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"Everything I teach is the result of the hard work and dedication of the instructors before me. In appreciation for the information shared with me, I pass the knowledge to those that wish to learn for either health or self-defense."                 

Sifu David Neighbors



Yang Style Health Day 2018

In a world of selfies, on line training and weekend instructor certifications, traditional training programs are rare. People want everything now and the market place responds to those demands.

Kung Fu is a term used to express a skill level that can only be obtained after a great effort over a period of time. Chinese martial arts, including tai chi can only be developed through years of study and practice. 

Sifu Neighbors has studied under the following Masters and Instructors:

Grand Master Wang, 14 years, Yang Tai Chi and Kung Fu

Mater Jeff Bolt, 3 years, Yang Tai Chi

Master Reggie Padela, 3 years, Muay Tai

Master Lee, 2 years, TKD

Grand Master Kim Soo, 1 year, TKD

Sifu Barbra Lye, 1 year, Chen Tai Chi

Mister Anderson, 1 year, Kick Boxing

Muliple training sessions with: Grand Master Cheng, Bill Superfoot Wallce, Kathy Long, Dr Yang, Master Sit. and Master George Hu.  



Weapons demonstration 2013

Sifu Neighbors begain his training in 1981 under Grand Master Kim Soo at the University of Houston. After completing the classes, he continued his training with Master Lee in Humble, Texas.

Sifu Neighbors obtained a BA from the University of Houston in 1983 and soon left for military serivce with the 11th ACR on the East/West German border. While overseas, he trained with Mr Anderson, a locale middle weight kickboxing champion.  

After returing to Texas in 1987, Sifu Neighbors started searching for a new instructer. For the next three years, he would train in both Kartate and TKD but was soon sidelined due to arthritis from a training accident while in the army. 

Sifu Neighbors's injury prevented any kicking style of martial arts. His search for a suitible style lead him to Master Wang and tai chi. After talking with a senior student and Master Wang, Sifu begain his training in January 1991. Unpon completion of Part I of the long form, Master Wang asked Sifu what he thought about tai chi, he responded that he liked it and wouild hand around for a while.

Eight years later, Sifu Neighbors begain teaching in The Woodlands and was soon also teaching classe in Humble, Spring and Conroe under the name Tai Chi Social Hour.