Events Run by WTQA Member Schools
Tai Chi Workshops with Hong Kong Club Tai Chi Group
Date: Saturday 6th June 2026
Time: 9am – 12pm
Venue: Balwyn Evergreen Centre 45 Talbot Avenue Balwyn
Cost: TCG members $60, WTQA members $60, Non-members $70
Workshop 1: Tai Chi Bafa Wubu, Eight Methods and Five Steps 太极八法五步 with Sifu Raymond Au
Tai Chi "Eight Methods and Five Steps” is based on the core commonalities of the five schools of Tai Chi - Chen, Yang, Wu, Sun and Hao. It incorporates the eight techniques and five basic steps of Tai Chi that form the foundation for all Tai Chi movements.
This workshop is suitable for both beginners and experienced Tai Chi practitioners of any disciplines.
Workshop 2: Tai Chi Push Hands (Levels 1 & 2) with Sifu Sam Au
Discover the art of balance, sensitivity, and effortless power in our Tai Chi Push Hands Workshop.
Level 1: Master single- and double-hand techniques to build stability, coordination, and the ability to yield without losing your centre.
Level 2: Explore the classical Peng, Lu, Ji, An sequence, blending the four core energies into fluid, connected partner work.
Perfect for beginners and those refining their practice.
Bookings and enquiries for both workshops: hongkongclub.taichigroup@gmail.com
Yang Taijiquan – From Form to Push Hands. Workshop Seven
With Sifu James Gao, 6th Generation Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Master
Date: Sunday 7th June 2026
Time: 10.00am – 4.00pm
Venue: Studio 14, 1/14 Pakington Street, St Kilda, VIC
Cost: $195
This is the first time this new series of workshops has ever been conducted, and is the perfect opportunity to learn from someone with lineage back to both Yang Chengfu and Yang Ban Hou. Sifu James Gao will give you in-depth training in a few movements of the Yang Style Traditional 8-5 Form, adding to it with each workshop. Every aspect of the form will be studied in detail, and each movement will be drilled to ensure the body and mind are working as one. The knowledge gained at each session will then be applied to developing Push Hands skills.
Further Information and bookings: Click here | info@jinli.com.au
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Inner Temple Qigong Weekend Immersion
With Nicole Lee Qigong
Date: Saturday & Sunday June 27th & 28th
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: Kilcunda Community Centre, 3513–3515 Bass Highway, Kilcunda 3995
Cost: $351.00
A two-day Qigong immersion, working in direct connection with the three bodies, developing sensitivity to the energetic frequency of each layer and the coherence between them. As awareness deepens, separation begins to dissolve and the field can reorganise into greater unity. From here, we explore the three transformations, refining density into subtlety and subtlety into spaciousness, a gradual return toward Wuji. From this foundation, you’ll be guided into direct connection with Yuan Shen. Through standing and seated practices, internal observation and energetic work, there is space for both structured guidance and quiet integration within your own field.
Bookings and Further Details: Workshop Page | Website
Contact: Nicole Lee | hello@nicoleleeqigong.com.au
Water Element Qigong Workshop
With Nicole Lee Qigong
Date: Sunday July 26th
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: Kilcunda Community Centre, 3513–3515 Bass Highway, Kilcunda 3995
Cost: $165
Water Element Qigong invites us to slow down and return to what lies beneath the surface. Aligned with the season of Winter, this one-day workshop explores stillness, restoration and the cultivation of inner reserves, supporting greater resilience, trust and steadiness through life. Through Qigong forms, stillness, frequency attunement and complementary practices, we work with the Kidney and Bladder systems, awakening the wisdom of Water through embodied practice and direct experience. Daoist philosophy, elemental understanding and practical life-nurturing principles are woven throughout, offering grounded ways to integrate the qualities of Water into daily life with greater awareness and balance.
