Tai Chi & Kung Fu Classes in Dereham, Stibbard and Elsing, Norfolk
Whether you're looking to improve your fitness, learn a traditional martial art, or enjoy the many health benefits of Tai Chi, we offer friendly, supportive classes with opportunities for students to progress as their skills develop.
Yang Style Tai Chi
Our Yang Style Tai Chi classes welcome adults of all ages and abilities. Sessions focus on gentle movement, balance, coordination, relaxation and traditional Tai Chi principles. Learn at your own pace in a friendly, supportive environment.
Seated Tai Chi
Seated Tai Chi offers a gentle, accessible way to enjoy the benefits of Tai Chi, with movements performed from a chair. Suitable for beginners and people of all abilities, it's ideal for those who prefer seated exercise or find standing difficult.
Chin Woo Kung Fu
Learn authentic Chin Woo Kung Fu in a friendly, structured environment. Our classes develop confidence, discipline, coordination, fitness, flexibility and practical martial arts skills. Suitable for children and adults, with beginners welcome.
Class Times and Locations
Booking is essential for all classes. If you have any questions, please get in touch – we'll be happy to help you choose the class that's right for you.
Beginners Tai Chi
Stibbard Village Hall
Guist Bottom Road, Fakenham, NR21 0EX
Tuesdays, 4:00pm – 5:00pm
£8 per class
Dereham Meeting Point
4 St Withburga Lane, Dereham, NR19 1ED
Wednesdays, 10:30am – 11:30am
Wednesdays, 1:30pm – 2:30pm
£5 per class
Elsing Village Hall
Church Street, Elsing, NR20 3EA
Thursdays, 7:00pm – 8:00pm
£8 per class
Improvers Tai Chi
Church House Hall, Dereham
Church Street, Dereham, NR19 1DN
Tuesdays, 10:00am – 11:00am
£8 per class
Elsing Village Hall
Church Street, Elsing, NR20 3EA
Thursdays, 8:15pm – 9:15pm
£8 per class
Invitation only
These classes are for existing Wensum Tai Chi students who are ready to progress beyond the beginner programme. Students continue to develop their Tai Chi principles and begin learning the traditional 24-step Yang Style form.
If you're new to Tai Chi, please choose one of our Beginners classes.
Seated Tai Chi
Church House Hall, Dereham
Church Street, Dereham, NR19 1DN
Tuesdays, 11:30am – 12:30pm
£8 per class
Kung Fu
Elsing Village Hall
Church Street, Elsing, NR20 3EA
Wednesdays
Children’s Kung Fu
6:00pm – 7:30pm
£7 per class
Adult Kung Fu
7:30pm – 9.00pm
£9 per class
Membership
New students are welcome to try their first class before becoming a club member.
After your first class, you'll be asked to join the club. Annual membership costs £10 and includes your insurance cover. You'll also need to complete a simple health assessment form before continuing your training.
Please see our Club Rules and Code of Conduct for further information.
Before Your First Class
What should I wear?
Wear comfortable, loose-fitting clothing and suitable indoor footwear. Club uniforms are encouraged and can be purchased through the club, but aren't needed for your first class.
Do I need any previous experience?
Not at all! Our beginners' classes are welcoming and supportive, and you'll be guided through the movements at a pace that's comfortable for you. You don't need to be particularly fit or flexible to get started.
Do you offer private lessons?
Yes, we offer private Tai Chi and Kung Fu lessons for individuals or small groups. These can be tailored to your experience, interests and goals. Please contact us for further information and availability.
Safeguarding
Wensum Kung Fu & Tai Chi is committed to providing a safe and supportive environment for all students.
Our Head Coach, Alasdair Monteith, has completed safeguarding training and is the point of contact for any safeguarding concerns relating to the club.
If you have a concern, please email info@wensumkungfu.com, using Safeguarding as the subject line.