Wu's Tai Chi Academy

The London Academy of Wu's Tai Chi Chuan is one of 13 worldwide with direct connections to the Wu family. It's run by Gary Wragg, a founder member and former chairman of the Tai Chi Union for Great Britain, whose aim is to provide the most authentic tai chi classes anywhere. A five-session beginners' course (£65) offers an introduction to the basic techniques; there are ten classes per week to choose from. You can also learn self-defence applications, meditation or chi kung.