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Recently awarded the Chinese Wushu International Instructor gr. 2, International level Contestant in the field of Chinese Wushu gr 5 and International Level Referee in Chinese Wushu gr. 2

To begin with let me say I am a martial arts instructor. I'm not a Yoga person, music teacher, actor or some other part timer and all of my reviews are from actual students who have taken classes with me in the martial arts and in various disciplines.

 American Tai Chi and Qi Gong Association Certified Master Instructor
United States Tai Chi Community 
World Dragon Kenpo Karate
Grandmaster 8th Degree Black Belt
Wisconsin Tai Chi for Health 
Co/Founder International Tai Chi Alliance
Training available which can lead to Instructor Certification. 

   Ron has been actively teaching a diverse population of tai chi players since 2006 and has been involved in the martial arts as a student and instructor for over 40 years.
   Ron also guides a group of local instructors, most who attend his lessons at International Tai 
Chi Alliance in Burlington Wisconsin regularly. 

   There are ongoing classes at the Kenosha Moose Lodge (Yang 24, Yang 32 Sword, Saturday morning Online Group class. Ron's ongoing relationship with the University of Wisconsin Parkside Kenosha is where he's involved in community outreach through the Mini Course program.

   Master Instructor Ron has also been teaching Taiji Zen and the 13 Essential Forms for several years now and believes in the Beauty and Depth of this particularly powerful Tai Chi Chuan set developed by Jet Li in China.

   Ron's journey into Health Fitness began in 1978 with various martial arts. In 2014, he was honored to be recognized through the International Sungjado Association for his over 35 years with a Doctor of Philosophy in Martial Science Degree.

   All 30 to 60 minute lessons are designed for individual participants. Your goals are my guide.

Welcome to our Tai Chi class! This is the perfect place for beginners to experience a gentle introduction to Tai Chi, and for those with more experience to advance their practice. We provide a supportive atmosphere that encourages self-paced learning and fosters growth in each individual.

Tai Chi is a mind-body practice that originated in ancient China and is often referred to as “moving meditation”. Our classes are designed to enhance your overall well-being, improve balance, flexibility, reduce stress levels, and promote relaxation.

Our experienced instructors will guide you through easy-to-follow exercises that focus on posture, breathing techniques, and slow and deliberate movements. You will learn traditional Tai Chi forms such as the Yang 24 form or Sun style 73 form. You'll also be introduced to Qigong exercises which help enhance the Qi (energy) flow throughout your body.

The class caters for beginners and offers an easy introduction to the principles of Tai Chi. Participants can take it at their own pace without feeling overwhelmed. The lessons are relaxing yet invigorating. 

So come along and join us for a rejuvenating experience that will leave you feeling calm yet energized!

Tai Chi for Beginners

I have been training in Tai Chi with Ron since November 2021.  With weekly online lessons, I have learned a number of forms, and am now learning sword form!  Ron is an excellent instructor- he is patient, kind, and easy-going. He is also thorough and encouraging, and I am so pleased at my progress over this time.  Last year, Ron and his partner organized an in-person workshop that I was able to attend, and I am now a certified instructor for the Yang 8 form! That was an excellent experience, and I look forward to more in-person meetings in the years to come.  I am 58 years old, and I can feel the benefits of this training to my strength, balance, and mental acuity, so it is definitely something that I will stay with!

I have been attending weekly class with the International Tai Chi Alliance for 3 months now and really enjoying the first steps of my Tai Chi journey. I can’t recommend the school highly enough and I feel very fortunate to have found them.
The class is a very supportive environment where everyone learns at their own pace and I have enjoyed getting to know the other students and learning from them. I am very much inspired by their dedication and abilities. I have learnt Yang 8 form and now learning the Chen 18 form which is very different!
 I am beginning to make links between Tai Chi and daily life and after a ‘light bulb’ moment in class yesterday I feel my understanding and practice has profoundly shifted. 
Since I started practising Tai Chi I have noticed an improvement with my fitness, balance, flexibility and improved sleep. I am learning to slow down both in my practice and in my life which is very welcome change.
I have found Ron to be an exceptional teacher. He has a friendly and warm manner with a good sense of humour. His instructions are very clear and the explanations he provides to help with the learning really make sense. He is encouraging, positive and supportive and he is very patient at all times. Ron is clearly very advanced in his knowledge so I feel I am really learning from the best! 

