Taijiquan, in its traditional understanding, is not simply exercise or a slow form of martial art. It is a discipline of attention, balance, and relationship—training the body to move with ease, the breath to settle, and the mind to become clear without force. Rooted in classical Chinese thought and medicine, it cultivates health, resilience, and responsiveness through relaxed structure, continuous movement, and an integration of intention and action. Over time, practice becomes less about learning techniques and more about inhabiting a different way of moving through the world.

My own training is within the Chen family lineage as an indoor disciple of Grandmaster Dr. Jesse Tsao, and I am recognized as a thirteenth-generation practitioner and certified senior instructor. I practice and teach the four major styles—Chen, Yang, Sun, and Wu—along with Tai Chi Cane, Tai Chi Bang (short stick), and a range of qigong sets oriented toward health and well-being. In addition to private instruction, small-group sessions, and workshops, I have introduced a short Tai Chi routine to well over a thousand undergraduate students, as well as many faculty, staff, and community participants. I also offer programs in workplace and retreat settings. Those interested in studying or arranging a session are welcome to contact me.