Art: Tai Chi Chuan

Internal Styles: Yang Style tai chi

Tai Chi Weapons taught: Sword, Sabre, Spear, Dagger

Qigong systems: Ba duan jin, Opening of the Golden Lotus, yi jin jing, shibashi, 5 Animal Frolics

Other aspects: Tui shou, san shou forms, da lu, neigong, 

I started tai chi 30 years ago (thankfully it keeps people looking young). I'd loved judo (started back in 1974), was passionate about aikido and enjoyed jujitsu – but after injuries I could not continue with those arts. Initially, I only saw tai chi as a way to get my body fit and healthy so that... I could get back to training again. However, as I continued there were other changes: my mind became calm and still and my emotions more stable. Now, I enjoy helping other people reap the benefits of tai chi in their lives, too.