AboutDale Napier Expertise Tai chi chuan (taijiquan), chi kung (qigong), internal alchemy (nei gong).
Experience Practicing tai chi since 1977, teaching since 1998; chi kung and internal alchemy, training since 1995, teaching since 1998.
Organizations Vice President of American Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan Association.
Publications Kung Fu Magazine, Journal of American Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan Association
Education/Credentials Primary teachers: Certification by George Ling Hu (Yangjia Michuan Taijiquan, taught by Wang Yen-nien). Jampa Mackenzie Stewart (chi kung, internal alchemy, senior instructor for Mantak Chia). Other teachers with less exposure: Jeff Bolt (Northern Shaolin Kung Fu), Dr. Yang Jwing-Ming (Chi Kung), Master Wang Yen-nien (internal alchemy), Raul Shelton (Shorin-Ryu karate), Dr. Glenn Morris (Bujinkan ninjutsu and budo). Lesser training in judo and taekwondo.
Awards and Honors Gold and silver medals in various tai chi competitions (forms, pushing hands).
Past/Present Clients Confidential, but taught at the University of Houston (2002-2004) as well as many other venues.
Question Hi, I'm going to be moving to Houston TX. I practice yang style tai chi short form (Cheng Man-ch'ing) and I was wondering if you could recommend a teacher in the area which teaches this form? Thanks,
Zac
Answer Zac,
Sorry I can't be more help, but I know of no Zheng Manqing classes in the Houston area. I will ask around among other teachers and see what I can find out. We have Traditional Yang and Secret Yang, but not Zheng Manqing. If you would like, drop me an e-mail at dalenapier@hotmail.com, and if I can find anything out, I will contact you.
Again, sorry I cannot be more helpful at this time.
