Instructors

Director: Dan Salive

Phone: (617) 620-9900

Bio: Dan has been studying /practicing Yang Style Tai Chi Chaun for over 36 years. Studied Tai Chi Chaun with YMAA for thirty years (Boston) and currently ranked assistant instructor in YMAA curriculum working toward the fifth stripe

Been teaching in Connecticut for the last six years.

Studied Tai Chi Chaun in NYC with C.K. Chu for two years

Studied Tai Chi Chaun with Guang Zhi Xing for two years (Hartford, CT)

Studied Tai Chi Chuan with Malee Khow for two years (Manchester, CT)

In addition to Tai Chi Chaun, Dan has experienced limited training in the following arts:

Taekwondo

Uechi-Ryu

Bauga

Pai Lum Kung Fu

Co-Director: Karyl Bulmer

Email: kbulmer8@gmail.com

Phone: (860) 268-1023

Bio: Following the YMAA curriculum, Karyl has earned her first stripe and currently working on her second, she has also attended various workshops and the YMAA North America summer camps developing her skills in applications, silk reeling, push hands, and chin na. She also co-teaches classes in Danielson and provides weekly instruction to fellow co-workers at Eastern Connecticut State University and for the Sterling Recreation Department.