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Carol Ann Bauer has studied Traditional Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan with Masters Yang Zhenduo and Yang Jun since 1996. She has over 10 years experience in teaching Tai Chi and has won numerous gold medals in Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan, Tai Chi Sword and Saber, in both national and international tournaments. She has been certified to teach through the International Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Association. Carol Ann is also a certified 500-Hour Yoga Teacher and a certified Stott Pilates Instructor. In a former life, she was a professional dancer and ballet teacher. Carol Ann Bauer, RYTPhoenix Rising Internal Arts 2101 W. Wadley, Suite 25 Midland, Texas 79705 (432) 687-2605 www.phoenixrisinginternalarts.com |
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Beverly H. Spool has been a student of our East Brunswick, New Jersey Center Director, Andy Lee, since 1995. In 1999 she began teaching the Simplified 12, Beijing 24, and Yang 13 Forms at Rutgers University's Community Education Program and Bally's Total Fitness Health Club in Highland Park, New Jersey. In 2003 she was awarded Level 4, Copper Tiger, Rank. She has attended and participated in seminars for the Traditional 103 Form, 49 Competition Form, 13 Movement Form, Sword and Saber Forms and Push Hands. Beverly H. Spool146 Graham St, Highland Park, NJ 08904 beverly.spool@highstream.net |
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Anna Siniscalco gets the teaching qualification for Tao Yin and medical and martial Chi Kung at the Wu Tao Kwoon Kung Fu Cultural Association for Martial Arts and Oriental Disciplines in Rome. She also has basic Shaolin experiences. In 1999, after 3 years of practice of Yang family Tai Chi Chuan she gets into International Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Association (IYSTCCA),
From 1998 she takes active part in helping the promotion and the organization of G.M°. Yang Zhen Duo and M° Yang Jun’s seminars. Beside Italy she follows, since 2002, the Yang masters in China in every meeting and seminars. In 2006 she also had the chance to join in Brasil her first IYSTCCA directors meeting as certified instructor. Since she organizes in Rome courses and seminars in different centres promoting the teaching and practice of Yang family traditional Tai Chi Chuan. Beside the practice of Tai Chi Chuan she is working in the marketing promoting and organizing events for a famous American multinational in Rome. She is a researcher of classical astrology, she likes good music and travelling. Anna Siniscalco (Certified Instructor – 4th level IYSTCCA) Via Alfredo Casella, 23 00199 Roma Italy Tel/Fax. + 39 06 8610590 Tel : 347 3405939 E-mail : Anna Sinicalo |
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Paolo Barontini starts the study and practice of Wing Chun and Tang Lang in 1984 and Hung Gar Shaolin, Tai Chi Chuan, Pa Kua since 1986. In 1991 he gets the teaching qualification for those styles together with Tao Yin and Chi Kung medical and martial at the Cultural Association Kwoon Kung Fu Wu Shu in Rome. In the same year he gets the degree of Paletnology at the University of Rome ‘La Sapienza”. In 1996 he’s among the teachers who founded Wu Tao Kwoon Kung Fu Cultural Association for Martial Arts and Oriental Disciplines. In 1997 he starts studying the Traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan, following the teaching of the National Training Technical Director Claudio Mingarini. In 1999 he gets into International Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Association (IYSTCCA).
From 1999 to 2004 he helps and cooperates in Italy to promote the seminars with G.M°. Yang Zhen Duo and M° Yang Jun. He follows their seminars also in China and France. In 2004 he gets the 4th level Copper Tiger in the IYSTCCA ranking system, in 2006 he becomes Certified Instructor. Paolo Barontini is also part of the selected group of teachers of the Rome’s Yang Chengfu Centre, working together with the National Training Technical Director Claudio Mingarini.
