I began my tai-chi training in the 1970s under the instruction of Master Yung-Ko-Chou from Manchuria. It was under Master Chous guidance that I learned the Yang Style long form, Push Hands & Free Hand Fighting Skill (tai-chi sparring). It was also Master Chou that introduced Me to Ba Gua Zhang a sister art of Tai Chi Chuan. Master Chou was a disciple of Master Chang Shih-Jung from mainland China whose teacher was Master Cheng Huai-hsien of Hopei, both of whom can be read about in the book (Chinese Boxing, Masters and Methods) by Robert W. Smith, published by (Kodansha international Ltd.).I also studied Tai Chi with Master George Ling Hu of Chung King China who taught me the Sacred Yang form as well as introduce me to Shuai Jiao the art of Chinese wrestling and Hsing-I Chuan (Mind/Body Boxing) another sister art of Tai-Chi-Chuan. Master George Ling Hu studied Tai Chi Chuan under Master Wang Yen-Nein of Taiyun City, Shanxi Province and Master Shih Ming in Beijing.I continued my studies of the Yang & Wu Styles of Tai Chi with Master Lu Ping Zhang of mainland China. I also received instruction in the Wu Style of Tai Chi with Master Alfred Huang.I am a law enforcement/security professional who for the past twenty-five years through my company Specialist Defensive Training has provided lectures, consultation, training videos and a variety of specialized programs tailored to meet the needs of various corporations, businesses and organizations. Specialist Defensive Training Co. offers a variety of training options, however, the primary approach of (S.D.T.) is a hands on pugilistic method that is the result of actual field experience.My personal background includes: former federal law enforcement, local law enforcement, certified (PPS) personal protection specialist, certified security specialist, certified lethal weapons instructor, U.S. department of justice certified defensive tactics instructor, international police instructor, counter terrorism certifications, certified dignitary/witness protection agent, law enforcement (special instructor), law enforcement (general instructor), and over forty years in the field of martial arts to include Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Okinawa systems.My professional experience also extends to such areas as corporate security, aircraft security, executive protection and undercover operations.I have provided instruction and training for a variety of entities such as law enforcement agencies and academies, the U.S. military, security institutes and other organizations requiring specialized training. I've also provided my expertise to the film industry and acted in such films as Off White and Silence Of the Lambs.My current instructional DVD "Internal Damage Advanced Tai Chi Chuan For Combat" is available at www.internaldamagetaichi.com
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