Long Tou Shan Tai Chi School2022-12-23T15:58:41+00:00
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LONG TOU SHAN TAI CHI SCHOOL

Located in the legendary beauty spot of Yangshuo in southern China, the school was founded in 2006 as a place for students to practice and develop a greater appreciation of Tai Chi (taijiquan in Mandarin) and Qigong, improve their health and well-being while enjoying the special beauty and tradition of south China and the famed Li River and Yulong Rivers scenic area.

The school was founded by Master Luo Mei Juan (known as Mei), a 7th Duan Master of the Chinese Wushu Association, and now also features instruction by Master Zhou Da Zhu (Mei’s son, carrying on the family tradition).

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Chen-style Tai Chi

At the school you can learn traditional Chen-style Tai Chi: 18-form, Lao Jia Yi Lu (old style first frame), Sword, Fan and more. The Chen family-style (陳氏) is the oldest and parent form of the five traditional family styles of Tai Chi. Chen-style is characterized by spiraling movements (chan si jing; 缠丝劲), alternating fast/slow motion and bursts of power (fa jing; 發勁).

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Yang-style Tai Chi

Long Tou Shan school also teaches Yang-style Tai Chi including Beijing 24-form, Competition 42-form, Sword (32-form and competition 42) and Fan. Yang family-style (楊氏) in its many variations is the most popular of the primary five family styles of T’ai Chi Ch’uan (太极拳) and is characterized by its gentle, graceful movements (qingling chenwen; 轻灵沉稳), and ease of learning.

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Qi Gong

Healing Qigong

You can learn healing Qi Gong (气功: literally life-energy cultivation) practices such as our own Long Tou Qigong, the very famous Ba Duan Jin (8 brocades), Wu Qin Xi (five animals play; 五禽戏), and meditation. With its roots in Traditional Chinese Medicine Qi Gong uses movement, breathing and relaxation for healing, focusing the mind and strengthening the body.

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Workshops & Classes

The school offers a range of specialist workshops and retreats including Nei Gong (inner cultivation), Lui He Ba Fa (six methods water boxing), Zhan Zhuang (standing meditation), and teacher training programs, as well as daily classes, all at our school in the legendary beauty spot of Yangshuo in southern China. You can join us for a week, a month, or as long as you wish.

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Tai Chi & Moon Cakes

Soul Seeker: China – Tai Chi & Moon Cakes (episode 5) follows the experiences of a student attending a tai chi school retreat in Yangshuo China.

Soul Seeker Jo Sinnott travels to China; the spiritual home of Tai Chi. Jo heads for Yangshuo to spend some time studying with Mei Juan Luo, one of the few female Tai Chi masters practicing in Yangshuo, Southern China.

Jo visits Mei’s “Long Tou Shan” Tai Chi School in Yangshuo and joins a retreat to learn Chen Style Tai Chi (Taijiquan). Jo explores the spectacular rural countryside and gets a taste of some local culture.

Long Tou Shan Blog

3009, 2020

    Master Mei visits the Five Elements Academy Tai Chi School in Portsmouth

    I am writing from the UK where I am part of a Tai Chi School in Portsmouth. This summer I had the opportunity to reconnect with Master Mei after she arrived in the UK en route to a cottage in the north-west of the country for a break. I first trained with [...]

    2811, 2019

      Long Tou Shan Tai Chi School’s 15th anniversary celebration

      Covid-19 Update: All of us at Long Tou Shan Tai Chi School wish everyone safety and good health in this difficult time.  China is slowly beginning to re-open, but at the present time no non-Chinese travelers are being allowed into the country.  Long Tou Shan school is open for tai chi and [...]

      Hotel & Accommodation

      Long Tou Shan Tai Chi School has comfortable and clean, single, double or dorm rooms available for students. Rooms include air conditioning, free Wi-fi, a work desk, electric water kettle for tea or coffee, and a beautifully designed bathroom with hot shower that includes hairdryer among its amenities., All rooms have panoramic views of the mountains and Li River, and offer a chance to breathe fresh country air.

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      Testimonials

      “Having spent almost 3 weeks at Long Tou Tai Chi School, located in the beautiful mountains of Yangshuo, it has been an amazing experience away from the fast paced life back home. Having never learnt Tai Chi before, Mei and Dazhu have been amazing teachers helping me understand the fundamentals including the flow of energy (Qi).My main purpose of the trip was unwind and relax. From the amazing and healthy food, to the mountainous view and quiet and calm atmosphere, I would definitely recommend Long Tou Tai Chi School to everyone! Thank you Mei and all the team at school for making my holiday truly amazing!”

      Troy Callinan, Australia

      Tai Chi is…

      Learn about Tai Chi

      Tai Chi is both a martial art and a form of meditation. As a system of exercise it is suitable for people of all ages and requires little or no special equipment. It will help you improve your physical health, it can give you skills in self defence and will teach you how to relax.

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      Gi Gong is…

      Learn about Qigong

      Qi translates as ‘vital energy’ or ‘breath’. It is what the Japanese call Ki (like in AiKiDo) and Hindus call Prana. Qi Gong means “working with the qi.” It is the ancient Chinese practice of becoming aware of this life energy and learning how to control its flow.

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