PAOLO BARONTINI (Certified Instructor – 4th level IYSTCCA) Via Alfredo Casella, 23 00199 Roma Italy Tel/Fax. + 39 06 8610590 Tel : 338.9719.124 |
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Corrado De Vito, was born in Rome (Italy) on 23 May 1975, MD, research fellow at the Department of Experimental Medicine - “Sapienza” University of Rome.He starts the study and practice of external styles of Kung Fu in 1992 (Hung Gar, Shaolin, Wing Chun and Tang Lang). In 1996 he starts the study and practice of Tai Chi Chuan and Pa Kua. In 1997 he starts studying the Traditional Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan, following the teaching of the National Training Technical Director Claudio Mingarini. Since 1999 he is member of the International Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Association (IYSTCCA). From 1999 to 2004 he helps and cooperates in Italy to promote the seminars with G.M°. Yang Zhen Duo and M° Yang Jun. In 2004 he gets the 4th level Copper Tiger in the IYSTCCA ranking system, in 2006 he becomes Certified Instructor. Corrado De Vito is also part of the selected group of teachers of the Rome’s Yang Chengfu Centre, working together with the National Training Technical Director Claudio Mingarini. CORRADO DE VITO (Certified Instructor – 4th level IYSTCCA)Via Alfredo Casella, 23 00199 Roma Italy Tel/Fax. + 39 06 8610590 Tel : 340.2560.256 |
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Giorgio Balducci was born in Terni ( Italy ) the 18th of March 1970. I received and I continually receive a lot from the practice of Kung Fu and I hope I would be able to return a part of it to whom will be interested in studying Yang Family Tai Chi Chuan with me”. Giorgio Balducci |
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Born at Santiago of Chile the 02/03/1951 , M.D. specialized in Pediatrics, Acupuncture and Homeopathy.
Since 1993 study Yang style Tai Chi Chuan with Nescla Humbarasci pupil of Grant Muradoff, and there after since 2000 with Claudio Mingarini, National Trainer and Technical Director of the Yang Chengfu Center of Rome ,Italy. Member of the Yang International Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Association since 2000. Since 2000 she participated to more then 18 seminars of Masters Yang Zhen Duo and Yang Jun: Ranking test passed:
Since February 2004 , with the approval or the Technical Director of the Yang Chengfu center of Rome Claudio Mingarini, she started teaching Tai Chi Chuan at the Gym of Saint Ignazio Church in Rome. Teresa Zùniga |
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Lance Lu started learning Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan from Master Yang Jun in 1999 when Master Yang first moved to Seattle. He is one of Master Yang’s oldest students since moving to the US. Since 1999, Lance has trained continuously under Master Yang and learned the 103, 49, sword, saber, and push hands directly from Master Yang. Lance began teaching for Master Yang in 2001 and has taught classes in Beginning Form, Form Corrections, and Push Hands. He currently teaches the Push Hands class in Seattle when Master Yang is away. Lance Lu |
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Mike graduated from California Institute of Technology in 1981. He had a few jobs programming computers, had his own programming business, then joined Microsoft in 1988 and left Microsoft in 1997. He started learning tai chi in 1996 at a class taught at Microsoft by Master Shuo Y Chen, learning the 24, 32 sword, and 103 forms and starting push hands. In 2000, he and his wife, Nancy, started to teach tai chi at Microsoft, and near the end of 2000 joined the YCF Center, where he also learned the 67 sword form and 13 saber forms. They teach at local Senior Centers and Shoreline Community College. Mike Lucero |
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I was born/raised in Gardena, California and have one daughter and granddaughter. My background is in Human Resources, Marketing/Sales and Administration. I started my tai chi journey in 1996 and learned Yang Style Simplified 24 and 32 Sword, 85 Long Form, 2 person Opposites and Push Hands under the teachings of Master Shuo Y. Chen. After his passing in 2000, I began studying with Master Yang Jun and now add the Traditional 103 & 13 Hand, 67 Sword, and 13 Saber Forms to my resume. I teach tai chi at senior centers and at Shoreline Community College with my husband, Mike. I am currently the Office Manager of the Redmond Center and Master Yang's Assistant in the International Association. Nancy Lucero
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I grew up in Singapore and came to the United States to further my education. I graduated from Boston University with degrees in MBA and Master of Science in MIS. Ever since I was a child, I was intrigued by taijiquan’s graceful, but powerful moves. In 1996, I started learning Yang style taijiquan, push hands, sword, saber, and later, Wu style taijiquan with Master Xie Bing Can. I also assisted in teaching and translating. In 2002, I had the opportunity to continue studying Yang style taijiquan with Master Yang Jun and has ever since been learning and training under him. Mui Gek Chan |
