The Wednesday evening class at Great Baddow Parish Hall is paused until the 10th June as the hall is not currently available on Wednesday evenings.
The Wednesday evening class at Great Baddow Parish Hall is paused until the 10th June as the hall is not currently available on Wednesday evenings.
With effect from the 8th June 2026 the Burnham-on-Sea class will change location to:
World Tai Chi Day was celebrated with members of the Academy performing an 11 o’clock set at Maldon Prom Park, Holland-on-Sea seafront and Birchanger on a bright but slightly cool day. Phil from Colchester managed a set even though he was away. All events were well attended as the pictures below show.
Birchanger
Clacton
Maldon
Phil from Clacton
Please note the new beginners class at Great Baddow will now start on 18th May at 7.00p.m. not 13th April as originally advertised.
Clacton – Beginners Class starting 17th April 2026 at 12.30p.m. – 13.30p.m. at The Brotherhood Hall, 28 St. Osyth Road, Clacton-on Sea, CO15 3BW. For more information contact Cheryl McIntosh. Call 07483 210115 or Email:cherylm.etca@gmail.com
Colchester – Beginners Class starting Monday 13th April 2026, 2.30p.m. – 4.30p.m. at Acorn Hall, The Oak Tree Centre, 252 Harwich Road, Colchester, Essex CO4 3DH. For further information contact Philip Lyons. Call: 07913 349086 or Email: philip.etca@gmail.com.
Little Clacton – 6 week Beginners Class starting Monday 13th April 2026, 2.45p.m. – 3.45p.m. followed by a Continuing Class until 5.15p.m. at Little Clacton Village Hall, 14 London Road, Little Clacton, Clacton-on-Sea, Essex CO16 9RW. For further information contact Bob Duck. Call: 07591 671544 or Email: bob50.etca@gmail.com.
Great Baddow – Evening Beginners Class starting Monday 18th May 2026, 7.00p.m at The Parish Hall, Great Baddow, 19 Maldon Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7DW. For further information contact Jean Meadwell. Email:Jeanm.etca@gmail.com.
Great Baddow – Evening Continuing Class starting Wednesday 15th April 2026, 7.00p.m at The Parish Hall, Great Baddow, 19 Maldon Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford, CM2 7DW. For further information contact Pshemek Bak. Email:pshemek.etca@gmail.com.
Hatfield Peverel – Beginners Class starting Thursday 14th May 2026, 7.00p.m – 9.00p.m. at Hatfield Peverel Village Hall, Maldon Road, Hatfield Peverel, CM3 2HW. For further information contact Nick Boddington, Call 07702 176128 or Email: nick.etca@gmail.com.
A new beginners class will be held at
The class will start on Friday 20th February 2026 from 10.00 to 12.00 and run weekly until 31st July 2026.
Please contact either of the following for more information:
Clacton
It was mostly clear bright sunny day with a distant haze out at sea which dissipated slowly to reveal the Majestic Wind Farm out in the Estuary.
The first set was mildly marred by my attempt at a short cut, terminated by a voice from the back reminding us ‘don’t forget the Cock’ which caused a ripple of amusement. Refreshed by coffee and home made bread pudding the second set went smoothly until I forgot the closing bow. Oh, the Joys of Tai Chi, relaxing, calming and forgiving.
Cait Goddard
Class Instructor
Received from a member
WORLD TAI CHI DAY
I joined the Academy six months ago, and what a privilege it has been. In Clacton we are very fortunate that there are three classes close by, Clacton, Little Clacton and Colchester, with wonderful Instructors namely, Cheryl, Bob and Phil, not forgetting Shirley and Frank, who give us corrections so politely.
The icing on the cake was taking part at Holland-On-Sea last Saturday, celebrating with Tai Chi Members, all over the world at 10am. The group gathered at 9.30am on the beach, ‘limbered up’ with some foundation exercises, in readiness for the event on a beautiful sunny morning. Thank you Lisa, and everyone involved in running The Academy, for all your hard work, the Club is amazing.
This years AGM and Chinese New Year celebrations (a few days early) were held at Wickham Bishops village hall with just over 100 members attending.
Following registration and a chance to catch up with old friends and meet some new ones we sat down for the formal AGM. Last year’s minutes were read out and accepted by those members present. The Chair, Lisa and Vice Chair, Judy both provided reports on the status of the Academy and events that had taken place over 2024. These were followed by a presentation of the Accounts by Martin. The accounts were accepted by those members present. Lisa, Judy, Martin and Minutes Secretary Cait were all re-elected for another year. There followed a short Q & A session. Following completion of the AGM tea and cake were available, many thanks to those members that brought the cakes.
Before the Lion Dancers arrived to entertain us there was a session for all of us to go through some of the foundation exercises. Then two Chinese lions performed very energetic and entertaining dances for us and collected money for charity. Following the dancers we all sat down for a Chinese meal from Lians.
After lunch was cleared away two Tai Chi sets were performed. Members also demonstrated other tai chi forms that we practice sword, sabre and Lok Hup to the end the day.
Many thanks must go to the members of the Academy that made it happen.
In spite of the overcast, damp ,cold weather, over 30 of us met a Maldon Promenade Park to perform a set at 10.00 a.m. for World Tai Chi Day. Although the ground was somewhat uneven in places we completed the set without any mishaps, just some shuffling of feet. The forecast rain showers held off. Afterwards a number of us went for coffee or in my case hot chocolate.
The Birchanger class, pictured, who were unable to join us at Maldon performed a set locally.
Birchanger Class
AGM Saturday 10th February 2024
About 88 people attended this year’s AGM. Promise of a busy interesting day.
For the AGM, seated on the Stage were Lisa Kay Chair. Judy Lee-Fenton Vice Chair, Marin Bishop Treasurer and Cait Goddard Membership/ Minutes Secretary.
Rest of the attending Instructors and Assistants were seated in the front row.
Well, after the official business was complete the day kicked off with coffee then with members divided into two halves the 108 Tai Chi set was successfully done by each half.
The day continued with the customary Chinese take-away from Lian. A visit from a New Year Dragon, which gave us pleasure and amusement, with a dance to the rhythm of the drums.
Followed up by demonstrations of all the forms that our Academy teach, Lok Hup, Sword, Sabre, Fan, Yi Yin Jing and Qigong. Plus another two sets of Tai Chi.
