Wu's Tai Chi Chuan Academy - Archway London Uk

Gong Hei Fat Choi to everyone, 2026 is the year of the Fire Horse.

According to Hong Kong-based feng shui consultant Thierry Chow “2026 is probably one of the fieriest years you will get,” she says.

“Industries associated with the fire category will dominate — from technology to anything that generates energy and fire. Arts, fashion and cooking also rely heavily on fire. You can expect these sectors to get more attention.”
Chow says that fire influence is going to impact both the weather and people’s temperaments — so the world should be on the lookout for more heat-related disasters this year, as well as heightened tensions in already heated relationships.
“But for people who do need fire, this can be a very good year. Generally, people born in autumn and winter benefit from having more fire in their elements,” she adds.
“There is no absolute good or bad,” says Chow. “One lesson I take from Confucian philosophy is that you can bring what you lack into your life through awareness and effort.”

Congratulations to Sifu Gary Wragg and his team for staging the 15th London International Tai Chi Chuan Competition at Clissold Park Leisure centre on Sunday 14th June. All the hard work that went into putting on the event is appreciated by those who attended. Let's hope that next year there will be more willing participants ready to compete, and demonstrate the range of activities the Tai Chi Chuan encompasses.

Wishing all our Friends, Colleagues, Members and Facebook followers a very Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy, peaceful and prosperous 2025.

The Academy will reopen on Monday 6th @ 6:30 pm with the beginners class. Meanwhile here are some pictures from our recent Christmas social at the Gatehouse gastropub in Highgate.

Every so often we have something to celebrate at the Academy, last week it was Instructor Gillian Goodchild's birthday so we made a cake and here's the proof - and very nice it was too!

A few photos from our bank holiday gathering in Uplyme near Lyme Regis. A good time was had by all, sharing information about the different variations of Wu's style Tai Chi Chuan, without rancour or judgement, just an exchange of ideas and experiences. More to follow.

There is a Free Tai Chi Taster class tomorrow night, 6:30pm - 8:00 pm in Upper Hargrave Hall, Hargrave Road, N19 5SP. For more information visit https://tcca.org.uk

If you've ever thought about taking up Tai Chi, this is an excellent way to find out if it is right for you. The class is absolutely free with no commitment to join our classes. So, why not give it a try?

If you want to see what Tai Chi looks like follow this link: https://youtu.be/SUrNfnorE7M
to view a short demonstration by Grandmaster Wu Kwong Yu

Wu Kwong Yu Short Form demo A. demonstration by Grandmaster Wu Kwong Yu of a short form of Wu's style Tai Chi Chuan.

Wishing all our Facebook followers and Friends a merry Christmas and a happy and peaceful 2024. Good wishes also go to our friends and colleagues in the other Wu's Academies and teaching centres around the world, may 2024 bring you success in all your endeavours. Attached are a few of our memories from 2023

It was a pleasure to meet our ex-instructor Warren Gavin on a brief stopover in London on his way to Bangkok. We met in the St. John's Tavern in Archway for a pint and a chat and I was pleased to find that he hasn't changed that much, except the pony tail has gone.😄

Our new 10 week children's Tai Chi Course starts Thursday 14th at 5pm - 6pm. For further details and to book a place for your child visit:

10 Week Children's Tai Chi Course The course comprises 10 classes with the following activitiesWarm up exercises - for toning, conditioning and general fitnessRolls and break falls - to develop physical confidenceTai Chi Forms - for balance, coordination and focusWu style 15 step form...