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Ron’s lessons are very organized and easy to follow. He takes the time to show each step carefully.

Those who live close to GM Ron P. should definitely take advantage of what he teaches.  He is the most knowledgeable on the subject of Internal Arts that I have met in my 56 years of study. I myself h

I have been a student of Ron's since 2011. I am learning both Kenpo Karate and Tai Chi. Ron is very knowledgeable in both venues and is passionate about the health aspects of each. He is a great teach

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.

Our Defensive Arts curriculum takes the beginner all the way through the basic techniques of self-defense into more advanced training including knives, sticks and guns.

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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 Pfeiffer 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.

so far my teacher is very very nice guy he works with me a lot

Sensei Michael was absolutely amazing!! My son wasn't real thrilled I signed him up at first, but after the lesson he really liked it. Thank you Sensei Michael! 


Students can expect to learn the principles and techniques that can keep you safe when you are out in the world.  This training is valuable for both men and women, young and old.

I am a 3rd degree black belt with the Kobukan Karate Federation. I practice and teach Okinawan Matsumura Seito Shorin Ryu karate and kobudo weaponry. I have been involved in martial arts for over 15 years. My studies have included karate, ninjutsu, and Choy li fut kung fu. I am dedicated to empowering people, through martial arts training. Giving people the skills to help them protect themselves, while also passing on an art that has given so much to me, is my passion. My teaching style is is focused on the individual, while being very comprehensive. There is more to karate than learning the moves and techniques. There is an entire history and culture to explore.

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Ron’s lessons are very organized and easy to follow. He takes the time to show each step carefully.

Those who live close to GM Ron P. should definitely take advantage of what he teaches. He is the most knowledgeable on the subject of Internal Arts that I have met in my 56 years of study. I myself h

I have been a student of Ron's since 2011. I am learning both Kenpo Karate and Tai Chi. Ron is very knowledgeable in both venues and is passionate about the health aspects of each. He is a great teach

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