IWMA TAICHI ACADEMY
About Taichi
Yang Style Taichi Chuan
Yang Family Taichi is the most popular and widely practiced style in the world. Yang Cheng Fu grandson of Yang Lu Chan founder of the Yang style taichi, standardized the forms into smooth and evenly paced practice. This ancient soft style martial art involves graceful and meditative movements which relax the body and mind. Taichi termed a moving meditation strengthens and improves health.
This martial art combines physical exercise, breathing techniques, and meditation.
Practiced regularly Taichi improves physical and mental balance across all age groups.
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About Sifu
Sifu George Thomas
Sifu George Thomas is the 6th generation Yang Style Taichi Master and founder of The Taichi Academy, India. He trained under Grand Master Fu Sheng Yuan directly, in Perth, Australia and in Shanghai.
Sifu George Thomas is the Founder and President of FU SHENG YUAN TAICHI ACADEMY - INDIA CHAPTER, www.taichiacademyindia.com, which he established in Chennai and later taught students in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Kochi, Ahemedabad and Delhi.
Since 1995 he has dedicated himself in teaching and spreading Taichi in India.
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About Our Master KK
Master Krishna Kumar
Master Krishna Kumar, named Master KK is the Yang Style Taichi Master and founder of IWMA Taichi Academy, Bangalore. He trained under Sifu George Thomas directly in the 85 Hand Form, Sword form, Sabre form, Push Hands and Fajin
He was the chief instructor at The Taichi Academy, India chapter, Bangalore branch. With the blessings and instructions of his Master Sifu George Thomas, he started the IWMA Taichi Academy in Bangalore at his Dojo in Vidyaranyapura and at St Marks Road.
He has attended several Taichi workshops and retreats conducted by Sifu George Thomas. He has participated in few workshops conducted by Grand Master Fu Sheng Yuan and Master Fu Qing Quan.
He is trained by Sifu George Thomas and Authorised to teach the Yang Taichi.
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