Welcome to New Teachers (Fall 1987)

In late June, 12 new T’ai Chi Chih teachers received accreditation during a 6-day course led by T’ai Chi Chih master Steve Ridley.

On behalf of Justin Stone and all T’ai Chi Chih teachers, the Vital Force extends hearty congratulations and a warmest welcome to the following newest group of graduates:

Robert and Katy Buss, El Paso, TX
Patrick Curran, Fargo, ND
Bryan James, Denver, CO
Sher Jaksha, Rio Rancho, NM
Esther Kieffer, Cedar Falls, IA
Elaine Lawrie, Golden, CO
Mark Louris, Richfield, MN
Kathryn McClain, Winthrop, MN
Bill Nielsen, Bemidji, MN
Meredith Robbins, Denver, CO
Brenda Wallace, Albuquerque, NM

So many new teachers in the midwest are important, since there have previously been so few, and interest in T’ai Chi Chih recently has grown very quickly in that region. You will serve a definite and growing need. We rejoice with you that you had the chance to work with some of the best T’ai Chi Chih instructors during your course, under Steve’s gentle and mindful guidance. The combination of dedication, enthusiasm, openness, experience, wisdom and serenity provided by all those who attend teacher training creates a wonderful matrix from which to begin teaching. Your journey with T’ai Chi Chih is just beginning; through teaching T’ai Chi Chih you will be taught much joy.

You are invited to share your experiences, and those of your students, with all T’ai Chi Chih teachers, by writing to the Vital Force regularly.