Chi Internal Arts Union includes a free T-shirt, alongside the magazine, access to the members forum, and other benefits designed to keep people connected through the year.
Learn more about our work: https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
Learn more about our work: https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
Instructor Members of the Tai Chi Internal Arts Union receive a free website listing and a personalised page, helping the public find qualified teachers.
Learn more about all the benefits of becoming member of the Tai Chi Internal Arts union here: https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
Learn more about all the benefits of becoming member of the Tai Chi Internal Arts union here: https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
January 13, 2026 at 3:24 PM
Instructor Members of the Tai Chi Internal Arts Union receive a free website listing and a personalised page, helping the public find qualified teachers.
Learn more about all the benefits of becoming member of the Tai Chi Internal Arts union here: https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
Learn more about all the benefits of becoming member of the Tai Chi Internal Arts union here: https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
One member-led event this week.
Mark Peters’ Ba Duan Jin workshop takes place 15 Jan (online/Midlands).
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Both event listings and class listings are free benefits for instructor members.
Mark Peters’ Ba Duan Jin workshop takes place 15 Jan (online/Midlands).
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Both event listings and class listings are free benefits for instructor members.
January 12, 2026 at 2:36 PM
One member-led event this week.
Mark Peters’ Ba Duan Jin workshop takes place 15 Jan (online/Midlands).
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Both event listings and class listings are free benefits for instructor members.
Mark Peters’ Ba Duan Jin workshop takes place 15 Jan (online/Midlands).
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Both event listings and class listings are free benefits for instructor members.
Rolling back (Lu Jin) is about using timing and structure, not strength. Part 5 of Journey through the Jins breaks it down clearly. If 2026 is your year of Tai Chi, this one’s worth a read.
Read the full article here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-rolling-back/
Read the full article here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-rolling-back/
January 9, 2026 at 11:53 AM
Rolling back (Lu Jin) is about using timing and structure, not strength. Part 5 of Journey through the Jins breaks it down clearly. If 2026 is your year of Tai Chi, this one’s worth a read.
Read the full article here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-rolling-back/
Read the full article here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-rolling-back/
If 2026 is your year of Tai Chi, we’d like to remind you that membership of the Tai Chi Internal Arts Union includes our Magazine.
See all the benefits and sign up here: https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
See all the benefits and sign up here: https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
January 7, 2026 at 3:25 PM
If 2026 is your year of Tai Chi, we’d like to remind you that membership of the Tai Chi Internal Arts Union includes our Magazine.
See all the benefits and sign up here: https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
See all the benefits and sign up here: https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
If you’re thinking about your health and practice this January, it’s a good time to consider what helps you stay committed. TCIA membership connects you to a national community, includes the magazine, forum and newsletters.
https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
January 6, 2026 at 12:02 PM
If you’re thinking about your health and practice this January, it’s a good time to consider what helps you stay committed. TCIA membership connects you to a national community, includes the magazine, forum and newsletters.
https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
https://www.taichiunion.com/membership-benefits/
A new year of internal arts training begins with our first member-led event of 2026.
Christopher David Handbury’s Ba Duan Jin Qigong for Health and Wellbeing starts 6 Jan (online or in person).
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Christopher David Handbury’s Ba Duan Jin Qigong for Health and Wellbeing starts 6 Jan (online or in person).
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
January 5, 2026 at 11:07 AM
A new year of internal arts training begins with our first member-led event of 2026.
Christopher David Handbury’s Ba Duan Jin Qigong for Health and Wellbeing starts 6 Jan (online or in person).
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Christopher David Handbury’s Ba Duan Jin Qigong for Health and Wellbeing starts 6 Jan (online or in person).
https://www.taichiunion.com/event-calendar/
Journey through the Jins Part 3 is now live
Read the full article here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-listening-and-interpreting/
Read the full article here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-listening-and-interpreting/
December 19, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Journey through the Jins Part 3 is now live
Read the full article here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-listening-and-interpreting/
Read the full article here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-listening-and-interpreting/
The latest Tai Chi Internal Arts magazine is available now!
