Since 1987, Sifu Gary Wragg has run an annual residential Tai Chi course.

The course is a full four day residential course offering full board and tuition in the Wu style of Tai Chi Chuan by one of Europes foremost exponents of the style. It is especially suited to new beginners or members from other styles. It also allows present practitioners of the style to deepen their understanding of the art by refinement and continous practice in the relaxed atmosphere and beautiful surroundings offered by the location.

Participants can be of all levels, from complete beginners to instructors, and do not have to be members of Wu's Academy. The course is run over five days and covers all facets of Wu style Tai Chi Ch'uan. You can start the day with chi kung exercises, go on to sessions on the form, push hands, meditation, self defense and - for the more advanced - weapons.

Classes will mostly take place outside, weather permitting! Accommodation, meals and teaching are included in the course fee.

The course starts at 6 am and continues until 9.30 pm. Practitioners train as and when it suits themselves, and there are adequate rest breaks and meal times in between. A special introduction course is available for beginners with intensive personal attention from the instructors.

Due to its popularity, the number of places on the course is limited, so early booking is advised.

Croydon Hall is set in beautiful grounds, close by the sea. It provides delicious vegetarian food and a swimming pool. Hot tub and sauna can be used for a small extra charge.

If you would like to enroll in the course, please fill in the form below. Please remember that the April course is still opened.

The cost of the course is £420. Please note there are a fixed number of places available on the course and bookings are treated on a 'first come, first served' basis.

To ensure your place for the May course, a (non-refundable) deposit of £220 is due by December 20th 2007 and the balance of £200 by March 20th 2008. (Cost is fully inclusive for a shared room; single room supplement is £15 per night)

Bookings thereafter of the full course will be £450.

A bus and taxi service will be available from London Hammersmith for £31.- rtn, which can be booked nearer the date.

For bookings or further information, please contact Sifu Gary Wragg at garywragg@btinternet.com.

Residential Course: Devon May 2005