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Sifu
James Weston dedicates himself to intensive research and
promotion of
the Chinese martial and healing arts, with a focus on Chen style Taiji
Chuan, Chinese grappling, Wushu (Kung Fu) and Chi Gong.
He has won
numerous awards and gold medals at international events and has been a
featured Taiji expert on television, radio and press. He
can be contacted here
Training
and Certifications --
1990 – present: Study of the Chinese Martial
arts, including intensive practice of Shao-lin Gong Fu, Taiji (T’ai Chi
Ch’uan), Chi Gong and Taoist meditation.
1999: Graduate of The American Center for
Chinese Studies (ACCS)
2000: Graduate Certificates from The Chinese
Wushu Research Institute (CWRI) and the International Chen Taijiquan
Association.
1999 – 2004: Graduate studies with Master Ren
Guang-Yi of the International Chen Taijiquan Association and Master Ron
Statler of the Chinese Wushu Research Institute.
Current
and past teaching positions --
Pace University (Pleasantville) –Taiji Chuan and
Chinese Gong Fu.
Chinese Wushu Research Institute - Taiji Chuan
for self-defense and personal cultivation to adults.
International Chen Taijiquan Association – Chen
style Taiji Chuan to adults.
Club Fit (Jefferson Valley) - Taiji and Chi
Gong, Women’s Self-defense.
Premier Health Club – Chen Taiji and advanced
Chinese conditioning.
Northern Westchester Hospital Center - Taiji and
Chi Gong for senior citizens.
Westchester Medical Center – Chen Taiji and
advanced Chinese conditioning.
Taiji (Tai Chi) Chuan certifications --
Chen Style – from Master Ren Guang-Yi,
of Chen Xiao Wang lineage
Chang style - from Chang Dung Sheng lineage
Wu Dang and Compulsory styles - from Sifu
Ron Statler, of Bow Sim Mark lineage
(Includes classical bare-hand and weapon forms, push hands, practical
applications and two-person forms.)
Chi Gong (Qi Gong)
Silk Reeling – from Chen Xiao Wang lineage
Rooting Pine series - from Bow Sim Mark lineage
Temple style - from Marshal Ho’o lineage
8 Piece Brocade - from Yang Jwing Ming lineage
(All sets can be modified for sitting or non-ambulatory situations.
Specific exercise sets are also included that re-educate balance and
address common issues related to aging.)
Other Internal
style certifications --
HeBei Hsing-I Ch'uan and Chang style Hsing-Jing
Traditional Kung Fu Styles
Northern & Southern Shao-lin – from the
Shao-lin Temple
Chinese Kenpo - from the Parker-McSweeney lineage
Shuia Jiao – From Chang Dung Sheng lineage
Includes experience with classical weapons, fighting technique and
theory and body/mind conditioning routines. This is excellent material
for self-defense classes and advanced body conditioning. Hard style chi
gong sets are also taught to advanced students.
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