Our School
Thomas Academy of Tai Chi | Kung Fu is dedicated to educating and informing the public about the nature and benefits of Chinese Martial Arts.
We are dedicated to teaching only the highest quality traditional styles of Tai Chi Chuan, Baguazhang, Xing Yi Quan, Push Hands, Northern and Southern styles of Shaolin Kung Fu, traditional Chinese weapons, and self-defense to all ages and fitness levels.
In addition to our regular classes, we offer specialty workshops, which are focused, in-depth training sessions that include Meditative Qigong, Tai Chi, Weapons, and Push Hands. It is important to note that we are the only school in America that offers instruction in authentic Xingtai, China, Chen Gu An Wu Hao Tai Chi Staff. Please feel free to browse around or click to contact us. We're glad you're here!
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In addition to our regular classes, we offer specialty workshops, which are focused, in-depth training sessions that include Meditative Qigong, Tai Chi, Weapons, and Push Hands. It is important to note that we are the only school in America that offers instruction in authentic Xingtai, China, Chen Gu An Wu Hao Tai Chi Staff. Please feel free to browse around or click to contact us. We're glad you're here!
Click here to view our current schedule!
Our Lineage
A Tradition of Excellence
Shifu Thomas is honored to have been selected as the 7th generation disciple of Grand Master Chen Shu Dao, a 6th generation Wu Hao Tai Chi practitioner and the son of Great Grand Master Chen Gu An, the only Wu Hao grandmaster officially recognized by the Chinese government.
Shifu Thomas is also the 6th generation, "First Foreigner" Disciple under the renowned 5th generation Yang Style Grandmaster Meng Xian Min.
Each Grandmaster has provided Shifu Thomas with a wealth of his respective style's history, philosophy, martial arts applications, and empty hand and weapons forms.
Shifu Thomas is also the 6th generation, "First Foreigner" Disciple under the renowned 5th generation Yang Style Grandmaster Meng Xian Min.
Each Grandmaster has provided Shifu Thomas with a wealth of his respective style's history, philosophy, martial arts applications, and empty hand and weapons forms.
Shifu Thomas
A Positive Part of a Rapidly Changing World
Shifu Thomas has competed in national and international martial arts tournaments and has won numerous championships and awards, as have many of his students. At Thomas Academy of Tai Chi Kung Fu, Shifu Thomas teaches a wide variety of Chinese Martial Arts styles to students of any age and skill level.
Shifu Thomas has studied at Columbia University (in New York City), graduated magna cum laude and holds degrees in both psychology and social work, which he puts to good use building a happier, healthier, and more harmonious community. He has been involved in many community service activities in addition to his martial arts teaching, including:
Shifu Thomas has studied at Columbia University (in New York City), graduated magna cum laude and holds degrees in both psychology and social work, which he puts to good use building a happier, healthier, and more harmonious community. He has been involved in many community service activities in addition to his martial arts teaching, including:
- Crisis Intervention Counseling
- Drug, Alcohol, and Family Counseling
- Working with adolescents and "at-risk" youth
- Working with the aged
- Alzheimer's Patient Advocacy
- Parkinson's Patient Advocacy
- Certified APDA's Parkinson's Disease Awareness Training for Fitness Professionals
- Director, Xingtai Wushu Taijiquan Research Association, American Branch