Thank you Ron :)

I was nervous about having private lessons, however Ron put me at ease straight away.  He is a knowledgeable and attentive teacher.  I am being pushed to my limit but he is supportive the entire way.  I highly recommend.

Ron is a superalitive:
Instructor.
Coach
Observer. 
Actualizer. 
Dizzyingly capable martial artist.
Welcoming and effective teacher at all levels. 
And always a pleasure.

I've been taking lessons with Ron for several weeks now and feel really fortunate to have come across him. He does an amazing job of breaking down all of the motions into well narrated steps, and is highly skilled. The ability to engage someone of his caliber through a format like Zoom is really a luxury.

Ron is very personable and talking with him throughout the lessons has been a real pleasure. I'd characterize his teaching approach as patient and encouraging. 

I've seen some improvement already, and I'm looking forward to the comfort that will come with more training. I would definitely recommend Ron to anyone who is interested in learning Tai Chi!

I've been working with Ron and Linda for over 3 years now and the impact on my physical, mental, emotional and spiritual health is beyond words. Six months ago I had surgey to repair a torn tendon which required the surgeon to basically rebuild my foot. Recovery was said to take 12-18 months. The orthopedic surgeon released me from care after 5 months. I am sure my physical therapist was tired of hearing me say, "We do that in Tai Chi." after every new exercise she gave me but it's the truth. Tai Chi was my physical therapy. Ron's support during my recovery was invaluable. He asked me every class how the foot was, if the swelling had gone down and he worked within my capabilities. He's an intuitive instructor and he knows what the student needs at the time. I preach the benefits of Tai Chi to everyone I can and Ron is an excellent instructor with whom to start your Tai Chi journey.

The training I received as part of the Introduction to Tai Chi instructor certificate with Ron and Linda has been second to none. Prior to my current role in the NHS in Prehabilitation, I co-founded a successful UK sports coaching business and can honestly say that the quality of support, expert delivery from all the trainers, additional opportunities to practise and learn from others, and individualised feedback and encouragement has far exceeded any training I have participated in previously. I am very much looking forward to continuing to learn with the School and highly recommend it to others.

Great first lesson! I'm very impressed with how Ron makes Zoom an effective tool. He's also very patient and walks you through step by step. He seems to read and work at the student's pace. Overall, he's a really great instructor! Thank you!

I have been taking tai chi lessons online with Ron for over a year.  I can't believe how much I enjoy what I am learning!  Ron is an excellent instructor- he is so clearly focused on his students' learning and maintains a consistently positive and encouraging attitude.  I have learned multiple tai chi routines, and I have a great time practicing them outside of the lessons. I really feel the benefits, in mobility and mental attitude. I look forward to more learning in years to come!

I am a few months in on Tai Chi lessons and am loving them as well as Ron's patient yet disciplined approach to teaching new concepts to a business guy looking to balance the energy in all of us.

I had my first lesson with Ron today and is exactly what I was looking for!  His passion, humility, and desire to help others is evident.    I am a Chiropractor and also do Acupuncture, so  have been looking for the right person with the knowledgeable background to ensure the teachings were as deeply connected to the root and truth of this wonderful art.  I look forward to this journey!

Just had my first individual lesson with Ron.  I explained my recent symptoms of knee pain, stiffness  and problems moving the joint. Also,  swelling, tenderness and a crackling sound when moving.  My instinct was to move less but Ron encouraged and guided me through a sequence of physical Tai Chi activities.  The session included a combination of exercises to strengthen my muscles and increase my flexibility.  After one session I am feeling less stiff.  I have a plan to incorporate some regular exercise daily.  Thanks Ron and I look forward to seeing you next week :)

THINKING ABOUT TAI CHI?

