Sifu Martin Kelly has trained with Gao Han, William C.C. Chen, Gao Fu, Dr. Yang Jiwing Ming, Liang Shou-Yu to name a few.

Sifu Kelly attended and trained at Tai Ji Farm with Grand Master Jou, Tsung Hwa and Tai Chi instructors from around the world since 1997

Sifu Kelly’s teaching credentials as follows:

-Master Certification in Chen Style Tai Chi Chaun/Taiji Quan, by Gao Han (Kenneth Cohen) 2007, Qi Gong Research and Practice Center

-Master Certification in Qi Gong, by Gao Han (Kenneth Cohen) 2006, Qi Gong Research and Practice Center

-Certification in Tai Chi Cane, Qi gong and Yang Style Tai Chi Chaun, by Sensei Tsunako Miyake, 1988.

This online course is for distance learning. This will allow you to practice Tai Chi from your home or on the move. This program includes: Foundations, Meditations, Chan Si Gong, Primordial Qi Gong, 5 Posture Tai Chi Yang Style, 5 Posture Tai Chi Yang Style Martial Applications, 5 Posture Tai Chi Chen Style, and 5 Posture Tai Chi Chen Style Martial Applications. These videos are hosted on our YouTube site, however its not accessible from the YouTube site. This content requires a subscription, and only available on this site.

Can I really learn Tai Chi from an online platform?

Yes! However, you may only learn to copy the movements or patterns of a form, a technique, a method, or an exercise. For this mind body art to be understood at a deeper level and to understand and realizes the benefits and gain a deeper understanding of the Art, it is recommended to attend class in person for instruction or private lessons.

What makes Self-Care Arts Online Tai Chi course different from other online course?

We allow online students who are enrolled to come into the school to ask questions, and refine their Tai Chi in person with the Instructor. We feel the student will gain a deeper understanding of the art with direct transmission from the instructor

What is the best way to use books, videos, and online Tai Chi training?

The books, videos, and online training are only supposed to serve as an adjunct to training or give an idea of the art when formal instructors are not available so you may train. It is always recommended to receive formal in person instruction to at least understand and learn the basic skills. There are many important elements that are necessary for the correct and complete development of Tai Chi. True understanding of Tai Chi simply cannot be placed in a book, put on a video, or posted on the Internet, no matter how much detail is provided. The most important and critical element that is missing when learning from books, videos, and online is the direct and personal guidance of an expert instructor. Without the watchful eye and personal direction of a qualified and experienced instructor, you as a student will not reach your full potential in learning Tai Chi Chuan.

In conclusion, we feel that its best to approach your study with a combination of remote learning resources as well as hands on instruction from qualified instructor.

Why do I need to learn or should learn the martial arts component for Tai Chi?

Without the Martial Arts component, you don’t have the entire art. You can not learn true Tai Chi without learning the martial aspects. Does this mean you need to learn how to fight, absolutely not! Its important to learn how the movements would be used so that the function will give you correct biomechanics, mental focus, and understanding of the movements in the form. The movements skill from the martial arts execution is exactly the same movement and energetic skill that you need to practice if you are doing it for healing self or others.

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Qi Gong is offered as complementary life enhancement exercise and meditation practice. It is not intended to take the place of medical treatment by a physician/licensed medical doctor, or any other healthcare provider.