Wellington School of Tai Chi is a tai chi school that teaches tai chi, qi gong and self-defence classes, based at Silverpine Scout Hall at 36 Pinehaven Road, Pinehaven, Upper Hutt. It was founded in 2001 and officially opened its own premises in 2003. Classes run on nine levels and include weapons work with the sword, walking stick, short staff, fan and sabre, plus meditation, qi gong, and tai chi for arthritis, back pain, seniors and children. The school mainly teaches Yang style.