Tai Chi Instructor Training Testimonial

“I have found the entire three year experience a most outstanding way to perpetuate Tai Chi.  You not only learn how to instruct this most ancient martial art, you also have the opportunity to hone your own talent while gaining experience in several styles and forms.

The training not only included the teaching of forms, but provided significant insight into the benefits of tai chi and qigong as well as that of Taoism, and learning to incorporate balance in one’s life in keeping with yin yang.  An instructor must have a good foundation in the principles and theories of tai chi including its physical and spiritual benefits.  Every session touched on these aspects.  

The most fundamental form, the traditional 24 step Tai Chi was emphasized throughout the three year training, along with Dr. Kuhn’s Medicinal 16 step form.  With this we spent time learning pushy hands instructional techniques, tai chi sword form fundamentals, and other styles and forms such as Xing Yi Chuan and Ba Gua.

I have benefited personally and have grown during this course, and I am also benefiting others through teaching.  Tai Chi is a wonderful (and to me necessary) part of external martial arts in which I am also involved – it truly rounds out my martial arts training, studies, and involvement.  Dr. Kuhn is a traditional Chinese physician and healer, and leverages the benefits of tai chi and qigong accordingly. 

Having extensive experience and training as a physician, she understands how tai chi really works and applies it – and integrates that knowledge into her instructor training.  I feel quite fortunate to have such an experienced teacher/Tai Chi Master from whom to learn.  Even though I am not immediately local I will continue to hone my skills and engage in “tune-ups” through Dr. Kuhn.  I highly recommend her course to anyone wanting a deep understanding of Tai Chi along with the desire to share the knowledge and in the healing of others.”

Shawn A. Armacost
Program Manager
Navy Strategic Programs, Logistics and Information Systems
Draper Laboratory

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