| Daoshu: Wudang Daoist Arts in Oxford, UK |
Adult classes
Daoshu runs 90 min weekly classes, alongside its workshop series.
There are different types of learning formats, including Traditional Training Classes; Form Practice Classes and Workshops. Traditional training and form practice classes will alternate across class dates. Classes times and location below, followed by an explanation of the different teaching formats.
There are different types of learning formats, including Traditional Training Classes; Form Practice Classes and Workshops. Traditional training and form practice classes will alternate across class dates. Classes times and location below, followed by an explanation of the different teaching formats.
Indoor Adult Class Numbers & COVID Restrictions:
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16 people per taiji class and 10 people let kung fu class allows social distancing in our indoor classes (across 2 rooms with 2 teachers).
New/returning students: If you are new or returning to practice after a long period of time, you will need to contact me directly to discuss when this will be possible. Unfortunately you may not be admitted if you arrive unexpectedly.
Our Shotover 5 Seasons workshops will remain a relaxed, ‘as many new/existing students come as they want’ approach.
As social distancing rules either relax or tighten, this approach will be reviewed in due course.
Thanks for your understanding all. 🙏
Shifu Giles Yeates
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16 people per taiji class and 10 people let kung fu class allows social distancing in our indoor classes (across 2 rooms with 2 teachers).
New/returning students: If you are new or returning to practice after a long period of time, you will need to contact me directly to discuss when this will be possible. Unfortunately you may not be admitted if you arrive unexpectedly.
Our Shotover 5 Seasons workshops will remain a relaxed, ‘as many new/existing students come as they want’ approach.
As social distancing rules either relax or tighten, this approach will be reviewed in due course.
Thanks for your understanding all. 🙏
Shifu Giles Yeates
class calendar
September 2023
07/09/23 FP
14/09/23 TT
21/09/23 FP
28/09/23 TT
October 2023
26/10/23 TT
November 2023:
02/11/23 FP
09/11/23 TT
16/11/23 TT
19/11/23 FS
23/11/23 FP
29/11/23 TT (Wednesday 7pm)
December 2023:
07/12/23 TT
21/12/23 FP
Traditional Training Sessions:
19:00-20:30 Tai Ji
20:30-22:00 Gong Fu
Stretching/Warm-up, extensive technique practice (drills), some form practice
Form Practice Sessions:
19:00 - 20:30 Tai Ji
20:30- 22:00 Gong Fu
Stretching/Warm-up, one technique focus and extensive form practice.
£7 per class, £10 for both.
Beginners and experienced welcome.
Upper Hall. Second side door on Jeune St, diagonally opposite Ultimate Picture Palace. Ring the bell.
For more info:
http://www.dao-flow.com/classes.html
Key: TT = Traditional Training; FP = Form Practice;
FS = Five Seasons Workshop; BC = Bootcamp
times & location
Weekly Class Times:
19:00 - 20:30 Tai Ji/Qi Gong
20:30 - 22:00 Gong Fu
Class Structure:
Taijiquan (7-8:30):
7-7:30 Gentle Stretching
7:30-8 Qi Gong/Standing Meditation/Push Hands
8-8:30 Taiji Techniques/Form Practice
Gong Fu (8:30-10):
8:30-9 Warm-up & Intensive Stretching
9-9:30 Basic stances, strikes and kicks; Fitness Conditioning
9:30-10 Advanced Gong Fu Techniques/Fixed Sparring/Form Practice
Weekly Class Location:
September-May: Upper Church Hall, Cowley Rd Methodist Church, OX4 1BN. Second side door on Jeune St, diagonally-opposite the Ultimate Picture Palace, ring the bell.
June-end August: Outdoor classes at Headington Hill Park. From the main entrance inside the park, go up the hill on the path on the right hand side. When you get level with the first house go left off the path into the trees and grass. You should find us around there.
Five Seasons workshops and Bootcamps are held on Shotover Hill Country Park, times vary, see individual notices.
see our Facebook page for up to date information each week.
19:00 - 20:30 Tai Ji/Qi Gong
20:30 - 22:00 Gong Fu
Class Structure:
Taijiquan (7-8:30):
7-7:30 Gentle Stretching
7:30-8 Qi Gong/Standing Meditation/Push Hands
8-8:30 Taiji Techniques/Form Practice
Gong Fu (8:30-10):
8:30-9 Warm-up & Intensive Stretching
9-9:30 Basic stances, strikes and kicks; Fitness Conditioning
9:30-10 Advanced Gong Fu Techniques/Fixed Sparring/Form Practice
Weekly Class Location:
September-May: Upper Church Hall, Cowley Rd Methodist Church, OX4 1BN. Second side door on Jeune St, diagonally-opposite the Ultimate Picture Palace, ring the bell.
