Personal Training

Private lessons for individuals and groups

Today, Tai Chi Chuan is often taught in a group setting, in parks and open spaces - but in the ancient tradition, the internal martial arts, and Tai Chi Chuan in particular, were taught in a different way: through personal, direct and precise study, in the teacher's home.

Those who wanted to learn would train alone and diligently, according to the instructions he received. Only after he demonstrated seriousness, perseverance and true willingness, he would be accepted as a "home student". That's when the really deep study began - not from hidden secrets, but from the quality of training, listening and dedication to the path.

The famous master Chen Men Ching wrote in his book "There Are No Secrets" that there really are no secrets; The true student discovers everything from the training itself.

One on one training program

In the personal meetings we will examine movement patterns, posture, breathing, thinking habits and the manner of conduct in the body and in life. From this listening, a personal training plan is built, precise and adapted to the needs of the person - one that strengthens the qualities required of him, balances the places that need support, and opens a way for a deep and meaningful practice.

A personal story

In 1986 I came to Taiwan to study Tai Chi with the renowned master Wang Fu Lai. In addition to being a great teacher, he was also a very busy businessman, so he used to practice and teach mainly at night. After a short meeting, he arranged to meet with me once a week, on Sundays at 5:00 PM in the park. I trained every day, in the morning and in the evening, and every time I waited impatiently for the weekly meeting with him. Every Sunday I would arrive about two hours before the time to prepare myself for training. Almost always, the appointed hour would pass, followed by another hour, and another, and the light would already begin to fade - but the Master did not arrive.

Of course, I continued to train, but my head was filled with thoughts:

"What's going on here?"

"Why doesn't he come?"

"I'm probably not good enough..."

"Maybe he doesn't want to teach me at all..."

"What am I doing here?"

I almost gave up and left. And then, at the very last moment, as if out of nowhere - he would appear.

Despite the darkness, everything in me was sharpening. The eyes were opened, the senses awakened, the world around me seemed to stop, and my whole being was present - focused on Master Wang, his comments, and the movement he was demonstrating.

The training itself was short, only about twenty minutes, and then we would go to his house for a light dinner.

This continued for about two years, throughout my stay in Taiwan.

On one of those long Sundays, while I was waiting and practicing alone, I suddenly realized something essential: if I really want to learn, I have to change my attitude. I have to train for myself.

It was a defining moment in my life. He taught me how to study, and what training is all about.

Whether this was Master Wang's teaching method, or simply a result of his busy life as a businessman, I will never know.

But the result is clear: I learned Tai Chi Chuan, and for that I thank him very much - whether he meant it or not.