Taoist Tai Chi (2004-2015): Practiced Taoist Tai Chi/Yang 108 form as taught by Moy Lin-Shin
East Mountain Internal Arts (formerly Stone Lantern Internal Arts) (2015-Present): Practicing Chen style taijiquan under James Saper, including: Chen 18, Old Frame 1 and 2, New Frame 1 and 2, Sword, Broadsword/Sabre, Push-Hands, Applications, Silk-Reeling, Qigong.
TNT Kung Fu (2020-Present):
Practicing Chen style taijiquan under Jack Yan, including: Old Frame 1 and 2, New Frame 1 and 2, Applications, Silk-Reeling, Qigong
Workshops with Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei (December 2022 and June 2024):
Practiced Old Frame 1 at TNT Kung Fu in December 2022; Practiced Old Frame 2 at TNT Kung in June 2024

I began studying tai chi with the Taoist Tai Chi Society at the age of 12. I was dealing with anxiety, depression, and a diagnosis of Developmental Coordination Disorder (DCD)/dyspraxia. Tai chi was a way to improve my health. The Taoist Tai Chi Society taught a variant of the Yang style 108 form and I practiced with them for many years. The Taoist Tai Chi Society does not teach martial applications.

As I improved my tai chi practice, and learned more about the theory behind tai chi, I saw some shortcomings in the Taoist Tai Chi Society and desired to learn a more traditional style. In 2015, I began studying the Chen style and it instantly became my favoured style. The Chen style’s embodiment of yin and yang, its physical demands, and its emphasis on martial applications compelled me to devote myself to its practice for the remainder of my life.

My current practice of taijiquan has daily, weekly, and occasional rhythms. Daily, I I practice on my own for about 2 hours. This includes warm-ups, foundational drills such as silk-reeling and qigong, forms practice, and applications. Weekly, I attend classes in-person. On a less rigorous schedule, I attend a combination of live online classes, on-demand videos, and in-person workshops to continue developing my skills.