Candidate praises Ed Altman’s teaching

I have been very fortunate in my life to work closely with many very good teachers. Last week, however, I was honored to work with a great teacher.

Ed Altman has already far surpassed any teacher of my experience in this lifetime. He not only knows and teaches T’ai Chi Chih well, but he lives the principles in his teaching methods by balancing learning with time for fun and relaxation. Ed gently and persistently prods each individual to practice for the sake of T’ai Chi Chih. He is inspired to notice the mistakes and the improvements at just the right moment.

He shares and invites your sharing genuinely and with utmost care. He doesn’t push or pull the sharing, he simply allows his students to be who they are.

Yet, he is always of humble spirit attributing his gifts to a greater cosmic energy.

After my week at the Teachers Training in Columbia, PA, I understood why Justin Stone would entrust his great gift with one so young. Ed’s spirit is far wiser than his years.

I hope I can emulate Justin’s trust in another and the necessary “letting go”. I will strive to teach T’ai Chi Chih and my daily work with the principles Ed displayed. I am so grateful for both of these men.

I am also grateful for the five auditing teachers who shared their time and talent to assist the process of molding new teachers of T’ai Chi Chih. Thank you to Mary, Sharon, Sandy, Thomas and Jean who nurtured us every step of the way.