Beijing Wushu Sports Association ()

The association helps contact teachers for individuals who are seeking further training from highly experienced kung fu masters, or groups looking for kung fu classes. No 1 yard, Yugengyuan, inside Xiannongtan Stadium, Xuanwu District. Call Zhang Youfeng (vice chairman) at 6317-2068 during the day (Chinese). 1

Beijing Shichahai Sports School

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A special Foreigner's Training Department helps arrange martial art coaches, classes and boarding. 57 Di'anmen Dajie, Xicheng District. 6618-8831 (8am-6pm). 57

Beijing Sports University ()

Offering wushu, long fist, Tai Chi, meditation and free combat. Runs on a four-and-a-half month semester. Zhongguancun Beidajie, Haidian District. Call 6298-9341 during the day (Chinese and English) or e-mail to bupefso@sina.com.

Capital Institute of Physical Education

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Tai Chi, long fist, nanquan, weapons and free combat. Long classes lasting a semester starts in March and September, short classes of a month or half a month starts early every month. 3,174 yuan a month including registration fee. 11 Beisanhuanxilu, Haidian District. 8209-9177. 11

Chinese Culture Club ()

Regular qigong classes on Monday night and Tai Chi classes on Thursday night.

29 Anjialou, Liangmaqiao Lu, Chaoyang District. 6432-9341.

Evolution Fitness Centre ()

Gym membership includes Tai Chi classes. 3,500 yuan for a year's training, twice a week on Thursday and Saturday evenings. Dabei Property Centre, 2, Dongsanhuan Nanlu, Chaoyang District. 6567-0266, info@fitnesspa.com.

Tianyi Kung Fu Club ()

Shaolin kung fu, Xingyi kung fu and self-defence techniques. Tue, Thur and Sun. 77 Baiziwan Nan'erlu, Beijing City International School. 130-5113-8804, info@tianyiculture.com. 277,

Beijing Milun School of Traditional Kung Fu

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Tai Chi, bagua, sandao and Shaolin kung fu taught by teachers from Henan at Wangfujing. 50 yuan for two hours for small groups. 139-1081-1934, daoist_gongfu@hotmail.com.

Tai Chi Workshop ()

Traditional Tai Chi and push-hand. Translation provided. Wednesday 7-8pm. 50 yuan per hour, 1/F Health Club, CTS Plaza, Sanyuanqiao, Chaoyang District. 130-0103-9563, heidihyshen@163.com.

Jinghua Wushu Association ()

Teacher studied wushu at the Shaolin Temple and has experience teaching foreign students. He teaches Tai Chi, weapons, qigong and meditation. 150 yuan for an hour and a half for individuals, or 50 yuan per person for group classes lasting an hour and a half. 135-2223-3751 (English).

(China Daily 10/26/2006 page14)