Lineage
James trained with Grandmaster Dr Lin Feng-Chao, whose teacher was Cheng Man-Ching.
About James
Meet James Godwin, the Tai Chi teacher behind Dantian in Sedgefield.
James teaches with a calm, beginner-friendly approach shaped by long practice, lineage training, and Taoist study.
Background
Years of practice, and a teaching style that stays clear and down to earth
James began practising Tai Chi in his early twenties and has continued for decades. Over time the practice moved from personal discipline into teaching, first informally with colleagues and then more directly as a public local offering.
He is based in Sedgefield and teaches with an emphasis on calm instruction, practical movement, and breathing that helps people feel more settled rather than more strained.
Teaching style
Beginner-friendly, slower-paced, and focused on posture, breath, balance, and repeatable practice rather than performance.
Local fit
The classes are based in Sedgefield and serve people from across the Garden Route who want a calmer, more grounded way to learn.
Why teach now
The aim is to make starting feel simple
The free introduction class exists to lower the barrier for people who are curious but unsure where to start. In one session, a beginner can experience the basic rhythm of the practice and see whether the teaching style fits.
It is a simple way to ask questions, meet the teacher, and decide whether regular classes are the right next step.
Start Here
Start with the free Friday introduction class
Use the form, WhatsApp, or email to ask about classes, availability, and the easiest way to begin. The free introduction class runs on Fridays from 7:00am to 8:00am.
- Teacher: James Godwin
- Location: Sedgefield, Garden Route, Western Cape
- Weekly intro class: Fridays, 7:00am to 8:00am
- Map: Open location
- WhatsApp: +27 79 495 5850