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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
These aims and objectives constitute the international mission statement of the Society. They were set by Master Moy Lin-shin and are shared by all branches of the Society, making us a truly international Society ...
Our founder, Master Moy Lin-shin
Master Moy Lin-shin
1931-1998
Master Moy Lin-shin, the Founder of the International Taoist Tai Chi Society, was heir to the practices of the traditional Chinese internal arts. His teachings combine an extensive knowledge of the Taoist classics with training he received from respected teachers in China and Hong Kong ...
Health benefits
The fast-paced yet sedentary nature of modern life often results in stress and lack of sufficient physical activity. Many thousands of individuals have found the movements of Taoist Tai Chi Society† taijiquan to be an effective way to counteract these pressures and to cultivate health ...
Other Taoist Tai Chi† internal arts and methods
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 taijiquan, all of these arts are ...
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Health recovery classes
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 taijiquan classes. There are special rates for senior citizens, pensioners, students and for people with special needs and financial hardship.