In stillness like a great mountain
In movement like a mighty river
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A weekly space to refine movement, breath, and perception.
Tai Chi Chuan Classes in Portugal
Regular classes in Portugal offer a steady and supportive space to deepen your practice of traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Ch'uan. Guided by experienced teachers, the training focuses on developing body awareness, breath, and movement principles over time—creating continuity and grounding in your learning process.
"Rooted like a cork tree, flowing like the Atlantic."
Our classes Lineup 2025-2026
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10 weekly classes
Thursday's | location Porto, Maia district, teacher Adrian | PT
Beginner's Course – 10-Week Series Learn the foundations with teacher Adrian Abraham Determinista in ten weekly classes. Thursday evenings | 1 hour and 15 minutes per class Total cost: €75,00 No prior experience needed — all levels welcome.
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10 weekly classes
day t.b.d | location Arganil, teacher Charley | PT
Beginner's Course – 10-Week Series Learn the foundations with teacher Charley Holtrop in ten weekly classes. Thursday evenings | 1 hour and 15 minutes per class Total cost: €75,00 No prior experience needed — all levels welcome.
February-March 2026
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Follow -up classes
Thursdays | location Porto, Maia district, teacher Adrian | PT
Follow-Up Tai Chi Practice Classes Ongoing Monthly Training after Completion of the Introductory Course Continue your Tai Chi development in a supportive environment with regular, in-depth training sessions.
These classes help refine your form, deepen your understanding, and build a lasting practice. Frequency: Weekly classes on a monthly basis Price: €45,00 per month Includes membership to ITCCA Europe Stay connected to the tradition, your body, and the rhythm of the group.
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Follow - up classes
Day t.b.d | location Arganil, teacher Charley | PT
Follow-Up Tai Chi Practice Classes Ongoing Monthly Training after Completion of the Introductory Course Continue your Tai Chi development in a supportive environment with regular, in-depth training sessions.
These classes help refine your form, deepen your understanding, and build a lasting practice. Frequency: Weekly classes on a monthly basis Price: €45,00 per month Includes membership to ITCCA Europe Stay connected to the tradition, your body, and the rhythm of the group.
February-march 2026
Tai Chi Isn’t Just Something You Watch — It’s Something You Step into
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10 weekly classes
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10 weekly classes
day t.b.d 2026| location Lisbon, teacher Charley | PT
Beginner's Course – 10-Week Series Learn the foundations with teacher Charley Holtrop in ten weekly classes. Thursday evenings | 1 hour and 15 minutes per class Total cost: €75,00 No prior experience needed — all levels welcome.
February & March 2026
Date t.b.d 2026 | location Coimbra, teacher Charley | PT
Beginner's Course – 10-Week Series Learn the foundations with teacher Charley Holtrop in ten weekly classes. Thursday evenings | 1 hour and 15 minutes per class Total cost: €75,00 No prior experience needed — all levels welcome.
February- March 2026
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The Netherlands 2025
workshop description BREATH
Finding space in breath and movement
In this workshop, we explore the role of breath in relation to Xin—the Chinese concept uniting heart and mind, where sensation and thought converge.
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Breathing is the most natural thing we do. Like the rhythm of our heartbeat, it quietly supports us and sustains us in life. But breath is more than a background process—it subtly mirrors our thoughts, emotions, and actions. These patterns can feel familiar, yet restrictive—limiting our freedom of movement, flexibility, and inner space. Breath is not merely physical—it’s an expression of who we are and how we move through life.
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In Tai Chi Ch’uan practice, these breathing and movement patterns can begin to shift naturally. Through flowing, mindful movement, space opens within both body and breath. This reveals new layers of freedom, vitality, and effortlessness. The shift impacts not only the body but also our clarity of mind, sense of direction, and connection to ourselves and our surroundings.
By becoming aware of the relationship between breath and Xin—the unity of heart and mind—we learn that each inhale and exhale offers vital information about our well-being. From this awareness, our intention and will can be channeled toward focused, energy-efficient action.
This workshop offers you the opportunity to explore, experience, and integrate these insights into your own Tai Chi Ch’uan practice.
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SUNDAY, 14 DECEMBER 2025
Breath
Time: 10:00 – 17:00 (Lunch: 12:30–14:00)
Instructor: Maya-Matthea van Staden
Location: Ireneboulevard 56, Delft The Netherlands
Fee: €â€¯65.00 (incl. 9% VAT)​​​
Yang Cheng Fu is recalled to have said to a student: “You’ve copied me well — but you’re still not doing Tai Chi Ch'uan.” He added, “You have the shell, but not the spirit.”
That pretty much says it all: Tai Chi Ch'uan isn’t just about how it looks — it’s about what happens inside. You can’t learn that from a screen. You have to experience it directly — through contact, movement, connection, and presence.
That’s why we hold only in-person workshops: to help you go beyond imitation and really embody the art.
Come step into it for yourself.