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WTBA The World Taiji Boxing Association The World Taiji Boxing Association, official home to the Erle Montaigue fighting/healing system We have a number of Country Representatives around the world.

The WTBA is an organisation of like minds from all over the world coming together in friendship and harmony (well most times). Erle Montaigue began the Australian Taiji Boxing Association back in 1979. It soon became clear that the organisation had outgrown the 'Australian' part so we changed it to the World Taiji Boxing Association, WTBA. Erle Montaigue handed it down to his son Eli, in 2010, just before his sudden death in 2011, having trained with Erle from the age of 4. These are students and friends who have trained with Erle and Eli for many years and have risen to a high level of competence in Erle's system of Internal Gung-fu. We now have representatives in around 30 countries with well over 10,000 students being in some way associated with the WTBA. There is no real hierarchy in the WTBA as this is how Erle Montaigue liked it, plain and simple without titles or bowing down to anyone, just a bunch of friends training together with a like goal of harmony and good health, and along the way some self defence to protect our family. The WTBA has no uniforms or any other patches or other lofty names like 'Sensei' or Master or Loucher etc. We are simply here to help each other up the ladder. However, we do have some items of WTBA clothing in the way of T shirts and Jumpers with the WTBA logo embroidered or screened. You can join the WTBA as a Member, just fill out the form. To become a WTBA instructor however, takes a little more training and assessment.

WEEKEND WORKSHOP WITH ELI in Corbetta, Italy.📅 14–15 November 2026 An intensive weekend exploring Yang Lu Chan’s Taiji F...
15/10/2026

WEEKEND WORKSHOP WITH ELI in Corbetta, Italy.📅 14–15 November 2026

An intensive weekend exploring Yang Lu Chan’s Taiji Form, from fundamental principles to advanced applications, with practical instruction throughout.

We’ll also work on Chinese Boxing Drills 1 & 2, combining Taiji and Bagua fighting principles through partner drills, plus Interactive Pad Work Drills 1 & 2 to develop effective striking, movement, balance, and the ability to recover when you miss.

A practical weekend of Taiji, applications, partner work and fighting principles.

All levels welcome.

Book your spot through the following link: https://www.taijiworld.com/event-details/corbetta-italy-2?currency=GBP

Thank you and see you soon.

Good Evening everyone, A reminder for those who take WTBA Online classes with Eli.Please note the following changes to t...
11/10/2026

Good Evening everyone,

A reminder for those who take WTBA Online classes with Eli.

Please note the following changes to the online class schedule from 13th October.

Very busy few months ahead with workshops and camps in Australia, Malta, Italy, France and the Netherlands.

Eli will keep as many classes live as possible, and some will be pre-recorded so you can still enjoy the class even when he is away.

Thanks as always and have a great Sunday eve 🙂

New General Timetable starting from 12th October.Please note that the Large San Sau class on Thursdays will begin from 1...
08/10/2026

New General Timetable starting from 12th October.

Please note that the Large San Sau class on Thursdays will begin from 12th November.

For the most up-to-date timetable, please visit the live calendar on our website here: https://www.taijiworld.com/timetable?currency=GBP

This calendar is directly synced with our Google Calendar, allowing us to update dates regularly and keep you informed of any changes.

The calendar is set to display the monthly schedule by default. If you’d prefer to view the class list in agenda, weekly, or daily format, simply select your preferred view from the options at the top of the calendar.

Please note: The live Google Calendar will display times according to your local time zone.

Registered Students
If you are a registered student, please keep an eye on your email for any short-notice updates or changes.

Workshops & Camps with Eli

All in-person workshops and camps with Eli are listed on the live calendar, where you can also book your place or view all workshops/camps here: https://www.taijiworld.com/Globalworkshopswitheli?currency=GBP

Can't Join Us Live?

No problem! All sessions are recorded and remain available to watch for 2 months on our Previous Class Links page.

Please note that access to recorded classes is available exclusively to Allied Gold and Platinum members.

The three Montaigue children warming up for Taiji Combat Training.Learning to fight isn’t about teaching children to see...
07/10/2026

The three Montaigue children warming up for Taiji Combat Training.

Learning to fight isn’t about teaching children to seek conflict. It’s about teaching them discipline, confidence, awareness, resilience, and the ability to protect themselves when necessary.

Martial arts can help children discover their strength—not just physically, but mentally and emotionally.

Because true strength isn’t about how hard you can fight. It’s about having the confidence to stand strong, the discipline to remain calm, and the wisdom to know when not to fight.

Do you think children should learn martial arts and self-defence from an early age?

04/10/2026

Have you ever met someone who made your every dream a reality? Make sure you tell them

03/10/2026

WTBA artwork and more by my wife Cikka ❤️ Make sure you give her a follow for inspiring art ideas 👍

02/10/2026
This poster pretty much sums up the awesomeness that was Combat Camp this year! 🔥Next year, “Combat Camp” will officiall...
01/10/2026

This poster pretty much sums up the awesomeness that was Combat Camp this year! 🔥

Next year, “Combat Camp” will officially become Summer Camp. While the camp will still have a strong combat-based focus, we’ll be taking things even further by making Large San Sau a major part of camp.

And, for good measure, we’ll also be throwing in some Push Hands, Sticky Hands and Qigong along the way.

There’ll be plenty of practical combat training, but with a broader mix of training to challenge, develop and sharpen your skills.

Date: 24th July - 31st July 2027
RSVP through here: https://www.taijiworld.com/event-details/uk-summer-camp-2027?currency=GBP

More details will be coming later this year, so watch this space.

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A very rare photo from 1863 of the Bagua Wooden Man…Ok maybe not quite that old. 😅Do you think wooden man training is be...
30/09/2026

A very rare photo from 1863 of the Bagua Wooden Man…Ok maybe not quite that old. 😅

Do you think wooden man training is beneficial?

Good Morning everyone, 📣 The September issue of our newsletter and magazine is now out!Check it out through the link bel...
30/09/2026

Good Morning everyone,

📣 The September issue of our newsletter and magazine is now out!

Check it out through the link below:

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