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  • Tai Chi Chuan  as a Martial Art:

    The Hidden Power 

    以柔克刚 • 慢胜快  

    Soft Overcomes Hard • Slow Defeats Fast

    Tai Chi Chuan:

    The Original Martial Science 

    借力打力 • 四両撥千斤  

    Use Their Force • Four Ounces Deflects Thousand Pounds


    Rooted in Tradition. Taught with Care.

    The Full Traditional Tai Chi Path

    This is Tai Chi as it was meant to be—structured, complete, and passed down through a living tradition. Whether you eventually train online or in person, this is your place to begin. Add your name to the waitlist, and be the first to access a path designed to build real skill and lifelong benefit.

    What You’ll Learn

    The Five Aspects of Training

    At Five Winds, we don’t teach fragments—we teach the whole art:

    1. Hand Forms – Square Form for precision, Round Form for flow

    2. Weapons – Sabre, Sword, and Spear, with forms and practical use

    3. Pushing Hands – Eight styles of solo and partner drills

    4. Applications – Martial drills that bring your Tai Chi to life

    5. Internal Strength – Nei Gung practices to build breath, power, and resilience



    The Five-Step Path

    1. Yielding

    Learn to go with the flow—not fight it. You’ll redirect force instead of resisting it.

    2. Adherence

    Stay lightly connected, so you can feel what’s happening and respond in real time.

    3. Spontaneity

    Move without overthinking. Your body knows what to do—you just need to let it.

    4. Softness

    Use softness to undo tension—yours and theirs. It’s how Tai Chi wins without force.

    5. Pushing Hands

    Practice with a partner to put your skills into action—calmly, smoothly, and with control.


    Fl五風系統 • 五大功法  •  Five Winds System - Five Arts


    Online Program

    Train at Your Own Pace (Coming Soon)

    The complete Five Winds system—available wherever you are.

    Get structured, step-by-step instruction, guided videos, and student support.

    • Learn anytime, anywhere

    • Full access to the Five-Step Path

    • Supportive community + instructor feedback


    Join the Waitlist and we’ll let you know as soon as it’s ready.


    Join the Online Waitlist

    In-Person Program

    Train in a Real Class Setting (Coming Soon)

    We’re preparing to offer full-system training at Playsport East Kilbride.

    • Learn face-to-face with expert guidance

    • Get hands-on experience with form, partner work, and weapons

    • Supportive, welcoming atmosphere


    Add your name to the interest list for first access.



    

    Join the In-Person Waitlist

    Support & Membership (Coming Soon)

    You’re Not Alone

    We’re developing additional ways to help you train, connect, and progress—wherever you are.


    Coming soon:

    One-to-One Coaching – Personal feedback, correction, and guidance

    Membership Access – For those who want support, but not a full course

    • Submit videos for feedback

    • Ask questions, join discussions

    • Get ongoing resources and encouragement


    Want the Whole System? Start Here.

    This isn’t quick-fix Tai Chi. It’s a deep, structured path you can grow into for life.

    Put your name down, and we’ll show you when and how to begin.


    The Ready Stance is so named for a reason. Outwardly, it is a stance that looks natural, but inwardly it contains everything. Your ready stance is your fighting stance; your fighting stance is your ready stance." 

    — Ian Cameron, Five Winds Tai Chi Chuan


     

    「預備式之所以為預備式,有其深意。外觀自然,內含一切。預備式即戰鬥式,戰鬥式即預備式。」

    — 伊恩·卡梅隆,五風太極拳


    Explore the Roots & Depth of Traditional Tai Chi

    Tai Chi has a long, fascinating history — and real power beneath the surface. These articles explore the deeper path: from forms and weapons to partner work and internal strength. A good read when you’re ready to go deeper.


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    Tradition vs. Modern Tai Chi
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    Why "Just a Little, Just Enough Tai Chi" is the Best Short Tai Chi Course
    By Malcolm Pollock March 21, 2025
    Riding Two Horses: Tradition vs. Modern Tai Chi
    By Malcolm Pollock March 20, 2025
    Tai Chi is a Lifelong Practice of Refinement
    By Ian Cameron March 14, 2025
    CHOOSE CAREFULLY. Ian Cameron
    By Malcolm Pollock March 14, 2025
    Tai Chi vs. Qigong:  What’s the Difference & Which One Should You Learn?
    By Malcolm Pollock March 14, 2025
    How Do You Spell Tai Chi?  The Many Ways It’s Written & Why It Matters
    By Malcolm Pollock March 13, 2025
    The Five Winds Tai Chi System: A Modern Approach to Ancient Wisdom
    By Malcolm Pollock March 13, 2025
    Tai Chi vs. Yoga: Which is Better for Stress, Flexibility & Well-Being?
    By Malcolm Pollock March 13, 2025
    Tai Chi for Breast Cancer Recovery: A Gentle Path to Healing
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