Richard Mullen: Tai Chi Benefits & Practice

Richard Mullen, who teaches a free Tai Chi class usually sited at Ethical but sometimes in local parks, will discuss the history and philosophy of this gentle but powerful martial art. Richard began teaching a Tai Chi class at Ethical on Sunday mornings in 2014. He will discuss its origins, philosophy, and method — 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 children. When not out having fun with his family or working, 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. Information and contact: southmountaintaichi.com, www.facebook.com/southmountaintaichi