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Joel began his study at Xin Qi Shen dojo in 1982.
Since then he has consistently and tirelessly practiced the internal
martial arts of Yang Taiji Quan and Bagua Zhang, Roushou, Xing Yi Quan, and various Qi
Gong methods. He is accomplished in those entire systems and was
awarded a teaching certification in Yang Taiji in 1990. His Cheng Ting Hua
Bagua certification came in 1997. His expertise includes applications,
partner forms, Chin na, weaponry, partner weaponry, and free forms.
Joel began assistant teaching in 1986 and has
been a core member and instructor in Xin Qi Shen Dojo since. He is
the instructor of the beginning and basic Yang Taiji and Bagua classes and
he also gives private lessons when time permits. He gives regular
yearly sessions at the Bandon Summer Retreat in Bandon Oregon.
In addition to studying intensively with Andrew T.
Dale, founder of Xin Qi Shen Dojo, he has also studied with Master Tchoung
Ta Tchen, Master Fook Yueng, and Sifu John Camp.
The high quality of students/instructors that have
helped to advance his progress while studying at the dojo include Gene
Burnett, Mike Ullmann, Bod Iden, Burke Dowell, Bruce Brown, Russ Fish,
Derryl Willis, and many others. Joel's enthusiasm for Bagua
continues to be an inspiration and example to members of Xin Qi Shen Dojo.
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