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WaterWheel Tai
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Studio and Instructors
"To learn and from time to time to
apply what one has learned, isn't that a pleasure?"
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Water Wheel Tai Chi is the
name of our teaching studio; it does not refer to a style
or method of Tai-chi. The waterwheel image is intended to
convey the harmonious and productive potential of human technology
when developed through the desire to understand and capitalize
on what nature makes available. We regard the first responsibility
of the instructor as that of being always a student and embodying
the learning process that students of Tai-chi make their own,
rather than modeling a rigid understanding of techniques.
We do not promote either sport competition or inflated promises
of personal transformation at WaterWheel. The two intertwined
branches of Tai-chi and its sister arts, health promotion
and self-defense, are not necessarily ends in themselves but
opportunities for self-development in the broadest sense.
Personal growth is not measured by any yardstick and the enjoyment
of particular health benefits are dependent on the relationship
you develop to your practice--nothing is guaranteed. B.P.
Chan attributed any success solely to hard work, perseverance,
understanding and luck. We strive to learn to take interest
and pleasure in the small details of practice and leave the
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Instructors
"The instructor is a guide. Principles are the teacher."
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Tim Regan is the principal instructor
for WaterWheel Tai Chi. He began his study of Tai-chi in 1988
as a student and assistant to instructor Reggie Jackson, a student
of Da Liu. Tim has gone on to study many styles of Tai-chi,
both traditional and modern, as well as Chi-kung, Hsing-i and
Pa-kua for both health promotion and self-defense. His most
extensive studies have been under B.P. Chan and his students.
He continues to study with New York based practitioner, Richard
Satlow.
Since 1994, Tim has taught Tai-chi at local institutions including
St. Vincent's Medical Center, Bridgeport Hospital and Fairfield
University. He is currently adjunct faculty at Norwalk Community
College and the Acupuncture
Institute at the University of Bridgeport, as well as operating
WaterWheel Tai Chi .
Tim has a diverse background in teaching and the arts. After
completing his B.A. at Fairfield University, he worked as a
painting instructor and performing musician throughout southern
New England. More recently, he received his M.A. in the Health
Arts and Sciences from Goddard
College in 2006 and apprenticed in Chinese bodywork with
Tom Bisio, cofounder of Zheng
Gu Tui Na. |
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Deb Schick began her study of
Tai-chi with Water Wheel Tai Chi in 2000 and has practiced meditation
since 1990. Deb has gone on to study Chi-kung, Hsing-i, and
push-hands with students of B.P. Chan. She has also studied
Chinese bodywork with Zheng Gu Tui Na.
Deb leads classes in Tai-chi and Chi-kung at the WaterWheel
studio as well as for Norwalk Community College Extended Studies
and Wilton Continuing Education. |
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Acknowledgements
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"The first teacher is the most important." |
| I would like to thank Reggie
Jackson, whom I was fortunate to call a friend, for
introducing me to Tai-chi and helping to instill in me the
drive to endlessly learn, question, pursue, and grow without
self-satisfaction, and how to take oneself lightly while
treating others with care.
His endless generosity of spirit and good humor have touched
many. |
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"We work together to make our understanding
a little clearer."
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I am deeply indebted to B.P.
Chan, both as a friend and guide. Working with him was
instrumental to developing an understanding of what it meant
to study the martial arts and share from the heart without
titles, awards or hyperbole.
B.P. Chan was a man of rare compassion that stood out,
even over his encyclopedic knowledge of the martial arts.
He is well remembered by his students, friends and family. |
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