I began practising Tai Chi in 1995 under the guidance of Paul Brewer, initially learning the Cheng Man Ching form. Paul later introduced me to Tai Chi 37, which became the foundation of my practice. I also attended seminars with his teacher, Dr Shen Hongxun, who taught Tai Chi 37 and had a profound influence on my understanding of energy, movement, and internal work. In 2000, I was given permission to teach, and since then I’ve worked with a wide range of students—from local authority classes for older adults to small private groups.

I've always been active and played a lot of sport, including cricket, hockey, tennis, and plenty of running. But over time, back problems made high-impact activities harder to sustain. That’s what led me to Tai Chi. It helped me stay flexible, improve my posture, and brought a sense of calm focus I hadn’t found elsewhere.

I now teach both Tai Chi and Qigong as complementary practices—Tai Chi with its martial roots, and Qigong as a more meditative, internal form. My classes are friendly and accessible, with a focus on relaxation, posture, and mindful movement.

I'm also fortunate to be supported by my long-standing student and co-teacher, Russell Holloway. Russell has been studying Tai Chi with me for over eleven years and now co-teaches our Wednesday evening Tai Chi 37 class, supporting both new and experienced students and assisting with the teaching of the form.

I live in Dorset with my wife, Françoise. I enjoy going for long walks, and reading—especially about philosophy, music, and the quiet strength in people like Leonard Cohen and Gandhi.