Learn Tai-Chi and Kung-Fu with Gary Coyle.
30 + Years of Expertise.
Gary Coyle has dedicated over 30 years to mastering Shoalin Temple Kung-fu. Gary has had the honour of practicing under renowned local and international masters, his expertise spans traditional Northern & Southern styles, Chi-Gung, open-hand and weapons forms, and the dynamic Buddha palm and fist techniques.
Learn more about Gary and his philosophy
– Private lessons starting at £30/hr
– Discounted rate: £25/hr for 2+ hour sessions
Special Event: Tai-Chi and Chi-Gung Workshop with Master Faye Yip.
Find out more and reserve a spot! Spaces are Limited.
Testimonials from private students and members of the Chi In the Park community.
I have been trained by Gary now for many years, both in group & one-to-one settings. Gary has spent many years Dedicated to learning and immersing himself in to the Culture of Kung-fu. He is extremely knowledgeable in the field & his patience and how he teaches is second to none. Gary & his teaching of Kung-fu has not only improved my physical health but also my mental health which both go hand in hand when training. Gary has spent many years perfecting his art and I throughtly enjoy our one-to-one sessions where he is able to go into more detail about forms & give me a better understanding of how I can improve. I highly recommend Gary to anyone looking to learn more about this traditional art
Eddie Conway
We have been attending Gary’s classes for a few years. We have learned so much from Gary about the history of tai chi and the health benefits. The classe are very enjoyable and Gary is an excellent teacher and always reminds us to do what we can without pushing ourselves too far.
G&A
Gary makes learning Tai Chi so enjoyable.
He is friendly and welcoming. An excellent teacher, explaining and demonstrating throughout the class.
He never makes you feel awkward, in fact he welcomes questions and is keen to help you understand better. He will explain individual moves and the reason for doing them. He clearly enjoys teaching his Art.
Gary never puts any pressure on you, encouraging you to practice to your own limitations.
I leave the class feeling relaxed, like I’m walking on air, and with a sense of achievement.
Gary is a very knowledgeable and experienced Tai Chi and Qigong teacher.His classes are a highlight in my week.He always takes the time to answer any questions and always is supportive .
Just a few words about chi-in the park and teacher Gary Coyle anyone looking to keep fit and enjoy chi_gung&taichi get in touch with Gary he is a great person and has time for all students who attend exercises you will time with the easy introduction, Gary will explain the benefits chi-gung and help you through the taichi exercises gently in all a great person ☯️🙏🙏
What a wonderful experience tai chi in the park is, fresh air to add to the session makes it even more special and with a teacher like Gary, whose patience and clear instructions along with some history of the art of the practice makes it thoroughly enjoyable and beneficial.
SherrilHermitage Park Chi in the park
Gary is a first class teacher, with an impressive depth of knowledge of Tai Chi, developed through many years of practice.
Beginners to class are welcomed, any health concerns noted, footwear, ground conditions, slip and trip hazards checked out. Tai Chi steps/ moves are thoroughly explained and practised before we undertake them ourselves under his guidance. He shows an excellent balance between gentle encouragement and the need for students to work within their own level of ability. We are a group of mixed abilities.
24 steps are linked to their interpretations and use within the wider world, movements in the animal world, health and wellbeing, and in some cases as complementary medicine. We are a mixed group, all at different levels of ability and clearly enjoy learning together with an added dose of humour and fun. Only a very special type of teacher can achieve all of this in a mixed ability class. Come along and try for
yourself. We will welcome you!!
Gary Came Too Our Carers Group Over 2years Ago ,Too Give A Demonstration On Tai Chi and the Health Benefit’s. We Were Immediately Hooked.His Grace of Movement,Knowledge of Tai Chi & Shaolin Kung Fu is Incredible.Our classes stopped due too covid,But Gary Carried on With Zoom Practice,That’s How Dedicated he is.
When Things Opened Up He Began Chi In The Park, Where We Practice in Glasgow Green& The Botanic Gdns.in All Weather.
I’m 68 with Copd and had a knee replacement 2years ago,Gary Really Explains All The Moves in our 24 step Yang Style Practice,In English,and Chinese,Explains the Health Benifits, and organs you are exercising.
He Demostrates The (martial)Defonition of The Moves,
We Do our Qi Gong Warm Up Excercises ,Which again He Explains How they work on your body and health,The Go Through Or Step Practice Again explaining each and every move,Then Go through our 24 step Play.
After Our Session We All Feel Exhilarating and motivated.I’m 68 and my Health,Movement And Quality of Life Has Improved Vastly Due Too my Practice with Gary,So much so as when thing really open up I hope Gary Will let me Take up Kung Fu once again, was into martial arts in 70s&80s.
So Too Watch Gary Move& Practice both tai chi and Kung Fu His 28 years experience Really comes Through.🙏☯️
Gary uses a variety of teaching approaches to help us to learn the 24 step movement. These range from; silent demonstrations, demonstrations with explanation, copy cat movement, also posting to us small video links.
This is always done with respect and humour. Respect towards not only the study of tai chi, but also respect to his students. We spend a joyous hour: learning and laughing. .
As I am no spring chicken, at various times he has been asked his advice on aches and pains etc., which he helps us to overcome using the healing powers of tai chi.