About Matthew Rochford Tai Chi

Hello!

I started Tai Chi in 1991, and have been lucky enough to teach thousands of people in the UK, Italy and Greece. I have trained with teachers such as Peter Warr, Professor Li De Yin. Master Huang Jifu, Lavinia Soo-Warr, Luke Shepherd and Patrick Kelly. I spent 6 years training to be a teacher and am a qualified senior instructor.

In 2004, my book Total Tai Chi, was published via MQP and Thunder Bay Press in 4 countries and 3 languages. My 4 DVDs (2005 to 2013) on Tai Chi, Daoyin and Qigong were among the best sellers on Amazon and I pioneered the i-Chi online training programme in 2014 with my friend Luke Shepherd. Setting up Tai Chi Nation in 2008, I have taught many retreats and courses internationally including training over 30 people to become professional instructors.  I am experienced in teaching Tai Chi in a variety of settings from corporate well-being and care homes, to one-to-one training and public events.

After taking some time out from teaching to re-evaluate my practice, in 2023 I started teaching regular classes in Totnes.

Qualifications and Experience

Tai Chi Classes in Totnes

St John's Church, Bridgetown, Totnes, TQ9 5AB

£12 or £100 for 10 classes.

Please note, no classes Thursday 8th, Tuesday 13th or Thursday 15th October 2026.

Last class of the year is Thursday 17th December.

Taster sessions (£5) run 19th to 28th January 2027. Full information and booking is posted here.