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More testimonials on Google MapEXCELLENT Based on 22 reviews Kevin Giang2024-12-30Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. We’re so incredibly lucky to have such an amazing Chen Taiji instructor here in Perth! Sien is extremely knowledgeable, patient, and passionate about the art and all its intricacies. His classes are welcoming and inspiring, no matter your level of experience, and his open philosophy in the sharing of knowledge is something I deeply resonate with 🙏 Will van der Merwe2024-08-15Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Finding a good teacher is the single most important thing anyone wanting to step into a life of martial arts should be concerned with. And for those who have had no exposure to such teaching before, the road to finding that teacher can be a hit and miss affair. If you are looking, look no further. Chen Tai Chi Academy is where I am continuing my long love affair with martial arts and its teacher, Master Sien Long, is the real deal. Edwyn Tiew2024-05-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chen Tai Chi Academy is also a very friendly environment to train in. It's like a family here. Master Sien Long is one of the most knowledgeable Chen Style Tai chi master I've known. Master Sien's style let us understand the concept behind Chen Tai Chi, its both engaging and refreshing! I started training under Master Sien Long last November, after being diagnosed of quite a bit of health problem. And in that time progressed a fair bit (still have a lot to learn though). I highly recommended this school to anyone looking for practical Chen Tai Chi. greg clark2024-05-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Chen tai chi is very enjoyable and great exercise. Sien, our instructor delivers first class lessons which come from an authentic lineage from Chen village in China, the place where tai chi originated. As a result, he is able to teach tai chi as a martial art which is very rare and teaches us the practical application of the moves. I thoroughly enjoy our classes and would highly recommend them to anyone. Ben Matthews2024-05-21Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The knowledge of the teacher (Sien) is incredible and authentic, as he has spent some ~25 years learning from the Chen style taiji grand masters from Chen Village in China. I was very surprised and delighted to find a teacher who has this kind of experience in Perth of all places. Sien is welcoming, compassionate and a very motivational teacher. Whether you're considering taiji for relaxation, for health or to better understand the history and martial applications of Taiji, the Chen Tai Chi Academy is worth checking out. I believe it is one of Perth's hidden gems in the martial arts world. Summer's Home and Garden Maintenance2021-11-08Trustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Sien is a great teacher who can cater for each individual's levels, highly recommend for beginner through to advanced.
Chen Tai Chi Classes - Perth
Location 1- Perth metropolitan region
Club House @ Troy Troy Park
Address: 51 Burke Dr, Attadale WA 6156
If the weather permit we will do the class outdoors, right in front of the swan river
Location 2- Safety Bay
Safety Bay Yacht Club, right in front of the beach
Address: Safety Bay Rd, Safety Bay, Safety Bay WA 6169
Chen Tai Chi Beginner Class – Perth metropolitan region
Join Now and Begin Your Journey to Holistic Well-being!
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Class Schedule:
Saturday: Chen Tai Chi Beginners Class
Time: 9:00 am to 10:30 am
Class Schedule
Learn our Tai Chi Beginner class now in Perth, Australia!
What Will You Learn?
In this beginner-friendly class, you’ll explore the foundational elements of Chen Tai Chi, a graceful and powerful martial art that promotes physical health, mental clarity, and spiritual harmony. Here’s what you’ll discover:
1. Qigong – The Art of Breathing and Energy
- Relax and Release Stress: Master mindful breathing techniques to achieve deep relaxation and reduce stress.
- Coordinate Mind, Body, and Breath: Learn to synchronize your breath with flowing movements, improving circulation and creating a calming effect.
- Build Core Strength: Focus on hip-waist rotations to enhance core stability, which is key to fall prevention and overall resilience.
2. Silk Reeling Exercise
- A series of spiraling movements designed to build and improve your energy (Qi) levels.
- Enhances flexibility, strength, and coordination while promoting smooth energy flow throughout the body.
3. Five Elements – 4 Movements
- Learn the fundamental movements of Tai Chi, rooted in the principles of the five elements (wood, fire, earth, metal, water).
- Develop balance, strength, and mindfulness through these foundational exercises.
The Foundation of Tai Chi: The Key to Mastery
The most important aspect of Tai Chi is building a strong foundation. Your skills, progress, and achievements will depend on how well you establish and nurture this foundation. A solid base ensures balance, strength, and harmony, allowing you to unlock the full potential of your practice.
What Else Will You Gain?
- Improved Posture and Alignment: Learn to relax into each posture while maintaining proper alignment.
- Enhanced Balance and Stability: Practice weight shifts and stances to improve coordination and prevent falls.
- Increased Flexibility and Strength: Engage in gentle, flowing movements that build muscle strength and flexibility.
- Cardiovascular Fitness: Enjoy low-impact exercises that boost heart health and endurance.
- Body Awareness: Develop a deeper understanding of how your body moves through space, fostering mindfulness and precision.
