Oulu Taiji Association, Finland (Oulun Taiji-seura, shortly OTS) is an non-profit organisation founded in 1992 to promote Chinese martial arts, mainly internal styles such as tai chi quan and qigong.
The association is a member of the Finnish and International Wushu Federation (FIWUF, IWUF) and Finnish Daoyin Yangsheng Gong Federation www.dyysg.fi. Our classes are based on standardized, mainly Yang-style tai chi chuan forms and health qigong forms with high International Health Qigong Federation’s standards (IHQF). We also provide lessons in DYYSG qigong.
Courses and fees 2026
Oulu Taiji Association offers tai chi and qigong courses for both beginners and advanced practitioners.
- Tai chi beginner courses start every autumn and after the New Year.
- Qigong courses begin every few months.
Seasonal Training Fees:
- €60 – Full access to all in-person classes.
- €50 – Online-only training.
- €50 – 10-class card.
Free Summer Sessions
Every summer, we organize free outdoor classes for everyone at Ainolan puisto (Hupisaaret).
Autumn Training Season 2026 – Schedule
Myllytulli School
- Saturday 12:00–13:30 – Qigong for Beginners (Instructor: Aki Korhonen)
Starts: 22 August Note: Online participation available in Zoom - Saturday 13:30–15:00 – Advanced Qigong (Instructor: Aki Korhonen)
Starts: 22 August - Sunday 9:00–12:00 – Free Practice Session Starts: 23 August Responsible person assigned based on registrations.
Värttö Day Care Center
- Sunday 17:00–20:00 – Free Practice Session (Responsible: Marita)
Starts: 23 August - Monday 18:30–20:30 – Taiji-fan (Instructor: Marita Pistemaa)
Starts: 31 August
Kulttuuritalo Valve (Dance Hall 2)
- Monday 10:00–11:30 – Senior Qigong (Instructor: Aki Korhonen)
Starts: 31 August
Tierna School (Kasarmintie Hall)
- Wednesday 18:30–20:00 – Yang 24 Tai Chi (Beginner Group) (Instructor: Arto Alakulju)
Starts: 26 August - Wednesday 20:00–21:00 – Free Practice Session Starts: 26 August
Kastelli Multi-Purpose Center (Day Care)
Friday 18:00–20:00 – Chen-Style Tai Chi (Instructor: Liyun Zhang)
Starts: 21 August
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Free summer-sessions
Again at Summer 2027!
The summer training sessions are free of charge and are open to everyone. Beginners are welcome to join us. Place: Ainola-park, Hupisaaret.
More information available via e-mail found at the bottom of the page.