Liang De Hua

Mr. Liang (as many students called Sifu Liang) was born in Hong Kong and moved to Thailand with his family when he was 8. He has studied Chinese martial arts with his father since childhood. At the age of nineteen, Mr. Liang studied Yang Shao Hou Style Tai Chi with Master Zhen Gu Feng, a grand-disciple of Master Yao Shao Hou in Bangkok for three years until the teacher went back to China. He also studied Chi Kung, acupuncture, Chinese medicine, Xing Yi Chuan and Ba Gua Zhang at the same time.

He gave the lesson of Tai Chi Chuan for health to senior citizens in KhonKaen and received high comments. He also taught Tai Chi Chuan and Xing Yi Chuan for self-defense in KhonKaen University.  Mr. Liang opened his Xiao Chen Men martial arts school there for four years until he moved to Chiang Mai in 2008.

Mr. Liang knows the health benefits of Tai Chi and Chi Kung very well. He was in poor health with asthma and genetic heart disease from his heredity when he was a child. Since he practiced Tai Chi and Chi Kung every day, almost all diseases in him have just disappeared. Since then he decided to share these wonderful experiences of Tai Chi and Chi Kung with other people.

Mr. Liang teaches this 13 Posture Course as an introduction to the student of Taijiquan principles.  The true principles and benefits of Taijiquan can only be realized by the dedicated practice of the long form and other elements of the Taijiquan training system to include, but not limited to, pushing hands, weapons, and Nei Gung exercises.  Additionally, the study of the historical and cultural context of Taijiquan is necessary to fully understand and appreciate this rich martial art and health practice

 

Ed Arnold

Ed Arnold is a Health Coach, consultant, therapist and educator who resides in Chiang Mai, Thailand.

Ed Arnold is approved by the National Certification Board for Therapeutic Massage and Bodywork (NCBTMB) as a continuing education Approved Provider (number 450812-08).

Mr. Arnold is certified by NCBTMB as a therapist and bodyworker (number 397353-00) and licensed by the state of Arizona USA as a massage therapist. Ed is internationally certified as a personal trainer and sports nutritionist by IFA. Mr. Arnold is also certified by the American Association of Snowboard Instructors. Ed combines his knowledge and experience in eastern and western health, fitness and therapies to deliver a unique approach to complete health and well being for his students and clients.  Please visit his website at www.asiantherapy.org to learn more about Ed.

Ed has spent a significant time in Thailand studying at many schools and with several masters to develop his skill and knowledge of Asian bodywork and culture. Ed is an instructor with the International Training Massage School (ITM) teaching massage and applied anatomy.

Ed Arnold has studied Tai Chi with Sifu Liang for two years. Prior to this Ed studied Yang style in the USA and Chen Men Ching in the UK.  Ed adds knowledge of sports and fitness training, health coaching and rehabilitation to the practice of Tai Chi for assisting students to improve health and use Tai Chi in their daily life.

Mr. Arnold has been ordained as a Theravada, Buddhist Monk at the Buddhavihara Temple in Kings Bromley England. 

Ed travels around the world providing training and conducting workshops.