Beginners' courses
Learn the basics of taiji, wushu kungfu or health qigong by joining our beginners’ courses.
Practice with experienced teachers
Interested in Taiji, Wushu Kungfu or Qigong? Come and try the sports in our beginners’ courses! We usually organize new courses three times a year – at the beginning of the year, mid-spring, and fall. Spring’s first courses will start in January, and the second set of courses in April, and Autumn courses start in September. Exceptionally this year, there are no Wushu Kungfu beginners’ courses starting in April, and next ones will be in August.
Spring's second beginners' courses 2025
Taiji for beginners
Duration: 30.3.-11.6.2025
Classes: Wed 18.00–19.00 + Sun 14.00–15.00
Place: Helsingin Wushu’s gym at the Cable Factory, D entrance, 4th floor
Price: 280€
In our upcoming 10-week taiji beginners’ course we will teach the classic Yang style 24 movements. The “Yang 24” is a great routine for beginners, but also suitable for more experienced taiji practitioners who wish to keep up or improve their basic techniques. The head teacher of the course will be master Zhang Fang.
As a training outfit we recommend comfortable, loose clothes, such as sweatpants and a t-shirt. You should also be wearing a pair of preferably flat-soled indoor training shoes with low collars.
Health qigong for beginners | Wu Qing Xi
Duration: 31.3.-9.6.2025
Time: Mon 18.30–19.30
Place: Helsingin Wushu’s gym at the Cable Factory, D entrance, 4th floor
Price: 180€ (Practice both Qigong courses for 260€ and save 100€!)
In these Health qigong classes, we will be teaching the “Wu Qing Xi” routine.
The headteacher will be master Zhang Fang, who will be assisted by Jaana Meriläinen and Taina Pääkkönen.
If you would also like to participate in our Wednesdays’ qigong course, the joint price for both courses is 260€, and save 100€!.
As a training outfit, we recommend comfortable, loose clothes, such as sweatpants and a t-shirt. You should also be wearing a pair of preferably flat-soled indoor training shoes with low collars.
Health qigong for beginners | Da Wu
Duration: 2.4.-11.6.2025
Classes: Wed 19.00–20.00
Place: Helsingin Wushu’s gym at the Cable Factory, D entrance, 4th floor
Price: 180€ (Practice both Qigong courses for 260€ and save 100€!)
In these Health qigong classes, we will be teaching “Da Wu” routine’.
The head teacher of the course will be master Zhang Fang.
Get more health benefits by attending also our Monday’s Health Qigong course for a joint price of 260€, and save 100€!
As a training outfit we recommend comfortable, loose clothes, such as sweatpants and a t-shirt. You should also be wearing a pair of preferably flat-soled indoor training shoes with low collars.
Taiji for beginners
Duration: 4.9.-27.10.2024
Classes: Wed 18.00–19.00 + Sun 14.00–15.00
Place: Helsingin Wushu’s gym at the Cable Factory, D entrance, 4th floor
Price: 240€
In our upcoming 10-week taiji beginners’ course we will teach the classic Yang style 24 movements. The “Yang 24” is a great routine for beginners, but also suitable for more experienced taiji practitioners who wish to keep up or improve their basic techniques. The head teacher of the course will be master Zhang Fang.
As a training outfit we recommend comfortable, loose clothes, such as sweatpants and a t-shirt. You should also be wearing a pair of preferably flat-soled indoor training shoes with low collars.
Health qigong for beginners | Da Wu (1st half)
Duration: 2.9.-21.10.2024
Classes: Mon 18.30–19.30
Place: Helsingin Wushu’s gym at the Cable Factory, D entrance, 4th floor
Price: 140€ (Practice also Taiji stick courses for a combined price of 240€ and save 40€!)
In the course we practice the “Ma Wang Dui” health qigong -routine’s first half. A second course that focuses on the second half of the routine will start in October.
The head teacher of the course will be master Zhang Fang.
