GETTING
STARTED
Our history is one of
success and enjoyment in the field of Tai Chi
practise. Whatever your particular reason
for learning this beautiful art, be it stress
management, personal development, health &
fitness, spiritual development or simply for exercise,
I can guarantee no other programmes in New Zealand
are more established or better capable of delivering
you the high quality results that you will receive
from our school.
We will ensure that your
entry to our school is both dignified and enjoyable.
Practise will be light and well within your fitness
level, so relax and enjoy your practise. After
a couple of minutes of quiet standing (posture
alignment and relaxing) the gentle stretching
exercises begin. This includes some of the most
well known Tai Chi forms such as “relax,
let go” (Sung) “White Crane spreads
Wings” and the "Preparing Form."
(There are many forms named after animal movements.)
After about ten to fifteen minutes you will be
asked to sit down and rest. Tai Chi is a powerful
art form and it is important that a relaxed approach
is taken to the learning process.
What should I wear?
Tai Chi clothing is available if and when you
decide you would like to wear the more relaxed
clothing. There are two main concepts widely adopted
throughout the western world and China regarding
Tai Chi clothing. The first utilises the principle
of opposites - Yin Yang i.e. black pants and white
top. The other is to wear the full Chinese costume.
Please check with your Instructor prior to purchasing
any Tai Chi equipment or clothing. Our Supplies
Department stocks a wide range of Tai Chi Equipment.
Casual, comfortable clothing is all you need to
practise Tai Chi at the beginning.
Will health problems
affect my ability to practise Tai Chi?
TCNZ recommends that you first check with your
medical advisor when commencing a Tai Chi programme.
Robert Gemmell emphasises that anyone regardless
of age, shape, physical ability or fitness level
can do Tai Chi. Care must be taken if you do have
a condition or physical disability. However, by
using the 5 Step Method developed by Robert Gemmell
anyone can do it. Even if restricted to a wheel
chair, Tai Chi can still be beneficial and enjoyable.
Please observe all Health and Safety policies
outlined by your Instructor.
It is important to always
rest when you feel tired. Do not adopt the usual
attitude associated with physical activity, that
of pushing yourself on. A single movement is often
enough in itself to release and free up the blocked
energy path. True Tai Chi can only emerge from
a relaxed physical and mental state. Always create
from within, a happy or positive frame of mind.
Morning practise is best. This
coincides with the universal energy field in which
we live. Our energy patterns are cyclical, and
the ancient art of Tai Chi was derived from the
study of this energy field and its effect on our
body. Select natural surroundings, preferably
outdoors.
Practise will vary according
to your own interest and knowledge. Some practise
only at classes, with attendance ranging from
1 - 3 times a week. It is recommended to do a
little each day.
INSTRUCTIONAL
DVD'S NOW AVAILABLE
 
5 Step
Programme Set 1 Plus "Modified" Chen
Long Form Section 1
5 Step
Programme Set 2 Plus 38 Step Chen Short Form Section
1
PRICE $59 each DVD or
$99 for both.
POST AND PACKAGING FREE ANYWHERE IN NEW
ZEALAND
TO ORDER PLEASE TELEPHONE 64 3 5736880
OR SUPPLY CREDIT CARD DETAILS VIA ONLINE WEBSITE
SERVICE OR SEND CHEQUE OR MONEY ORDER TO :
BUSHIDO SUPPLIES, 1YORK STREET, PICTON,
NEW ZEALAND
SERIES ALSO AVAILABLE FOR INTERMEDIATE
AND ADVANCED STUDENTS INCLUDING CHEN SWORD FORM.
ROBERT GEMMELL
TAI CHI NEW ZEALAND CLASS TIMETABLE
Please visit our Website Online
Inquiry Service for further information.
Note : FP refers to ACC Provider Falls Prevention
Courses at this venue.
WELLINGTON, HUTT VALLEY,
PORIRUA & KAPITI COAST : Contact Paul Verrall,
Wellington Programme Manager,
Telephone 04 2375255
ISLAND BAY : Island Bay Community
Centre, 137 The Parade, Island Bay
FP
Thursday 9am-10am
MIRAMAR : Miramar Community
Centre, 27 Chelsea Street, Miramar
FP
Monday Thursday 12.30-1.30pm
KILBIRNIE : Rita Angus Retirement
Village, 66 Coutts Street.
FP
Monday 3.30pm Fortnightly
KARORI : St.Johns Hall, 243 Main
Road, Karori (Next to Mobil Service Station)l
FP
Tuesday 1pm - 2pm
STRATHMORE PARK : Strathmore
Park Community Hall, 108 Strathmore Ave. Strathmore
Park.
FP
Tuesday 2.30pm
WELLINGTON : Sea Scouts
Hall, Grant Road, Thorndon
Tai Chi Introductory 10am-11am Sunday,Tai Chi
Advanced 7am-8am Tuesday and Thursday : Paul McQuinlan
Contact : Annie Collins 04 473 5011 or Mobile
025 625 2211
UPPER HUTT
:
Orongomai Marae, Railway Ave.
Upper Hutt
FP
Tuesday 9.30am-10.30am
Upper Hutt Womens Centre, 6 Sinclair
Street, Upper Hutt
FPMonday
9.45 - 10.45am, 11am - 12 Noon
Thursday 11am - 12 noon
WAINUIOMATA : Old Wainui College
venue, Moohan Street.
FP
Monday 1.15pm - 2.15pm
PORIRUA
& KAPITI COAST
PORIRUA : Jade
Centre, 44 Huanui Street, Ranui Heights, Porirua.
FP
Monday 9am-10am
FP Ora Toa
Marae: 20- 22 Ngati Toa Street, Porirua.
Wednesday 9am - 10am
TAWA
: Longview Elderly Care, 14 Sunrise Blvd.
