About: Noel Schmidt

with Grand Master Eng Chor Khor The philosophy workshop presented by Grand Master Eng Chor Khor on 30th May 2026 provided an insightful overview into the historical origins, development, and underlying philosophy of Tai Chi, Qigong, and the broader Chinese martial arts tradition. Drawing upon a lifetime of study and practice, beginning in early childhood…

Tai Chi and Qigong workshop with Grandmaster Eng Chor Khor After anticipating this workshop for months I certainly was not disappointed. On 9th August 2025, Grand Master Eng Chor Khor opened with a brief warmup and an introduction to the sounds used in the Six Healing Sounds Qigong. He then explained the variations in movement…

The 2024 Wushu, Tai Chi, Qigong Association (WTQA) Festival was held on Saturday 12 October and included performances from 12 martial arts schools. Attendance at the event was around 230 which included 64 from the Celestial Tai Chi College.  There were 24 College students and Instructors who performed 3 items: the Celestial Routine Levels 1-3 (Traditional…

Introduction Yang-style Tai Chi had its roots in the successful martial art routine developed by Yang for training competitors in hand-to-hand fighting. The routine is performed as a gentle, slow and graceful routine, found to be excellent exercise because it uses every joint and muscle in the body together with providing excellent exercise for the…