About The TCFE

The Taijiquan and Qigong Federation for Europe (TCFE) was created in 1996 to bring together individual practitioners and organisations throughout Europe.

The TCFE has the following goals:

The organization, representation, coordination and advancement of Taijiquan, Qigong and other Chinese internal arts at a national and specifically at a European level and from there to create further relevant intercontinental connections.
To preserve and defend the diversity of different styles and traditions within Taijiquan, Qigong and other Chinese internal arts in Europe.
The advancement of development of all aspects of Taijiquan, Qigong and other Chinese internal arts, including health, meditative, ethical, philosophical, martial, and sportive aspects as well as general well-being.
The TCFE attempts to reach this goal by means of:
The organization of international events regarding Taijiquan and other Chinese internal arts, such as festivals, demonstrations etc, and the exchange of information about these and other major events organized by other groups, with Taijiquan practitioners and other interested parties.
The negotiation with other European and international organizations and governments in order to promote the perspective of Taijiquan, Qigong and other Chinese internal arts with regard to relevant laws or regulations.
The establishment of a forum in which teachers and practitioners of Taijiquan, Qigong and other Chinese internal arts in Europe can exchange ideas and as necessary, can reach a consensus for topics of particular interest.
The introduction of rules for Taijiquan, Qigong and other Chinese internal arts competitions.
The discussion of European recognition of qualifications in Taijiquan, Qigong and other Chinese internal arts.