Understanding Tian Cai Tai Chi Training Principles
- Learn the boundaries of proper body mechanics to enhance strength and balance.
- Adjust and form correct stances to build energy and improve lower body strength.
- Coordinate upper and lower body movements for fluidity and power.
- Deepen your training with advanced hip-waist rotations.
- Develop leg stamina and strength for prolonged practice.
What to Wear to Your Tai Chi Class
- Clothing: Loose, comfortable attire, preferably made of cotton.
- Footwear: Lightweight shoes with thin soles, or practice barefoot if preferred.
- Arrival: Please arrive early for your first session to settle in and prepare.
Why Choose Chen Tai Chi?
Tai Chi is more than just a physical practice—it’s a journey toward holistic well-being, connecting your mind, body, and spirit. Whether you’re looking to improve your health, reduce stress, or explore a new skill, Chen Tai Chi offers a transformative experience for all ages and fitness levels.
Start building your foundation today and unlock the transformative power of Tai Chi!
Beginners Chen Tai Chi Program – Details
The goal is to insure proper body mechanics and the maintenance of the prerequisite relaxation. This foundation level covers postural requirements known as Shen Fa, the structure of the forms which is Jia Shi and learning the routine patterns or Tao Lu.
Week 1
- Chen Tai Chi Qigong Part 1- 太极功法
- Silk Reeling Foundation Part 1(1 Circle, 2 Points, 6 Spirals) – 一圆、两点、六缠丝
- 5 Elements Chen Tai Chi 四势五行太极拳 – Movement 1
Week 2
- Chen Tai Chi Qigong Part 2 – 太极功法
- Silk Reeling Foundation Part 2 (1 Circle, 2 Points, 6 Spirals) – 一圆、两点、六缠丝
- 5 Elements Chen Tai Chi 四势五行太极拳 – Movement 2
Week 3
- Chen Tai Chi Qigong Part 3- 太极功法
- Silk Reeling Foundation Part 3(1 Circle, 2 Points, 6 Spirals) – 一圆、两点、六缠丝
- 5 Elements Chen Tai Chi 四势五行太极拳 – Movement 3
Week 4
- Chen Tai Chi Qigong Part 4- 太极功法
- Silk Reeling Foundation Part 4(1 Circle, 2 Points, 6 Spirals) – 一圆、两点、六缠丝
- 5 Elements Chen Tai Chi 四势五行太极拳 – Movement 4
In Chen Tai Chi Academy beginner class, we will delve deep into building your foundation and core. You will also learn how to maintain a comfortable and healthy posture. After you have master the requirement for statics, you will then progress to apply these requirement in dynamic movement. The class aims to not only shape you up, but also instruct and inform you in the right methods to do tai chi and working out. Chen Village Taijiquan (Tai Chi Chuan) -Grand Master Zhu Tian Cai Teaching Methods 天才太极拳教法
- Chen Tai Chi Qigong – 太极功法
- Silk Reeling Foundation (1 Circle, 2 Points, 6 Spirals) – 一圆、两点、六缠丝
- 5 Elements Chen Tai Chi 四势五行太极拳
Details:
(I) Creating Qi and Internal Balance in your Body
We will begin with very basic, standing exercises called Zhan Zhuang to teach you Shen Fa, good body posture that is essentially the foundation of your body balance. Each movement trains you to move specific parts of your body in a more natural way. As you practice, you will be more conscious of your weight shifts, so you know how to adjust your body centring for better balance. The movements also engages all the joints in your body; shoulder joints, elbow joints, wrist joints, knee joints and ankle joints, so that you expand the range of flexibility in them. You will build up your leg strength as you will learn to hold a specific posture for an extended period of time. It requires you to build your mental concentration as you will learn to coordinate your limbs, torso and head in an optimal alignment. You will learn to relax and learn to feel the beginnings of Qi.
(II) Developing Silk Reeling energy and Stepping techniques
Building upon the standing exercises in Zhan Zhuang where you have developed initial Qi circulation, we will lead you into the next stage of learning called Chan Si Gong. This is a series of repeated, single movement patterns which is meant to develop silk reeling energy and further develop postural alignment. At this point, you will also be taught Stepping techniques called Bu Fa to train up leg power, and impart basic footwork strategies. These single patterns are graduated so that you are progressively training up each set of muscles required for the next group of movements. It is an extremely useful routine in that it eventually trains you to initiate movement and generate power naturally from your body frame and abdomen.
(III) Applying and Internalising the use of Qi and Silk Reeling energy into Form
This is the part which you been preparing yourself for. You will now be taught a specially routine choreographed by Grandmaster Zhu, called the 5 Elements and 13 Postures which actually covers all the fundamental techniques of peng, lu, ji, an, cai, lie, zhou, kao, zhuo gu, you pan, qian jin, hou tui, and zhong ding. You will learn how to use your relaxation and breathing to integrate Qi into each movement. More fascinatingly, you will be able to actually see how the characteristic Chen style Silk Reeling technique is uniquely applied into a movement. As you practice, you will begin to understand the interplay of Internal and External forces, the contrasting fast and slow movements, and why maintaining an unbroken body line is so important. Notice the contrastive terms used, and this is what is meant by the Yin-Yang in Tai Chi!
