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Instructors
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 also trained in Aikido (20 years), Taekwondo, Western fencing, and boxing. Greg practiced five-element Chinese medicine for 12 years, taught Neurolinguistic Programming, and has coached executives since 1981. In 2005, he learned that he had Parkinson's disease, and dedicated himself to resolving this condition. Greg's current practice includes daily research, meditation, T'ai Chi, and Qigong, plus push hands, high-intensity neuromuscular conditioning, and considerable experimentation. Continuing to teach, and having kept his keen eye and sense of humor, Greg conveys the empathy and insights that can only come from addressing ones own inner realities. "You teach what you need to learn, and you are your own worst student." |
Ching B. Brodsky has studied martial arts since 1975. A student of Grandmaster Chen since 1980, she is a certified instructor in his method. Ching has also taught Model Mugging—a system of self-defense for women—water aerobics, aquatic back conditioning, and aquatic joint-mobility classes. In teaching T’ai Chi Form, Ching concentrates on physical balance, proprioception, and proper body mechanics to create congruity of thought and movement. "T'ai Chi is hard work." |
Mark Bernhard has studied Tai Chi with Greg and Ching since 2000, and has learned from Grandmaster Chen and other teachers in a variety of classes and workshops. A Chiropractor with years of experience helping people gain health and well-being, Mark teaches with skill and sensitivity. He is in the process of becoming certified as a teacher. "To err is human; to practice, divine." |
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We teach the Yang Style 60-Movement Short Form in the tradition of Grandmaster Chen. Our 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. |
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