Participants in the classes in York say they help them feel more secure when out and about at night.
A group of older people who have learned to practise Tai Chi using walking sticks and umbrellas have said it helped them feel more confident about going out at night.
Participants in the classes at Foxwood Community Centre in York said learning how to use a walking stick or umbrella to deter would-be attackers had helped them feel “more secure”. Ms Sutherland said: “Tai Chi gets bad press for being for older people and that it’s really easy, which gives the impression it’s not a real sport.She added that for those taking part in the classes, learning Tai Chi was "about learning something new and keeping the grey matter going".
Meanwhile, Joanne, 75, added that the skill “makes you feel a bit more secure as you know how to defend yourself”.
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