The Golden Flower Style is a system of Tai Chi developed by Master San Gee Tam, the Master of our Association. It is designed as an integration of all the basic principles which people can usefully apply in their daily lives. It is easy to learn at a basic level, yet has sufficient depth to warrant study for many years by all but the most advanced Tai Chi student.

Why Was It Developed?

After studying and teaching Tai Chi for many years with top level masters, Master San Gee Tam saw the need for a more simple starting point for study. He realised that the traditional methods were appropriate for the time they were invented, and the culture they came from, but they did not easily meet the needs of the modern day westerner. With his background of working with thousands of people (both in individual sessions and in groups) he saw that there might be a better way to more directly contribute to the people of today. The old way would still be maintained, but only for those rare individuals who are willing to dedicate their lives to the development and study of one thing. This training is preserved as the highest level of teaching in this school: the Small Circle, Internal Power Method. For the rest of us, he created the Golden Flower Style! It is approachable and easy to get to know, yet is deep enough to be of service to most people. If you can walk, you can do the Golden Flower Form!

The Golden Flower Style is an integrated set of practices, which are designed to give the student maximum benefit in the shortest amount of time. The idea is to help as many people as possible to improve their health and realise well-being in their lives by making available effective and efficient tools. These tools are based in the wisdom of the ancients, and thus have very developed roots. Master San Gee Tam's expertise is to bring this forgotten and often misunderstood knowledge to the populace and demonstrate and explain it in comprehensible terms. Just like the chef who prepares healthy food which tastes good , Master San Gee Tam knows how to create a tasty, healthy menu with Tai Chi!

What Does It require?

The Golden Flower System requires a range of exercises. These can be categorized broadly into Loosening Up exercises; Tai Chi Forms; and Energy Cultivation practices. Note, however, that each practice requires aspects of the other categories: Tai Chi is an integrated art after all! Also, they have a depth which is only apparent once the basics have been well understood.

The basic exercises can be learned in about six months. However, to fully master anything in Tai Chi takes years of dedicated practice. The practice is the reward, and you will see the effects almost immediately if you apply yourself and stay open to the possibility.