Malta Taichi Association

See you tonight at 19:20 for one hour of Taijiquan at Longgui Wuguan – Malta School of Wushu in Santa Venera.

A gentle yet profound practice to release tension, improve balance, calm the breath and reconnect body and mind.

Suitable for all levels — whether you are just beginning or already walking the path.

Come and move, breathe, and return to stillness.

Some time ago, someone very dear to me asked if I could write a small book about meditation.
So, in just a few months, I gathered simple practices and words that came straight from the heart.

This book was born to offer calm and clarity in those moments when stress and anxiety feel overwhelming.
It’s a path made of small steps and gentle reflections, inspired by Taoism, Buddhism, what we now call mindfulness, and my own experience.

It doesn’t try to change who we are, but simply to remind us of the strength and quiet peace we already carry within.
For me, it feels like a quiet companion along the way, and I truly hope it can be the same for those who open its pages.

Reading advice:
This is not a book to rush through. Read a few pages at a time, maybe in the morning or before going to sleep, and let the words settle. Even a single paragraph can be enough to bring you back to your breath and to yourself.

EN: https://amzn.eu/d/7VSphqP
IT: https://amzn.eu/d/aGoVSyu

See you tonight! 🌿
🕕 Qigong: 18:15 – 19:15
🕢 Tai Chi: 19:20 – 20:20

Looking forward to sharing a calm and powerful practice together. Let’s move, breathe, and reset. 🙏🐉
(make sure you always book your spot!)

Classes starting again this evening from 19:20 till 20:20!

The history of Taichi reaches back into ancient China, a time when life followed the rhythm of nature and harmony was considered a form of wisdom. Its origins are often linked to the Taoist monk Zhang Sanfeng, who, according to tradition, observed a crane and a snake in combat and realized that softness, when guided with awareness, could overcome rigid force. Although Zhang Sanfeng’s existence remains wrapped in legend, we know that Taichi truly took shape in the village of Chenjiagou, where in the 17th century Chen Wangting codified movements, internal principles, and martial strategies that formed the foundation of the art we practice today. From there, Taichi spread through generations of masters and gave birth to several styles—Chen, Yang, Li, Wu, Hao, and Sun—each unique but united by the same essence: internal work, the transformation of force, and the integration of mind, body, and breath. Over time, Taichi moved from the courtyards of rural villages to parks, cities, and eventually the entire world, evolving from a martial system into a path of balance, health, and awareness. Its history is a bridge between tradition and modern life: an art born for protection, now practiced to live with more calm, more presence, and a deeper sense of being human.

Zhan Zhuang Gong - 站樁功 – Standing Like a Tree

Zhan Zhuang Gong, or "standing post practice,” is one of the most deceptively simple yet profoundly powerful exercises in Chinese internal arts. At first glance, it looks like nothing more than standing still with the arms held in front of the body. But beneath this stillness lies a world of internal movement, awareness, and transformation. The name literally means “standing like a stake or pillar.” Imagine a tree rooted deep into the earth, its trunk upright and unmoving, yet alive with energy flowing upward toward the sky. This is the image behind the practice. Outwardly, the body does not move. Inwardly, the practitioner cultivates strength, relaxation, and energy circulation.

In a world obsessed with speed and constant activity, Zhan Zhuang offers the opposite: stillness that reveals hidden strength. Standing practice trains the body to find balance without tension, to hold structure without stiffness, and to remain alert without agitation.

The most common posture is called “embracing the tree.” Feet are placed shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent. The arms are raised in front of the chest as if holding a large ball. The shoulders sink, the chest is relaxed, and the head is lifted gently as if suspended by a thread. Breathing remains natural. There is no forcing, no straining. At first, one may only manage two or three minutes before the legs begin to shake. With practice, the time can be extended — ten minutes, twenty, even an hour. The key is not duration, but quality: maintaining relaxation while holding the structure.

The benefits are many:
- Physical strength: the legs and core grow strong from holding correct posture.
- Postural alignment: the spine lengthens and the joints naturally find their place.
- Calm mind: with eyes soft and breath quiet, the nervous system settles.
- Energy flow: the practitioner begins to feel warmth, tingling, or gentle currents of Qi moving through the body.

Dear valued members and friends,

Our club will be temporarily closed as we embark on an exciting journey to China! 🌏✨ From now until November 3rd, we will be pausing all activities while we explore new inspirations, ideas, and energy from this amazing cultural experience.

We can’t wait to share everything we've learned and bring fresh insights back to our community!
Thank you for your understanding and support during this time.

See you in November with renewed energy! 💫

HEALTH QIGONG - DA WU WORKSHOP
SAT 18/03/2023 from 8:15 to 17:00

An introduction to the Chinese Health Qigong ‘Da Wu”- the graceful, joint relaxing dance-like exercise, using limb movements, breathing and concentration of the mind in order to regulate your inner organs and promote your blood circulation, replenish your vital energy, and promote longevity.

Laoshi Gino is a certified Health Qigong Instructor both from the International Longzhao Gongfu Association and the British Health Qigong Association. He is the founder of the “Longgui Wuguan”, also known as ‘Malta School of Wushu’, the ‘Malta Health Qigong Association’, co-founder of ‘Malta Wushu Federation’. To date, Laoshi Gino and his club have achieved great results in international competitions, and strive in the study and research of traditional Chinese Martial Arts and Culture. We believe that you will benefit enormously from his warm and generous teaching skills.