Tai Chi Chuan And Modern Life Style Conference
Conference Presenters
Camp, John
Mr. Camp has been involved in martial arts since 1975 and has been instructing since 1986. He has studied martial arts with several masters and has learned several styles, such as Tai Chi, Ba Qua, Hsing Yi, Push Hands and Chi Kung. He has taught workshops around B.C. and Yukon and maintained on-going class in the Vancouver area. He is interested in discovering ways in which the skills and techniques of the internal martial arts can be accessible to all.
Chan, Philip
Sifu Chan had cardiovascular problem during his middle age, but recovered through practicing Tai Chi Chuan. In the 70's he belonged to the Sifu Wu Kung Yu's Tai Chi Club in Hong Kong under instruction of Sifu Wu Tai Kwei, then continued to learn Tai Chi Chuan and Sword, push hands, and Tai Chi Chi Kung from Sifu Cheng Tin Hung. Since immigrating to Canada in 1983, he gives free lessons, promotes Tai Chi Chuan through his Philip's Tai Chi Club in Vancouver. He is an expert in Tai Chi health for seniors.
Dale,
Andrew
Sifu Dale started to learn Tai Chi from Sifu Tchoung in 1972. Other styles Sifu Dale has studied include: Pa Kua, Chen Tai Chi, and Qi Gong. In 1974 he began teaching Internal Wushu Art in Seattle. He currently teaches Yang Tai Chi, Chen Tai Chi, Pa Kua, and Chi Kung
Der,
Lawrence
Sifu Der is President of Cosmos Chiology Society of Vancouver, with twenty years' teaching experience of Healing Tao System. Student of Sifu Tchoung since 1972, he has taught Tai Chi in Chinese Cultural Center for over a decade.
Dickson,
Peter
Sifu Dickson became a student of Sifu Tchoung Ta Tchen in the summer of 1984. In 1987 Sifu Dickson was certified by Sifu Tchoung to teach the Yang Double Style. Sifu Dickson is instructor of both Kitimat and Terrace Tai Chi clubs.
Eastman,
Rex
Sifu Eastman has been studying Tai Chi since 1969 and began teaching in 1974. In 1980 he founded the Kootenay Tai Chi Center in Nelson BC and he also organizes various Martial Arts events, notably the Tai Chi Chuan Summer retreat. Furthermore, he also runs special events such as Tai Chi and Ski the French Alps, and Tai Chi and Surf Costa Rica. Certified by Grandmaster Tchoung.
Fu, Victor
Sifu Fu was born in a Wushu family. His grandfather was founder of Fu's Wu Dong Chuan. Since early childhood Sifu Fu learned Wu Dong Chuan and weapons from his father and later he assisted in his father's lessons. Sifu Fu had been committee member of GuangZhou Wushu Association and a certified National referee in China. Since moving to Vancouver, Canada in 1989, he has taught in various community centers, senior homes, secondary schools and BCIT. He is currently Chinese Secretary of the Western Canadian Chinese General Association of Guoshu.
Glasheen,
Tim
Sifu Glasheen started Martial Arts training in Montreal in 1971 with Aikido. He learned Tai Chi Chuan from Ms. Wong in 1977, and Sifu Tchoung in 1978. As past president of the Chinese Tai Chi Chuan Association and a Professional Engineer Sifu Glasheen enjoys Tai Chi Chuan, yoga, reading, and other activities.
Harris,
David
Sifu Harris's martial arts history includes karate, Aiki-jutsu, Wing Chun, Pa Kua, and Yang Tai Chi. Sifu Harris has taught martial arts in the last 32 years.
Houghton,
Robert
Mr. Houghton started Tai Chi Chuan in 1976 and began teaching in 1982. In 1985 he studied with Sifu Tchoung and was introduced to Xing Yi Quan. He continued his Xing Yi studies with 5 months in China studying with Sifu Shang Ji. Mr. Houghton also studies Chan Men Tai Ji, Chen's Tai Chi. He is currently studying with Sifu Tchoung, Fu Family Gong Fu with Fu Zhen-song, and teaches in Crescent Beach.
