John Ding Academy Northampton

First lesson half price!

During your first Tai Chi lesson at our Abington venue in Northampton you will:

- Experience Chi Kung meditation / power development
- Do traditional warm-up exercises
- Get an understanding of what Tai Chi is
- Understand the feeling of using 'Chi' (Internal Energy)
- Begin learning our Yang Style form
- Ask any questions you want

For more info visit the classes page or contact us

Our Tai Chi Classes

Are designed to be fun, relaxed and informative. We always welcome beginners and do not expect any special levels of health or fitness.

We teach all aspects of Yang style Tai Chi Chuan: health, strength, confidence and self-defence.

So whether your interest is good health, meditation, energy development (Chi Kung), or martial art applications John Ding Academy Northampton is here for you.

What is Tai Chi?

Tai Chi Chuan is a holistic martial art based on the concepts and principles of internal energy (Chi) that has become popular worldwide as an effective tool for harmonising mind, body and spirit. Its low impact, smooth, flowing movements are uniquely applicable to all: whether you are young, old or in good or poor health.

Although its health benefits are well documented, what is less well known is that each of the movements can be used as a basis for an effective system of self-defence based on using the soft power of internal energy instead of the more normal hard external force.

To learn more visit our FAQ page or our pages about Tai Chi.

Learn Master Ip's Snake Style

On June 16th 2009 there will be another opportunity to learn this Form created by Grandmaster Ip and based on the Yang style Fast Form. for more information do visit the events page at www.jdiatcc.com or click here to go directly to the event item.

March 2008 saw the first time that Master Ding taught Grandmaster Ip Tai Tak's Snake Style system to the general public. The special course covered Grandmaster Ip's Chueng Kuen Snake Form, which contains all the ideas for the complete Snake Style system.

Instructor Nick Cheang was there. To find out what he thought about it click here

Further information about the Snake style can also be found at our JDIATCC association website by clicking here

A Worthwhile Quote

"Man is probably the only creature on earth that forms habits that are detrimental to his health and the smooth functioning of his body. Society has caused more damage than nature ever has. Just look at tight clothes that restrict movement, high heel shoes that tip the pelvis, chairs that hurt the back and shorten the hamstrings, cigarettes that restrict our breathing. When we practice Tai Chi we form a bond with our bodies that allows us to move beyond the limits of destructive habits into the open space of joyful and conscious movement." - Michael Gilman in '108 Insights into Tai Chi Chuan'

Welcome to JDA Northampton Tai Chi

Based near Abington Park, the John Ding Academy Northampton was founded in April 2007 by Nick Cheang. Nick is a registered JDIATCC Tai Chi instructor and a close Senior student of Master Ding Teah Chean (John Ding).

Learn more about the John Ding Academy and JDIATCC on our Tai Chi Info pages.

About The Teacher: Nick Cheang

Public Classes Nick began training in martial arts over 30 years ago.

He started Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan under Master Ding in 1999 and Taught with Master Ding at the John Ding Academy Headquarters in London for 3 years prior to moving to Northampton. He continues to train intensively with Master Ding.

To learn more follow the arrow or use the menus to access the page about the teacher.

Tai Chi For Health

All our classes cover Tai Chi for health and harmony. You will learn about internal energy ('Chi') and how to use it to heal, strengthen and grow in mind, body and spirit.

Learning to be still, calm and centered, you will experience the difference between using internal energy and the usual localised, emotional and 'external' force that we all too often employ.

Additionally each Tai Chi movement will be posture tested by myself and your fellow students, giving you that 'hands-on' transmission of knowledge which is essential for reaping the full benefits of Tai Chi training.

You will also be shown practical applications for each posture and how Tai Chi concepts and Principles easily transfer to, and enhance, your everyday life.