NEW 2026 AUTUMN SEASON with INTERNAL WUSHU PRACTICES and QIGONG
Three masters, three Wushu styles — REGISTRATION IS OPEN!
The following courses are planned for the new season:
BEGINNERS
Baguazhang — Tue–Thu, 8:00–9:30, with Maksimas, starting October 1
Rou Quan — Mon–Fri, 8:00–9:30, with Tomas, starting October 5
Rou Quan — Wed, 19:30–21:00; Fri, 17:00–18:30, with Tomas, starting October 7
Taijiquan & Qigong — Tue–Thu, 19:15–20:45, with Edita, starting October 13
REGISTRATION CLOSED
ADVANCED
Baguazhang — Tue–Thu, 17:30–19:00, with Maksimas, starting October 1
Taijiquan & Qigong — Wed, 9:00–10:30, with Edita, starting October 14
REGISTRATION CLOSED
Rou Quan 柔拳
Rou Quan can be translated as “Soft Fist” or “Gentle Fist.” It is a practice in which strength is not placed in opposition to relaxation. On the contrary, we learn to discover strength through free, sensitive, and conscious movement.
Shaolin Rou Quan is related to Taijiquan and Qigong practices, yet it has its own distinctive character. Particular attention is given to softness, natural movement, body awareness, spiral movements, and the ability to move without unnecessary tension.
While Taijiquan is often first recognized as a slow and continuous sequence of movements, Rou Quan can be experienced more as an exploration — an exploration of how the body can move freely, smoothly, and sensitively.
It is a practice for those who want not only to exercise, but also to get to know themselves better through movement.
Baguazhang 八卦掌
Baguazhang, “Eight Trigrams Palm,” is a traditional Chinese martial art and body practice combining movement, breathing, and focused attention.
The foundation of the practice is circular walking, while changing body positions and directions and performing slow, even, and spiral movements. These exercises develop coordination, balance, and flexibility, while helping practitioners experience greater awareness of the body and the unity of movement.
Baguazhang is also associated with the Daoist worldview, in which constant change, balance, and the ability to adapt are essential.
The essence of the practice is to cultivate awareness, inner harmony, and the ability to maintain balance through movement as circumstances change.
Qigong 气功 and Taijiquan 太极拳
Qigong and Taijiquan health practices offer a path toward health and longevity for both body and mind. These dynamic exercises can help prevent chronic health problems and may support the well-being of the digestive system, limbs, and back.
For almost a decade, our institute has offered traditional healing Qigong practices (易筋经 Yìjīnjīng and 八段锦 Bāduànjǐn) and Taijiquan, taught by certified instructors from China.
This year, due to changed circumstances, three certified instructors from Lithuania will lead classes in Rou Quan, Baguazhang, and Taijiquan/Qigong.
WANT TO TRY?
You are wellcome! The first session is a trial and there is no fee if you decide not to continue. For those of who wish to learn these healing practices, we invite you to join our continuing Taiji courses. At the beginner level, we recommend attending 2 times a week. This way the exercises are learnt more quickly and in the advanced levels one time a week is sufficient.
PRICE: 1 class (1,5 hours) 20 €. Beginners' course 8 weeks with 2 times per week, 15 times in total, price: 300 €. Continuing course 10 weeks, 1 time per week, 10 times total, price: 200 €.
The new Qigong and Tai Chi Course for the autumn 2026 season will start in October. Follow the news.
HOW DO I KNOW WHAT LEVEL I AM
The Intermediate level is for participants who have studied these practices for at least 1 semester, know the badujin exercises, and have a basic knowledge of Taiji. The Strong Advanced level is for participants who have previously practiced both Yang and Chen styles, have practiced baduanjin, yijinjing, wuqinxi, and are familiar with Form 24.
VENUE OF ACTIVITIES
The morning classes will take place at M. K. Čiurlionio str. 21 in the Dance Hall of the VU Cultural Centre, 3rd floor, No. 342.
Evening classes will be held at M. K. Čiurlionio str. 21 in the Taiji Hall of the Confucius Institute of Vilnius University, 2nd floor, no. 203.
[we will send all the information about the course to those who have registered by email before the start of the course]
Yi jin jing
"Yi jin jing (simplified: 易筋经, traditional: 易筋經; pinyin: yìjīnjīng) is an exercise designed to stretch the muscles and tendons of the whole body. It is a series of breathing exercises that, when performed consistently, can improve physical health. In Chinese, yi means 'change', jin means 'muscles and tendons' and jing means 'outline, canon, classical work'.
