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Internal Arts in Nyc

Postby Qi_Monkey on Tue Jun 03, 2008 3:15 pm

Anyone care to recommend Nyc area teachers in Taiji, Bagua, and Xingyi?

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Re: Internal Arts in Nyc

Postby wkfung108 on Wed Jun 04, 2008 10:27 am

David Bond Chan. I only studied with him for a few months (stopped only due to time/distance/logistical constraints). Outstanding skills, nice guy, good teacher. Teaches out of his home out by JFK airport.

He teaches his own blend of bagua, xingyi and taiji, which he calls "E-chuan." Each week's classes will basically explore some aspect/principle/technique of one of the "big three"--covering principle, training methods, and applications.

Among older NYC-area Chinese stylists, he might be known by his Chinese name, Chan Bong.

I never worked with him on weapons (no interest on my part), but I understand he's quite good with practical swordplay, too.

I lost his number a while back, but found this one via Google: (212) 226-1792. If it's the one I used, then it should still be good, as it connected to his daughter's cell phone. (She makes the initial contact with all interested prospects and is pretty decently skilled herself.)

Among NYC teachers that I've heard good things about but have no real-life experience with, you might try looking up Tom Bisio (Bagua, TCM/Manhattan), Steve Arboleda (Xingyi, I Liq Chuan)/Manhattan), and Sam Chin (I Liq Chuan/among other areas, Rye (in Westchester)).

(Tom is also qualified to teach Xingyi, but he prefers not to ... Steve is Tom's Xingyi student and Sam's ILQ student.)

There are a few others that I've heard good things about, but these would be my top internal picks if/when I ever get the time to pursue fresh instruction again.

Hope this helps ...
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Re: Internal Arts in Nyc

Postby SquattingMonkey on Wed Jun 04, 2008 8:10 pm

In NYC there is master Ren Guangyi (a disciple of GM Chen Xiaowang ) who teaches Chen style TCC . Here is his webpage: http://www.chentaijiquan.com
Then There is master Wang Rengang located in Queens who teaches Dachengquan (Yiquan). Here's his webpage: http://www.dachengdao.org/
And of course there is my teacher, master Li Tai Liang who teaches Dai Xinyi/Che Xingyi, Bagua and TCC, but he is located a little further out on Long Island, NY. Here is his website: http://litailiang.homestead.com/MainPage.html Good luck and happy training.
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Re: Internal Arts in Nyc

Postby Martin on Thu Jun 05, 2008 2:33 pm

You can also ask John Medurga, who posts here...
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Re: Internal Arts in Nyc

Postby JessOBrien on Thu Jun 05, 2008 3:14 pm

Of the people mentioned I can vouch for David Bond Chan, Tom Bisio, Steve Arboleda, Sam Chin and Li Tai Liang. Every single one of those guys can kick major ass and are thoroughly proficient in passing on IMA skills. I've been to classes with each one of them except Steve, who I only met at a seminar.
Another teacher I've visited in New York is Frank Allen of the WTPCA. He is a great instructor and a good friend to have.
I think each will appeal to a person with a different mindset and different needs.
NY has a lot going on !!
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Re: Internal Arts in Nyc

Postby nianfong on Mon Jun 09, 2008 12:41 am

Sam Chin is ashe's sifu. you should contact ashe.
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Re: Internal Arts in Nyc

Postby jjy5016 on Tue Jun 10, 2008 8:47 am

Martin wrote:You can also ask John Medurga, who posts here...


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Re: Internal Arts in Nyc

Postby kemper boyd on Tue Jun 17, 2008 4:53 am

andy diaz teaches tai chi on saturdays ...he was one of BP Chan's and William CC Chen's students for 20 years
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Re: Internal Arts in Nyc

Postby Dmitri on Tue Jun 17, 2008 5:10 am

Sam Chin and Li Tai Liang

Another "vote" for these two, FWIW, based not only on what I heard but also on a limited personal exposure.
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Re: Internal Arts in Nyc

Postby Chris F on Thu Jul 03, 2008 1:27 pm

I trained with Frank Allen of the WTPCA for three years and learned a lot. He is a great teacher and a nice guy.
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Re: Internal Arts in Nyc

Postby r_aseoche on Tue Jul 08, 2008 1:51 am

Any thoughts on Tina Zhang, Frank Allen's partner at WTPCA? Is she as good as Frank? I am thinking of taking tai chi from her. Thanks.

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Re: Internal Arts in Nyc

Postby chud on Tue Jul 08, 2008 9:02 am

There is James Montalbano at Kenny Gong's old school for Hsing-I.
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Re: Internal Arts in Nyc

Postby Chris F on Tue Jul 08, 2008 8:50 pm

Tina is great. she has won many gold medals and is a fine teacher
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Re: Internal Arts in Nyc

Postby xingyiguy on Fri Sep 19, 2008 10:26 am

Li Tai-Liang teaches Xing Yi, Bagua, and Tai Chi.

Not in the city, but well worth the trip to Long Island.

Web site here: http://litailiang.homestead.com/MainPage.html
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Re: Internal Arts in Nyc

Postby MovingWhileStill on Fri Sep 19, 2008 3:06 pm

chud wrote:There is James Montalbano at Kenny Gong's old school for Hsing-I.


I highly recommend this school, which is in Manhattan.
James was a long-time student of Kenny Gong. Please call
646-942-6019 for the location of the school and the class times.

Have a good weekend!
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