Lucia Ring-Watkins

Wudang Tai Chi and Qi Gong teacher

Based in

Stoke Newington, Greater London, United Kingdom

Also teaches in All over London and the UK

Lucia Ring-Watkins | Wudang Tai Chi and Qi Gong teacher

Rates: £10 per hour drop-in rate, £7.50 per hour monthly advance rate.

Phone: 0753-1417686

I am a 16th Generation Descendant of the Wudang Xuan Wu Clan, and I teach Taiji (tai chi) , Qi Gong (chi kung), Wudang Fist and basic skills from the Wudang Gong Fu curriculum. My mandate is to condition the body through cultivating internal strength.

I have studied taiji and other internal arts since 2002, including long stretches of full-time study in China with my master, Yuan Li Min (to whom I became an official disciple in 2010). I follow the Chinese method of training; mastering the basic skills before progressing to the higher levels. One has to be fully acquainted with the bottom in order to reach the top.

For full details of my Wudang story, check out the articles page of my website www.wudang-pai.co.uk

Group Classes

Wudang Foundation Tai Chi

This is an hour-long class with a stretch warm-up which focusses on Wudang basics, body-conditioning and partnerwork. No forms are taught in this class, and it’s designed to be able to be attended on a drop-in basis. Body conditioning exercises include stretching, practising in lower stances and extreme waist turning. Two-person exercises are used to help the student understand the main principles behind Tai Chi movements.

It's a:

class

Venue:

The Old Fire Station

Location:

61 Leswin Road, London, N16 7NX, Stoke Newington, London, United Kingdom

Date and time:

Thursdays 6.30-7.30pm

Rates:

First class free, thereafter £10 drop in rate or £32.50 monthly advance rate.

Wudang Qi Gong for Health

This hour-long class features a gentle warm-up, Wudang basics and exercises from the Wudang Five Element Qi Gong. Through simple movements, students learn how to let the breath move the body in a way that increases energy, mobility and mental stillness. This class is suitable for people of all health levels.

It's a:

class

Venue:

The Old Fire Station

Location:

61 Leswin Road, London, N16 7NX, Stoke Newington, London, United Kingdom

Date and time:

Every Thursday 7.30-8.30pm

Rates:

First class free, thereafter £10 drop in rate or £32.50 monthly advance rate.

Wudang Tai Chi

This class features a thorough stretch warm-up and a prolonged exploration of Wudang basic skills as well as some form-work. We are currently studying the 36-step secret transmission Wudang Tai Chi, this form is rich and varied so each step is broken down into simple repeatable movements that allow students to obtain a decent understanding of each step. The Tuesday evening class is taught in a more traditional style with lots of repetition. Beginners are welcome.

www.wudang-pai.co.uk

It's a:

class

Venue:

Moving East @ St Matthias Church Hall

Location:

Wordsworth Road, Stoke Newington, N16 8DD, Stoke Newington, London, United Kingdom

Date and time:

Tuesday 6.30-8.30

Rates:

First class free, £20 per drop-in class, £65 in advance per calendar month.