OCT
17
2026
Tai Chi Chuan Workshop & AGM 2026
Merrilands Domain Hall, 251 Mangorei Road, New PlymouthJoin us for a morning workshop followed by our AGM and catered lunch.
Events & Workshops
Gather, practise, learn.
Additional events include World Tai Chi Day in April, World Health Qigong Day in September and workshops. Visiting tutors deepen the practice.
Upcoming
Past events
SEP
12
2026
World Qigong Health Day 2026
Puke Ariki Landing, New PlymouthInternational celebration of Qigong with a worldwide practice from 10-11am.
MAY
23
2026
Tai Chi Workshop — Wu Qin Xi, Five Animal Frolics
Merrilands Domain Hall, New PlymouthFull-day workshop on Wu Qin Xi (Five Animal Frolics). 9:00 am – 3:00 pm. Morning tea provided — please bring your own lunch. Members $5, non-members $40.
MAY
22
2026
Tai Chi Workshop — The Importance of Warm Ups
Fred Tucker Hall, Bell BlockFriday evening workshop exploring the importance of warm ups in Tai Chi practice. 6:45 pm – 8:30 pm. Members $5, non-members $40.
APR
25
2026
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day 2026
New PlymouthCelebrating World Tai Chi & Qigong Day — One World, One Breath. Join us as part of a global hour of practice, connecting people worldwide through Tai Chi and Qigong to promote health and wellbeing.
OCT
17
2025
MAY
23
2025
Tai Chi Chuan Workshops — May 2025
Merrilands Domain Hall, 251 Mangorei Road, New PlymouthFriday 23 May 6-8pm: Ming Mu Gong – Eye Brightening Exercises (refresher). Saturday 24 May 9.30-4pm: Daoyin Yang Sheng Gong Shi Er Fa – The 12 Movements of Daoyin Health Preservation. Morning and afternoon tea included, BYO lunch.
APR
26
2025
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day 2025
Puke Ariki Landing, New PlymouthAll welcome to participate in a Qigong demonstration, starting 10am sharp. This demonstration held in place of the Saturday morning class. Wet weather venue: Puke Ariki foyer.
OCT
4
2024
Ming Mu Gong Workshop & AGM
Merrilands Domain Hall, New PlymouthTai Chi/Qigong Instructor Orlando Garcia will take both Workshops (Fri & Sat) with the topic: Ming Mu Gong – Eye Brightening Exercises. Practitioners who book the workshops and attend the AGM are invited to a fully catered lunch.
SEP
14
2024
World Health Qigong Day 2024
Puke Ariki Landing, New PlymouthFree public demonstration 10-11am. Beginning in New Zealand, at 10:00 am local time, a global relay of Health Qigong practice to celebrate this beneficial practice. No previous experience required.
JUN
22
2024
Tai Chi Chuan Workshop — Dao Yin for General Health
Merrilands Domain Hall, 251 Mangorei Road, New PlymouthSimple and easy to learn for all levels of ability. This set of Dao Yin (Qigong) is the first set of two sequences created by Professor Zhang Guangde. The first set of eight exercises follows the concept of Traditional Chinese Medicine, as well as the theories of Yin Yang, the Five Elements, Qi Energy and the Meridian System. Instructor Orlando Garcia.
MAY
22
2024
Tai Chi event in Auckland – led by visitors from China
AucklandWednesday 22nd: Public Lecture on the impact of Tai Chi for people who have compromised health (free event), and Short Workshop on Ba Duan Jin – the 8 Pieces of Brocade. Thursday 23rd: Long Workshop on Ming Mu Gong.
APR
27
2024
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day 2024
Puke Ariki Landing, New PlymouthAll welcome to participate in a Qigong demonstration, starting 10am sharp. This demonstration held in place of the Saturday morning class.
APR
29
2023
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day 2023
New PlymouthFitness event connecting people worldwide through Tai Chi and Qigong practice.
JAN
10
2023
Summer Seniors — Strength and Balance in the Park
New PlymouthTai Chi demonstration as part of the TSB Festival of Lights Summer Seniors programme, promoting strength and balance for older adults.
OCT
8
2022
Workshop: Breathing Techniques and Tai Chi Form Study
New PlymouthHalf-day workshop led by Judi Lee, instructor with the TTCCA for over 30 years. Covering breathing techniques and why breathing is important in Tai Chi and Qigong. Tai Chi Form Study applying the Yang Family 10 Essentials and Body Shape in the application of the forms: Grasping Sparrows Tail, Brush Knee Push Step, Wave Hands Like Clouds, Repulse the Monkey.
SEP
10
2022
World Health Qigong Day 2022
Puke Ariki Foyer, New PlymouthPublic Qigong demonstration, 10am – 11am. Beginning in New Zealand, at 10:00 am local time, a global relay of Health Qigong practice begins, to celebrate this beneficial practice. No previous experience required.
APR
30
2022
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day 2022
New PlymouthWellness event connecting people worldwide through Tai Chi and Qigong practice.
OCT
30
2021
Tai Chi Workshop
Health event focused on Tai Chi practice and techniques.
