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Tai Chi Trip to China April 2018

A once in a lifetime opportunity! A wonderful Tai Chi cultural trip for Dao Lu students, friends, families and supporters to come together to explore the culture and iconic places in China!

This trip is being organised by Deyin Taijiquan Institute who have over 15 years of organising Tai Chi trips from the UK. This trip has been tailored for suit Dao Lu, but financial and trip responsibility is entirely with Deyin Taijiquan Institute to whom all monies are paid.

First instalment by 30th June 2017 or full payment by 31st October 2017. For a rough idea of costs, the package ranges from £1999 to £2649, plus visa fees, gratuities, additional meals and drinks, free-time meals, free-time travel and spending money. International flights (Heathrow), accommodation and most meals are included.

For full details, including instalment payments, itinerary and the booking form, please see Tai Chi Trip to China April 2018.

Run Like the Wind

World Para Athletics Championships and IAAF World Championships are taking place this summer in the Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park. To help celebrate these world sporting events, Dao Lu has been awarded a Mayor of London community athletics grant to host an athletics project, Run like the Wind, from August to October 2017!

This is partnership work with Mayor of London, England Athletics and Team Personal Best.

Wednesdays at 11:00 – 12:30
2nd August to 4th October 2017
Total 10 sessions, FREE
At Leyton Jubilee Park, Marsh Lane, Leyton, E10 7BL
Meeting point – outside Kukoolala Cafe near the main gate
To book, please use the contact form
Full details here

Summer Tai Chi @Winchester Road Methodist Church

Dao Lu is piloting an 8-week Tai Chi project for the local community in Highams Park in parallel with a new Tai Chi project for people with learning disabilities at the same venue.

From 15th June to 3rd August 2017
Every Thurday, 7-8pm
Total 8 sessions
Block rate of £40 for 8 sessions, pay in advance; drop in £8 per session
At Winchester Road Methodist Church, Winchester Road, Highams Park, London E4 9JP
To book a place, please contact Oliver, the caretaker, on 020 8531 8663, or contact us.
Full details here.

Hula Fun for Mums & Kids

World Cup of Gymnastics 2017 will be taking place at the O2, London on 8 April 2017. To help celebrate this great event, Dao Lu has been awarded a Mayor of London World Cup of Gymnastics community engagement grant to host a gymnastics project, Hula Fun for Mums & Kids, from April to June 2017!

This is partnership work with Mayor of London and British Gymnastics. Two qualified female instructors will be appointed by British Gymnastics.

Look forward to toning up and slimming down with a hula hoop? Please come along and have a great fun! Please do bring your own hula hoop if possible.

Saturdays at 14:00 – 15:15
22nd April to 20th May 2017 (5 sessions)
Ramadan break
Re-opens from 1 July to 29 July 2017 (5 more sessions
Total 10 sessions, FREE
Al Madina Mosque & Centre, 2 Victoria Road, Barking, Essex IG11 8PY
Full details here: hula-fun-for-mums-kids/

Well being Tai Chi retreat 2017

Cool-pads (a third party, not associated with Dao Lu) is organising a retreat in Puglia, Italy that includes Tai Chi delivered by Aaron or Shifu Browne (depending on dates). For details, please see cool-pads.com/ourretreats. Please note this is independent and not organised by Dao Lu. Please contact the organisers (cool-pads.com) for any enquiries.

Who We Are

Dao Lu CIC (Community Interest Company) is a local group of people who are passionate about Tai Chi, an ancient Chinese martial art, and its great health benefits. We promote Tai Chi training to local communities and beyond for a healthier and calmer mind, body and lifestyle.

We set ourselves up in April 2013 and registered at Companies House and the C.I.C. Regulator, The Office of the Regulator of Community Interest Companies, in October 2013. We are also a registered member of British Council for Chinese Martial Arts, the national governing body for Chinese martial arts under Sport England.

We are particularly targeting hard to reach community groups to benefit from Tai Chi training. We work with many different organisations including local authorities to bring Tai Chi to local residents. In August 2014 we won a Big Lottery Fund award to deliver a comprehensive Tai Chi programme, Ultimate Wellbeing, to a wider range of groups in their familiar settings such as care homes and days centres.

Meet the people behind Dao Lu on our Directors and Volunteers page.

Find out more about Tai Chi on our page What is Tai Chi.