Improve and develop personal internal (mind, spirit), and external (physical) health abilities
The school year is divided into four semesters with 10 weeks in each semester. Class size is properly set to emphasize the key, which is individualized instruction. The classes are carefully divided by levels to help the student learn and advance with step-by-step instruction. At each academic level, the school emphasizes fundamental discipline, instructor professional standards, with inspiration and an encouraging teaching attitude. The school regulations are strict. The purpose for this is to refine student?s excellence, promote moral and physical growth, and develop character
Keywords: Posture - Moving meditation - Quality of Living
Interview Q&A
How long have you been in business?
Over 20 years
What is your primary product or service?
Authentic Chen Style Tai Chi and Yang Style Tai Chi
How did you first become interested in your line of business? (if owner) - What is your background? (If owner or store manager)
In 1988 in university, at the first moment I started learning Taichi, I knew that practicing Taichi is a way to calm our mind and obtain inner happiness. Between 1992-1994, after 2 years of studying Traditional Chinese Medicine at ZheJiang University of Traditional Chinese Medicine, when I served as an assistant professor teaching Wushu, Taichi and Qigong. I totally believed that Taichi is a therapeutic exercise and decided to devote my rest of life to practice Taichi and teach others.
I have a solid education background in physical education science through 4 years training in university with B.A. degree of physical education in teaching, and 2 years education of traditional Chinese Medicine. Our school and I have been hosting Grandmaster Chen Zhenglei seminar almost annually since 1998 in Seattle. I have trained with with GM CHen Zhenglei in many private lessons as well as the translator for GM Chen seminars for over 19 years in Seattle area.
How do you differentiate yourself from other businesses in your category and area?
Our school's all taichi classes are leveled clearly: beginning level, intermediate level and advanced level. Instruction focused on step by step progress with small group personal attend.
Long term senior students leadership program.
How many locations do you have and do you have plans to expand?
Right now our headquarters is at Seattle, Chinatown international district, branch at Mercer Island. Also our Taichi classes are offered to the faculty of University of Washington sponsored by Confucius Institute.
Provide detailed directions to your location
Our Chinatown international district located at 709 1/2 S. King Street, Seattle WA 98104, our building complex is next to the Wing Luke Museum building.
What type of payments do you accept?
Checks
Which areas do you service?
Wushu, Taichi and Qigong
Who owns your company or runs daily operations?
YiJiao Hong
What are your hours of operation?
Mainly weekday evenings and weekend. I start to offer morning classes in Summer 2016
What is the best compliment anyone can give you?
" Every week I always learn something new, I feel good and healthier "
What is your favorite quote or Bible verse?
Cultivating the root, leaves get exuberant by themselves. Moistening the source, a stream become longer by itself.
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