June-end August: Outdoor classes at Headington Hill Park. From the main entrance inside the park, go up the hill on the path on the right hand side. When you get level with the first house go left off the path into the trees and grass. You should find us around there.
Five Seasons workshops and Bootcamps are held on Shotover Hill Country Park, times vary, see individual notices.
see our Facebook page for up to date information each week.
traditional wudang training classes: Tai Ji & Gong fu
These classes involve stretching/loosening/warm-up, body movements, forms and basic skills and techniques.
In gong fu (kung fu) classes this will include fitness and conditioning, stances and strike drills, 36 kicks, acrobatics and tai yi skills.
In the tai ji (tai chi) class this will include stances, qi gong, tai ji stepping, arm movement and balancing drills, tai ji kicks and tuishou (push hands).
These classes will form the central pillar of Wudang training in Daoshu.
See our facebook page for latest info.
form practice classes
These sessions can be used to supplement the traditional training classes and/or for students who want to focus primarily on learning a form (sequence of movements) from the Tai Ji, Qi Gong and/or Gong Fu Systems. Initial stretching/loosening/warm-up followed by form pratice and a drill on one technique within the form.
In summer as we practice outside there will be a greater frequency of form practice sessions and an opportunity to study a staff form in detail in the gong fu classes for those who are interested.
A greater level of individual tuition will be offered during this class to students.
In summer as we practice outside there will be a greater frequency of form practice sessions and an opportunity to study a staff form in detail in the gong fu classes for those who are interested.
A greater level of individual tuition will be offered during this class to students.
live online classes
We hold online form review classes most weekends for our regular students. We also have the honour of receiving online classes direct from Master Bing in Wudang mountain most weeks, see here for more details.
Try a free class yourself in your own hoMe!
Now you can follow our taiji, kung fu and qi gong training routines in your own home!
Taiji & Qi Gong:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5g40AdwBto1jWSScx3DsoonR9fdYJx4
Kung Fu & Qi Gong:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5g40AdwBtqP5ii8NlMQAwH-ZA2b04vX
Taiji & Qi Gong:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5g40AdwBto1jWSScx3DsoonR9fdYJx4
Kung Fu & Qi Gong:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX5g40AdwBtqP5ii8NlMQAwH-ZA2b04vX
workshops
These are full or half day sessions focusing on a specific form, technique, weapon or practice, with sufficient time allowed to learn the movements and application. They also provide an opportunity to train as one would in Wudang, a full day of practice.
Keep checking the news page of the website and Daoshu's facebook page for details on the next workshop.
Five seasons workshops are held every season (Spring, Summer, Harvest, Autumn, Winter) on Shotover Hill for 4 hours, focusing on movements connected to each season. See here for more details.
Full day workshops held by visiting Wudang masters will be held in indoor venues two to three times a year. There will also be opportunities for group travel to other Wudang schools in the UK to attend their workshops.
We we will also run a full day Wudang Bootcamp on Shotover Hill twice a year, to deepen students' practice. Next one will be in late Spring 2017, see News for more details.
Keep checking the news page of the website and Daoshu's facebook page for details on the next workshop.
Five seasons workshops are held every season (Spring, Summer, Harvest, Autumn, Winter) on Shotover Hill for 4 hours, focusing on movements connected to each season. See here for more details.
Full day workshops held by visiting Wudang masters will be held in indoor venues two to three times a year. There will also be opportunities for group travel to other Wudang schools in the UK to attend their workshops.
We we will also run a full day Wudang Bootcamp on Shotover Hill twice a year, to deepen students' practice. Next one will be in late Spring 2017, see News for more details.
prices
Regular instructor-led weekly classes are £7 each or £10 for a combined Tai Ji and Gong Fu 3 hour session.
Daoshu-run outdoor workshops are £5 for 4 hours, £10 for bootcamps.
Full day workshops run by visiting Masters are charged at their own rates.
There is a fund available to support regular Daoshu students who are in full time education/unemployed/minimum wage to attend workshops. Please inquire directly with Giles on a discretionary basis.
Daoshu-run outdoor workshops are £5 for 4 hours, £10 for bootcamps.
Full day workshops run by visiting Masters are charged at their own rates.
There is a fund available to support regular Daoshu students who are in full time education/unemployed/minimum wage to attend workshops. Please inquire directly with Giles on a discretionary basis.
