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 August.
Spring's first beginners' courses 2024
Taiji for beginners
Duration: 17.1.–27.3.2024
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: 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: 15.1.–25.3.2024
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 280€ and save 80€!)
In Wednesdays’ 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’ “Ba Duan Jin” qigong course, the joint price for both courses is 280€ (save 80€).
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: 17.1.–27.3.2024
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 a combined price of 280€ and save 80€!)
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 280€, and save 80€!
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: 23.8.-1.11.2023
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: 260€
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
Duration: 21.8.-30.10.2023
Classes: Mon 18.30–19.30
Place: Helsingin Wushu’s gym at the Cable Factory, D entrance, 4th floor
Price: 160€ (Practice also Taiji stick courses for a combined price of 260€ and save 60€!)
In the course we practice the “Ma Wang Dui” health qigong -routine.
The head teacher of the course will be master Zhang Fang.
Get more health benefits by attending also Taji stick courses for a joint price of 260€, and save 60€!
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 stick for beginners | Yang Shen Zhang
Duration: 23.8.-1.11.2023
Time: Wed 19.00–20.00
Place: Helsingin Wushu’s gym at the Cable Factory, D entrance, 4th floor
Price: 160€ (Practice also Qigong courses for a joint price of 260€ and save 60€!)
In Wednesdays’ Taiji stick classes, we will be teaching the “Yang Shen Zhang” routine.
The headteacher will be master Zhang Fang, who will be assisted by Jaana Meriläinen and Taina Pääkkönen.
We recommend practicing also Health Qigong for the joint price for both courses is 260€ (save 60€).
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: 16.1.–26.3.2024
Classes: Tue 11.00–12.00
Place: Helsingin Wushu’s gym at the Cable Factory, D entrance, 4th floor
Price: 190€
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: 16.1.–28.3.2024
Classes: Tue & Thu 16.45-18.00
Place: Helsingin Wushu’s gym at the Cable Factory, D entrance, 4th floor
Price: 260€
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 Jaakko Hutchings and 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: 20.1.–25.5.2024
Classes: Sat 13.00–14.00
Place: Helsingin Wushu’s gym at the Cable Factory, D entrance, 4th floor
Price: 240€
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.