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| Shaolin White Crane Gongfu in 1994 and continued to dedicate himself to that particular discipline until college. While enrolled at St.Louis University, Mr. Joyce co-founded the Martial Arts Club, began studying the art of classical fencing and Chen Style Hunyuan Taijiquan. It was at this point that Mr. Joyce began to construct and teach his system of Self Defense (Women's Self Defense). After college, Michael Joyce traveled to Edmonton, Alberta, Canada to study with one of the world's best Taiji masters, Chen "Joseph" Zhonghua. Through Master Chen, Mr. Joyce was certified to teach both the Chen Style Practical Method (of Grandmaster Hong Junsheng) and Hunyuan Taijiquan (of Grandmaster Feng Zhiqiang). Over the years, Michael has trained with other notable masters such as: Master Yang Yang, Wang Fengming, Herb Parran, Dale Stacey, Zhu Tian Cai, Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming, and UFC middleweight champion Frank Shamrock. Michael Joyce is the owner & operator of CFHTJ, or "ChenCenter" in Winston-Salem, North Carolina & has been teaching professionally since 2002. Mr. Joyce published his first book, The Golden Thread in Oct. 08' and is currently working on several book, dvd and audio projects. |
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| Boyd Bailey is a NC State Licensed and nationally board-certified acupuncturist and Chinese herbalist practicing in Winston Salem since 1997. Boyd began playing Taijiquan 12 years ago, studying Yang Style with senior students of Tao Ping-Siang in Seattle, WA. Qigong, Daoyin, and Tuina were an integral part of his acupuncture training, which informs both his clinical work and Taijiquan practice. Boyd began Chen Style Taijiquan in 2003 with Joyce Laoshi, and has completed the requirements of instructorship (CFHTJ) curricullum of Chen Shi Xinyi Hunyuan Taijiquan of GM Feng & Chen Style Practical Method of GM Hong. [his website] Boyd is certified to teach the following: (1) 12 Posture Chen Style Set of Master Yang Yang (2) 24 Posture Hunyuan Form (3) Yilu (81) Posture "Practical Method" Form *no weapon certification to date (however, Boyd also practices 2 jian forms) |
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| Mr. Joyce holds a B.S. in Kinesiology from UNCG & is a licensed massage therapist (LMBT#06096). |
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| The Golden Thread Essential Principles of Self Defense |
| "He cuts right to the chase and offers advise that is sound and logical. Thumbs up from me!" |
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| Ari Bolden. Submissions101 |
| "Clearly explained! You'll be much better prepared after reading this book!" |
| Dr. Yang, Jwing-Ming. YMAA. [Boston,MA] |
| "Based on understanding of TRUE self defense & the power of the mind. I fully endorse this book!" |
| Robert Lara Sensei. 6th Dan Aikido Four Winds Aikido Dojo-Cho |
| "He (Joyce) points out the key points in a very simple way that can benefit people on all levels. I applaud you!" |
| Sifu Glenn Hairston. Taijiquan Master Teacher. |
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| Mike Cleary was certified to teach the 24-form of Hunyuan Taijiquan in June 2008. Mr. Clearly has been involved in the martial arts since 1982. He holds a black belt in both Jujitsu and Karate. He offers classes in both Winston-Salem and King, NC and is currently holding classes at the Stokes YMCA. Visit his website at: www.carolinataiji.com Visit his blog at: http://carolinataiji.blogspot.com He may be contacted at this email: [email protected] |
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