Bookings and Further Details: Workshop Page | Website
Contact: Nicole Lee | hello@nicoleleeqigong.com.au
East Gippsland Workshops
With Su Legato
Date: Saturday 1st and Sunday 2nd August 2026
Time: Saturday 2:30pm to 4:30pm, Sunday 10am to 12pm
Venue: Gippsland, VIC
Cost: $70 for one workshop, $140 for both
Further Information and bookings: Click here | legatotaichi@gmail.com
Da Yan Wild Goose Qigong Intensives 大 雁 功 前 六 十 四 式
With Master Simon Blow
Da Yan translates to the great bird and is an ancient Qigong practice that was developed by Daoist Masters about 1700 years ago in the sacred Kunlun Mountains in the Northern Himalayan area, south west China. Its healing legacy has been passed down through many generations and Simon Blow is an initiated student and authorised teacher of the 28th linage holder Grand Master Chen Chuan Gang the eldest son of the legendary Grand Master Yang Mei Jung the 27th linage holder.
The best way to learn these ancient healing practices is in an intensive workshop or retreat. This is how it was transmitted to me on our training tours to China with Master Chen every year from 2009 to 2019.
Please visit our website for full information
Please see a video of the 2nd Da Yan from a Qigong conference in Shanghai.
2026 Intensives
15 to 17 May Jervis Bay NSW
6 to 11 June Cairns QLD
06 to 09 August Catalina, Lake Macquarie, NSW
08 to 11 October Galong, Riverina, NSW
19 to 24 October Euroa VIC
21 to 28 November Kalang/Bellingen NSW
Floating Cloud Retreat
with Su Legato of Legato Tai Chi
Date: Friday 18th to Sunday 20th September 2026
Venue: Maitripa Centre, Myer Creek Road Healesville
Cost: $620
Floating Cloud Retreat is a weekend to look forward to after a long, cold winter! Give yourself the gift of a country retreat - no cooking, no cleaning, no one to worry about but you.
We have a full program of Tai Chi, Qigong and Daoist Meditation sessions plus time to yourself if you need that - roam the grounds, a walk in the forest, practice, grab a coffee and your book or sit and chat with some other beautiful people!
Further Information: Event Page | legatotaichi@gmail.com
Master JianFeng Chen Seminar and Workshop
Date: Friday 16th, Saturday 17th and Sunday 18th October 2026
Time: 9.30am – 4.30pm (Friday 9:30am - 1:30pm)
Venue: The Studio, 91 Wilsons Rd Mornington Vic
Cost: 3 days $650, Friday $190, Saturday and Sunday, $550. Other options available. 10% Discount for WTQA members.
Rising Moon Tai Chi is honoured to be hosting Master JianFeng Chen, of Oregon Tai Chi and Wushu on his first visit to Australia.
This is an immersive weekend exploring the depth and principles of Tai Chi through movement, internal development, and martial application. This program combines Ba Duan Jin, Chen-style foundational training, Push Hands, and form practice including Beijing 24 and 42 Form. Participants will develop greater awareness of balance, coordination, spiral energy, rooting, and whole-body connection while refining transitions and understanding practical applications within the forms. The weekend is designed as a progressive learning journey, linking internal cultivation with external expression in a supportive and engaging environment. Suitable for students seeking to deepen both their practice and understanding of Tai Chi.
Further information: Workshop Webpage | info@risingmoontaichi.net
Contact: Jenny Harrison 0418 566 216
*This event is accredited with up to 12 CPDs (Continuing Professional Development Points) for AUSactive Members .*
2026 Wudang Taiji Tour
With Su Legato
Date: October 10th to 30th, 2026
Cost: $6200
Tour the temples and mountains of Wudang Shan, take the pilgrims' walk to Golden Peak, explore the back streets of Wudang township. Train at Seven Star Academy with Master Zhong Xuechao and be part of the team (competing or cheering) at the spectacular Wudang Wushu Competition!
We'll spend 5 days in Chengdu, visiting the Daoist temples of Qingcheng Mountains, the Panda Reserve and the incredible blue rice paddys.