No matter your age, gender or income level, everyone benefits from flexibility, strength and less stress. And there is no better way to improve all three than a regular Tai Chi practice. 

Whether you’re 18 or 81, Ron will pace you, motivate you and keep you coming back for more. 

Simple movements like Chinese squats and standing meditation will improve your range of motion, breath control and focus. They can be practiced anywhere and any time with cumulative effects that will last a lifetime. 

If more than 70 5-star reviews isn’t enough to convince you, with a money-back guarantee what have you got to lose?

I've worked with Ron on the International Medical Tai Chi and Qigong Association, and I must say that he is absolutely terrific!  His passion for the art is phenomenal, and his thinking process is very insightful.  He is a fabulous Tai Chi teacher and I would highly recommend him.

Over the years I have had a number of instructors and Master Ron is by far the best. His knowledge of Tai Chi and martial aspects of the form is outstanding and I am proud to be his student. The technique applied when he is teaching is relaxed, strengthens the mind and body when learning the traditional forms of Tai Chi Chuan. The theory behind the forms is an aspect of Tai Chi I was not familiar with and over the past few months I have learnt more about the connection between the body, the mind and the forms than I have in the number of years I have trained. If you are looking for an instructor who is knowledgeable, approachable and passionate I would strongly recommend Master Ron.

Yang 10 Forms
This short Tai Chi set, (sometimes called Yang 8 Forms, which does not count the commencement and closing forms) introduces you to the signature movements of Yang style taiji, the most widely practiced style in the world.  Created in 1999 by the Chinese National Sports Commission, it is a good beginner form. Like the 24 Forms, it incorporates the traditional characteristics and features of Yang-style Tai Chi. It is an ideal way to prepare to learn the 24 Forms or simply as a compact style in and of itself. The Yang 10 is ideal for those new to tai chi or practicing tai chi in a limited space.

Tai Chi Yang 10 Back View

Tai Chi Yang 10 Front View

Shuttle Back and Forth (Yòuzuǒ yùnǚ chuānsuō, 右左玉女穿梭), Fair Lady Works with Shuttles, (Walking Wood), Four Corners, RIGHT and LEFT

Needle at Sea Bottom (Hǎidǐ zhēn, 海底针)

Fan Through Back (Shǎn tōng bì, 闪通臂), Fan Penetrates Back

Turn Body, Deflect, Parry, and Punch (Zhuǎnshēn Bānlánchuí, 转身搬拦捶)

Apparent Close (Rúfēng shìbì, 如封似闭), Withdraw and Push, as if Closing a Door

Cross Hands (Shízìshǒu, 十字手)

Closing (Shōushì, 收势)

Tai Chi Yang 24  Section 4 Back View

Tai Chi Yang 24 Section 4 Front View

High Pat on Horse (Gāo tàn mǎ, 高探马), Step Up to Examine Horse

Right Heel Kick (Yòu dēng jiǎo, 右蹬脚), Separate Right Foot, Kick with Right Foot

Strike to Ears with Both Fists (Shuāng fēng guàn ěr, 双峰贯耳)

Turn Body and Left Heel Kick (Zhuǎnshēn zuǒ dēngjiǎo, 转身左蹬脚)

Left Lower Body and Stand on One Leg (Zuǒ Xià shì dúlì, 左下势独立)

Single Whip Squatting Down, Snake Creeps Down,

Golden Rooster Stands on One Leg, Golden Bird Standing Alone

Right Lower Body and Stand on One Leg (Yòu Xià shì dúlì, 右下势独立)

Tai Chi Yang 24 Section 3 Back View

Tai Chi Yang 24 Section 3 Front View

Left Grasp Sparrow's Tail (Zuǒ Lǎn Què Wěi, 左揽雀尾), Grasp the Bird's Tail
Ward Off (Bīng, 掤)
Rollback (Lǚ, 捋)
Press (Jǐ, 擠)
Push (Àn, 按)

