A Brief History of Tai Chi Foundation Curriculum – A Video by Pat Gorman

Pat Gorman began her tai chi studies at Grand Master Cheng Man-Ch’ing’s Shr Jung studio in New York City with Patrick Watson in 1973. Pat, known affectionately as Patty, worked closely with Patrick Watson in the early days of the school to develop the curriculum from beginning level up through Push Hands 7. After Patrick’s death, Patty worked with the other Legacy Holders (Margaret Matsumoto, Gerrie Sporken, Sherry Kent, Greg Woodson, Alex Schwolow, Peggy Watson, and Margaret Olmsted) to keep the classes and training going, and to develop work with Gerrie Sporken for the 8^th level and Roots and Branches Five Element Qigong. In addition, she also inspired interest in pole, calligraphy, poetry and painting.

In this blog, Patty speaks about the history of the School and the development of the curriculum.