Jay, Tony
Sifu Jay learned Tibet Lama Fist Style in order to overcome poor health in childhood. He practiced for decades before studying Wu's Style Tai Chi Chuan, various weapons, and Nei Kung from Sifu Cheng Tin Hung in Hong Kong. As expert in both streams of Wushu, he is president of Tibet Lama Fist Style Kung Fu Club of Vancouver,
Kurland,
Harvey
Sifu Kurland holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Health Education and Biology, a Master Degree in Sports Medicine and Exercise Physiology, and his postgraduate work was in Community Health Education. He is a member of the advisory panel for the LA Police Academy. He currently teaches at the University of California River Side, and has written 120 articles on health fitness, scientific training, and Tai Chi.
Sifu Kurland teaches tai chi chuan, chi kung and Bagua Zhang. He has been studying with Sifu Tchoung since 1972 and has studied internal arts with several other masters, but he follows the method of Sifu Tchoung. He is currently Chief Instructor of the Southwest Tai Chi Chuan Assoication.
Lee, Douglas
Sifu Lee first started Tai Chi Chuan in 1964. Till now he has learned from 6 teachers. In the past 32 years Sifu Lee has continued to practice, teach, learn, and research Tai Chi Chuan. At the moment he is teaching the following styles of Tai Chi: Yang, Chen, Wu, and Fu.
Lee, Martin
Sifu Lee began his Wu's and Yang's Tai Chi Chuan lessons at the age of 13 with many famous masters in his hometown and Macau. Later he learned Yang's Tai Chi Chuan from Sifu Tung Ying Chieh in Hong Kong. He has practiced studiously for over 50 years, and has also taught Yang's Tai Chi Chuan, push hands and weapons for over 30 years. Now he teaches at Chi Keung Tai Chi Chuan Club and Philip's Tai Chi Club.
Li, Dr. Kowk Chu
Dr Li. received his degree from Hong Kong University in 1954 and in 1973 became a specialist in psychiatry in BC, Fellow of Royal College of Physicians of Canada. Dr Li is currently a consultant in the Greater Vancouver Mental Health Services, having retired from UBC as Clinical Assistant Professor in Psychiatry, and as Chair and Director of various community groups. He is the holder of many merits and awards.
Sue, Ron
Sifu Sue studied martial art since early childhood. Later from Sifu Tony Jay he learned, and became expert of, Tibet Lama Fist Style, Wu's Tai Chi Chuan, push hands, and weapons. In 1972, he studied Yang's Tai Chi Chuan from Sifu Tchoung.
Tchoung Ta Tchen
Sifu Tchoung grew up as a sports enthusiast and picked up Tai Chi in 1942 when he learned Chi Kung on Omei Mountain from a senior Taoist monk. In 1959 he studied Tai Chi Chuan from Sifu Shi Diao-Mei, then in 1961 from Sifu Cheng Man Ching. Sifu Tchoung began teaching in 1970 when he became Tai Chi Chuan instructor for President Bongo of Gabon. The next year he established the South African Chinese Health and Self Defense Club in Johannesburg. He moved to Canada in 1972 and established the Chinese Tai Chi Chuan Association where he has to date taught for a quarter of a century. His students, hence teaching, have spread to many places in the world.
Tran Wu
Sifu Tran Wu has studied Tai Chi for over 30 years. He is also trained in acupuncture and Chinese medicine. He authored a few books in Chinese medicine and wrote foreword to Sifu Tchoung's book.
Xu, Gong Wei
Sifu Xu learned Wushu since early childhood. He started teaching Wushu in 1944 in Nanjing, then taught in, among others, Nanjing University, Southeast University. He also served as referee and adviser in numerous competitions in China. Sifu Xu moved to Canada in 1988, and now serves as director, International Institute of Qigong Information; adviser, All Canadian Chinese General Association of Guoshu; executive committee member of Western Canadian Chinese General Association of Guoshu.