Right Grasp Sparrow's Tail (Yòu Lǎn què wěi, 右揽雀尾)

Single Whip (Dān biān, 单鞭)

Wave Hands Like Clouds (Yúnshǒu, 云手), Cloud Hands, Cloud Built Hands, Wave Hands in Clouds

Single Whip (Dān biān, 单鞭)

Tai Chi Yang 24 Section 2 Back View

Tai Chi Yang 24 Section 2 Front View

The 24-posture Simplified Form of t'ai chi ch'uan, (Chinese: 太极拳; pinyin: Tàijíquán) sometimes called the Beijing or Peking form for its place of origin, is a short version of Taiji composed of twenty-four unique movements.

History
The form was the result of an effort by the Chinese Sports Committee, which, in 1956, brought together four Taiji teachers - Chu Guiting, Cai Longyun, Fu Zhongwen, and Zhang Yu - to create a simplified form of Taiji as exercise for the masses. Some sources suggests that the form was structured in 1956 by master Li Tian Ji. The creators truncated the traditional family style Taiji forms to 24 postures; taking about six minutes to perform and to give the beginner an introduction to the essential elements of Taijiquan, yet retain the traditional flavor of traditional longer hand forms (in general, 88-108 postures). Henceforth, this form was avidly promoted by the People's Republic of China for general exercise, and was also taught to internees in Communist "re-education" camps. Due to this official promotion, the 24-form is most likely the Taiji form with the most practitioners in China and the world over.

Movements in this video.
Section 1

Commencing (Qǐshì, 起势), Preparation, 

Beginning

Part the Wild Horse's Mane (Zuǒyòu Yémǎ Fēnzōng, 左右野马分鬃), LEFT and RIGHT

White Crane Spreads Its Wings (Báihè Lìangchì, 白鹤亮翅), Stork/Crane Reveals Its Wings

Brush Knee and Step Forward (Zuǒyòu Lōuxī Àobù, 左右搂膝拗步), Brush Knee and Twist Step, LEFT and RIGHT

Playing the Lute (Shǒuhūi Pípā, 手挥琵琶), Strum the Lute, Play Guitar


Tai Chi Yang 24 Section 1 Back View

The 24-posture Simplified Form of t'ai chi ch'uan, (Chinese: 太极拳; pinyin: Tàijíquán) sometimes called the Beijing or Peking form for its place of origin, is a short version of Taiji composed of twenty-four unique movements.

History
The form was the result of an effort by the Chinese Sports Committee, which, in 1956, brought together four Taiji teachers - Chu Guiting, Cai Longyun, Fu Zhongwen, and Zhang Yu - to create a simplified form of Taiji as exercise for the masses. Some sources suggests that the form was structured in 1956 by master Li Tian Ji. The creators truncated the traditional family style Taiji forms to 24 postures; taking about six minutes to perform and to give the beginner an introduction to the essential elements of Taijiquan, yet retain the traditional flavor of traditional longer hand forms (in general, 88-108 postures). Henceforth, this form was avidly promoted by the People's Republic of China for general exercise, and was also taught to internees in Communist "re-education" camps. Due to this official promotion, the 24-form is most likely the Taiji form with the most practitioners in China and the world over.

Movements
Commencing (Qǐshì, 起势), Preparation, 

Beginning

Part the Wild Horse's Mane (Zuǒyòu Yémǎ Fēnzōng, 左右野马分鬃), LEFT and RIGHT

White Crane Spreads Its Wings (Báihè Lìangchì, 白鹤亮翅), Stork/Crane Reveals Its Wings

Brush Knee and Step Forward (Zuǒyòu Lōuxī Àobù, 左右搂膝拗步), Brush Knee and Twist Step, LEFT and RIGHT

Playing the Lute (Shǒuhūi Pípā, 手挥琵琶), Strum the Lute, Play Guitar

Reverse Reeling Forearm (Zuǒyòu Dào juǎn gōng, 左右倒卷肱), Step Back and Repulse Monkey (Dǎo niǎn hóu 倒攆猴), LEFT and RIGHT

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