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Nathan Spivey
Sifu Spivey has been a student of the Chinese Wushu Research Institute since 1977. Under the teachings of Grand Master Bow Sim Mark he has learned Taijiquan, Qigong and Taijijian. He also graduated from the New England School of Acupuncture in 1977 with a diploma in Acupuncture and Moxibustion. Nathan later went on to acquire advanced certification at the Zhejiang College of Traditional Chinese Medicine, Hangzhou, China. For more than twenty years he worked in several medical clinics in Massachusetts, Florida, and Pennsylvania treating conditions ranging from opiate addiction to infertility. He has taught Taijiquan in the greater central Pennsylvania area since 1983. Nathan is presently the head instructor for the Bow Sim Mark Tai Chi Arts Association-Pennsylvania. He is also a lecturer of Wellness and Traditional Chinese Medicine. Nathan has presented to various groups ranging from health professionals, corporate employees, state and community agencies. Nathan is presently teaching beginner classes at the West Hanover Township Recreation Center http://www.westhanover.com  Sifu Spivey conducts Taijiquan class for the staff of the Instiute for  Cultural Partnership in Harrisburg - http://www.culturalpartnerships.org/. He is also a member of the Pennsylvania Cancer Control Constortium (PAC3) Prevention Commitee - http://www.pac3.org and Be A Bridge - http://www.beabridge.org/ both excellent organizations dedicated to the wellbeing of Pennsylvanians. To schedule classes and presentations for your organization go to Contact Us
 

 Cathie McCormick, MA 

 Sifu Cathie McCormick has been practicing Taijiquan since 1984, and has taught in a variety of locations in Pittsburgh, Harrisburg, Elizabethtown and York. She is a student of Master Nathan Spivey of Harrisburg, and of his teacher, Grand Master Bow Sim Mark of the Chinese Wushu Research Institute and Tai Chi Arts Association of Boston. In addition to teaching the basics of Taijiquan, Sifu Cathie expands on the sensitivity learned through regular practice with the principles of the five elements and conflict resolution in a workshop called “Learning to Listen.” Sifu McCormick has earned a Masters Degree in Interdisciplinary Humanities from Penn State University and teaches Speech Communications, Mass Communications and Humanities at Penn State's Harrisburg campus.

 

Dustin Quance - York, PA

 Sifu Dustin Quance started the study of Taijiquan in 1984 with Sifu Nathan Spivey after

dabbling with Yoga, Buddhism, and Transcendental Meditation. He states: "I was hooked after my first class. Tai Chi has so much to offer that I am still unraveling concepts and techniques and feel as though I have just begun to approach deeper understandings. Sifu Nathan has been a guiding light in my practice and primary instructor, and I have also studied with Master Bow Sim Mark, Sifu Nick Gracenin, Dr. Yang Yang, Master Luke Chan, and Dr. Daniel Lee. Sharing thoughts and knowledge with fellow Sifu's Cathie Mccormick, Michael Sams,  Bonnie Luther, and Bob Cook has helped my understanding of the art immeasurably. Teaching in the York area for over fifteen years has also helped to deepen my appreciation for the art as each student has brought a new perspective." We all have much to share.
Sifu Quance is currently conducting classes in Taijiquan, Qigong, and general well being, in the fitness facility at The Shadowfax Corporation on Tuesday evenings and Saturday mornings.
Robert Cook - Frackville, PA 
Sifu/Sensei Bob Cook has been dedicated to the martial arts since 1968. In that time he has studied both Japanese and Okinawan Goju-ryu, Serrada Escrima and DeKadana Arnis, Kuntao Silat, Judo and Ju-Jitsu, as well as Taijiquan and Qigong. Sifu Cook began his study of the Bow Sim Mark Taijiquan system in 1996 with Sifu Nathan Spivey. He completed a 2 year study of Zheng Gu Tuina under the tutelage of Tom Bisio and Frank Butler the founders of Zheng Gu Tuina. He is the head of Daishizen Koken-ha Goju-ryu Tode, and the founder and president of the Daishizen Goju-ryu Renmei. Cook has developed the HARD Target program. This covers a variety of topics such as Anti-Bully/Anti-Abduction for elementary and high school students, Rape Prevention, and Defensive Tactics for Security and Law Enforcement. He also teaches a wellness program called Bao Jian Yi (health preservation skills). Cook currently conducts seminars and workshops around the country and accepts only private students.

Bonnie Luther - Newport, PA

Sifu Bonnie Luther begun her study of Taijiquan and Qigong some thirteen years ago with Sifu Nathan Spivey and G

randmaster Bow Sim Mark. Sifu Luther traveled to China with Grandmaster Mark and  the performing team in 2001 which was received with high praise by the Chinese people. She has conducted introductory and ongoing classes in many areas of Central Pennsylvania. Her dedicaiton eventually led her to the creation of her Mountain Tai Chi school.in Newport, PA. www.mountaintaichi.com/

 

Michael Sams - Camp Hill, PA

 Sifu Michael Sams started researching martial arts in the spring of 1990.  After exploring teachers and styles in central Pennsylvania including Isshin Ryu Karate, Aikido, and Tai-Chi Chuan, he chose to become a student of Nathan Spivey and focus his studies on Tai-Chi.  Michael has learned Taste of Tai-chi, Simplified Tai-chi, Essentials of Combined Tai-chi, Wu-Dan Sword, and Combined Style Tai-chi Chuan from Sifu Nathan Spivey and he has learned Combined Internal Chuan and begun studies in Leung Yi Chuan with Grand Master Bow Sim Mark.  He performed with Kenneth Sams, Sifu Dustin Quance and Sifu Cathie McCormick at the 30th anniversary of Bow Sim Mark's school in Boston.  Michael is available to teach private classes on location for individuals or groups by appointment.

 

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