Free beginner Tai Chi and Qigong classes will be held every Wednesday in October from 8:20 to 9:05 p.m. at the Wareham Multi-service Center, located at 54 Marion Road.

Instructor Colman Fink has been involved in the martial arts for more than 40 years and has been teaching Tai Chi and karate for at least 35 years. He holds a 4th degree black belt in karate and Ryukyu Kobujutsu.

Tai Chi is an ancient Chinese exercise art sometimes described as "stillness in motion." Tai Chi can be practiced by the young and old to promote health, coordination, and concentration. The movements are performed at a continuous slow and relaxed pace with an emphasis on proper breathing and controlled balance.

Tai Chi is an advanced form of Qigong, which was developed 2,500 years ago. The practice is described as a series of exercises to help cultivate the body's energy force.