Richard Mullen: Exploring Tai Chi

Richard Mullen, who has just begun teaching a Tai Chi class at Ethical on Sunday mornings, will discuss its origins, philosophy, and method. He will explore the history of Tai Chi, uncover the different styles, and identify the benefits of Tai Chi for health, well-being, and self-defense. Richard lives in Maplewood with his wife and two children. When not out having fun with his family or working as a Project Manager for ESI Design in Manhattan, he is practicing and teaching Tai Chi Chuan. Currently a student and apprentice instructor for Grand Master William CC Chen in NYC, Richard came to Tai Chi for both its health benefits and its self-defense techniques. He competes regularly in demonstrations of form as well as the two man martial competition, Push Hands. He will be competing this month in Taipei, Taiwan at the World Cup Tai Chi Chuan Championship competition. Information & Contact: southmountaintaichi.com, www.facebook.com/southmountaintaichi