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My first martial arts experience. Sifu Neighbors is friendly, extremely knowledgeable, personable, and patient. All excellent qualities in an instructor.
TaiChi is an excellent low impact exercise to improve balance and flexibility as well as strength. Often described as moving meditation TaiChi moves all your joints and may help with mobility as well. Very good class.
Excellent quality of Tai Chi training.
Sifu David Neighbor promotes respect, teamwork, personal help and attention to details.
Classes reflect outstanding planning and execution.
I did tai chi with David for approximately 10 years and highly recommend it. It’s outstanding for a great blend between exercise, meditation and qigong.
David makes the sessions fun for all, whatever your level. Especially fun is to be had on Tai Chi Day. I just wish David would also hav a dedicated program on QiGong for seniors with mobility and balance challenges.
Sifu David is a great instructor with decades of experience and tremendous patience. I've been a student for 10 years, save a few breaks, and have learned the long form, short form, 8 step, fan and ba fa. I originally began tai chi to help with lower back pain and it did relieve the pain after a while. I would highly recommend this low impact program to anyone who wants to elevate their wellbeing while reducing stress.
Sifu David Neighbors is an excellent teacher of martial arts - constantly inspiring us to improve our form and ad new elements to our practice. I take Tai Chi from him on Saturdays now and look forward to it each week. He also teaches on Monday nights.
In the fall of 2024, TCMA’s move to a more traditional program was supported with several administrative changes. This included a goggle business listing, a new website, and better coordination of activities with The Woodlands Recreation Center. We are excited to announce the changes have led to a major growth in the program. With a […]
Chi theory and Chi Kung/Qigong studies is a complex topic that moves toward the metaphysical. This is only a brief introduction to the subject. The soft styles of martial arts, Tai Chi, Baugua and Hsingi, were all developed in the Wu Tang Mountain region of China. The study of these styles were formalized during the […]
How does chi theory relate to tai chi and stress reduction? Stress is the body’s inability to maintain a balance. Both Qigong and Tai Chi attempt to bring the body back into balance through the use of exercise and breathing. Stress is cumulative. Damage will occur over time if nothing is done to restore the […]
In January, TCMA changed from a group practice model to a traditional format. This means more individualized training and time with the instructor. The class is now limited to 12 students. In any given month there will be 2 to 4 openings for new members. In April, TCMA hosted our 15th annual World Tai Chi […]
The martial arts style called Sanshiqi was created by a hermit named Xuxuanping during the Tang Dynasty (618-905 CE). Xu was from the Anhui province in southeast China. He lived on the Ziyang Mountains. Xu was described as being seven foot five inches with a beard to his navel and hair to his feet. Xu’s […]
Zhansanfeng is thought to have been born on 4 April 1247. He is described as being intelligent, a good memory and was thought to be wise. His ancestors were from the Dragon-Tiger Mountain area of the Jiangxi province in southeast China. The region is a historical Daoist site. Zhan’s grandfather moved the family to Yizhan […]
In today’s fast-paced and hectic world, finding a sense of balance and well-being is crucial for leading a fulfilling life. While many turn to meditation, yoga, or other wellness practices, martial arts offers a unique and holistic approach to achieving harmony within ourselves. In this article, we will explore how martial arts can be a […]
Every year, the American Heart Association celebrates Heart Month to raise awareness about heart disease and heart health. What you may not know is that martial arts are great for the heart. In fact, the cardiac benefits of martial arts give a whole new meaning to the idea of cardiovascular fitness. With that in mind, […]