I believe that the art of Tai Chi is in fact a science of movement and health. It is the "fast track" to mastering movement and inner awareness. Since I was trained as a classical neuroscientist (study of the nervous system) I have a rather unique way of looking at this ancient art form. I approach Tai Chi and Kung Fu teaching (and my own development) in a very direct and methodical way. Since I am accustomed to teaching University physiology as well as Kung Fu, I can make the very abstract concepts behind Tai Chi, crystal clear to my students. Since receiving my Ph.D. in 1997, I have stayed current with the brain research and medical fields. There has been a lot of excitement about Eastern methods of healing and the West is starting to pay attention. I am especially interested in the way that meditation and mindful movements like Tai Chi affect martial art skill and mastery. Here is a list of some of the ways that I have remained active in the research and medical fields since leaving the academic research world.