Tian Cai Training System – One Circle . Two Points . Six Spirals 天才太极教学法 :一圆两点六缠丝
“One Circle” refers to the completed circle formed by single or double handed silk reeling.
“Two Points” refers to the two defence positions at opposing extremities.
“Six Spirals” refers to the entire set of silk reeling oscillations
Grand Master Zhu Tian Cai created this training strategy around this time restriction to induct a new practitioner quickly into the Chen Tai Chi basics in a shorter, more efficient way.
In all our classes, we will implement this effective and authentic Chen Tai Chi training system This is the same system if you visit Chen Village in China.
Expect to have sore muscles if you are fairly active since we will request lower stances for drilling and to work up at least a light sweat for those who are not as conditioned.

Featured Classes
Beginner
In Chen Tai Chi Academy beginner class, we will delve deep into building your foundation and core. You will also learn how to maintain a comfortable and healthy posture. After you have master the requirement for statics, you will then progress to apply these requirement in dynamic movement. The class aims to not only shape you up, but also instruct and inform you in the right methods to do tai chi and working out.
Chen Tai Chi improves cardiovascular health, boosts the immune system, and enhances overall physical endurance by promoting better circulation and energy flow throughout the body, leading to increased strength and vitality.
By reducing stress and anxiety, Chen Tai Chi promotes relaxation, leading to improved sleep quality. The mindful breathing techniques and calm, rhythmic movements help ease restlessness, making it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep.
Why Practice Chen Tai Chi?
Chen Tai Chi is a powerful and holistic practice that offers numerous health benefits. It supports cardiovascular health by improving blood circulation and energy flow , which in turn enhances overall physical endurance . The slow, deliberate movements help build strength and vitality , making it an excellent choice for people of all ages.
In addition to its physical benefits, Chen Tai Chi plays a key role in boosting the immune system . By promoting relaxation and reducing stress, it helps the body function more efficiently and resist illness.
One of the most significant advantages of Chen Tai Chi is its ability to reduce stress and anxiety . The mindful breathing techniques and calm, rhythmic movements encourage a state of deep relaxation, which can greatly improve sleep quality . Practitioners often find it easier to fall asleep and stay asleep, as the practice helps calm the mind and release tension from the body.
Whether you’re looking to improve your physical health, manage stress, or achieve better sleep, Chen Tai Chi offers a gentle yet effective way to enhance your overall well-being.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
When does the Beginner Program start and how long does it run?
Our Beginner Program starts at the beginning of each month and runs in 4-week cycles. Each week builds on the previous one, focusing on foundational Tai Chi movements and principles.
What do you cover each week in the Beginner Program?
Week 1: Basic breathing and silk reeling
Week 2: Basic breathing, silk reeling + Movement 1 of the 4 Postures
Week 3: Basic breathing, silk reeling + Movements 2 and 3
Week 4: Basic breathing, silk reeling + Movement 4 and revision
Can I join the program anytime?
While it’s ideal to start at the beginning of the month to follow the full curriculum, you are welcome to join at any time for revision or to get a feel for the practice.
Can I repeat the Beginner Program?
Absolutely! In fact, we encourage it. As the traditional saying goes:
由招熟而渐悟“懂劲”,懂劲而后阶及神明。
As the old saying goes: “First get the moves down pat, then start understanding the power behind them, and from there you’ll find the real magic.” At each stage, you’ve got to know it, do it, understand it, and own it.
Repeating the Beginner Program helps reinforce the foundations, allowing you to move beyond just the physical forms and start to internalise the deeper principles of Tai Chi. Many students choose to repeat the cycle monthly to continue improving, gaining fresh insights with each round of practice.
What happens after I complete the Beginner Program?
You can progress to our Intermediate Classes, which focus on traditional Chen Tai Chi forms such as:
Laojia YiLu (Old Frame 72 Posture)
Laojia ErLu (Cannon Fist)
Chen Family Weapons (Broadsword, Fan, Straight Sword)
Are there other learning opportunities?
We offer an Instructor Course for those interested in teaching the Beginner Program. We also organise competition and demonstration teams to help improve your skills and gain performance experience.
How much does it cost to join?
The annual membership fee for 2025 is $38 (via bank transfer). Please note this fee will be indexed in future years.
Beginner classes operate on a donation basis per session — pay what you feel the class is worth and what you are comfortable giving.
Intermediate classes require additional fees.
How can I sign up?
You can register for classes via our sign-up page here: Chen Tai Chi Sign-Up.
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