If you'd like a peek inside then previews of the current (and past) issues can be read on our website. The full magazine, in print and digital form, is included with TCIA membership.
https://www.taichiunion.com/magazine/
If you'd like a peek inside then previews of the current (and past) issues can be read on our website. The full magazine, in print and digital form, is included with TCIA membership.
https://www.taichiunion.com/magazine/
December 17, 2025 at 4:05 PM
The latest Tai Chi Internal Arts magazine is available now!
If you'd like a peek inside then previews of the current (and past) issues can be read on our website. The full magazine, in print and digital form, is included with TCIA membership.
https://www.taichiunion.com/magazine/
If you'd like a peek inside then previews of the current (and past) issues can be read on our website. The full magazine, in print and digital form, is included with TCIA membership.
https://www.taichiunion.com/magazine/
The 3rd instalment of our Journey through the Jins article series looks at what happens at the moment of contact.
Read the full article and the previous parts here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-making-contact/
Read the full article and the previous parts here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-making-contact/
December 12, 2025 at 10:03 AM
The 3rd instalment of our Journey through the Jins article series looks at what happens at the moment of contact.
Read the full article and the previous parts here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-making-contact/
Read the full article and the previous parts here:
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-making-contact/
We've just published our Annual Review bringing together the key developments of the past year.
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/tcia-annual-review-building-foundations-for-2026/
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/tcia-annual-review-building-foundations-for-2026/
December 8, 2025 at 3:30 PM
We've just published our Annual Review bringing together the key developments of the past year.
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/tcia-annual-review-building-foundations-for-2026/
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/tcia-annual-review-building-foundations-for-2026/
This week's instalment of Journey through the Jins looks at ward-off energy, or Peng Jin.
Read part 2 here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-ward-off-peng-jin/
Read part 2 here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-ward-off-peng-jin/
December 5, 2025 at 11:41 AM
This week's instalment of Journey through the Jins looks at ward-off energy, or Peng Jin.
Read part 2 here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-ward-off-peng-jin/
Read part 2 here: https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins-ward-off-peng-jin/
One member-led event this week.
Ben Calder’s Winter Retreat Day - 5 Element Water Spirit Day takes place on Saturday 6 December at Wepre Park Visitor Centre, Wales:
https://www.taichiunion.com/events/event/winter-retreat-day-5-element-water-spirit-day-2/
Ben Calder’s Winter Retreat Day - 5 Element Water Spirit Day takes place on Saturday 6 December at Wepre Park Visitor Centre, Wales:
https://www.taichiunion.com/events/event/winter-retreat-day-5-element-water-spirit-day-2/
December 1, 2025 at 3:41 PM
One member-led event this week.
Ben Calder’s Winter Retreat Day - 5 Element Water Spirit Day takes place on Saturday 6 December at Wepre Park Visitor Centre, Wales:
https://www.taichiunion.com/events/event/winter-retreat-day-5-element-water-spirit-day-2/
Ben Calder’s Winter Retreat Day - 5 Element Water Spirit Day takes place on Saturday 6 December at Wepre Park Visitor Centre, Wales:
https://www.taichiunion.com/events/event/winter-retreat-day-5-element-water-spirit-day-2/
Our new series on the Jins in Tai Chi and the Internal Arts starts today. Spread over 11 instalments we'll be exploring the the subtle energies, forces and qualities behind every style.
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins/
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins/
November 28, 2025 at 1:41 PM
Our new series on the Jins in Tai Chi and the Internal Arts starts today. Spread over 11 instalments we'll be exploring the the subtle energies, forces and qualities behind every style.
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins/
https://www.taichiunion.com/news/a-journey-through-the-jins/
Issue 75 is out now. Members will receive their printed copy shortly, and the digital edition is ready to read in the member area.
November 27, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Issue 75 is out now. Members will receive their printed copy shortly, and the digital edition is ready to read in the member area.
If you’ve been thinking about joining the Union, this is as good a week as any to do it. No countdown timers, no coupon codes, just steady year-round support for the internal arts and the people who train and teach them.
https://www.taichiunion.com/
https://www.taichiunion.com/
November 24, 2025 at 2:02 PM
If you’ve been thinking about joining the Union, this is as good a week as any to do it. No countdown timers, no coupon codes, just steady year-round support for the internal arts and the people who train and teach them.
https://www.taichiunion.com/
https://www.taichiunion.com/