Yi jin jing is a fairly intensive practice aimed at strengthening muscles and tendons, promoting strength and flexibility, increasing speed and endurance, and improving balance and coordination.
Ba duan jin
The "Eight Pieces of Brocade" (simplified: 八段锦, traditional: 八段錦; pinyin: bāduànjǐn) improves brain function, strengthens the psyche, improves the functioning of individual organs, and strengthens bones and joints. It is a set of eight segmented exercises in the traditional style, enriched with special breathing techniques. The intensity and duration can be adjusted according to the person's physical condition and the desired therapeutic effect.
Ba duan jin is an exercise for the mind and body and is particularly beneficial:
- Strengthening of all limbs and chest muscles
- to maintain correct posture
- slowing the progression of scoliosis
- helps prevent chronic, digestive diseases, limb and back pain
- improves brain function, strengthens the psyche and can extend life expectancy
Taijiquan
Taijiquan or Taiji (Chinese: "fist of the great boundary", simplified characters: 太极拳, traditional characters: 太極拳; pinyin: tàijíquán) is an ancient and distinctive branch of the Chinese martial arts (wushu), popular throughout the world. As a practice that balances mental and physical strength, taiji is designed to strengthen and relax the body. It is based on certain principles, particularly the harmonisation of yin and yang, the passive and active principles respectively. The movements are slow, fluid, rhythmic, with precise positions and postures carefully defined. At the Confucius Institute we study Yang and Chen styles.
Our sports instructors
Junli Wang – a bachelor's degree student of Anyang University of Education (sociology of sport), a master's degree student of Beijing Sports University (traditional Chinese martial arts and qigong), and Wang Junli, a PhD student of Lithuanian Sports University, who is currently completing her doctoral studies and is a wushu instructor who has already gained teaching experience both in Lithuania and China. She is not only a first-class Chinese martial arts athlete, but also a judge, holding the sixth (out of a possible 9) Golden Tiger duan.
Levels of Wushu Mastery duanwei 段位
Since 1998, the Chinese Wushu Association, together with the National Sports Commission and the China Wushu Research Institute, has developed a grading system for sporting wushu, consisting of nine duans (duanwei 段位 "level"). In 2011, the duanwei system was modified to be divided into the following levels:
Entry level: so-called basic duan for students with years of practice experience.
1. Qingying-yi duan: Bronze/blue eagle
2. Yinying-er duan: Silver Eagle
3. Yinying-san duan: Golden Eagle
Intermediate level: Intermediate level duans are awarded to wushu students/coaches who can teach and have 5 to 10 years of experience as a wushu coach, depending on the level requested. Starting from duan 5, a research paper must be submitted that includes research related to wushu, i.e. publications, DVDs, case studies of students studied in duanwei. The sixth duanwei is awarded to Masters level students and is the highest technical grade in this category.
4. Qinghu-si duan: Bronze/Blue Tiger
5. Yinhu-wu duan: Silver Tiger
6. Yinhu-liu duan: Golden Tiger
Highest level: Advanced level is only awarded to very experienced and reputable wushu masters. A person awarded this duan is officially allowed to call himself a "Grand Master".
7. Qinglong-qi duan: Bronze/Blue Dragon
8. Yinlong-ba duan: Silver dragon
9. Yinlong-jiu duan: Golden Dragon
We invite you to learn these exercises in our courses and see how it becomes an indispensable morning ritual!
Morning classes take place in the dance hall of the VU Culture Centre (behind the Great Aula) at M. K. Čiurlionio str. 21.
Evening classes are held at the Confucius Institute of Vilnius University, 2nd floor, Taiji Hall, room 203, M. K. Čiurlionio str. 21 (in the courtyard). Weather permitting, we practice outdoors, on the meadow by Vingis Park.
Important: missed training sessions are not refundable and can be made up in other groups in the mornings Monday-Thursday from 8:30 am or in the evenings Monday-Thursday from 6:30 pm. If, during the course, the participant is no longer able to continue attending the course for a valid reason, such as a change of residence (city or country) or serious illness, the Institute will refund the amount paid and not used for the course to the participant's bank account only upon submission of documentary evidence. Please inform us at
If you have any questions, please contact us by phone +370 613 11849 or by e-mail