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Pam hails from the Yukon in Northern Canada. She began her studies in taijiquan in 1989 with the Beijing Simplified 24 Form. Her studies in those early years included the Five Section Forms (bare hand, two person, and sword), the Yang108 Form, the Beijing 24 and 48 Forms and push hands with Sam Masich and Chantal Fafard; the 24 and 48 Forms, some Chen Lao Jia and qigong with Master Liang Shou-yu; the Yang 108 Form with Raymond Chung; and baguaquan, silk reeling, push hands and qigong with John Camp. Pamela Boyde |
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After 5 years Aikido practice, Philippe began learning Tai Chi Chuan in 1983 with Mrs Charlin and Mister James Kou (President of French Union of Tai Chi Chuan). Philippe is attached to Yang Chengfu Center Paris since 2003, and he wishes to contribute to development of the Center and to promotion of traditional Yang Style Taichichuan. In 2001 with story-teller and tai chi player friends, he staged “the king monkey”, based on the classic “journey to the west”. He gave tens of plays, including in Paris downtown. The play aimed at presenting Tai Chi spirit to the general public. He has also achieved the translation of the classic text “Dao De Jing” from Laozi, with his friend Gilbert George Coudret, The translation, which emphasizes a poetic aspect, was published in “Conference” literature review, and some excerpts have been presented during a poetry radio broadcasting (“France Culture”). Philippe is currently an engineer in a Professional Electronic Venture Technical Direction. Philippe DENIS |
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Elin Ceric lives in Stockholm, Sweden. She started training Taiji with Thérèse Teo Mei Mei in 1986. In 1995 she participated in the first Swedish seminar with Master Yang Zhen Dou and Master Yang Jun and has since then participated in several of their seminars. 2004 she recived rank five at the seminar held in Stockholm. Elin has travelled to China three times and joined the first and second international Yang style competitions in Taiyuan 1997 and 2002. She practices 103 and 49 hand forms, sword, sabre and push hands and completed the training to become certified instructor in December 2007.
Email: Elin Ceric
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I live in the countryside south of Stockholm. I work as a registered nurse and I have an education in traditional chinese medicine focused on acupuncture.
Contact: e-mail: Anna Janze
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Almir Ibrahimefendic was born in Bosnia & Herzegovina 1975 & moved to Sweden 1993. |
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Netta Frister Aaron lives in Stockholm, Sweden.
Contact: Netta Frister Aaron |
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Peter lives in Plymouth, but started his tai chi journey in London in 1989, learning the Beijing Yang style among others. In 1997 he moved to Stockholm where he started studying Yang Family Tai Chi under Therese Teo (Mei Mei), and the following year he attended the first of many Yang Zhenduo and Yang Jun seminars. After three years in Stockholm he returned to the UK, settling in Plymouth. He continues to visit Mei Mei in Stockholm whenever possible and attends her UK seminars in Cambridge. During 2007 he attended Mei Mei's teacher training course in Stockholm. Website: www.pml.ac.uk |
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Starting my journey at a young age with yoga and eventually studying Judo with the Budokan Judo Association, in January of 1995 I found Tai Chi and a wonderful teacher, Han Hoong Wang. July 2007, China, I was greatly honored with advancement to 5th Rank, Silver Tiger. Vicki Norman (Certified Instructor – 5th level IYSTCCA) |
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When I discovered Taiji Quan it imposed itself on me as something obvious. It was in 1989. Since then, I have been practicing with different teachers (French experts, H. Choy, …) and starting in 1999, I have been following regularly Masters Yang Zhenduo and Yang Jun’s workshops in France. I went to China for the first time in July 2007 for the 25 years anniversary Celebration of Shanxi Association. I have been teaching Taiji Quan for twelve years and Qi Gong for eight years. I wish to join YCF Center Paris in order to develop together the traditional Yang style in France and more specifically in the Nantes’ area (West of France). I am volunteering at a Cultural Association. I have three children and three granddaughters who brighten my life. |
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Masako was born in Hokkaido (Japan). She lived in Tokyo a few years before moving to France in the late seventies. She began her studies in Yang Style Tai chi chuan (International) in Tokyo during a 2 years stay from 1994 to 1996. Back to France, she joined her home town association of Tai chi chuan from which she heard for the first time about the Yang Family style Tai chi chuan, through Philippe Laspougeas who was, at the time, in charge of the class. |
