This association was established in 1987 by its Chief Instructor, Nigel Sutton, at the request of his teacher Tan Ching Ngee of Singapore. The purpose of the association is to promote and research Tai Chi Chuan and other Chinese martial arts. In order to do so the association runs classes and regular seminars throughout the year at a wide range of locations, as well as special seminars conducted by visiting instructors who are renowned experts in their field. As well as promoting through teaching, the association encourages its members to write for periodicals and related publications. Nigel himself has had articles published in a number of magazines and is the author of several books on Tai Chi Chuan. The founder now lives and continues to study in the Far East.

Nigel Sutton