In 2012 I tested for and earned the rank of Copper Tiger level 4. It is my intention to continue my training and teaching until I am too old and feeble to continue, however the very act of practicing Tai Chi Chuan daily seems to be the formula that keeps me able to live a healthy happy and agile life.

I feel that if I had not changed from the “hard” external styles of Karate and discovered the flowing relaxed health giving internal form of Yang Tai Chi Chuan I would have never been able to continue training in what I love.

I am currently training and teaching with Michael and attending a local dojo where I practice kick boxing and self-defense techniques.

I am now fully retired from many years as an automotive technician. I spent my last working years as an automotive instructor at the Manchester Community College.

I live with Carol my wife of many years and the love of my life. I have two grown children and four grandchildren. I enjoy fishing, hiking and snow shoeing in the woods and mountains of New Hampshire. I also enjoy wood working, wood carving and knife making but study and practice of Martial arts is what truly keeps me going.

Email: williamdesimone@yangfamilytaichi.com