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Greg Brodsky has been a martial artist since 1960, and the student of two renowned Grandmasters: Cheng M'an-Ching (1964-1966) and William C. C. Chen (1966-present). He trained in taekwondo, aikido, Western fencing, and boxing, was a licensed practitioner of Chinese medicine, and has studied numerous systems of healing arts and personal development. Greg's business web site
Ching Brodsky has been a student of Grandmaster Chen since 1980. A certified instructor in his method, she has taught Model Mugging—a system of self-defense for women—water aerobics, and is a specialist in therapeutic water exercises.
Greg and Ching teach the Yang Style 60-Movement Short Form in the tradition of Grandmaster Chen. Their focus is on sound body mechanics, energy cultivation, and congruent mind. Sound body mechanics enable powerful action for martial arts and daily activities, as well as promoting the strength and well-being of the spine. Energy cultivation builds and refines ch'i, which is bio-energy or life force. Congruent mind means the ability to think one thing at at time, quieting busy thought and cultivating inner peace.