FP
Wednesday 3pm
PARAPARAUMU
:
Memorial Hall, Cnr Aorangi &
Tutanekai Streets, Paraparaumu.
FP
Wednesday 12.15 Friday 9.45-10.45am
FP
Metlifecare Kapiti, 1 Henley Way off
Guildford Drive, Paraparaumu
Tuesday 8am - 9am
FP
Seven Oaks Wednesday 10am - 11am
WAIKANAE :
Senior Citizens Centre, 30 Utauta Street,
Waikanae.
FPFriday
11am - 12 Noon
AUCKLAND : Quintin Derham (Auckland) Tel 09
376 2355 or access our Online Inquiry Servic
HERNE BAY Salisbury Reserve,
Salisbury Street, Herne Bay.
Monday 9am, Wednesday 9am, Saturday 8.30am
MT ALBERT : Presbyterian Church
Hall, 14 Mt.Albert Road, Mt.Albert
Wednesday 6-7.30am
FP
Thursday 9.45-10.45am, Thursday 11am-12
Contact : Umesh Daya, Telephone 09 444 8668
OREWA : Orewa Community Hall
Sunday 8.30am
Contact : Craig Bennetts, Telephone 09 426 564
ST. HELIERS : Presbyterian Community
Centre, 100 St.Heliers Bay Road, St.Heliers
FP
Monday 12.45 - 1.45pm, Wednesday 2-3pm Contact
: Lynda Coulter, Telephone 09 444 8668
DEVONPORT : Wakatere Boating
Club, Narrowneck Beach, Devonport
Tuesday 6-7.30am, Advanced 9.30-11am, Seniors
9.30-10.30am
Thursday 6-7.30am, Beginners 9.30-10.30am, Advanced
9.30-11am
Instructors : Leone Bronlund, Jane Worth.
FRENCH BAY : French Bay Boat
Club
Monday 9.15am-10.15am (Open class), Wednesday
6.30am - 7.30am (Intermediate to Advanced),
Friday 6.30am - 7.30am (Intro. to Advanced)
Contact Quintin Derham 09 376 2355
GREY LYNN : Grey Lynn Community
Centre
Tuesday 6.30am - 7.30am Open Class)
FP
Thursday 9.15am - 10.10am, 10.30am - 11.20am
Contact Quintin Derham 09 376 2355
KELSTON : Kelston Community Centre
FP
Tuesday 9.15am - 10.10am, 10.30am - 11.20am, 11.30am
- 12.20pm
Contact Quintin Derham 09 376 2355
TITIRANGI : Titirangi War Memorial
Hall
FP
9.15am - 10.10am, 10.30am - 11.20am
Contact Quintin Derham 09 376 2355
TITIRANGI : Titirangi Primary
School
Saturday 8am - 9am (Beginners), 9am - 10am (Intermediate),
10am - 11am(Advanced)
Contact Quintin Derham 09 376 2355
TE ATATU SOUTH : Te Atatu South
Community Centre
FP
Friday 9am - 9.50am, 10am - 10.50am
Contact Quintin Derham 09 376 2355
TE ATATU NORTH : Te Atatu North
Community Centre
FP
Friday 11.30am - 12.20pm
Contact Quintin Derham 09 376 2355
HILLSBOROUGH :
FP
Monday & Thursday 12-1pm
Contact Quintin Derham Tel. 09 376 2355
NEW LYNN : New Lynn Community
Centre
FP
Monday & Thursday 12-1pm
Contact Quintin Derham Tel. 09 376 2355
DARGAVILLE
: 64 River Road, Dargaville
Sunday 8am-9am
Contact : Nick Christiansen 09 439 6733
PICTON INSIGHTS
CENTRE
: 1 York Street, Picton
Contact E-mail r.gem@xtra.co.nz
FP
Daily classes
BLENHEIM
: Redwood
Hall
Contact Telephone 03 5736880
FP
Monday & Wednesday 2pm - 3pm
Tuesday & Thursday 5pm - 6pm
NELSON
FP
City of Nelson Highland Pipe Band Hall, Paru Paru
Road.
Tuesday10.30am-11.30am,Thursday 10.30am-11.30am.
STOKE :
FP
Stoke Scout Hall, Songer Street.Tuesday 8.45am-9.45am,
Thursday 8.45am-9.4am
RICHMOND :
Richmond
Town Hall, 9 Cambridge Street.
FP
Monday 10.30am-11.30am, Wednesday 9am-10am.
MOTUEKA & TAKAKA
: Times & Locations to be confirmed.
KAIKOURA
: Parish Centre, KaIkoura
FP
Tuesday 11am - 12, Thursday 11am - 12
CHRISTCHURCH :
Contact TCNZ Head Office, E-mail r.gem@xtra.co.nz
UPPER
RICCARTON : Upper Riccarton Methodist
Church Hall, Brake Street.
FP Tuesday
1.30pm -2. 30pm
HALSWELL
: Halswell
Community Hall, 450 Halswell Road.
FP
Tuesday 9.30am - 10.30am
Please telephone 03 5736880 Nadia Love for inquiries
GOLDEN AGE RETIREMENT VILLAGE,
96 Harewood Road, Papanui
FP
Tuesdays 11.15am - 11.45am
NGAIO MARSH RETIREMENT
VILLAGE, 95
Grants Road, Papanui
FP
Wednesday 10.30 - 11am, 11am - 11.45am
GREYMOUTH
: Karoro Learning Centre, 180 Tainui Street, Greymouth
FP
Saturday 10 - 11am
MURCHISON
- Owen River Hotel
Fridays 10am - 11am
REEFTON
: Old Primary School Hall, Cnr of Dick & Potter
Street
FP
Commencing Friday 21st April 2pm - 3pm
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