Get more health benefits by attending also Ma Wang Dui courses for a joint price of 240€, and save 40€!
As a training outfit we recommend comfortable, loose clothes, such as sweatpants and a t-shirt. You should also be wearing a pair of preferably flat-soled indoor training shoes with low collars.
Health qigong for beginners | Ma Wang Dui (1st half)
Duration: 4.9.-23.10.2024
Time: Wed 19.00–20.00
Place: Helsingin Wushu’s gym at the Cable Factory, D entrance, 4th floor
Price: 140€ (Practice also Qigong courses for a joint price of 240€ and save 40€!)
In Wednesdays’ Taiji stick classes, we will be teaching the “Yang Shen Zhang” routine’s first half. A second course that focuses on the second half of the routine will start in October.
The headteacher will be master Zhang Fang, who will be assisted by Jaana Meriläinen and Taina Pääkkönen.
We recommend practicing also Da Wu for the joint price for both courses is 240€ (save 40€).
As a training outfit, we recommend comfortable, loose clothes, such as sweatpants and a t-shirt. You should also be wearing a pair of preferably flat-soled indoor training shoes with low collars.
Health qigong for beginners | Ba Duan Jin
Duration: 15.1.-26.3.2025
Classes: Wed 19.00–20.00
Place: Helsingin Wushu’s gym at the Cable Factory, D entrance, 4th floor
Price: 190€ (Practice both Qigong courses for a combined price of 290€ and save 90€!)
In the course we practice the “Ba Duan Jin” health qigong -routine.
The head teacher of the course will be master Zhang Fang.
Get more health benefits by attending also Wu Qing Xi course for a joint price of 290€, and save 90€!
As a training outfit we recommend comfortable, loose clothes, such as sweatpants and a t-shirt. You should also be wearing a pair of preferably flat-soled indoor training shoes with low collars.
Senior Taiji for beginners
Duration: 1.4.-10.6.2025
Classes: Tue 11.00–12.00
Place: Helsingin Wushu’s gym at the Cable Factory, D entrance, 4th floor
Price: 180€
In this course we will teach the 13-technique taiji routine, “Wu Bu Ba Fa“, which includes 5 simple footwork and 8 hand techniques. This routine is an excellent way for seniors to learn the basics of taiji.
The headteacher is master Zhang Fang.
As a training outfit, we recommend comfortable, loose clothes, such as sweatpants and a t-shirt. You should also be wearing a pair of indoor training shoes with low collars.
Wushu kungfu for beginners
Duration: 14.1.-27.3.2025
Classes: Tue & Thu 16.45-18.00
Place: Helsingin Wushu’s gym at the Cable Factory, D entrance, 4th floor
Price: 280€
The course is suitable for grownups and teenagers above the age of 14. In our classes, you will learn a variety of kicks, punches, and other techniques.
The headteacher of the course will be master Zhang Fang, who will be assisted by Tomi Laitinen.
As a training outfit, we recommend comfortable, loose clothes, such as sweatpants and a t-shirt. You should also be wearing a pair of indoor training shoes with low collars.
Children's wushu classes
Duration: 18.1.-31.5.2025
Classes: Sat 13.00–14.00
Place: Helsingin Wushu’s gym at the Cable Factory, D entrance, 4th floor
Price: 380€
Children’s own Wushu kungfu course develops children’s coordination, mobility and fitness while children learn interesting kungfu kicks, punches and positions! Movements are practiced safely without contact, and in addition to the basics, children get to do both acrobatic and playful exercises.
The course is intended for 8-14 years old children interested in wushu kungfu.
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The classes will mainly be taught in Finnish, but we do also take English speaking kids into consideration, where needed.
The head coach of the classes will be master Zhang Fang, who will be assisted by Tomi Laitinen and Iines Talarmo.
As a training outfit we recommend comfortable, loose clothes, such as sweatpants and a t-shirt. The child should also wear a pair of indoor training shoes with low collars.