Greetings from the Austin TX area. My name is Jim and I have been a student of Chen Taiji since 2016. I started my Chen journey in Houston TX and have since moved to the Austin area after retirement. I practice with a study group in Austin . In addition to this, I have started studying Yang and Yiquan with an instructor out of Elgin TX. I am finding the Yang is helping to smooth out my rough edges.
I have a prior martial arts background in Aikido, Aikijujitsu, Krav Maga, and some Iaido. As I have aged, it’s been difficult to perform the breakfalls and rolling required for Aiki arts, so I have switched to Chinese Internal Arts to help with my knees and balance.
I have a keen interest in Daoism and how it fits with daily life. I have been studying remotely with Monk Yun Rau and Deng Ming Dao on Daoist teachings.
I am looking forward to reading everyone postings and thoughts. Thanks again !
