Tai Chi Chuan & Qi Gong - 60 Minutes
7 October 2026 •
13:00 - 14:00
MASSIMO BARILLI
Born in 1963, he began practicing martial arts at the age of 15. At 20, he discovered Kung Fu, which quickly became his greatest passion and a lifelong path of study and practice.
In 1994, he joined the Feng Huang School, founded by Master Raoul Pianella, a direct student of Grandmaster Shin Dae Woung. In 2001, he earned his instructor certification and began teaching.
Over time, he felt the need to balance the physical intensity of Kung Fu with a deeper search for inner harmony. This led him to explore Tai Chi, Qi Gong, and meditation. Through years of dedicated study and practice, he attained the rank of Master and has since devoted himself to sharing the philosophy and benefits of these disciplines with the same enthusiasm that first inspired him as a young martial artist.
Description
During the class, we will practice both Tai Chi Chuan and Qi Gong.
Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient martial art whose primary purpose is not self-defense, but the cultivation and harmonious flow of vital energy, known as Chi, throughout the body.
Qi Gong is often described as “meditation in motion,” as it emphasizes awareness of the body’s inner landscape, the breath, energy cultivation, and focused attention. These principles are explored through gentle, flowing movements and their martial applications.
Together, these practices support improved balance, posture, flexibility, coordination, and overall well-being, while helping to reduce stress and cultivate a greater sense of presence and inner calm.
Tai Chi Chuan is an ancient martial art whose primary purpose is not self-defense, but the cultivation and harmonious flow of vital energy, known as Chi, throughout the body.
Qi Gong is often described as “meditation in motion,” as it emphasizes awareness of the body’s inner landscape, the breath, energy cultivation, and focused attention. These principles are explored through gentle, flowing movements and their martial applications.
Together, these practices support improved balance, posture, flexibility, coordination, and overall well-being, while helping to reduce stress and cultivate a greater sense of presence and inner calm.