Jonathan Thomas

About:

Jonathan Thomas has been studying Wu/Hao style tai chi since 1995 from Master Liu, Jishun, who brought it from Shanghai, China. He developed an appreciation for its subtlety in bodily movement. As he explored the art, he began to feel the effects of continued practice in the suppleness of the body’s muscles and fascia. He also noticed the practice developed a strong sense of body awareness along with a calming and focus of the mind. Wanting to share his discoveries he began teaching classes that were open to the public in 2016. He has been able to draw on his experiences as a marksmanship instructor where he had to develop a keen eye for subtle movement. Additionally, his experience as a career Marine helped him to develop productive working relationships with those in his charge. Interestingly, he draws on his anatomical knowledge as a Kinesiology graduate (Bachler’s degree) and vivid analogies to help explain and describe the subtle postural changes that come with practicing tai chi.