Membership Details at the Golden Lion
Tai Chi Academy: You can progress from Beginner to Masters level at your own pace

A Tai Chi Programme that Works for You

Since the beginnings of Golden Lion, our students have reported many benefits. Golden Lion has taught Australians for 37 years now and our programme has been fully tested and proven to suit Westerners and Asians alike.

Andrew Cammarano says "I've strengthened my will power... it has given me back my self-worth...made me stronger as a person."

Sandra Neal says "Tai Chi has increased my self confidence, taught me how to coordinate my body and breathing ... shown me how to control my emotions...given me a sense of accomplishment and achievement I never thought possible."

As well, many have been impressed with the standard of teaching. Chris Everett writes ..."I have appreciated the individual attention and accessibility of Master Charles Tsui-Po. I appreciate his support and model of dedication."

"Golden Lion's classes are better organised and pay more attention to detail than other classes I have attended ...the atmosphere is welcoming and caring" adds Jan Dwyer.

Highly Trained Dedicated Instructors

Personal attention by specially trained dedicated instructors is the only way you'll get results.

Senior Master Charles Tsui-Po and other masters of the Golden Lion academy train a select group of instructors. These instructors are professionally trained so they maintain Golden Lion's high standards. Before they are allowed to teach, they undergo a two-year instructor accreditation course taught by the Golden Lion Academy. Under the watchful eye of Master Charles, they are also required to attend regular instructor training classes to ensure they continue to improve.

The Tsui-Po masters and their instructors will help you become healthier and fitter so you enjoy your life more. You'll make new friends, become more relaxed and have better confidence and self-esteem.

Membership Details: Types of Tai Chi Classes

The aim of the following types of membership is to offer specialised training that is targeted to your interest and which is also commensurate with your abilities. This will help you be the best you can be in your chosen field and help you improve faster and quicker.

1. Core Curriculum
2. Gradings Class
3. Competition Class
4. Train-the-Instructor Class

1. Core Curriculum Classes - to heal and prevent illness and injury, improve fitness, promote relaxation.

This is a complete mind and body programme that builds you from beginner to advanced level. Every student of the Academy trains in this core programme. In classes you learn specific movements, breathing techniques, and meditation that will help you relax, strengthen your immune system, and heal illnesses. You will improve your balance, coordination and overall fitness. You will also become stronger and more confident, have more flexibility and better circulation.

You can progress from beginner to master's level. The routines you can learn are the Beijing 24 form, International 42 form, Sword 32 form, 48 form, Sword 42 International form, Yang 40 form and Yang 88 form. Those who wish to learn more about this ancient form of martial art learn Dim Mak pressure points and engage in advanced exercises such as push hands; self defence applications, silk reeling, tai chi spear and tai chi straight sword, tai chi fan and tai chi Saber.

Ideally, you are encouraged to attend classes for at least 2 years as the programme has been designed to give you maximum benefits that escalate over that period. However, you will notice immediate results from your Tai Chi classes. Early benefits that you can expect will include improvement in your balance, ability to relax under pressure and general calmness. This is reinforced further as each year goes by.

2. Gradings Class

This master class caters for those who wish to improve their skills to advanced levels, to progress to Black Belt level, or to become an instructor.

It is structured towards the Golden Lion Tai Chi ranking system. The major focus is the various exercises, techniques and forms required for grading to Black Sash and then Master Level.

If you choose to join this class, you must train in the Core Curriculum Classes at least one class per week to learn overall skills that you will use in this gradings class. Anyone irrespective of experience can enrol. The fee for this class is separate to all other memberships.

3. Competition Class

This is a specialised 2-hour class to prepare you for local and international championships. It is suitable for beginners or advanced level students.

The class consists of International competition bare hands and weapon routines as well as essential techniques.

To join this team, you must train a minimum of one class per week in the Core Curriculum (see the number one option) to learn overall skills that you will use in the Competition class. Two Core Curriculum classes are preferred if you are serious about competing in tournaments.

The fee for this class is separate to all other memberships. Give it a go. You won't know unless you try. Anyone irrespective of experience can enrol in this class, even if you are a complete beginner.

4. Train-the-Instructor Class

This class is held weekly for those already teaching and for those training to become accredited instructors.

Limited Number of Students

Follow your heart and join us today so you can achieve your dreams.

There is a limited number of students we can accept in our classes so we invite you to reserve your place now. Select the type of classes in which you'd like to participate and contact our headquarters by telephone (03) 9796 1066 to secure your place.

If you'd like to know about class times and fees, please call us on 9796-1066 or you can email us by completing the form below.