the rum soaked fist: internal martial arts forum

Hi all,

A friend has moved there, living in the downtown area (Pioneer Square), and he's interested in tai chi or other internal work. Took a few classes with us in Atlanta, I think we've "spoiled" him enough so that he wouldn't get doped into silk pajamas and smoke-in-mirrors and qi balls... But still very much a beginner of course, albeit quite talented and persevering (and a very nice guy), so any pointers towards good IMA people would be appreciated.

I saw the other thread (Seattle IMA), but was wondering if there are other specific pointers to tai chi (any style). He's not as "martially-crazy" as many here , so as long as it's quality bodywork, it should be fine.

Based on that "other thread", I specifically recommended to him the following:

I am... wrote:There is a nice group that trains Daito Ryu style body work (as taught by forum member Bodywork/Dan Harden and Howard Popkin I believe) in Bellevue area.

I've PMed 'I am...' re. the contact info.

Also suggested looking into ILC.

Thanks in advance,
Dmitri

Jake's up there for the fight-y sun bagua.

http://www.groundnevermisses.com/2014/03/chinese-martial-arts-training-in-seattle.html

Thanks guys

Tom wrote:
North of downtown (bus ride, driving or bike if he's not afraid of hills), Ryan Schoelerman does a good job with I Liq Chuan and also has exposure to Dan Harden's work:
https://www.facebook.com/SeattleILC

Thanks for the mention Tom.

Dmitri,

Terry Neil trains with me and does daytime private lessons on Wu style, Bagua and xingyi as well
http://daoistfightingarts.com/

Thanks, will pass it on.