SEP
11
2021
World Health Qigong Day 2021
New PlymouthHealth Qigong demonstration as part of the global relay of Health Qigong practice.
MAY
29
2021
Workshop — Conditioning the body to support the lungs
Bell Block Hall, Main Road, Bell Block, New PlymouthHealth Qigong workshop focusing on conditioning the body to support lung function.
APR
24
2021
World Tai Chi Qigong Day 2021
New PlymouthWellness event connecting people worldwide through Tai Chi and Qigong practice.
AUG
22
2020
Tai Chi Chuan Knees & Hips Workshop
Bell Block Hall, Main Road, Bell Block, New PlymouthOne day workshop with Orlando Garcia concentrating on Knees and Hip Care. The day split across three key areas: Foundation Routine for Qigong & Tai Chi Practice, Main Points in Knees & Hips Care, and Introduction to a new Qigong set for the lower body.
JAN
20
2020
2020 Classes
Welcome back to class in 2020. All classes commence from Monday 20th January except Bell Block which will begin on Monday 3rd February 2020.
OCT
11
2019
Health Qigong Workshop Weekend
Bell Block Hall, Main Road, Bell Block, New PlymouthFriday 11th October: Special Free Open Class of Health Qigong. Saturday 12th: Wu Qin Xi – Five Animal Frolics Workshop instructed by Professor Miao Fusheng. Sunday 13th: Liu Zi Jue – Six Healing Sounds Workshop instructed by Professor Wang Jin Xuan. International instructors with the 2019 Delegation of the International Health Qigong Federation and Chinese Health Qigong Association.
SEP
14
2019
World Health Qigong Day 2019
Puke Ariki Foyer, New PlymouthThousands of people around the world joined together to practice Health Qigong at 10am their local time creating a wave of qigong in 43 countries across five continents, beginning in New Zealand and ending in Canada. A free public class/demonstration as part of this worldwide event.
JUN
14
2019
Da Wu Workshop
Bell Block Hall, Main Road, Bell Block, New PlymouthHealth Qigong Weekend Workshop with Instructor Orlando Garcia, Director & Principal Instructor, Wushu Culture Association, Auckland. Da Wu Health Qigong – The Healing Dance. The graceful relaxing dance-like exercises of Da Wu, an ancient qigong, originated from the Tang Yao Period (about 4,000 years ago) and is a health-preserving method which channels energy through the joints and meridians.
APR
27
2019
World Tai Chi Qigong Day 2019
Kunming Gardens, Brooklands Park, New PlymouthWorld Tai Chi Qigong Day held at Kunming Gardens, Brooklands Park, New Plymouth, at 10am. This is the day and time when people and communities all over the world share Tai Chi and Qigong. People from other schools and the wider community shared Tai Chi, friendship, and a cuppa at the Tea House on the Lake afterwards.
MAR
31
2019
TTCCA 2019 Autumn Newsletter
TTCCA Newsletter for Autumn 2019.
NOV
16
2018
Health Qigong Weekend Workshop
Bell Block Hall, Main Road, Bell Block, New PlymouthInstructed by Professor Yang Yu Bing & Professor Li Zheng En, Chinese Health Qigong Association International Instructors. Friday 16th: Welcome and Special Free Open Class of Health Qigong. Saturday 17th: Daoyin Yang Sheng Gong Shi Er Fa (12 Methods of Guiding The Chi). Sunday 18th: Yi Jin Jing (Muscle/Tendon Changing Classic).
JUL
12
2018
TTCCA Newsletter Winter 2018
TTCCA Newsletter for Winter 2018.
APR
13
2018
Practitioners swear by modern benefits of ancient arts
WOMAD, New PlymouthWomad festival goers taking part in the free tai chi classes. The Taranaki Tai Chi Chuan Association has been providing this unique system of health and self defence for near on 30 years and is involved in a number of community initiatives to encourage people into learning Tai Chi.
APR
12
2018
TTCCA Newsletter April 2018
TTCCA Newsletter for April 2018.
FEB
8
2017
Tai Chi changes lives, one move at a time
HaweraTai Chi instructor Judi Lee has taught Tai Chi for the past 30 years. Hawera participants Kathleen Meyer and Lynne Walker are a couple of the many who have experienced health benefits. Tai Chi started in Hawera in May as a trial. Today, many of the participants are convinced it has changed their lives.
APR
30
2016
New Plymouth Tai Chi class celebrates World Tai Chi Day
Japanese Gardens, Brooklands Park, New PlymouthHundreds of years ago the hand-fans Ellie Arbuckle uses for tai chi would have had razor blades in them. Now razor blade free, the forms and movements she practices are virtually the same as they were 100 years ago. Arbuckle was one of about 30 people practicing tai chi at the Japanese gardens in Brooklands Park on Saturday, as part of World Tai Chi Day. Starting at 10am, New Zealand was the first country in the world to kick off the day.
The annual rhythm
A range of events each year.
February
Classes resume
April
World Tai Chi Day
September
World Health Qigong Day
October
AGM + Workshop
December
End of year celebration
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