About Us

The International Taoist Tai Chi Society

The International Taoist Tai Chi Society (ITTCS) is a global volunteer organisation providing instruction in Taoist Tai Chi internal arts and methods in more than 500 locations in 27 countries. Members can attend classes at all international locations. The Society brings together people of different languages and cultures in a world-wide community. The International Taoist Tai Chi Society includes two other organisations founded by Master Moy: the Gei Pang Lok Hup Academy and the Fung Loy Kok Institute of Taoism.

Taoist Tai Chi Society of Great Britain

In 1981 a student of Master Moy began teaching classes in West Essex. The TTCSGB was subsequently founded in 1991 and has since grown to offer classes throughout the country.

In keeping with Master Moy’s vision of compassion and service to others, all instructors are nationally accredited volunteers and most of the administrative work is done by volunteers.

Aims and objectives of the International Taoist Tai Chi Society

Our Society’s aims and objectives assure everyone receives the same quality of instruction and dedicated leadership ...

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Our founder, Master Moy Lin-shin

Our founder, Master Moy Lin-Shin

Master Moy Lin-shin
1931-1998

The International Taoist Tai Chi Society was founded by Master Moy Lin-shin. His teachings combine an extensive knowledge of the Taoist classics with training he received from respected teachers in China and Hong Kong ...

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Health benefits

Taoist Tai Chi† workshop.

An effective way of restoring and maintaining natural health

Can you benefit from the regular practice of the Taoist Tai Chi arts? Well, first answer this question. Do you have stress in your life? If you answered “yes”- and really, who didn’t? – we’d like to introduce you to a form of moving meditation that is both a health-promoting exercise and an incredible stress reliever. For both body and mind ...

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Other Taoist Tai Chi internal arts and methods

Meditation workshop Other Taoist Tai Chi internal arts include liuhebafa (Lok Hup Ba Fa) which dates to the 10th Century, as well as xingyiquan (Hsing-I), taijijian (sword) and taijidao (sabre) forms, qigong (Chi Kung), meditation, ceremonies and chanting. Like the Taoist Tai Chi internal art of tai chi chuan, all of these arts are ...

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Health recovery classes

The Taoist Tai Chi† internal art of tai chi chuan continues to grow in popularity as the medical community recognises its many health-improving qualities. Health recovery classes are specialized classes which enable people with chronic illnesses, or those who are recovering from injuries, to incorporate Taoist Tai Chi internal arts and methods into their recovery …

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Costs and membership

Classes are offered as part of membership of the Society. The membership cost consists of an initial registration fee plus an annual fee (also payable monthly) which gives unlimited attendance at all tai chi chuan classes. There are special rates for senior citizens, pensioners, students and for people with special needs and financial hardship.