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Laird was born and raised in Hamilton, Ontario and currently resides in Canada's capital, Ottawa Ontario. He was trained in organic chemistry and during the day Laird uses these skills to perform his duties as a full time research scientist to discover new breakthrough medications at a major pharmaceutical company. Laird discovered Tai Chi in 1996 when, on a lark, he took a course with Laoshi Sergio Arione to improve his coordination. His love affair with the martial arts took off from there. At that time he began learning the Yang form as taught by Master Tsun-Kuen Ma. In 1998 Laird attended his first seminar with Master Yang Zhenduo when he and Yang Jun visited Montréal and at that time Laird began learning and practicing the Yang Family Style of Tai Chi Chuan. In 2002 he began teaching classes under the tutelage of Laoshi Sergio Arione and in the spring of 2007 was awarded the rank of Copper Tiger. In addition to Tai Chi, Laird also teaches and practices the Choy Lee Fut systems of Lohan Qigong and Kung Fu as taught by Grand Master Chen Yong Fa. Dr. Laird A. Trimble |
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When I first started Tai Chi Chuan in 1998, I could barely reach down to put on my socks. Recently a kid in the park asked me to get his ball from the top of a tree and I found it easy to climb up high. Tai Chi has changed so many things. It has brought me flexibility, coordination, balance, agility and a good root. It clears my mind and makes my movements soft. But these things do not come without practice. From the beginning I have gotten up early so I could spend a couple of hours every morning doing my forms and I read what I can about the art at night. In 2001, I was lucky to discover Master Yang Jun at my first seminar in Portland, and at that time the Stockton center was organized. Since then I have attended many seminars. I travel to Seattle about twice a year to study push hands and to get instruction and corrections. I have found a lot of different ways to work on Tai Chi. From standing meditation, I am learning to relax my joints and sink my chi. With the Tai Chi ball I am improving my sticking energy and working on circles. I now have a bamboo flute which helps me to control my breath. It’s so much fun. This is all a great journey and it has introduced me to so many wonderful people along the way. Tai Chi is at the center of my life, and in turn it is helping me to become centered. Matthew Bruni
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I was born on 12-06-1933, in Nogent sur Marne, France. In the army, athletics practice allowed me to be selected for a military sporting instructors seminar in the Fort Carré at Antibes. Since then started my interest for fighting sports. In 1957, after the Algeria war, I applied to Karatedo courses in Mr Plee’s Dojo, Paris. I got the black belt in 1961 and began teaching in evenings, after my work. In 1962 at a seminar at my teacher’s Dojo, I met Mr Oshima (5th dan) who was currently teaching in USA where he founded the 1st Federation outside Japan. I followed his school for 42 years, gaining ranking levels one after the other. Finally I got by equivalence the 5th level at FFKAMA. Twenty years ago, I turned my interest to Tai Chi Chuan to get prepared for my old days, and go on practicing martial arts in a more suitable way to aging. I followed courses with Mrs Jacqueline Hu Danling at Mr James Kou’s Club in Paris (called ‘French Federation of Tai Chi Chuan’. After she accidentally died in China, I succeeded her teaching in James Kou’s Club, which was possible with my National Karate Instructor diploma (at that time, Tai Chi Chuan was integrated in FFKAMA). I also created a Tai Chi section in my own Club. As I wanted to improve my skills in Tai Chi, I got in touch with Duc and Carole Nguyen Minh. I have had the good luck to participate to the last Master Yang Zhenduo’s seminar in France, when he came in Paris with Master Yang Jun in 2004. Then, I applied as a member of the International Yang style Association and I got my 3rd ranking level in China in 2005. I regularly participate to Duc and Carole’s training seminars, as well as to Yang Jun’s yearly seminars in Paris. In 2007 I had the honour to be a member of the first ranking committee held in France by the Yang Chengfu Center Paris. In 2008 I succeeded in my 4th ranking level with Master Yang Jun and Duc & Carole as ranking committee. E-mail : Jacques Dupre
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The Certified Instructor must meet certain requirements as set forth by the President, Board Members and Directors of the International Yang Style Tai Chi Chuan Association (herein referred to as "the Association") as follows:
When the application is received by International Association without a Letter of Recommendation from a Center Director, an interview will be scheduled with a Center Director of a Yang Chengfu Tai Chi Chuan Center, so the Applicant can be observed teaching a class.
If they are not close enough to a Yang Chengfu Tai Chi Chuan Center, the Applicant may submit an unedited video tape showing thirty (30) minutes of his/her teaching.
After being interviewed and approved by the Center Director, the paperwork and video will be sent to the President of the Association for final approval.
The Association at any time, for any reason, may revoke a certified instructor's certification.
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