Matthew Rochford's Tai Chi and Qigong CV
Friday, January 8th, 2010 5:15 AM
Matthew Rochford's Tai Chi and Qigong CV
Matthew Rochford is the Founder of Tai Chi Nation and here is his Tai Chi CV:
1991- 1994 attended many Tai Chi and Qigong classes (up to 3 each week) with Alan Higgins in Newcastle. Learnt Cheng Man Ching 37 Form, 24 Simplified Form, Tai Chi Qigong (18), Push Hands and Martial Applications. Trained outside of classes and at weekend seminars also.
1995- 1997 learnt Taoist Qigong methods and Shiatsu
1997 - 2001 trained with Peter Warr and completed a Senior Instructor Course. Founded The Devon School Of Tai Chi in 1999.
2003 - "Total Tai Chi" book published in USA and UK
2004 - date training with Luke Shepherd, Dave Wright and Patrick Kelly
2006 - started training teachers of Tai Chi and Qigong
2008 - Founded Tai Chi Nation. Invited to teach on The Hill That Breathes Masters Programme. Produced short film on Tai Chi, called "Slow Down".
2009 - Produced The Tai Chi Nation Guides To Tai Chi and Qigong DVDs
What others say about Matthew:
"Matthew's Tai Chi is life affirming and truly Qi enhancing"
- The Barefoot Doctor
"Matthew is a living breathing embodiment of the power of Tai Chi and Qigong"
- John C Parkin, author and founder of The Hill That Breathes
"he brings his deep knowledge, passion and empathy into all of his teaching"
- Tony Wilkinson, author of "The Lost Art of Being Happy"
