Overview
Taoist Tai Chi Society (2004-2015)
Taoist Tai Chi
108 form
East Mountain Internal Arts (formerly Stone Lantern Internal Arts) (2015-Present)
Chen Style Tai Chi
Chen 18 form, Old Frame 1 and 2, New Frame 1 & 2, Sword, Broadsword/Sabre, Push-Hands, Applications, Silk-Reeling, Qigong
TNT Kung Fu (2020-Present)
Chen style tai chi
Old Frame 1 and 2, New Frame 1 & 2, Applications, Silk-Reeling, Qigong
Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei Workshops
Chen style tai chi Old Frame 1 at TNT Kung Fu (December 2022)
Chen style tai chi Old Frame 2 at TNT Kung Fu (June 2024)
Beginning My Tai Chi Journey
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.
Changing Styles
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
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.
The Dreamers' Corner 