Includes airfares, transfers, accommodation, most meals, entry tickets, tipping excludes taxi fares, some meals, personal expediture and souvenirs
Further information: Su Legato 0437 949 919 | legatotaichi@gmail.com
The Basic 13 Tai Chi Postures
With Dr. Hong Yang
Date: January 13-15, 2027
Time: 9.00am – 4.30pm
Venue: Heidelberg Repatriation Hospital 300 Waterdale Rd Ivanhoe
Cost: 1 Day: $270 | Days 1 & 2: $450 | Days 1, 2 & 3: $550
In this workshop, you will explore the integration of both yin and yang. Dr. Hong Yang has presented this highly regarded workshop internationally. You will learn the foundational principles that underpin all of Tai Chi Chuan.
Enquiries & Enrolments contact Rani Hughes: 0409 164 396
ranihughes@hotmail.com
Past Events
These workshops have already taken place, but we’ve kept them here to showcase the variety and quality of events our members run. Keep an eye out for future workshops — you might spot something you won’t want to miss!
Chen Style Tai Ji Quan
With Grandmaster Zhu Tian Cai
Date: Saturday 16th and Sunday 17th of May
Time: 9:30am - 4:30pm
Venue: Old Red Brick Hall, Hutton Street Kyneton
Cost: $280
Master Zhu Tian Cai will be teaching Chen Style Tai Ji Quan 13 Forms, Silk Reeling and Chen Village Qi Gong. He will be accompanied by his sons Zhu Xiangqian & Zhu Xianghua in what will be be a very informative and memorable workshop.
Contact: James Sumarac | jamessumarac@gmail.com
Tai Chi Push Hand Workshops
With Master Ji Shou Xiang
Date: Sunday 26th April and Sunday 3rd of May
Time: 10am - 2pm
Venue: Back To Life Clinic, Level 2, 138-140 Burwood Hwy, Burwood VIC 3125
Cost: $110 single session or $200 both sessions
For those practitioners who attended Master Ji’s push hands workshop in August 2025 in Melbourne, and for those interested in learning more about Tai Ji push hands, Master Ji will be returning to Melbourne to share his knowledge with us. This is an excellent opportunity to learn from a master who has dedicated over 50 years to studying Tai Ji and Tai Ji push hands.
Reviewing the fundamentals of Tai Ji Push Hands.
Introduce and practice the six theories in push hands developed by Master Ji and how push hands relate to the principles of Tai Ji.
You’ll have lots of opportunities to work with a partner and apply the theory.
Contact: Peter Phung | peterpung25@gmail.com | Mobile: 0428 380 567
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day
With Nicole Lee
Free Qigong Class
Each year on the last Saturday of April, people across the world step into practice together for World Tai Chi and Qigong Day.
This shared field of practice moves quietly across time zones — a rhythm of movement, breath and presence.
Join me for a free Qigong class, either in person in Kilcunda (Bass Coast) or online. We’ll share a simple practice that invites the body, mind and spirit into a more expansive coherence. You don’t need any experience, just a willingness to practise.
World Tai Chi & Qigong Day
With Jenny Harrison
Join the Rising Moon Tai Chi community as we celebrate Tai Chi and Qigong with the rest of the world. For over 20 years, this global event has been observed on the last Saturday in April from 10:00am, but because this falls on ANZAC day in 2026, we have moved it forward to Friday 24th April.
Date: Friday April 24 2026
Time: 10am – 1pm
Venue: The Studio, 91 Wilsons Rd Mornington
Tai Chi for Arthritis & Falls Prevention Instructor Training
With Rani Hughes
Date: 16th and 17th April 2026
Time: 9.00am – 5.00pm
Venue: North Tasmania, venue TBC
Cost: Variable fees depending on training. Please see brochure.
Evidence-Based Program for Clinical and Community Settings
Gain the skills, knowledge and confidence to safely deliver the Tai Chi for Arthritis and Falls Prevention (TCAFP) program. Developed by Dr Paul Lam with medical specialists and tai chi experts, and supported by over 30 medical studies. Endorsed internationally by health agencies and arthritis foundations.
