Nothing Stops Shining Students

Marlene Brown, Cincinnati, OH, a newly credited instructor writes: I began reading The Vital Force long before I became an accredited TCC teacher. I was fascinated by the articles from teachers about their success. I did have some doubts that TCC could have such a positive affect in such a short time for so many people. I am very familiar with T’ai Chi Chuan and I know how long it takes just to learn it, let alone feel anything. Well, I’m now an accredited TCC teacher teaching at P & G and G.E. fitness centers and also some private lessons.

I can now speak from my own experience and have no doubts how quickly the benefits will come and what pleases me, is how well it works for young and old. Adults are fun to teach because after a few weeks of yinning and yanging they realize that it’s OK to let go, relax and have fun– bad knees, arthritis, nothing will stop them!

The one I’m most surprised at is a 14 year old girl. The progress she has made physically and mentally in the past 12 weeks is a joy! There are many negative things happening in this child’s life. TCC seems to give her the needed balance. My biggest reward came from teaching this young lady! When her mother picked her up after our first lesson, she took one look and said “Why Monique, the sparkle is back in your eyes, they are shining again!” What a way to get paid!

In closing I’d like to thank Justin for sharing TCC so freely and to Steve, a great big thank you for giving me a chance to become a T’ai Chi Chih teacher. Thank you also for doing a great job with The Vital Force. Many times it has come in handy for reference or inspiration!