Further information & bookings: ranihughes@hotmail.com | 0409164396
Absorbing the Essence – 3 Day Frankston Residential Retreat
With Qigong Master Simon Blow
Date: Friday 27th March to Sunday 29th March
Venue: Peninsula Retreat Centre for Spiritual Learning, 83-99 Stotts Lane Frankston South Victoria
Cost: $465 per person twin share, single room supplement extra $80
This Retreat teaches the classic Dao Qi cultivation practices covered in Simon Blow’s popular book & DVD, ‘Absorbing the Essence’. It comprises techniques taught to Simon by Grand Master Zhong Lun Long the 14th generation linage holder of the Wudang San Feng styles from Wudang Mountain, one of the sacred Daoist Mountains of China.
During the weekend, which is suitable for new and continuing students of all ages, you will be expertly guided through the following forms. Wudang Longevity Qigong, Wudang sitting Ba Duan Jin and Six Healing Sounds.
Download a detailed brochure here.
For bookings please email: simon@simonblowqigong.com
Final Workshop - Tai Chi Sword 32
With Professor Lily Sun
Date: Sunday 22 March 2026
Time: 12:00 pm – 4:00 pm
Venue: University High School Stadium 77 Story Street, Parkville, VIC
Cost: $170.00 Wulong Students
$200.00 Non-Members
Requirements: Swords and sword exemption available.
Wulong Tai Chi Kung Fu is delighted to present the second and final instalment of our Tai Chi Sword 32 workshop series. Professor Lily Sun will guide students through the full sequence, building on last year’s introduction to the beauty and precision of the straight sword. This session unites all 32 movements under the expert instruction of one of the world’s most distinguished tai chi sword masters, Professor Lily Sun — 8th Duan, National Champion, Wuhan University professor, and internationally accredited judge. Come learn, practice, and grow — and enjoy the rare opportunity to study with a master teacher.
Contact: Professor Lily Sun | info@wulongtaichi.com.au | 0412 453 395
One Week Intensive Taijiquan Workshop
with Master Peter Wu
Dates: Saturday 3rd to Friday 9th January 2026
Time: 8am – 1pm (12pm last day)
Venue: Blackburn Primary School Gymnasium, 185 Whitehorse Rd Blackburn.
Cost: $675 by 30th November, $715 if paid after 30th November.
Chen Style Taijiquan Academy proudly presents its annual One Week Intensive Taijiquan Workshop by Master Peter Wu. This workshop runs from 8 am - 1 pm each day except for the last day which finishes at 12 noon. The workshop will present five different courses as follows:
A - Hong Style Taijiquan Series 1 *
B - Hong Style Cannon Fist *
C - Taijiquan Push Hands Basics
D - Taijiquan Shen-jin
E - Taijiquan Teng-fang
* Course A and B are recognised for AUSactive CPD points
Further information: peterszwu@hotmail.com | Peter Wu 0403 066 032
National All Styles Martial Arts Australian Championships
Dates: Saturday 29th and Sunday 30th November 2025
Time: 9:00 am to 5:00 pm
Venue: Doncaster Secondary College 123 Church Rd Doncaster
Cost: $25 Adults, $15 Children
Come and see Wushu Kung Fu practitioners from all around Australia competing. Everyone is welcome to come and watch and meet with a variety of martial artists.
This is a tournament open to all Chinese martial arts practitioners.
There are divisions specifically for traditional Chinese weaponry.
Non contact sparring in a safe controlled environment
A range of age divisions ranging from pee wees (under 7yo) adult novice , black belt/masters , veterans 50+ , team events.
Medals for all events.
NAS is a family friendly environment and our focus is participation and fellowship in martial arts.
Registration can be completed on line.
Further information: Simon Pedelty sifusimon1407@gmail.com. NAS Website
Taijiquan Training at Beijing Sport University
Dates: 14 to 27 September 2025
JinLi Wushu-Tai Chi is hosting an amazing 13 days of Taiji training at the most prestigious sports university in China – Beijing Sport University, studying with some of the most highly recognised Taiji Professors in the world.
Live on campus and immerse yourself in the world of elite training. Don’t worry about your experience levels… this adventure is designed for beginner through to advanced practitioner level.
It is something few Taiji practitioners get to experience in their lifetime, so taste and feel what it’s like. Above all, live the dream!
More Information: JinLi Website
Contact: info@jinli.com.au or 0407 941 101